| You are one of those people who love collectibles | | | | research is important. See what items your |
| such as Precious Moments, figurines, ballerina | | | | collectible or other items you are interested in |
| music boxes, wooden keepsake boxes, vintage | | | | selling are going for. Don't have overly high |
| jewelry, NASCAR collectibles, and the like. You | | | | expectations. Keep in mind that people come to |
| also are interested in selling on eBay. You could be | | | | eBay looking or a bargain. Consider how much |
| a person who does not have collectible items to | | | | you have into the item. If you bought a specific |
| sell, but still wants to do so something with eBay. | | | | item with the specific intention to resell, you will, |
| You will find that selling on eBay is not a problem! | | | | at the very minimum, want to break even, so |
| Keep reading for tips on how to get started | | | | take the price you paid for it and consider other |
| right.All potential eBayers need some basic | | | | costs, i.e. listing fees, final value fees (all explained |
| equipment: computer, Internet access, digital | | | | in your eBay seller overview above). People are |
| camera, and some space to store your things. | | | | always more apt to bid if the bidding starts LOW. |
| That really is all you need to get going. Shipping | | | | Sometimes though, you will have collectibles that |
| and packaging supplies are also necessary, but | | | | are worth a chunk of money. Don't give away |
| that will be covered later.Your next step will be to | | | | that vintage postcard that is worth $56! Do your |
| learn how to list auctions. There is an art to this. | | | | homework.The next question is how do you get |
| Visit the eBay seller's overview: The types of | | | | paid? It is up to you what you would accept. |
| information you will see are links to every thing | | | | Online payments such as PayPal (paypal.com) and |
| you will need to know to start a successful listing | | | | Storm Pay are very convenient. You can also |
| with eBay. Take your time and learn all you can | | | | decide whether you'll accept money orders or |
| before you list an item. You can also take some | | | | personal checks. The more options you give your |
| eBay classes online that will teach you how to list, | | | | buyers, the more likely you'll get more |
| set up a store, how to write a good description, | | | | bids.Shipping consideration is also important. You |
| etc. You also can pay to have an eBay mentor. I | | | | will need to decide how you want to ship your |
| believe there is consultation available as well.After | | | | items to the winners. Some sellers use USPS, |
| you have learned how to sell on eBay, you will | | | | while others prefer UPS. If you use USPS and ship |
| need to figure out what you want to sell. Do you | | | | via Priority Mail, you can get your envelopes and |
| want to sell some of your collectible pieces such | | | | boxes free from USPS. If you ship First Class or |
| as vintage jewelry, a ballerina music box, or an old | | | | Parcel Post or UPS, you'll need to shop around for |
| Beatles record? However, before you zero in on | | | | deals on boxes or envelopes and bubble wrap or |
| a particular niche you need some experience and | | | | packing peanuts.In summary, if you want to learn |
| some feedback. Potential buyers are typically | | | | how to sell your collectibles and other items on |
| leery of buying from someone who is brand new | | | | eBay, you can do it! Overwhelmed yet? Yes |
| and has a feedback rating of less than 10 | | | | there is a lot to learn, but it's not nuclear science. |
| evaluations. So, while you are getting your feet | | | | Just take it one step at a time. It's a learning |
| wet, take a quick check around your house to | | | | process. If you need mentoring and support from |
| see what other unique items you might have. One | | | | others, those resources are available too. Use |
| person's junk is another's treasure, so it''s highly | | | | what works for you and become the newest |
| likely you have something of value to | | | | eBay seller!Copyright 2006 Monique |
| somebody.Experience is needed, but you also | | | | HawkinsEstablished in May of 2005, is a music box |
| don't want to list something that won't sell. So, | | | | gift store specializing in music box products such |
| doing your research first is very important. Take | | | | as inlaid ballerina music boxes for ballerina rooms |
| some time to search on eBay by looking up | | | | décor, whimsical carousel music boxes, and |
| "completed" items and sort by the highest price. | | | | musical jewelry boxes. The company provides |
| For example, you will be able to see, if your | | | | interesting information for music lovers of all ages. |
| ballerina music box is really worth listing, or you'll | | | | Owner Monique Hawkins is also the author of the |
| see that vintage jewelry had 23 listings and not | | | | blog "What You Never Knew About Music" and |
| one of them sold.You will need to be careful | | | | owner of the eBay store "Monique's Music Box" |
| about pricing. This can be challenging. Once more, | | | | at: Monique can be contacted at (540) 858-2885. |