When you read these tips on how to find free things to sell on eBay, you will be kicking yourself that you did not know this earlier. It is so easy, trust me!
One of the biggest expenses to running a successful online business is the cost of inventory! (unless of course you sell on consignment as a trading assistant!) Therefore to be a success selling on eBay it’s crucial for sellers to watch costs.
Keeping costs under control is always a crucial element for the total health and continual success of your online business. Sellers ask me all the time ” Where can I get free stuff to sell?”
And now is the time to let you in on the secrets you must know!
6 places to get free things to sell on eBay
1. Your cupboards
Though technically not “free” unless everything in your closet was given to you, your home is full of potential items to sell. Make a pile of items that are still in great condition but that you and your family no longer use!
Now you have plenty of products to sell on eBay.
2. Your family and friends
Many times if you offer to help people clean out their garage or attic you’ll find that they will end up with boxes of items they are ready to get rid of ! Many of these unneeded products are still in great shape, it’s just the owner doesn’t want or need them anymore! Well online sellers volunteer to take the boxes! Volunteer to take the boxes!
3. Check local papers in your area
There are great items offered for free for you to pick up from someone downsizing and/or moving.
Some free cycle groups have strict rules against re selling so be sure and check your local free cycle guidelines.
4. Garage sales or markets – arrive at closing time!
Yes you heard me right at the end and I’ll tell you why! Often there is still lots of great items as the sales are ending. The people running the events DON’T want to have to rebox and haul the inventory home and or throw it out! Again sellers you are there to help! Volunteer to pack the items and take them off the tired seller’s hands. They are happy to not have another task after along day, and you just scored more inventory! So sellers volunteer! Volunteer to help friend’s clean out attics, volunteer to take unsold inventory at sales and auctions and keep an eye on you own home for inventory on your shelves!
5. Hard rubbish collections
Keep a keen eye out on garbage pick up days in your town and neighboring areas! Every municipality has rules on what can be put out when. Know the rules. On the days where furniture or appliances are discarded keep an eye out for items that can be resold. Some appliances can be broken down and sold profitably online for parts!
6. Look for moving trucks
Often when people move they discard bags of clothing and boxes of kitchen appliances, kids toys and more as not being worthwhile to take with them. Those discards can be turned into dollars for you! Moving day discards can be cash for you!
Any treasure you find to sell from these sources costs you nothing and that means after selling fees and postage it’s all profits for you!
