my MAD e-bay challenge

Seaxwyn

Hello everyone, I'd love to join in but I am a bit scared of ebay. I'm scared of listing things that don't sell, then actually losing money on listing fees. How much does it cost to list something that doesn't sell?

Also - has anyone had any success selling books on ebay? I regularly sell on Amazon, but have a lot of books that are down to 1p on Amazon (eg science fiction/fantasy genre paperbacks). Are these worth selling on ebay?

Sorry for the questions! And thanks to anyone who has some advice!

Horse_Owner

Seaxwyn wrote: »

Hello everyone, I'd love to join in but I am a bit scared of ebay. I'm scared of listing things that don't sell, then actually losing money on listing fees. How much does it cost to list something that doesn't sell?

Also - has anyone had any success selling books on ebay? I regularly sell on Amazon, but have a lot of books that are down to 1p on Amazon (eg science fiction/fantasy genre paperbacks). Are these worth selling on ebay?

Sorry for the questions! And thanks to anyone who has some advice!

It costs 10pto list items under 99p
I have never sold books on ebay I think Amazon, Greenmetropolis and play are better

SpendHappy

Yeah!! Made £49.22 on ebay tonight from 8 items, and got 4 more listed so still 27 items still on. Must admit I cant even remember some of the stuff we have posted in past few days so obviously not needed any of it!! Do feel a bit sorry for DS 1 and 2 as their stuff seems to go for the most money, although it is stuff they havent touched for weeks, months etc..

mrsclecoco_2

:j I can't believe what people buy!!!!! just sold 5 x keyrings I got free at work with a promotion and they sold for £2.44.

It's my DD 4th Bday tomorrow got visitors that I have to clean up for. Is anybody like me??? have guests that you don't have to clean for and them that you have to do everything clean skirting boards for example.!!!
:eek: I've just cleaned under my fridge!!! oh dear......

Still got 13 items on but took pictures for 36 more. Better get my finger out tomorrow night and get them all on before the free gallery finishes!!!

right i'm off to clean the bathroom floor!!
good luck guys:beer:

candyblue

Today is the day I really must get my finger out and list a load of items on ebay I have been really lapse lately and need to get going again!

jess444_2

Hi,
Well don't feel like I am doing very well with this. I have been thinking of doing some buying and selling of new items (not sure what yet), but I know you have to declare yourself as a business if you do this. Does it all get very complicated if you do this and does anyone know how much you can earn like this before having to pay tax, etc.

Seaxwyn

Hi jess, I think if you buy things in for the purpose of selling, then you have to inform the Inland Revenue, submit a tax return etc etc. If you are just selling your own stuff, then there is no need to declare it - up to £5,000. I believe this is true but I hope someone else can confirm.

laura2481

Made £13.89 so far. with £4 to clear yet, on 5 items. Average: £3.57 per item. Not bad seeing as I was aiming for £1 per item! :j

benbenandme

I've now got 21 items listed; 25 watchers in total; 4 are selling so far with bids of £12.19 :j :j

Seaxwyn

Very frustrating, we photographed 8 or 9 things today to put up and my OH is still faffing about perfecting the photos. I'm dying to get listing but he just won't give me the pics!