I am a pretty busy guy. Have a full time ebay business, kids and a family. I always make time to answer questions though. Let me know what I can help you with.

Over the next week I will begin uploading tutorials on operating an eBay business. Check back often and be sure to ask lots of questions. Don’t forget to introduce yourself and let me know what you are looking to accomplish.

While this seems like it may be the easiest question to answer, it is essential to give it a lot of thought. Finding items that are readily accessible is key. Not every item will be a thousand dollar unicorn. There is an absolute learning curve that can be flattened a bit learning your niche before ever listing your first item. If you can find a market that peaks your interest, and has a good return of investment, it will be much easier to get moving in a positive direction.

I have been an ebay seller for over a decade. Top 25 in the nation in our primary category. What do you need to get going? What keeps you from excelling?

I’m frequently asked why, with the fees on eBay, do I continue to use them as my selling platform. I always answer the same way “show me another place with nearly 100 million active buyers daily and I’ll go there”. eBay is the dominant platform for sellers. Their selling fees are less than all other platforms with a better user to seller ratio. If you find your niche and want to be consistent, this is the place to sell. eBay has seller protection, payment processing and they handle your sales tax! If you are using other platforms you may have to pay sales tax to every state you ship too. So yes, there are fees. There is also a ton of upside to those selling fees that make your life as a seller multiple times easier.