I have a full time job and I also sell on Ebay as well. I assume I'm not the only one.
So, who else uses Ebay as a second income source? Also, how much do you list daily? And what are your time saving strategies, etc? Thank you.
posted on June 17, 2002 06:14:42 PM new
That's me. My husband got downsized and has been looking for a new position for the past three months, so I have taken up selling collectibles on Ebay. I have a relative who likes to go antiquing so I take her with me on the weekends looking for items. I usually pay all of the trip expenses and in exchange she does all of my shipping for me, which is a wonderful time saver for me, as I work during the day and it is very difficult for me to get to the post office.
posted on June 18, 2002 04:49:23 AM new
Retired, work part-time, list on eBay part-time. Use the money to collect stuff, then sell the stuff on eBay so I can collect different stuff. I feel ill!!!!
posted on June 18, 2002 12:56:24 PM new
I work full time to pay the bills and ebay part time for mad money. I buy at yard/garage sales and flea markets and use every penny I earn to have a good time. I love ebay.
posted on June 18, 2002 01:00:54 PM new
My wife and I both work full time and then spend maybe 20 to 25 hours a week with eBay. We list 50 to 100 items per week.
posted on June 18, 2002 01:38:12 PM new
I'm another full-time job holder who does eBay on the side.... although sometimes I think I do eBay full time and have a job on the side! I list about 400 auctions a month, and just achieved powerseller status. I'm actually in a great position. I'm the Computer Store Manager for a private College Bookstore and my Boss allows me to do my personal eBay auctions at work when I don't have anything else to do. It works great for all involved... I get more time to list stuff and respond to e-mails.... plus I work harder at my job so that I can get done quicker and work on my eBay sales. As a result, I only have to spend about 10-20 hours a week at home packing eBay sales and other eBay related tasks that can't be done at work. Not to mention, since I'm at a College, we have our own campus post-office. No lines, no travel time... just pop in for 5-10 minutes at lunch and I'm set! Life is good!
posted on June 18, 2002 05:38:10 PM new
I am retired, work 16 hours and try and do eBay. If I could only list 25 a week I would be happy. Marcn, alldings when do you sleep? Thank goodness my husband helps me pack and also takes my packages to the PO.
Do you list once a week or do you put on 5 a night? I sure would like to make my life easier but it seems like I sit at this computer when I am not working. It's great to hear how others do it. Thanks for sharing
posted on June 19, 2002 06:16:28 AM new
I work full time as a nurse. List approx 30 items a week on ebay. I have been liquidating inventory from an antique shop that closed last year. I have been using the ebay money to renovate my house. I take all of my pictures at once, load up into auction watch and then do all of the descriptions over the week. I use the auction manager and pre list with scheduled launchings for Saturday evenings. After pictures are taken every item gets packed in a box and labeled with post its in the garage with what the item is. I do not seal the boxes at this time in case I have multiple bids. I only ship on Fridays, with UPS. I drive to UPS once a week, all of the packages are pre labeled using the UPS website and printing off the labels. I do not have to stand in line, they take the packages immediately and bill me once a week, which I pay by check. On my way back from the UPS site, I stop at a wholesale packaging company and buy any unusual sized boxes, bubble wrap and tape I may need for the next month or so. With this system I spend maybe a total of 10 hours a week. A big help is that I already have the inventory. The most difficult thing is the organization of the items.
posted on June 19, 2002 05:15:39 PM new
Libra, I usually just run auctions in the winter when there isn't much to do. What I sell is easy to pack and ship. The big pain is photographing & scanning which takes a lot of time.
I list about 400 auctions a month, and just achieved powerseller status. I'm actually in a great position. I'm the Computer Store Manager for a private College Bookstore and my Boss allows me to do my personal eBay auctions at work when I don't have anything else to do. It works great for all involved... I get more time to list stuff and respond to e-mails.... plus I work harder at my job so that I can get done quicker and work on my eBay sales. As a result, I only have to spend about 10-20 hours a week at home packing eBay sales and other eBay related tasks that can't be done at work. Not to mention, since I'm at a College, we have our own campus post-office. No lines, no travel time... just pop in for 5-10 minutes at lunch and I'm set! Life is good!