Gourds are Sold as Craft Supplies on eBay

A gourd is a fruit related to the squash and pumpkin. When mature, gourds become very hard like wood and can be used as a versatile craft product. Birdhouses, bird feeders, holiday decorations, primitive musical instruments, ornaments, and centerpieces are often made from gourds.You can find gourds for sale on...

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Vintage and Collectible Buttons

Today's post is by Shannon Paasch of The Recyleista is whose niche is everything vintage. Shannon is a great help on the eBay Facebook Group and often helps other sellers identify and price their items.Before I stumbled across vintage buttons as an online selling niche, I had no idea of how involved this subject...

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The Far Side Calendars a Hot Seller on eBay

I was in a thrift store last week and came across a box of The Far Side calendars from previous years. The calendars are in shrink wrap and have never been opened. The cost for each was 30 cents. I took a chance on these and bought all 5 of them. Many of The Far Side items are collectible such as mugs, books,...

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Learn to Expect the Unexpected - Someone Might Move Your Cheese!

How well do you deal with change? Is your future planned around everything being the same as now 5 or 10 years in the future? Adapting to change is critical for survival with any business, especially an internet based business. Things are going to change - that is a fact. Watch this video adapted from the best selling business book, "Who Moved My Cheese?"This book, a New York Times bestseller, is...

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100% Cashmere Sells in the Summer, Too!

For those of you wondering, "Should I sell winter items in the summer, or wait to list them in the fall?" My answer:IF YOU HAVE IT, LIST IT! PEOPLE CAN'T BUY WHAT THEY CAN'T SEE.Case in point, this used 100% cashmere sweater (Ralph Lauren Black Label) I sold today, June 17. I found this at a thrift store last...

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How Much Will this Sell for on eBay?

I get this question several times a day, along with:Should I do an auction with or without buy it now?Should I do an auction or a fixed price?At what price should I start my auction?Should I do a 3, 5, or 7 day auction?And many others. You don't have to ask me or anyone else - use Terapeak! It will tell you!...

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Selling Vintage Children's Books on eBay

Today's post is by Trish of Birdhouse Books. Trish's niche is vintage children's books.Vintage children’s books are a fun and interesting niche market on eBay. I have collected vintage children’s book for years (Eloise Wilkin, Lois Lenski, Maud Hart Lovelace, Carolyn Haywood, Wylly Folk St. John), so selling...

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Robert Graham Shirts - Hot Item to Sell on eBay

Robert Graham shirts are casual, button front, contemporary styled shirts that sell for up to $275 new at stores like Nordstrom. According to Terapeak, the sell through rate for a Robert Graham men's casual shirt in pre-owned condition is 70% (90 day history). Sellers have reported finding these at thrift stores...

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Walgreen's and Tuesday Morning Clearance Item

I saw these Remington men's electric rechargeable razors at both Tuesday Morning and Walgreens marked down to $12.99. The original price on the box is $39.99. I thought this would be a good item to resell. The keywords "Remington razor" have a sell through rate of 54% on Terapeak:The average selling price is...

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Smith Corona Typewriter Ribbons - 81% Sell Through Rate

Here is a cool item you may find a garage sales, thrift stores, or estate sales. Typewriter ribbons - specifically, Smith Corona typewriter ribbons. According to Terapeak, these have an 81% sell through rate when offered on a fixed price listing:You will notice that the price of an individual ribbon isn't very...

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An International Mailing Miracle!

I had to laugh when I got this package in the mail today. I mean look at it. Completely annihilated. I mailed it July 17 2009 - almost a year ago. Where has it been and what has it been doing all this time? But somehow, the international mailing Gods have returned it to me. I love this note by the post office:It...

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Sure Max Deodorant - Discontinued Item to Sell on eBay

Thanks to Tanya for posting this tip on the Facebook group! Sure Max deodorant has been discontinued and is showing up at Big Lots for $1-$2 each. According to Terapeak, This product has an 86% sell through rate. This means that out of 100 listings for items with the keywords SURE MAX DEODORANT, 86 of the listings...

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