So you have been selling your things on Ebay successfully so you are thinking of selling for others. Why not? Selling on Ebay can be fun, exciting, and full of surprises. You can work from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection and a shipping method. You want to continue to have fun but keeping up on inventory can be hectic. So why not sell for others? Many others love the idea of selling on Ebay but will never actually do it. Some will even choose the garbage can over making a dime because they do not know how to sell on Ebay, do not have the time, or do not want to make the effort. This is where you come in to stand in the gap and provide the service for a fee. The fee is normally a percentage of the sale of the item.
What is the process?
A client will drop off items at your home or establishment. You will go through the items determine the value, list the items, collect the money, ship the items, and give the client his cut of the profit. Can it really be that simple? Only in theory, my dear. Let us not forget when dealing with humans things can get messy. Bottom line though, selling for a client is just like selling your own items except you only keep a portion of the profit. Easy enough, right? Many do make a living selling for others but is to for you?
What to consider:
Storage: Do you have the space in your home to sell for another person? Wait, before you answer consider the space. Is it dry? Free of odor? Free of pet odor or fur? Will the item be safe from breakage or little curious hands? Are you organized enough to maintain storage of multiple client items without misplacing anything?
Stay tuned for Part 2.