Hunting for Inventory

I have been finding and selling discontinued products for 6 years online now. People seem to think there is a magic list, or a site you can go to that lists all these things. Don't know where that idea came from, but that isn't how it has worked for me. Here are a few ways I have found out about these things...

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eBay Marketing Calendar August 2012

August is right around the corner. We welcome back guest blogger Chris Taylor with more selling tips:One of the keys to becoming a successful eBay merchant is marketing the products at the right time. August kicks off parents favorite and kids least favorite time of year: heading back to school. What’s great...

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Etsy Asks Sellers for Tips

Image courtesy of Zazzle.comEtsy.com is an online marketplace much like eBay.com. Etsy’s product offerings are usually vntage items or handmade items created by the sellers themselves. If you sell on Etsy.com, then you may be aware of the Etsy Seller Handbook. The handbook, which is really a mini-site found...

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Does a Red Background on an Auction Bring Higher Bids?

I have always heard that the color red has a psychological effect on a buyer. This is the reasoning behind sale and clearance signs in a store having a red hue. Maybe there is some truth in that since we really love to scout during sales and in the clearance sections. Does this thinking hold true with online...

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Amazon Considers Same-day Delivery

Amazon is working toward revolutionizing ecommerce yet again. To place itself in direct competition with retailers like Walmart and Target, Amazon is focusing on developing a business model that will allow it to deliver products to its buyers the same day the order is placed. One change Amazon will have to...

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Niche Products - Back to School Items

Recently, you may have seen a few articles that talk about the items that appeal to buyers this time of year. The niche that is popular right now is back to school. There are many items that are big sellers right now. Hold on to your hats because this is a rather lengthy list (courtesy of eBay)! Remember...

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$1.2 Million for Video Game Collection

Image courtesy of Yahoo.comWhen you were growing up, did your parents tell you that playing video games would amount to nothing? This story may just prove them wrong. If you have been considering video games for your next category on Amazon FBA, then keep reading because this may motivate you.A young man in...

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First eBay... Now Apple?

Image courtesy of Pocketdroid.netThere is no doubt than Amazon has changed the way we sell online, the way we read, and much more. Now the company is working with an international manufacturing firm to create its own smartphone. The phone is set to rival today’s most popular smartphones. Is this just a rumor?...

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Improve Your Listing Photos with This Free Tool

The photos of the items for your listings are a very important part of marketing your items. They represent your item first in terms of attracting customers to your listing. People often use the look of the item in the photo as a way of determining the condition of the item. With that in mind, I suggest that...

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eBay: On Location Plans Philadelphia Event

 Image courtesy of FlickrIf you are looking to meet other eBayers from across the country or to learn ways to build your eBay business directly from the company itself, then you should register for an eBay: On Location event. The next one will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 5 and 6.During...

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