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August E bay Challenge.....

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  • overbudget
    overbudget Posts: 232 Forumite
    Sorry folks - getting a bit enthusiastic here - didn't mean to hog the thread! :o sickofhavingnomoney - your thread - did you have any rules in mind? :)
    Highest Debt (July 06): £55117.79 Debt now: £52895.44 Debt Free Date: June 2010
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    overbudget wrote:
    Hi spud30 try this page to get started. It is really easy to do and amazing what sells!
    And the eBay board has lots of good advice too. Have fun!

    Thanks for that OB.
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
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  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'm in

    Debbie, I can see how it can be done as I spend a fortune on there, but never figured how could be used to make a living
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
  • arnie&caseysma!
    arnie&caseysma! Posts: 1,822 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    ooooh - just found this thread! I am an avid ebayer and only just started listing things again as not sold anything in a couple of months. I listed last week so those ones can count! I only accept paypal so that'll make it easier for my sig (when I work out how to put one on!!!).......
    "Life may not always be the party you wish for, but whilst here you may aswell dance"!!!
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    My Avatar? Arnie and Casey, proud parents to Storm and Tsu born 19/01/2009!!! - both now in new homes and called Murron and Burger!
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You can select your Ebay preferences on Ebay to show amount sold within last 30/60 days etc. Also there is a tool on https://www.goofbay.co.uk you can get 30 day turnover.
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
  • Debbiem
    Debbiem Posts: 35 Forumite
    For anyone using ebay theres a nifty tool called paypal monitor thats free and tells you a running balance on your paypal account.

    Back in the good old days it was pretty easy to make a living, now most catergories are overcrowded including mine, and ive just accepted a full time job to help out on the bills :(

    I would honestly say it can be great for anyone who cant work full time or anyone who has a partner bringing in a regular wage, relying on it for everything is a bit of a gamble - when its good its real good when its bad its dire !!
  • lynsayjane
    lynsayjane Posts: 3,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Xmas Saver!
    just listed another seven dressmaking patterns, thats been my thing recently, those things sell well and i have a cupboard full of them that cost me next to nowt :D
  • domestic_goddess
    domestic_goddess Posts: 1,044 Forumite
    Hi guys, I went to work and have just logged on this morning and can't believe how much competeition I have on here lol....

    I cant think of any rules so lets just have fun. Shall we start it with anything sold from yesterday then? I listed loads of stuff. I gave my oh and my daughter a carrier bag each and gave them half an hour to fill it with stuff they dont need. My OH was pretty crap though. Came back with about two things.

    May the best seller win!!!!
  • Zabl
    Zabl Posts: 232 Forumite
    oooooooo can i join in?
    I'm in need of some e-bay inspiration, have been very poor at it lately and need a hefy bottom kick to get me back on track!

    I got a ton of stuff to list and the cash will go towards reducing my dreaded cc debt, let the battle commence :)
    Lightbulb Moment April 2006.
    Pay off All Debts by 31.12.2014.
    CC1: £5594, CC2: £164, OD1: £200,
    Total:£5958
  • shopsalot
    shopsalot Posts: 154 Forumite
    I'm in!

    27 Fling Boogied a lot of stuff recently though :( so it will be a huge challenge.

    How do i amazon?? I have loads of books! Do people pay in paypal/cash?
    DFW Nerd 156 :hello:
    April Grocery Challenge £31.38/£200
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