eBay Moms: Selling Tips from Our Readers

Here are several suggestions for selling items on eBay: Always give an accurate, detailed description of your item. If you're selling clothing make sure you give the measurements as well as the size. Also, before you decide what you're going to sell, look at what others are selling. Are their items getting bids? I've learned a lot just from observing. I now collect and sell items from the 1920's. Please note, there are things that people won't buy. Don't get discouraged if your first few items don't sell. Just keep posting. All of my items don't get bids. I usually make sure I buy things at Thrift Stores that I'd like to keep just in case they don't sell. You can find lots of name brand items at Thrift stores if you're patient. Just make sure they are in like new condition, unless they are vintage. -- Angelica, 30, from FL

I have been going to yard sales and looking for things that would sell well on eBay. You have to get a good deal on whatever it is to make it worth your while to sell it, though. Look for collectible items like Coke, glassware, sports teams, etc. Also, women's clothes do surprisingly well on eBay. If you have suits, dresses, etc., that are in great condition but you are now not wearing because you aren't working, sell them on eBay! There are plenty of people out there looking for great deals on clothes! -- Maren, 36, from GA

Not only do I sell my own children's clothing on eBay, but I also do it for friends and family and charge them 15% of the sales price. It gives me extra money and saves my working friends the time it takes to list on eBay. I also sometimes visit my local Good Will and purchase items from there to sell on Ebay. -- Cindi, 32, from OH

eBay has been a nice way for me to sell baby things I no longer need. Be honest as to the condition of your item and if it's a name brand item make sure that is in your auction title. Then name brands go the quickest! A gently used item will be appreciated. If the condition isn't so great, donate it to the Salvation Army. Everyone Wins! -- Jessica, 32, from PA

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I have been selling on eBay for over 3years now with a 600+ 100%positive feedback rating and LOVE it! I am a former Police Officer that is now a SAHM and this gives me a little extra spending money. With 4 kids we always seem to have outgrown clothing, some just like new! I don't mind buying brand name clothing for my kids because they can wear them for the season and I can still turn around and sell them the next season on eBay. Customer service is #1, always be honest and I would NEVER sell anything that I wouldn't purchase (stained clothing, etc.). I also try to shop for things at the end of the seasons in stores when they are clearanced and save them for eBay for the next season. Garage sales are a HUGE profit for me, I go every Thursday first thing in the morning and purchase NICE clothing for next to nothing and place it on eBay for a GREAT profit most of the time. All you need is a computer & digital camera and you are ready to go! I use Spare Dollar Auction Management for complete Auction services (photo storage, templates, automatic feedback, ect.) for only $4.95 per Month: http://tinyurl.com/jkw9 My Current auctions: http://tinyurl.com/jkw2 -- Traci, 33, from IL