I have dabbled with eBay over the years. Sometimes I find a product that sells really well. For a while I sold embroidered sports towels and blankets. If you can find the right niche, selling on eBay can be quite profitable.

One of the blogs that I follow is The eBay Selling Coach. Suzanne Wells is an eBay Power Seller and has been selling on eBay since 2003. I have used some of her tips to make a few bucks on eBay. Recently, she came out with a new ebook – The Golf Shirt Bible: How to Profit Selling Golf Shirts on eBay.

The 44-page eBook contains all the pertinent information about making a profit selling golf and polo style shirts on eBay. It explains the entire process from start to finish, including:

* Why Golf Shirts are Easy to Find
* Creative Sources for Finding Golf Shirts
* My #1 Selling Golf Shirt
* The 5 Top Brands to Sell for Big Profit
* 25 Good Brands that are Consistent Sellers
* (Includes images of their logos)
* Course Logos – List of my top selling golf course and tournament logos
* (Includes images of 24 logos)
* Best Selling Colors
* All About Fabrics – Descriptions, photos of examples, and best sellers
* Sizes – Which sell best and why
* Writing the Description – Important details to maximizing sales
* Photos – What to show and why
* Pricing
* Key Words to Drive Traffic to Your Listings
* Storing
* Shipping
* Numerous photos, examples, links, and actual customer comments

Golf Shirts are a big seller on ebay! If you are looking to bring in a couple of extra bucks this spring, consider reading this fantastic guide!

There are people that collect all kinds of things. A big item on eBay right now is vintage cigar boxes. You can find both cardboard and wooden boxes in all shapes and sizes. Some of these boxes are from all over the world. You can find boxes that used to hold cuban or even Avo cigars.

Here is an interesting lot of vintages boxes that look cool:

Selling on eBay can be a profitable business, but you need to do your research first. One way that you can make money is to buy wholesale lots and then sell each individual item on eBay. Before you do that, however, follow these important steps:

• Many wholesale lots are listed by total price and then price per unit. Make sure that you add any shipping costs to you into the price per unit. This could raise the price significantly.
• Research the item you want to sell on eBay. Look at completed listings only! Do this by clicking on advanced search (near the search box) and click on Completed Listings. This will give you an idea of how much similar items have sold for.
• Decide how much you will charge for shipping. Buyers do not like to pay high shipping costs, but you need to cover the cost to you. Take into account packaging costs as well.
• Just because you are getting a great price on a wholesale lot, does not mean that this item will sell well. Assorted sunglasses may only cost you $1.00 each, but will they sell well on eBay?

Don’t be afraid to look at wholesale places for deals for personal use as well. Often, there is only one item in the “lot” and you may be able to get that item for well below market value.

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I recently was thinking about buying a refurbished cell phone on eBay. However, I was worried about getting it fixed if something went wrong. Fortunately, I found a service called SquareTrade!

SquareTrade is an online warranty service that has been in business since 1999. SquareTrade’s warranties are priced 40% less (on average) than you find at retailer stores. Plus, they will also cover eBay items!

SqaureTrade provides:

• Hassle Free Coverage – covers all mechanical and electrical failures that occur in normal use. 100% of parts and labor are covered with no deductible. If the item can not be repaired, you will receive the full purchase price!
• 5 Day Service Guarantee – Your item is repaired or you are paid the full price in 5 days.
• Great Prices – less than what you would pay at a retailer.
• eBay Coverage – covers used and refurbished items as well

The following examples will show you what a great deal SquareTrade is.

• I bought a used cell phone on eBay. The price of the item was $51.00. It was refurbished and came with a seven day money back guarantee from the seller. The item worked perfectly, but what happens if the cell phone stopped working 3 months from now? SqaureTrade was able to sell me a warranty for $9.99 for two years of coverage. Great deal!
• I want to buy a new MP3 player for my daughter. The price is $89. A three year warranty for this item would be $22.49 at Best Buy. SquareTrade offers a three year warranty for the item for only $12.99. Savings!

If you have purchased a new electronic item at a store recently and would like to purchase an extended warranty, check out SquareTrade. Use the promo code THIRTY30 to get 30% off the warranty (not valid for eBay items).

If you are looking to save a few extra bucks this year, try buying slightly used items. eBay is a great source for items that may have been only used once! I have bought shoes, clothing, computers and even used cisco from eBay. Before you purchase at eBay this holiday season, here are a few tips!

1. Know prices. Never buy something used that you could get cheaper new, unless it is an antique or collectible.
2. Watch for shipping prices. Some sellers on eBay charge an arm and a leg for shipping. Look for shipping costs before you bid.
3. Don’t get caught up in the bidding wars. Decide on a final price that you are willing to pay before you bid, bid that amount and let it go if you don’t win.
4. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You won’t get a Chanel bag for $20, you will get a knockoff though!

There are a lot of items for sale on eBay, shop around and you could get yourself some great deals!

[photopress:125x125sahm.gif,full,pp_image] If you are looking to sell on eBay, then this guide is perfect for you! The SAHM eBay Guide is written by Suzanne Wells. Suzanne is an eBay Silver Lever Powerseller. She also has a blog where she posts hot tips on items to sell on eBay.

The book is a step by step guide so that you can get started right away. There are tips on what to sell, how to photograph your items and how to use eBay to its fullest potential.

Great guide for those who want to sell on eBay!

I’ve added a new fun widget to my sidebar – Oddball Auctions! The auctions are listed on the left under Weird Ebay Auctions. These auctions are funny, strange or weird items that are found on eBay. Check them out for a good laugh!