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Hi all thanks for reading this and if you advise its appreciated.
I'm wanting to but sell a few bits I've had my eyes on for sometime now but unsure on how to go about informing the dwp and others.
I'm claiming carers and know how much I can earn per week when in receipt of this.
The items sometimes will cost more some days then others due to seasons etc and will also sell less or more etc I know about the expenses mileage tike postage etc but unsure on how to do the books is there anything I could have missed out??
So I can submit it into the relevant authorities.
How do I go about it I have no idea on what to do plz help any info is greatly appreciated thanks

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  • cattie
    cattie Posts: 8,844 Forumite
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    If you're just selling your own personal stuff then you don't have to inform anybody.
    The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.

    I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 75,000 Ambassador
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    cattie wrote: »
    If you're just selling your own personal stuff then you don't have to inform anybody.

    The title suggests buying to resell, although it isn't entirely clear.

    I think I'll move this to the benefits board as the question is more aimed at benefits whilst being self employed - but OP, if you have any specific questions about ebay selling then please do post back on the ebay board as the regulars will help.

    The one thing I would add though is to do your research, remember that as a business you don't get free listings, and will need to factor in cost of returns etc.
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