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Showing posts with label How to Sell on Amazon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label How to Sell on Amazon. Show all posts
Wednesday
Amazon Begs Sellers, Part Two: 277 Software Titles Wanted
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Some/all Amazon FBA Sellers (including myself) got the below email from Amazon today. This is a gold mine of information - Amazon is essentially giving you the exact information about 270 HOT HOT HOT Software items that they are running low on. Read more below.
Why is this information a 'gold mine'? Because these items have extremely good sales ranks AND they are in short supply in Amazon, you (as an Amazon seller) can essentially 'name your price' (within reason) if you are able to source any of these. (Good-bestseller-ranked items in short supply mean that customer Demand is far outpacing Supply. Pure 'economics' lets you raise the price of an item in short supply, that is in high demand. That's just the nature of efficient markets).
How can you find some of these 277+ toys? Some are impossible to find, of course, but you can do a search on TheFind.com (which searches multiple online stores), or place a Craigslist.org wanted ad in your local neighborhood (a successful method many of my subscribers have had via my instructions in this guide).
Amazon's email to sellers is below:
Dear FBA Seller,
Thank you for selling on Amazon.com with our Fulfillment by Amazon service (FBA).
Right now, there are Software products that have high customer demand but that aren't being fulfilled by Amazon (but may be in the future). If you have any of these products or can get them, you might want to list them on Amazon.com and fulfill them using FBA. Note that, at this time, we are looking for products in new condition only.
We know that customers love buying items with FBA benefits, such as FREE Super Saver Shipping, Amazon Prime, and Guaranteed Accelerated Delivery, so this is a great time to consider testing a small quantity of these items in FBA.
See the list of 277 products here: (Link will expire in 14 days)
Thank you again for selling on Amazon.com.
Sincerely,
Amazon Selling Coach
Friday
FBAPower.com vs. Listtee.com (Amazon Seller Listing Tools)
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If you're selling more than 50 items per week on Amazon, you'll need a listing software program that will save you boatloads of time.
Two of the more affordable listing tools are FBAPower.com and Listtee.com.
I've been using FBAPower.com now for over a year and I just switched over to Listtee.com.
(FBAPower is not affiliated with our site FBAFinds.com, by the way)
Check out my video review/comparison (click Video below; double-click for larger version.). (Time alert: this video is 20+ minutes long.)
If you're selling more than 50 items per week on Amazon, you'll need a listing software program that will save you boatloads of time.
Two of the more affordable listing tools are FBAPower.com and Listtee.com.
I've been using FBAPower.com now for over a year and I just switched over to Listtee.com.
(FBAPower is not affiliated with our site FBAFinds.com, by the way)
Check out my video review/comparison (click Video below; double-click for larger version.). (Time alert: this video is 20+ minutes long.)
Can Audiocassettes with a 'Lousy' Sales Rank Sell on Amazon?
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Yep.
Remember my post about snobbish Amazon sellers turning away books and other media just because they had 'abysmal' bestseller rankings on Amazon?
I proved them wrong (again).
(By the way, by 'media' I mean books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, audio tapes)
See, all those 'remnants' still have nuggets of gold in them, and they're not so hard to come by.
Example: This bundle of a few audio cassettes (wow, remember those?) on the uber-boring topic of human development. I scanned it and picked it up at a library sale for $2. My scanner said the sales rank was 3.8 Million, with just a few competing sellers.
So I put it on Amazon about 2 weeks ago and it just sold (well, the sale is actually pending) for $28. That's a net ROI (return on investment) of over 1,000% and the bestseller rank, from just my sale jumped dramatically, to 199,000!
So the lesson here is, don't rely on bestseller rank alone; and don't ignore 'boring' media items when you're out scouting.
Do you want to uncover your own little nuggets of gold? Used media is probably the cheapest inventory you can find to sell on Amazon. Here's how:
1.) Download this free guide that shows exactly how to sell media on Amazon.com, as well as what scanner/scouting service to buy that will make it a lot easier for you.
2.) To find 'hidden' sources of used media, get this must-have S.W.A.T. guide and/or this locator of popular and relatively unknown library book sales
3.) Get out and start scouting!
-Jordan
Founder, HonestOnlineSelling.com and FBAFinds.com.
Yep.
I proved them wrong (again).
(By the way, by 'media' I mean books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, audio tapes)
See, all those 'remnants' still have nuggets of gold in them, and they're not so hard to come by.
Example: This bundle of a few audio cassettes (wow, remember those?) on the uber-boring topic of human development. I scanned it and picked it up at a library sale for $2. My scanner said the sales rank was 3.8 Million, with just a few competing sellers.
So I put it on Amazon about 2 weeks ago and it just sold (well, the sale is actually pending) for $28. That's a net ROI (return on investment) of over 1,000% and the bestseller rank, from just my sale jumped dramatically, to 199,000!
So the lesson here is, don't rely on bestseller rank alone; and don't ignore 'boring' media items when you're out scouting.
Do you want to uncover your own little nuggets of gold? Used media is probably the cheapest inventory you can find to sell on Amazon. Here's how:
1.) Download this free guide that shows exactly how to sell media on Amazon.com, as well as what scanner/scouting service to buy that will make it a lot easier for you.
2.) To find 'hidden' sources of used media, get this must-have S.W.A.T. guide and/or this locator of popular and relatively unknown library book sales
3.) Get out and start scouting!
-Jordan
Founder, HonestOnlineSelling.com and FBAFinds.com.
Review: Proven Amazon Course
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Hi, gang.
The Proven Amazon Course I've been talking about has been selling VERY briskly, but the price WILL go up soon.
Selling goods on Amazon can be INCREDIBLY profitable for you. Simply described, you find inventory locally for cheap (the course shows you how) and sell it on Amazon, usually for very big profit margins (80% to 600%). You can ship the sold items to customers from your home/office or ship ALL your inventory to Amazon, and they handle the sales and customer service.
Some readers have asked me to post a review (I did, see below). DISCLOSURE: I'm an affiliate for the course, AND I'm a Content Editor for the company behind it (MySilentTeam.com). So you will probably assume I'm biased, but I'm not - I'm pointing out the good and the bad here.
REVIEW of The Proven Amazon Course:
PROS:
- The course covers almost EVERY aspect of selling on Amazon. If you're a newbie or an intermediate, or even an 'expert' seller, there is something in there for everyone.
-Selling on Amazon can be EXTREMELY profitable and it's a LOT LESS work than blogging or doing SEO and even selling on eBay. If you are going to spend any money this year, spend it on a program that shows you almost 'bullet-proof' ways to make money, like this one.
- The course contains all the knowledge and strategies that took me (without the course) about a year to learn. I wish I had this course when I started because I would have made LESS mistakes and MORE profitable decisions (i.e. what to sell, where to get inventory, etc.)
- The course contains advice, input and one-on-one dialogue from Amazon selling experts like Chris Green
(founder of FBAScout and FBAPower, two tools that many Amazon sellers use), Skip McGrath, Nathan Holmquist, and others.
- The course solves (among other things) the #1 question I get from other Amazon sellers: "What do I Sell" or "Where do I find stuff to sell". This course tells you EXACTLY what to buy and where to buy it (but you have so many choices in products and locations anyway)
- The cost for the course is $149 (and it will go up to $189 soon, without notice). I paid $40,000 for a Boston University MBA 10+ years ago, and this course (unlike the MBA) is
an almost 'fail-proof' way to make income (if you follow the advice).
-Jim Cockrum (course leader) always offers a generous time period for a FULL money back refund if you're
not satisfied, and he ALWAYS honors his refund policy. Remember I am also BACKING Jim's guarantee (if you purchase the course via this link).
CONS:
-It's not really a step-by-step course in that it doesn't 'hold your hand' and put all the steps in order This is more of a 'dive in' course. If you're not well-organized and/or you don't ask for help from the course contributors (the help is included in the course fee), you might get overwhelmed
-Aside from the 2 guides I contributed to the course (which focused on what games and toys you can buy as inventory to sell, and where to find them), it is a *little* too heavy on the 'books and media' side of selling on Amazon. That's ok for folks who are newbies/intermediate, but experts who want to branch into more product offerings MAY be disappointed. (However, the course is a 'how to', so the principles and tactics you learn with the course can be applied to virtually any type of product you're selling on Amazon.)
>>>>>>> Check out the course here
I'd LOVE to hear your feedback, Good AND Bad. Click "Post a Comment' Below.
Stay Classy, Internet folks
-J.B. Malik, Founder, HonestOnlineSelling.com
Hi, gang.
Selling goods on Amazon can be INCREDIBLY profitable for you. Simply described, you find inventory locally for cheap (the course shows you how) and sell it on Amazon, usually for very big profit margins (80% to 600%). You can ship the sold items to customers from your home/office or ship ALL your inventory to Amazon, and they handle the sales and customer service.
Some readers have asked me to post a review (I did, see below). DISCLOSURE: I'm an affiliate for the course, AND I'm a Content Editor for the company behind it (MySilentTeam.com). So you will probably assume I'm biased, but I'm not - I'm pointing out the good and the bad here.
REVIEW of The Proven Amazon Course:
PROS:
- The course covers almost EVERY aspect of selling on Amazon. If you're a newbie or an intermediate, or even an 'expert' seller, there is something in there for everyone.
-Selling on Amazon can be EXTREMELY profitable and it's a LOT LESS work than blogging or doing SEO and even selling on eBay. If you are going to spend any money this year, spend it on a program that shows you almost 'bullet-proof' ways to make money, like this one.
- The course contains all the knowledge and strategies that took me (without the course) about a year to learn. I wish I had this course when I started because I would have made LESS mistakes and MORE profitable decisions (i.e. what to sell, where to get inventory, etc.)
- The course contains advice, input and one-on-one dialogue from Amazon selling experts like Chris Green
(founder of FBAScout and FBAPower, two tools that many Amazon sellers use), Skip McGrath, Nathan Holmquist, and others.
- The course solves (among other things) the #1 question I get from other Amazon sellers: "What do I Sell" or "Where do I find stuff to sell". This course tells you EXACTLY what to buy and where to buy it (but you have so many choices in products and locations anyway)
- The cost for the course is $149 (and it will go up to $189 soon, without notice). I paid $40,000 for a Boston University MBA 10+ years ago, and this course (unlike the MBA) is
an almost 'fail-proof' way to make income (if you follow the advice).
-Jim Cockrum (course leader) always offers a generous time period for a FULL money back refund if you're
not satisfied, and he ALWAYS honors his refund policy. Remember I am also BACKING Jim's guarantee (if you purchase the course via this link).
CONS:
-It's not really a step-by-step course in that it doesn't 'hold your hand' and put all the steps in order This is more of a 'dive in' course. If you're not well-organized and/or you don't ask for help from the course contributors (the help is included in the course fee), you might get overwhelmed
-Aside from the 2 guides I contributed to the course (which focused on what games and toys you can buy as inventory to sell, and where to find them), it is a *little* too heavy on the 'books and media' side of selling on Amazon. That's ok for folks who are newbies/intermediate, but experts who want to branch into more product offerings MAY be disappointed. (However, the course is a 'how to', so the principles and tactics you learn with the course can be applied to virtually any type of product you're selling on Amazon.)
>>>>>>> Check out the course here
I'd LOVE to hear your feedback, Good AND Bad. Click "Post a Comment' Below.
Stay Classy, Internet folks
-J.B. Malik, Founder, HonestOnlineSelling.com
Tuesday
Another FREE Amazon Seller Guide
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I just published another Amazon Seller Help guide, and it's FREE for you (for a limited time).
If you are selling on Amazon already, you know that getting a NEGATIVE Feedback Rating can destroy your seller reputation. If you get enough NEGATIVE ratings, Amazon can and will shut down your seller account. Click on the below link and find out how you can keep your Rating high....
I just published another Amazon Seller Help guide, and it's FREE for you (for a limited time).
If you are selling on Amazon already, you know that getting a NEGATIVE Feedback Rating can destroy your seller reputation. If you get enough NEGATIVE ratings, Amazon can and will shut down your seller account. Click on the below link and find out how you can keep your Rating high....
Monday
These 2 Images Make me BLUSH!
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Online Sellers:
Two things to share with you:
1: Amazon.com just awarded me for being a TOP AMAZON SELLER for the Holiday Season (2010). Click here to see it!
2: I just posted my 2011 Amazon Sales TO DATE. My net profit margin (not shown) is 65% of my sales. Click here to see it!
Now if I can easily source and sell products on Amazon for a 65% profit margin, YOU can, too! The Proven Amazon Course (PAC) shows you MORE than everything I already know! Remember I am DOUBLE-BACKING the PAC's No-Questions-Asked 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
Stay Classy, Online Sellers.
-J.B. Malik
Founder, http://www.HonestOnlineSelling.com
Online Sellers:
Two things to share with you:
1: Amazon.com just awarded me for being a TOP AMAZON SELLER for the Holiday Season (2010). Click here to see it!
2: I just posted my 2011 Amazon Sales TO DATE. My net profit margin (not shown) is 65% of my sales. Click here to see it!
Now if I can easily source and sell products on Amazon for a 65% profit margin, YOU can, too! The Proven Amazon Course (PAC) shows you MORE than everything I already know! Remember I am DOUBLE-BACKING the PAC's No-Questions-Asked 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
Stay Classy, Online Sellers.
-J.B. Malik
Founder, http://www.HonestOnlineSelling.com
Wednesday
FREE Help for Amazon Sellers
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I hope you've checked out the Proven Amazon Course - Cashing in on FBA.
The Course is $149 (it goes up to $189 in a few days). It's a steal for what you get. But if it's still too rich for your blood, and you need help selling on Amazon, then please view my FREE guide (below). It shows you EXACTLY where to get FREE Amazon Seller Help online. I think you'll find it very helpful.
Be sure to leave me a comment below, I want to know what you think!
Amazon Sellers Guide to FREE HELP Resources
Do Great Stuff!
-J.B. Malik
Founder, HonestOnlineSelling.com
I hope you've checked out the Proven Amazon Course - Cashing in on FBA.
The Course is $149 (it goes up to $189 in a few days). It's a steal for what you get. But if it's still too rich for your blood, and you need help selling on Amazon, then please view my FREE guide (below). It shows you EXACTLY where to get FREE Amazon Seller Help online. I think you'll find it very helpful.
Be sure to leave me a comment below, I want to know what you think!
Amazon Sellers Guide to FREE HELP Resources
Do Great Stuff!
-J.B. Malik
Founder, HonestOnlineSelling.com
Tuesday
Peek Inside the Amazon FBA Course
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Yesterday, I showed you how I made $2500 profit in two weeks by selling products on Amazon via their FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) program.
It is truly very easy to make money online by selling on Amazon. The concept is simple: you find used or new goods locally, ship them to Amazon, and Amazon sells them for you.
If you want to sell on Amazon, or you're new to selling on Amazon, don't pass up this course: http://fba.my-silent-team.net
You can take a FREE peek inside the course via my video below.
Do Great Stuff!
-J.B. Malik
Here's that course link again: http://fba.my-silent-team.net
Yesterday, I showed you how I made $2500 profit in two weeks by selling products on Amazon via their FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) program.
It is truly very easy to make money online by selling on Amazon. The concept is simple: you find used or new goods locally, ship them to Amazon, and Amazon sells them for you.
If you want to sell on Amazon, or you're new to selling on Amazon, don't pass up this course: http://fba.my-silent-team.net
You can take a FREE peek inside the course via my video below.
Do Great Stuff!
-J.B. Malik
Here's that course link again: http://fba.my-silent-team.net
Monday
My 2 BIG Amazon FBA Announcements
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Two BIG Announcements today:
1: I made a $2500 PROFIT in TWO weeks by selling on Amazon FBA. Click on the video below to see PROOF.
The course I mentioned in the video is here: http://fba.my-silent-team.net
Do Great Stuff!
-J.B. Malik
P.S. Please post your comments below, I'd love to know what you think about Amazon FBA!
Two BIG Announcements today:
1: I made a $2500 PROFIT in TWO weeks by selling on Amazon FBA. Click on the video below to see PROOF.
2: The first-ever Amazon FBA Online Course is available NOW. You know I rarely pitch offers to you, but this one is too good to pass by if you are new or a beginner with FBA.
Click on the video below for more (double-click on it for a bigger version).
Click on the video below for more (double-click on it for a bigger version).
The course I mentioned in the video is here: http://fba.my-silent-team.net
Do Great Stuff!
-J.B. Malik
P.S. Please post your comments below, I'd love to know what you think about Amazon FBA!
Sunday
Peek at my Amazon FBA Profits
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Hey gang, hope you've been well!
No hard selling here, just something to show you for some inspiration.
For those of you who are considering selling online via Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon), you're probably wondering 'can I make any real money with it'? And my answer is a wholehearted YES.
The snapshot to the above-right (Click here for a bigger view) shows my profit ($1590) for the past two weeks (this translates to $41K+ year). (The numbers are not fake, trust me)
This is my gross profit AFTER Amazon deducts their fees, commissions, and my shipping charges.
My NET profit is approx. $1100 every two weeks, AFTER I deduct my general expenses (approx. 30% of my profit.) General expenses = cost of inventory (i.e. the goods I'm buying to ship to Amazon FBA), my subscription fees to my scanner's subscription, FBAPower, and other online tools I use to manage my FBA business.
That $1100 every two weeks translates to $28,600 per year net profit (before taxes). (My average annual profit is much higher - it's been a slow couple months because I've been busy renovating my new home)
Remember I do Amazon FBA VERY Part time now. I have a good 3 or 4 solid revenue streams, and FBA is just one of them.
BONUS: My Amazon FBA business is VERY 'part time'. (recently it's been as low as 15 hours per week).
> Amazon.com's Link to sign up as an Amazon FBA Seller
Happy Selling!
Stay Classy, Internet folks.
-J.B. Malik
Hey gang, hope you've been well!
No hard selling here, just something to show you for some inspiration.
For those of you who are considering selling online via Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon), you're probably wondering 'can I make any real money with it'? And my answer is a wholehearted YES.
The snapshot to the above-right (Click here for a bigger view) shows my profit ($1590) for the past two weeks (this translates to $41K+ year). (The numbers are not fake, trust me)
This is my gross profit AFTER Amazon deducts their fees, commissions, and my shipping charges.
My NET profit is approx. $1100 every two weeks, AFTER I deduct my general expenses (approx. 30% of my profit.) General expenses = cost of inventory (i.e. the goods I'm buying to ship to Amazon FBA), my subscription fees to my scanner's subscription, FBAPower, and other online tools I use to manage my FBA business.
That $1100 every two weeks translates to $28,600 per year net profit (before taxes). (My average annual profit is much higher - it's been a slow couple months because I've been busy renovating my new home)
Remember I do Amazon FBA VERY Part time now. I have a good 3 or 4 solid revenue streams, and FBA is just one of them.
BONUS: My Amazon FBA business is VERY 'part time'. (recently it's been as low as 15 hours per week).
> Amazon.com's Link to sign up as an Amazon FBA Seller
Happy Selling!
Stay Classy, Internet folks.
-J.B. Malik
Friday
What Can I Start Selling Online RIGHT NOW?
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Every new online seller I bump into is searching for the answer to "What can I sell RIGHT NOW"? Hey, we're all anxious to sell more and make money, right? So I'm going to let you in on some of my secret items, 100% Free for you. This in a moment.
The follow-up question I get is 'Great, but how do I find those items'? To start, I suggest people either look at ads on Craigslist.org, where people might be unloading those items. But more reliable is if you place an 'ITEMS WANTED' ad in your local Craigslist (which is free).
So here are items you can get locally in your town/neighborhoods (or maybe in your own home), and start selling the items on Amazon.com and/or Ebay.com right away.
1. Used Books. One category of used books that continuously sells very well is Owner's manuals and Repair Manuals for Cars (and motorcycles and trucks). The reason is everyone owns a used car or two (or more) in their lifetime, and they need repair manuals to fix them. So these books are in demand. You can find these manuals at your local garage sales or thrift stores and buy them for a buck each. I recently purchased a Ford Taurus repair manual and a Chevy Camaro repair manual for $1 each and they sold for $15 and $25 on Amazon. Or place a 'WANTED' ad on Craigslist asking people to let you buy their used car manuals. For more on selling books online, you can see my previous posts here.
2. Used Toy Batmobiles and Lego Batmobiles. This is my expertise (and I can't believe I'm giving this secret away). It's actually not just Batmobiles, you could do this with any other highly-collectible toy. I place local Craigslist ads saying 'Toy Batmobiles wanted', and I pay up to $5 each depending on type, condition. Toy batmobiles from the 1980s and 1990s, and even from the past couple years, can fetch up to $100. Do a search on Amazon.com for 'Batmobile' or a 'Completed Items' Search on eBay for 'Batmobile' and you'll see what I mean when you check their selling prices. USED lego Batmobiles from the 2000s fetch up to $135+; and USED Kenner Batmobile Toys from the 1980s and 1990s can fetch up to $100+. See more of my Batmobile selling success on my post here.
3. Used Thomas Train Sets. Same concept as above. View the completed listings on eBay and get a load of those selling prices. You just have to place a 'WANTED' ad in Craigslist, buy the toys, and post them on eBay. USED Thomas trains can fetch up to $200 and more.
4. Vintage Griswold Skillets. Yes, the iron skillets your grandmother used for cooking. Be sure they are of the 'Griswold' brand. I personally do not have experience in this but the selling prices on eBay, up to $800+, speak for themselves.
5. Name Brand, Seasonal Big Lots of Baby Clothing. By 'Name Brand', I mean Gap, Ralph Lauren, OshKoshB'gosh, etc. By 'Seasona'l I mean stuff that parents are buying for their kids now. By 'Big Lots' I mean you should sell them in lots of 30 to 50 pieces. Your best bet for this is to place an ad on Craigslist asking for clothing donations, and that you'll pick them up. Or go to garage sales and wait for the end of the sale to offer $5 to $10 per garbage bag full of clothing. Some people will be happy to just give it to you. You shouldn't pay more than $1.00 per clothing item, because you need to make a healthy profit (50-piece lots of USED baby clothing on eBay have sold for up to about $200). When listing your lots on eBay, you don't have to take a picture of every piece individually, but you should have a few pictures showing several pieces in detail, and one picture showing the entire lot. Also watch your shipping fees, as clothes in bundles are heavy, so your shipping cost can add up and you should build that into your pricing, as Buyers will probably balk if you try to charge them $25 for shipping.
So there are five ideas to get you started right away. If this intrigues you and you want to know what else you can "Find Locally and Sell Globally" RIGHT NOW, check out this e-book from my colleague Skip McGrath. It has a lot more ideas and comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee or Your Money Back.
Do Great Stuff, and Have Fun!
The follow-up question I get is 'Great, but how do I find those items'? To start, I suggest people either look at ads on Craigslist.org, where people might be unloading those items. But more reliable is if you place an 'ITEMS WANTED' ad in your local Craigslist (which is free).
So here are items you can get locally in your town/neighborhoods (or maybe in your own home), and start selling the items on Amazon.com and/or Ebay.com right away.
1. Used Books. One category of used books that continuously sells very well is Owner's manuals and Repair Manuals for Cars (and motorcycles and trucks). The reason is everyone owns a used car or two (or more) in their lifetime, and they need repair manuals to fix them. So these books are in demand. You can find these manuals at your local garage sales or thrift stores and buy them for a buck each. I recently purchased a Ford Taurus repair manual and a Chevy Camaro repair manual for $1 each and they sold for $15 and $25 on Amazon. Or place a 'WANTED' ad on Craigslist asking people to let you buy their used car manuals. For more on selling books online, you can see my previous posts here.
2. Used Toy Batmobiles and Lego Batmobiles. This is my expertise (and I can't believe I'm giving this secret away). It's actually not just Batmobiles, you could do this with any other highly-collectible toy. I place local Craigslist ads saying 'Toy Batmobiles wanted', and I pay up to $5 each depending on type, condition. Toy batmobiles from the 1980s and 1990s, and even from the past couple years, can fetch up to $100. Do a search on Amazon.com for 'Batmobile' or a 'Completed Items' Search on eBay for 'Batmobile' and you'll see what I mean when you check their selling prices. USED lego Batmobiles from the 2000s fetch up to $135+; and USED Kenner Batmobile Toys from the 1980s and 1990s can fetch up to $100+. See more of my Batmobile selling success on my post here.
3. Used Thomas Train Sets. Same concept as above. View the completed listings on eBay and get a load of those selling prices. You just have to place a 'WANTED' ad in Craigslist, buy the toys, and post them on eBay. USED Thomas trains can fetch up to $200 and more.
4. Vintage Griswold Skillets. Yes, the iron skillets your grandmother used for cooking. Be sure they are of the 'Griswold' brand. I personally do not have experience in this but the selling prices on eBay, up to $800+, speak for themselves.
5. Name Brand, Seasonal Big Lots of Baby Clothing. By 'Name Brand', I mean Gap, Ralph Lauren, OshKoshB'gosh, etc. By 'Seasona'l I mean stuff that parents are buying for their kids now. By 'Big Lots' I mean you should sell them in lots of 30 to 50 pieces. Your best bet for this is to place an ad on Craigslist asking for clothing donations, and that you'll pick them up. Or go to garage sales and wait for the end of the sale to offer $5 to $10 per garbage bag full of clothing. Some people will be happy to just give it to you. You shouldn't pay more than $1.00 per clothing item, because you need to make a healthy profit (50-piece lots of USED baby clothing on eBay have sold for up to about $200). When listing your lots on eBay, you don't have to take a picture of every piece individually, but you should have a few pictures showing several pieces in detail, and one picture showing the entire lot. Also watch your shipping fees, as clothes in bundles are heavy, so your shipping cost can add up and you should build that into your pricing, as Buyers will probably balk if you try to charge them $25 for shipping.
So there are five ideas to get you started right away. If this intrigues you and you want to know what else you can "Find Locally and Sell Globally" RIGHT NOW, check out this e-book from my colleague Skip McGrath. It has a lot more ideas and comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee or Your Money Back.
Do Great Stuff, and Have Fun!
Tuesday
How to Buy Merchandise and Sell it for Big Profits
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Many eBay sellers ask me "How can I quickly get my hands on some merchandise and sell it for a profit online?". Well my friend John Bullard Jr. has it all figured out. This guy is amazing - he scours the web and local stores for great deals he knows will sell for high profits online -- and then he posts about it!
You can buy his video series of how to do this - or just subscribe to his free newsletter where he gives away a lot of his ideas. Both can be found here.
Many eBay sellers ask me "How can I quickly get my hands on some merchandise and sell it for a profit online?". Well my friend John Bullard Jr. has it all figured out. This guy is amazing - he scours the web and local stores for great deals he knows will sell for high profits online -- and then he posts about it!
You can buy his video series of how to do this - or just subscribe to his free newsletter where he gives away a lot of his ideas. Both can be found here.
Wednesday
Video #9: How I made a Profit my *1st Week* selling Used books on Amazon.com
NOTE: This blog has moved to: http://www.HonestOnlineSelling.com
Selling used books on Amazon.com can be HUGELY Profitable,. My previous videos showed you how to get started selling used books on Amazon, this one (below) shows you my profits after the 1st week of selling.
Selling used books on Amazon.com can be HUGELY Profitable,. My previous videos showed you how to get started selling used books on Amazon, this one (below) shows you my profits after the 1st week of selling.
Sunday
Video #8 (Part II): Need Products to Sell Online? Used Books Get BIG Profit Margins
NOTE: This blog has moved to: http://www.HonestOnlineSelling.com
Part II. Includes my 'secret weapon' so I can choose the RIGHT type of products to buy, no matter where I am! (For Part II, go here)
The links I mention in the video are:
Neatoscan: http://www.neatoscan.com/
Used Books- Big Business: http://books.honestonlineselling.com/
Part II. Includes my 'secret weapon' so I can choose the RIGHT type of products to buy, no matter where I am! (For Part II, go here)
The links I mention in the video are:
Neatoscan: http://www.neatoscan.com/
Used Books- Big Business: http://books.honestonlineselling.com/
Monday
Video #5: Are you selling on Amazon.com yet?
NOTE: This blog has moved to: http://www.HonestOnlineSelling.com
If you're selling on eBay already, chances are you have also heard about Amazon.com's merchant program. It's FREE to join, and my video (below) tells you all about it. In the video, I mention 2 resources. The links are:
Amazon merchant sign-up page:
http://www.tinyurl.com/amazon-selling (Amazon Merchant sign-up page)
and
The Proven Amazon Course shows you everything you need to know to sell on Amazon:
http://amz.HonestOnlineSelling.com
Please leave a comment after the video, I really want your feedback!
If you're selling on eBay already, chances are you have also heard about Amazon.com's merchant program. It's FREE to join, and my video (below) tells you all about it. In the video, I mention 2 resources. The links are:
Amazon merchant sign-up page:
http://www.tinyurl.com/amazon-selling (Amazon Merchant sign-up page)
and
The Proven Amazon Course shows you everything you need to know to sell on Amazon:
http://amz.HonestOnlineSelling.com
Please leave a comment after the video, I really want your feedback!
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