Long time since I blogged or was on eBay!

I have been out of town for a while helping some friends with some tough issues they were facing.  Not only have I not been blogging, I have not been eBay selling either.

I hope to post some updates soon for my handful of readers.  I am jumping back onto eBay now!

50% Off on eBay Fees

This is just a quick note to let my readers know that eBay is currently offering 50% off on 1 and 3 day auction listings. This means that as an eBay seller you will pay 50% less on your listing fees. This can be a big savings especially if you have some large ticket items.

I recently came across some wireless microphones that sell for quite a bit and was planning on waiting until May to list them but I think I will give them a shot this week.

Quick Note: Take my eBay Dropshipping Poll

IF you look to the left of this page you will see a poll.  I am interested in knowing if you have made money using dropshipping on eBay.  So you know, I plan to share my findings with Christopher Benard!

So far the vote is 6 to 1.  1 person has done it!!  I wish they would share their secrets with me.  That is a hint.

Slow eBay Sales Season, but I am Ready for March.

Did you think I was dead?  No, I was just busy!  But I have some time now because this is a slow time for me on eBay.  After an amazing Christmas season where I think the slow economy actually helped my sales, things have dropped off considerably.  But I am not concerned.  I am using my dropshipping sucks skills to buy what I can and be ready for March!

Last March is when things really took off after the holidays.  I did pretty well after the holidays last year too.  But this year with the economy what helped my Christmas sales is hurting my post Christmas sales.  During Christmas time everyone was on eBay because everyone wanted a DEAL.  Everyone wanted to save some money and spend a little less.  Now I think everyone is shopped out.  Everyone is in savings mode.

It is a little painful, but again I will be able to ride it out and really cash-in come March.

I have been able to find a few great items to resell:

4GB SD Cards for $1.66 which will be great to sell to people who got Digital Cameras for Christmas and want to use them for the summer.

7″ Digital Photo Frame for $16.40 which I can sell along with the SD cards

A huge lot of 96 various Nintendo Wii games. Some of them are not as popular, but I got all 96 games for $504.  This is a big investment for me, but I see me easily doubling my investment.

As you can see, I am ready and I am not just using the dropshipping-style techniques Christopher taught either.  I am still using the techniques for buying products to sell on ebay, but I am not just buying one item at a time after it sells anymore. 

I just wanted to give my fans a quick update and to let them know that I still have a heartbeat.  WISH ME LUCK!

I Love Selling on eBay Before Christmas!

What a great time of year this is.  Not only are people buzzing with the spirit of the holidays but people are shopping like mad!

My eBay sales have indeed rocketed even with the increased competition.  There are definitely more eBay sellers right now.

I have been able to sell tons of toys I bought throughout the year (using DropShipping Sucks).  Ok, maybe not tons.  But in my eBay stats the “Sold” shows 89 and the profits have been around 10% higher than usual.

On the other hand, I have had a lot of trouble selling the “Lost” merchandise I have.  I was able to buy some stuff related to the TV show “Lost” for a very low cost.  I assumed it would sell much better than it has though.  I will probably need to hold on to it until the show is back on in Jan 2009 though.  It is just not selling.

One thing that is selling really well are the wireless cameras with wireless montiors I bought.  They are selling consistantly for over $65 which is far more than the $18 I bought them for a few weeks ago!  Also, all the toys I have are flying off the virtual eBay shelf.

But toys, as expected, are doing the best.  The Little Pet Shop toys I got are going hot although I do not make as much on those.  Also going hot are the Nintendo Wii knockoffs.  No, they are not just like the Wii but they are close and for the selling price of $60 they are a deal (so buy some!).

I have to run.  I have to get to the post office before work.  Wish me luck and the same to you!

Selling on eBay this Christmas

Chris posted another article, so here is the copy and paste.  Note: I have replaced the DropShipping Sucks link with my affiliate link.  That is all I have changed in the article.

  The most exciting time of the year for eBay sellers is here. There is no doubt that the period between Nov 1 – Dec 23 is the best time to sell on eBay. The “Holiday Season” is where 66% of many eBay seller’s profit is earned for the entire year. That means if an eBay seller were to make $100,000 in a year, $34,000 of it was made in the first 10 months of the year, and $66,000 of it in the last 2 months. And, while most of us aren’t going to make $100k this year selling on eBay, we can enjoy some easy cash to help reduce the holiday cash crunch.

Who couldn’t use an extra $500 – $2000 this Nov/Dec?
When all you need is an eBay account, a PayPal account (both free), and a good source of products to sell on eBay – why not make some extra money!

During the first 10 months of the year you have to be very careful. You have to do much research to make sure a particular product is a good product to sell on eBay. During the “Holiday Season” on eBay you do not have to do nearly as much. If you have access to a good source for eBay products then all you have to do is find some name brand toys or some discount electronics or maybe a unique novelty item and you’re selling. It is amazing how much stuff sells on eBay during the period around Christmas, that doesn’t sell well on eBay throughout most of the year.

So, if you’ve ever considered selling products on eBay or even starting your own eBay business then now is the time to act. This “Holiday Season” is going to be hotter on eBay than ever. With more buyers looking to save money they will turn away from the mall and the retail chains and instead go to eBay for a good deal.

If you need a good source for products to sell on eBay I would recommend you visit Products for eBay at http://www.ProductsForEbay.com They have a little survey that will help you find the right place to find products. Or, if you’re interested in dropshipping, I always recommend people take a look at “Drop Shipping Sucks” — my website dedicated to alternatives to dropshipping.

Good luck and happy holidays!

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Christopher_Bernard

Christopher Bernard is an eBay Power Seller and Expert Wholesale & Drop Ship Product Sourcing Specialist with Over 9 Years Experience. Christopher Currently Operates the Anti-Drop Shipping Website at http://www.DropShippingSucks.com

eBay Loves Halloween too.

I have always been a fan of halloween, but this year I love it more than ever.

If you have been following my blog you will know that I have been using, praising, and promoting the Better Sources Guide ans an affiliate for a while now.  It quite simply has been the #1 factor in my eBay success.  And this Halloween is no different.

Using the techniques in Chris’s guide I have been able to really cash-in on this halloween.  I have stayed away from costumes but have been selling stuff such as dancing skeletons, headless butlers, crystal balls, and other mostly-animated props.  It has been going very well!  I am sorry to see the season ending.  I have 3 auctions ending today and I think this will have to be the end of my Halloween push.  Getting too late to sell now as Halloween is just 2 weeks away.

The good news is that right after Halloween is the CHRISTMAS season!  The best season by far.  I fully expect to make an additional $7000 this Christmas.  Maybe it is a lofty goal, but it is something I think I can achieve.  Of course I would be happy even with an additional $3000, I don’t want to get too greedy.

So, anyone who is considering selling on eBay along with me, now is the time to get started!  With the current economic slump more people than ever are going to be looking for a deal on eBay.  I have a feeling that retailers will see a big slow down and that eBay will have a big increase.

Oh, and here is a big tip, if you’re going to start selling on eBay this holiday season do not start by looking what a bunch of other people are selling then trying to find the same stuff so you can sell it too.  It is not fair to copy other’s auctions.

Well, wish me luck and I will do the same for you!

Well, wish me luck!

ProductSourcing.com is DOBA, but at least the free trial is no risk for eBayers!

I came across a new site on Tuesday and was pretty excited.  Their website looked very professional and they were offering a free account.  So, why not?

The site was www.ProductSourcing.com and they were offering access to thousands of drop shipped products.

I know, I know, I learned long ago never to use drop shipping.  But this was a free account, so I thought it was worth at least some investigation.  OOPS!

I got all signed up and started looking around.  Something seemed very familiar.  Was I in the twilight zone?  No, I WAS AT DOBA!  I wasn’t 100% sure, but if it was not DOBA then it was some copycat.

Then, I got the call.  The same call I had months ago.  The call telling me about the wonders of eBay and how eBay and drop shipping are a match made in heaven.  Yes, that call.  It was total deja-vu; and then it all came crashing to reality when the guy on the phone says “have you checked out DOBA?  If not, you should.  That is our main product and [blah, blah, blah] for only $599″.

$599?  I do not remember DOBA being that much.  But I must admit, I had stopped listening.  Once I heard a pause I said “Don’t call again.” and hung up the phone.

I couldn’t believe it.  DOBA had gotten me AGAIN!

So, the good news is if you are really curious about DOBA then you can go to ProductSourcing.com and try them out on a smaller scale for free.  I just would not use your real phone number or you will be harassed.

Take a look around in there and when you are convinced you cannot make a profit, come back here and click my link to DropShipping Sucks.  It is how you can profit on eBay.  Be sure to click my link so I get credit.  

Good luck!

Thank God – It Was an eBay Fluke!

I had a bad week recently.  Really bad.  I barely made a profit on eBay for the week and was feeling pretty lousy.

I was unsure if it was my items, eBay, or the failing USA economy.  As it turns out, it was me as I had expected and hoped.  I just got greedy and went for some bad products.  Problem corrected.

I was recently asked about my intentions to quit my day job since I have considered this option in the past.  I am not currently considering it.  Especially after my recent low-profit scare!  I still need the stability of my real job and, quite frankly, with the economy they way it is I would just prefer make all the money I can while I can.  Who knows where we will be 12 months from now.

Wish me luck!

And remember, use this link and go buy DropShipping Sucks.  It is what I used to get started and you should too.  Plus, when you use my link I earn money.  [smile]

My Worst Week on eBay in a Little While.

What can I say.  I had a bad week.  First off, it looks like I purchased a LEMON of a product to sell.  I thought that they would go well and, until now, I have gotten very good at determining what would sell.  That stinks.  I have been on a real roll.

The good news is since I used the DropShipping Sucks method I will not be out any money.  But the bad news is that this entire week I will net a whopping $233 in profit.  Yes, that is right, $233 for the WEEK. 

Yuck!

Wish me luck for next week.  I have been having much better weeks in general this was just a stinker.  Let’s hope it is an exception and not the new rule!