What kinds of benefits come with having a legal business entity while selling on ebay?
I am trying to find out what kinds of tax benefits there are if I choose to get legal and have a business entity while selling on ebay. I am not expecting to get rich …only to supplement my currnent income. I would like to earn an extra 500 per month at least. I work for a tight wad who gave me and the rest of his employees a pay raise after 5 years. It was a lousy 25 cent raise. I’m not on here to rant and rave about the low raise from my employer. I like my job, so leaving is not an option. I think my only other option is to take matters in my own hands and do something about it. I have sold on ebay before as a hobby and want to get more serious about it.
I would appreciate some insight from some intelligent folks out there. Please be nice to me and be helpful if you respond. I know for a fact there are some really intelligent folks who use this forum. I will pick the best answer and respond accordingly. Thank you in advance!
Submitted by: Kevin B
January 2, 2009
• Tags: Ebay, Intelligent Folks, Selling on eBay • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 1 Comment
What is the best way to get into wholesale selling on Ebay?
I have heard of people making alot of money on Ebay from buying wholesale and selling on Ebay. I am very interested but dont know where to go to learn how to do this.
Submitted by: cartcael
Submitted by: cartcael
December 11, 2008
• Tags: Buying Wholesale, Ebay, Money On Ebay • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
Tips on getting started selling items on ebay?
I am a novice, but enjoy working with computers and combing garage sales, etc. Anybody out there successful in selling on ebay? How did you begin?
Submitted by: Ravenfeather
Submitted by: Ravenfeather
December 9, 2008
• Tags: Garage Sales, Novice, Selling on eBay • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
How do you make an income on ebay? without selling too much of your things?
Well, I just do the usual stuff on Ebay, selling cards (ex Yugioh, Magic the Gather, and World of Warcraft tcg), the problem is i could sell some and gain some profit but eventually I will loose all of them, and I dont want that to happen. So is there a way to gain income on ebay without losing any of your items?
And lesson on ebay cost something, so can someone give me an advice in earning money without linking me to an Ebay lessons that will cost me something?
Thanks for the answers
Submitted by: baldoxxx5000
And lesson on ebay cost something, so can someone give me an advice in earning money without linking me to an Ebay lessons that will cost me something?
Thanks for the answers
Submitted by: baldoxxx5000
December 8, 2008
• Tags: Advice, Ebay, World Of Warcraft Tcg • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
How do you deternine the shipping charge on an item you’re selling on Ebay?
I want to sell some items on Ebay. I have no problem charging it because we have Paypal. My only concern is shipping rates. I read their tips on shipping charges but they all sound Greek to me. It’s quite confusing and entails a lot of instructions. I need to know the simple rules of determining the shipping handling costs . I am selling sandals, shoes and shirts
Submitted by: viene_coyne
Submitted by: viene_coyne
November 30, 2008
• Tags: Selling on eBay, Shipping Handling, Shipping Rates • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 6 Comments
Where can I advertise things I am selling on ebay for free and without making an account?
I am having some trouble selling the 1947 World Almanac on Ebay. I am wondering if there is any website or blog that could help me advertise the book in any way.
Submitted by: jdchc23
Submitted by: jdchc23
How do i know when i have received payment on ebay when selling?
I am wanting to sell on ebay and i dont understand how I know when I can safly send the item and I have received payment. I tried selling a camera and I received an email saying I had to put in the postage number (something similar). There were no links to follow on the email either. I checked my paypal account and no money was there nor was any in my ebay profile.
Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated
Submitted by: Lee
November 28, 2008
• Tags: Ebay Selling, Paypal Account, Profile Help • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 2 Comments
How can I get started selling on ebay with no capital to invest in products?
Hello,
I am trying to find out a way to start selling on ebay with no capital to invest in product sourcing. I need to get started selling and take the profit and re-invest it into more products to sell.
Submitted by: Kevin B
November 27, 2008
• Tags: Capital Invest, Products To Sell, Selling on eBay • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 6 Comments
Can you really make money by selling on ebay?
My boyfriend and I want to start buying things at garage sales and good will and try selling them on ebay. Can you really make good money doing this and any suggestions or advice?
Submitted by: kslli1535
Submitted by: kslli1535
How to start off selling on ebay?
I want to start selling things on ebay, such as books,purses, video games. I dont know where to begin or what to do and everything is just confusing. Can someone help me toward an easy step on selling some items? Do i have to have a store or a business or what not? Please help!
Submitted by: vmad88
Submitted by: vmad88
What are some good alternatives to selling on eBay?
Ebay’s new policy changes have resulted in a huge drop in sales - the biggest I’ve seen in my 10 years of selling on there. Many sellers speak of selling on other sites, but the few that I can find seem to not be worth the time.
What are these sites? Does anyone else sell online?
I sell antique jewelry…
Submitted by: Tobey
What are these sites? Does anyone else sell online?
I sell antique jewelry…
Submitted by: Tobey
October 26, 2008
• Tags: 10 Years, Antique Jewelry, Selling on eBay • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
How can i start selling my art on Ebay?
I have very nice drawings and i want to start selling on Ebay i need steps in detail
Submitted by: dan
Submitted by: dan
October 16, 2008
• Tags: Ebay, Selling Art, Selling on eBay • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 8 Comments
What are the biggest selling sports cards on ebay?
I have an extensive collection of sports cards dating from 1950-2003 and I was wondering what is hot right now. What cards i should get rid or what cards i should hold on to, ect… Or, any insider websites on selling on ebay.
Submitted by: kvsmiller
Submitted by: kvsmiller
October 7, 2008
• Tags: Insider, Selling on eBay, Selling Sports • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 5 Comments
Better off selling on ebay or independently?
I am almost set to open an online vintage store. I was going to do it as a premium ebay store—but its $50 a month, and there is also a fee to sell each item as well.
Would I be better off selling with the combination of a website and a myspace account? Or should I just bite the bullet and go the ebay way?
Submitted by: Cruisin4abruisin
Would I be better off selling with the combination of a website and a myspace account? Or should I just bite the bullet and go the ebay way?
Submitted by: Cruisin4abruisin
October 2, 2008
• Tags: Ebay Store, Selling on eBay, Vintage Store • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
What are the best ways to ensure success when selling on eBay?
My wife has recently begun selling on eBay, and she really enjoys it. What are some tips to ensure that she has success in selling?
Submitted by: fearthefin4
Submitted by: fearthefin4
How am I charged for my ebay selling fee?
I just posted my first item for sale on ebay….I thought I would be automatically charged with the selling fee, but nothing happened.
Will I be charged after the auction time ends? Will it becharged to my paypal account? How will the charge it?
Submitted by: Glow
Will I be charged after the auction time ends? Will it becharged to my paypal account? How will the charge it?
Submitted by: Glow
What are the selling fees for selling cars on Ebay?
Does anyone know how much of a chunk ebay and paypal snags from the selling price? We have a 1983 chevette to get off of our hands and we thought ebay would be a great place to sell it but I’m worried that it wouldn’t bring in enough money to make it worth selling on ebay. Would it be better to just try to sell it locally?
Submitted by: Wondering
Submitted by: Wondering
Selling on Ebay, accepting only paypal. Do I need to upgrade my account to recieve payments?
I have bought many things on ebay, and am selling my first item which the auction ends in a few hours.
In order to accept payments for an ebay item, do I need to upgrade my account to premium, or can I keep it at the standard?
Submitted by: Zenthae
Is it possible to retract an item you are selling on ebay?
For example, what do you do if you are selling an iten on Ebay that has bids on it, but your dog gets ahold of it and ruins it? Is there a way to retract what you are selling?
Submitted by: MMFCL *Colton James due 6/30/09*
Submitted by: MMFCL *Colton James due 6/30/09*
How to increase my chance of success in selling on eBay?
I am not planning to open an eBay store. Just wondering if there are tricks to selling on eBay that I don’t know about. Like how to increase traffic to my items, how to advertise, and how to increase bidding. Most useful tips get 10 points.
I have sold a couple of items on eBay but usually not a lot of people bid or put on watch list. I eneded up with just 2 bids and sell for very low price. I wonder how I can get more people to see my ads in the first place.
Submitted by: Bruce__MA
I have sold a couple of items on eBay but usually not a lot of people bid or put on watch list. I eneded up with just 2 bids and sell for very low price. I wonder how I can get more people to see my ads in the first place.
Submitted by: Bruce__MA
August 10, 2008
• Tags: Advertise, Ebay Store, Increase Traffic • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 5 Comments
Is it possible to profit by selling on ebay?
My kids received soooo much stuff for christmas that i dunno what to do with it. It is all new, but most were gifts so I dont have receipts to take back. Can I make a considerable amount by selling this stuff on ebay? Or is it more hassle than its worth? Or would it be easier to take the stuff back and just get store credit to where the stuff was purchased ?
Submitted by: brandy
Submitted by: brandy
How do I start selling on Ebay?
Hello I am 16 years old living in the US and I want to start selling stuff on Ebay. I dont have anything to do with a bank as of yet and just have a pocket of cash. will I have to deposit my cash in a bank account to use pay pal and stuff? Any tips?
Submitted by: PreparationH
Submitted by: PreparationH
When selling on Ebay is it better to start the bidding lower than the than the amount you want for the item?
I just opened an account on Ebay. Let me know if you know anymore helpful tips when selling on ebay. Thank You !
Submitted by: cattom124
Submitted by: cattom124
Why did Palin lie about selling the State of Alaska jet on Ebay?
If you say she only said she put it on Ebay then why did she mislead everyone? What does Ebay have to do with selling a jet through a broker. It was not sold on Ebay.
Submitted by: Lawyer
Submitted by: Lawyer
How to find and contact sellers selling on ebay?
I have some products to sell in wholesale like essential oils and beads and want to know if there is any way get a list/directory of sellers who are selling on ebay either wholesale or stores
Submitted by: vikasintl
Submitted by: vikasintl
information on ebay selling for those who do it as a business?
how do selling on ebay work….and when you get done for the year…….how does paying on taxes work. I mean does it come out to where you are paying back alot or what. Just would like to know as much as I could find out from you all who sell off ebay for business.
thanks.
Submitted by: l_peplow
thanks.
Submitted by: l_peplow
June 23, 2008
• Tags: Business Thanks, Ebay Selling, Paying Taxes • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 5 Comments
Does anyone actually make alot of money selling on ebay?
I am a stay at home mom. My husband works. We have two small children and TONS of baby and toddler clothes in perfect condition that they have grown out of. I buy stuff on ebay all the time, does anyone actually make good money selling baby clothes or other items? Do you do better listing them as a lot or seperates? Is it better to start the bid at 0.99?
Submitted by: honeybear
Submitted by: honeybear
June 11, 2008
• Tags: Baby Clothes, Selling on eBay, Toddler Clothes • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 9 Comments
What are the best items, or ones that you have had luck selling on ebay?
I just recently started selling on ebay. I’m just starting with items in my home that were rarely if at all used. This is so I can get some practice. What I am wondering is what items you may have sold on ebay that you had really good luck in selling. For example, someone at my work said that they had really good luck selling childrens clothing coats, etc. Also, any good tips that you may have are welcome. Thank you in advance for any info.
Submitted by: Andie
Submitted by: Andie
I started selling on EBaY and have made about $1500 in less than a month. How do i report this income?
I am sure that i am going to keep selling on EBaY so therefore i am also sure that i will make more money. How do i report this income at the end of the year? and the deductions for certain purchases? is there a form to help me with all of this?
Submitted by: ruben218
Submitted by: ruben218
How would you market a class teaching selling on eBay?
I’m wondering if anyone has any unique insight on how to advertise a class I’m teaching - The Basics of Selling on eBay-?
I’m an eBay education specialist and am looking for low cost/creative ways to market my class. I’ve got one month and am looking to get 25 attendees. So far only one person has signed up.
Submitted by: SteveO
I’m an eBay education specialist and am looking for low cost/creative ways to market my class. I’ve got one month and am looking to get 25 attendees. So far only one person has signed up.
Submitted by: SteveO
What is the best way to get started selling on Ebay?
I would like to start selling on Ebay regularly to make some extra income. I already have an Ebay account with positive feedback. I really need to know where to buy my products I am going to sell. Where is the best place to buy wholesale electronics and children’s toys?
Submitted by: aholland311
Submitted by: aholland311
I want to start selling on Ebay?
I have no idea how to go about this. My maternity benefits are almost up and I want to make some money on the side while still being at home with my 8 month old daughter. I love to make jewerally like, beaded earrings, necklaces and even rings. Do you have any tips on selling items on Ebay?
Submitted by: ♥Ava’s Mommy©♥
Submitted by: ♥Ava’s Mommy©♥
May 20, 2008
• Tags: Maternity Benefits, Money, Selling on eBay • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
How can I include selling on Ebay under the work experience section of a resume?
I haven’t had a traditional job for several years and the only job if I could call it that during this time has been selling various merchandise on Ebay. I would like to list this under the work experience category of a resume but I don’t know how to do it in order for it to look credible. First of all I would like to know - does selling on ebay count as work? Whether it does or doesn’t, I would really appreciate some tips on how to write it in my resume. Is there a way to phrase it so that prospective employers will see this as a real job?
Submitted by: Carmen
Submitted by: Carmen
May 20, 2008
• Tags: Phrase, Traditional Job, Work Experience Section • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 7 Comments
When selling an item on ebay, how do you choose the ‘buy it now’ option? ?
I am selling a CD on ebay and want to use the ‘buy it now’ option instead of the auction one. How can I do this?
Submitted by: Laura
Submitted by: Laura
How much do i have to sell on ebay before i am considered a business?
I plan on selling a lot (i mean a lot) on ebay and I was curious to the amount of income or the amount of items i recieve/sell to be bumped up to a business or retail status. If someone could give me a dollar amount or number of items, i would be very pleased. I have looked over the ebay site and could not find a whole lot on this. So thanks to everyone and Happy New Year!!!
Submitted by: Eric K
Submitted by: Eric K
Resume help: what is the professionally sound title for my ebay selling experience?
I am trying to revamp my resume for a corporate management career.
I tried to put ‘eBay PowerSeller’, however it does not look professional.
I need an advice/idea of what would sound professional for the title of my eBay selling experience?
Thank you!
Submitted by: Java
I tried to put ‘eBay PowerSeller’, however it does not look professional.
I need an advice/idea of what would sound professional for the title of my eBay selling experience?
Thank you!
Submitted by: Java
What are good techniques for selling on Ebay?
I’m new to selling on Ebay. I’ve always had luck on Amazon, but they take a big cut of what you earn. There are up sells that are suppose to help you sell your item on Ebay, like bold highlight enlarge display image etc. Which ones really work and help? Am I limiting myself by selling only in the US, it just seems less complicated. I’m not selling all the time for business, just once and awhile, like my older cell phones, or camara’s. Is there anything that I can put in the details box to help sell my item or sound more professional or convincing? I’m actually looking into doing this as a job somday. Please help!
Submitted by: clickynicki
Submitted by: clickynicki
April 22, 2008
• Tags: Camara, Selling on eBay, Which Ones Really Work • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
How much could i make selling this on Ebay?
i have a copy of pokemon firered, leafgreen, and sapphire, and an old gameboy advance, how much do you think i could get on ebay selling for max price? 50-75?
Submitted by: Cory G
Submitted by: Cory G
April 16, 2008
• Tags: Ebay, Ebay Selling, Firered Leafgreen • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 6 Comments
Going from selling on EBAY to Yahoo online business good idea? I dunno can you help?
I currently sell on ebay but want to expand to start selling on Yahoo small business? Is this a good idea? What is better ebay or yahoo for selling stuff? Would people look more on yahoo or ebay for buying stuff they need? What would you do if you were me?
Submitted by: bob123
Submitted by: bob123
April 12, 2008
• Tags: Ebay, Selling on eBay, Start Business • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 2 Comments
When is the best time to start selling things on Ebay for the holiday season?
My mom and I are trying to get into selling on Ebay. When is the best time to start listing items for this holiday season? Thank you!
Submitted by: ♥Sakura 桜♥
Submitted by: ♥Sakura 桜♥
What shipping service do I choose for selling on ebay?
I am new to selling on ebay.
There is a section where it says Shipping Destination Service.
The item I am selling is a simple trading card, which I will be sending in a regular, letter-sized envelope, that I just put stamps on and just put in the mailbox and let it be picked up.
So, which shipping service am I supposed to select?
Submitted by: jack
There is a section where it says Shipping Destination Service.
The item I am selling is a simple trading card, which I will be sending in a regular, letter-sized envelope, that I just put stamps on and just put in the mailbox and let it be picked up.
So, which shipping service am I supposed to select?
Submitted by: jack
February 23, 2008
• Tags: Ebay, Sized Envelope, Trading Card • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
did you ever get suspended for selling or buying $1 ebooks on eBay ?
I’ve seen bunch of buyers and sellers that buy 0,01-1,00$ ebooks on eBay get their accounts suspended. I want to know if any of you had ever experienced that before or heard of that thanks everyone.
I don’t now if their account was suspended because of that or not that why I am asking
Submitted by: Achache N
I don’t now if their account was suspended because of that or not that why I am asking
Submitted by: Achache N
Is it possible to make a career out of ebay selling?
I have been selling items on ebay for quite some time, but selling odds and ends or antiques that I’ve come across has had me simply spinning my wheels and getting nowhere financially. Has anyone actually made a career out of ebay? What did you/do you sell? I really need help with this. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
Submitted by: TruthSeeker
Submitted by: TruthSeeker
January 25, 2008
• Tags: Career, Ebay Selling, Quite Some Time • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 18 Comments
How can I remove someone’s bid from an item I am selling on eBay?
Someone recently bid on a cell phone I am selling on eBay. Immediately after, they sent me a message saying that they needed to withdraw their bid, because they need a cell phone they can text with (my phone does not allow this, they must not have read my description before they bid on it). Can I physically remove their bid, or do they have to take it up with eBay? If I can do it, how? Thanks!
Submitted by: Kayla
Submitted by: Kayla
January 22, 2008
• Tags: Bid, Message Saying That, Selling on eBay • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 2 Comments
How do you begin selling things on EBay?
I want to start making money by selling things on ebay. I know there are alot of books but i dont want to waste my time and money on scams. Any idea where i can get things to sell on ebay? Any information would be appriciated.
i know about craigslist, but they dont have one in my area NC. Also i like the auction idea. but good try.
Submitted by: thejokker
i know about craigslist, but they dont have one in my area NC. Also i like the auction idea. but good try.
Submitted by: thejokker
What is the ebay selling home business about?
Hey! I read about all these people making money on ebay, like home business money. What are they doing and how does it work? I mean, I’ve sold a few items and such, but not as a business.
Can some one explain it to me before I sign up for anything? What exactly do you do?
Submitted by: boysaremeanandugly
Can some one explain it to me before I sign up for anything? What exactly do you do?
Submitted by: boysaremeanandugly
January 15, 2008
• Tags: All These People, Hey, Selling Business • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
Where can I find good places to get wholesale items for selling on ebay?
and also would like to know what you all think is the best selling stuff on ebay? thanks
Submitted by: peacefull762002
Submitted by: peacefull762002
January 11, 2008
• Tags: Selling on eBay, Wholesale, Wholesale Items • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 4 Comments
I want to start selling on Ebay anybody has some good tips for a beginner?
would want advice from someone with Ebay selling experience…thanks
Submitted by: shortbrenz
Submitted by: shortbrenz
January 3, 2008
• Tags: Ebay, Ebay Selling, Selling on eBay • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 5 Comments
How can I make a profit selling on ebay?
I’m in high school and I play sports all year-round, so it’s hard for me to get a job. I remember seeing an infomercial one time about selling on ebay and people making thousands of dollars a month. Now I’m not looking to make that much money, but I want to know how. What do these people sell that they are profiting from? You can’t just sell your own stuff and make money. So what do I do?
Submitted by: mikec1414
Submitted by: mikec1414
December 13, 2007
• Tags: Job, School Play, Thousands Of Dollars • Posted in: Selling on eBay • 2 Comments
Where can I find good local freight shippers for large items with quotes for things I’m selling on ebay?
Where can I find good local freight shippers for large items with quotes for things I’m selling on ebay?
I am selling rather large items and live in Ballwin, MO 63011. I want to sell some things such as buffet tables that are several hundred pounds but don’t want to be limited by local pickups. How can I find good quotes quickly from freight shippers?
Submitted by: aznredguard
I am selling rather large items and live in Ballwin, MO 63011. I want to sell some things such as buffet tables that are several hundred pounds but don’t want to be limited by local pickups. How can I find good quotes quickly from freight shippers?
Submitted by: aznredguard
How can I raise the bid on the ebay item I am selling or remove it?
I started the bid on the item that I am selling on ebay at .99 because I I thought I had a choice at the end of the auction of whether I wanted to sell it . How does this work? I got one bid for .99 and the item cost me $20 so naturally I do not want to sell it for a few dollars. Help. I only have a few hours left. Thank you.
Submitted by: Rosie
Submitted by: Rosie