Previously, I talked about Facebook Marketplace and how you can make money without any investment, other than your time and you only needed a phone that takes pictures. Most cell phones do that so, it is something you probably already own.
Now for those who want to try eBay selling, the first thing you need to understand is that it is not passive income. It is something that does not have to cost you much other than your time.
eBay allows users to sell without having to pay for an eBay website, however there are final value fees assessed after you sell something taken from your earnings. That is just a given.
The costs involved to begin are needing a printer that many already have to print out packing slips and shipping labels. The first item you will need after that is a scale for weighing your items while in a box to get accurate measurements for calculated shipping.
Calculated shipping is done by eBay after you put in the appropriate shipping numbers. Weight of package and the dimensions of the package you are using.
Calculated shipping is a must when first beginning and are on very limited funds. This ensures that you do not pay the shipping costs, but the buyer does.
I bought an inexpensive scale on amazon, which you can find by clicking on the word amazon to take you to that page. (note: this is an affiliate link which may earn me a small commission should you purchase).
Shipping supplies do not need to cost you an arm and a leg to begin. You can use old boxes that you have received merchandise in or even go to your local market, convenience store, etc. and ask if they mind you taking some of their cardboard boxes that have made it to their dumpster.
To pack your boxes to protect the item(s) you can use old newspapers unless it is something that it matters if the ink blends into your item. I have been using old Christmas paper left over by turning it over and using it so the white side is out. If you have some that are printed on both sides I don’t think your buyers will mind, so long as they receive their item undamaged.
Basically, your time is what is used the most. And having to take the time to run to the post office to have your package scanned and receive a copy of your package to be delivered.
If it sounds like a lot of work, yes it is, however the ROI (return of investment) from selling things you already own is worth it for me.
There are many more things involved but for now we will leave it at this. Just remember, you do not need expensive equipment to start. You do not need to buy inventory if you use what you already have in your home that you do not use or want anymore. (clothes new or used, shoes, collectibles, figurines, books, etc.)
To start out on eBay you can watch my video on You Tube found here. (click the word here)
Missed my Facebook Marketing video on how to sell there? Go to YouTube here. (again click the word here)
Below are links to things I have bought to help me with my eBay marketing. Once again, these are affiliate links and should you make a purchase I may earn a small commission.
Tools I Use:
Scale: Found on Amazon click here.
Camera: Also, found on Amazon click here.
Adjustable Tripod for digital camera on Amazon, click here.
I chose the above products for durability and pricing. The camera works to take both still pictures for my products and records video/sound, a perfect camera for me as a beginner. The digital world did not exist when I was a kid, so I have a hurdle to jump over that most of you younger generations won’t have.
Stay tuned for more help getting started selling things you already own. If you watch my You Tube videos, please subscribe to my channel. In time that will be another topic of discussion and how to make money doing videos on You Tube.
Thank you for reading/watching. I wish you all great success in your online endeavors.