I sold my second highest price item on Ebay last night. I have been selling on Ebay since 2005. In 2009, while on vacation, I stopped at an antique shop, not expecting to buy anything, just to do some research. I spotted a antique Art Deco slip shade chandelier. I had been researching them, before my trip, so I was curious of the price. I about fell over, when I seen the price was only $150. I knew these chandeliers could sell for at least a thousand dollars. The problem was, it was at the end of my vacation and I only had $100 left to spend. I decided to ask the sales lady if they would consider taking $100 for it. She called the owner of the chandelier and they agreed. I was so thrilled to have brought such a beautiful chandelier for only $100.
I returned home from vacation and before I unpacked my car, I was on the computer researching my chandelier. It took about 30 minutes and I finally found the identical one for sale for $3000, at a respectable antique online store. Just the shades alone where selling for $300 each. I listed it, and about 8 months later, I accepted a best offer price of $1050. Total profit after fees and cost $850. This was my turning point of understanding Ebay selling and the potential for profit. I could have waited longer and made my full asking price of $2000.00 but I didn't know how long and was very happy with the sell and so was my buyer.
I am a small seller, maintaining a little over 200 listing. I do this part-time, and my average profits are between $50 and $100 on most items I sell. So I really get excited when I exceed this margin.
Last night was the second highest profit made on anything I've sold to date.
Total profit $500 in less than a month. Woo Hoo!!
Be sure to follow my blog. I share my experiences, the real profits, how to and more. I don't leave anything out. Ask any questions and I will reply with the real truths as I know it. Thanks
I returned home from vacation and before I unpacked my car, I was on the computer researching my chandelier. It took about 30 minutes and I finally found the identical one for sale for $3000, at a respectable antique online store. Just the shades alone where selling for $300 each. I listed it, and about 8 months later, I accepted a best offer price of $1050. Total profit after fees and cost $850. This was my turning point of understanding Ebay selling and the potential for profit. I could have waited longer and made my full asking price of $2000.00 but I didn't know how long and was very happy with the sell and so was my buyer.
I am a small seller, maintaining a little over 200 listing. I do this part-time, and my average profits are between $50 and $100 on most items I sell. So I really get excited when I exceed this margin.
Last night was the second highest profit made on anything I've sold to date.
Total profit $500 in less than a month. Woo Hoo!!
Be sure to follow my blog. I share my experiences, the real profits, how to and more. I don't leave anything out. Ask any questions and I will reply with the real truths as I know it. Thanks
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