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selling things on Ebay?
so i'm a teenager in desperate need of money.. i mean its not desperate like i absolutely need money, but i would just like to earn a few buck so i can buy some things for myself like a nice dress for a dance.
I'm not really sure how to raise money without getting a job. I can't get a job because i'm already so busy, i wouldn't have the time. Babysitting is out of the question because where i live, there are no kids. and my parent's don't like the idea. i was thinking about selling some things on ebay? (things i don't use anymore like playstation or movies or books) but i have no idea how to sell anything on ebay. can someone please tell me how? or give me other ideas how to raise money? please no soliciting either. thank you!
18 years old girl.
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Everyone here is right as far as how Ebay works and that it's a pain in the bum.
I am also 18, and I've sold so much of my old/barely worn clothes, shoes, etc. Honestly, I've made over $1000 from Ebay. It was worth the shitty shipping & handling and monthly fees. Just be a really savvy seller, check up every other day on what you're selling (if you decide to do so). Make sure what you are selling is at least somewhat new or still in decent condition. It helps if it's brand name as well. Good luck on your endeavor!
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E-bay is a lot of work and does require a checking account or credit card and you have to open a paypal account to accept payments. If you can get through all of that, you have to take good pictures and describe your item properly. Then you have to figure out the weight of your item and put a reasonable shipping cost (people are turned off by high shipping rates). You'll need a printer to print out your postage from paypal to have proper coverage in case of fraud. If you can manage all of that then your ready to list. If you do list some clothes, the best way to do it, is in lots. So, instead of individual items, you would list 4 or more of the same thing. Like 5 tops from hollister or 3 jeans from A&F. If you do decide you like to sell things, you can hit the local goodwill or salvation army and find similar clothes cheap and sell them in lots on e-bay. Hope this helps and good luck.
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Ebay requires you to register a credit card with them so you're going to need one. Honestly, Ebay is kind of a pain with all their fees and then you'll have to find time to package and mail your products. I used to sell on Ebay and made a fairly good second income but it really is more work than it's worth. What about one or two garage sales? Maybe Craigslist? You'd probably make more money that way.
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Okay :) Go to ebay.com and make an account and then on the top of the website in the right hand corner it'll say My ebay and then sell. Click sell. The click on "List your item".
The only way you'd have to pay for it is if your item sells. But it is cheap paying.
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Good luck
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