Selling on EBay can a great way to get bring in extra money. You can start slowly by selling a few items you have been meaning to get rid off and grow until eventually you're buying and selling items in bulk through your own eBay store! There certainly are no limits to how much money you can make on eBay.
It all comes down to how much you put into it. If you treat it as a hobby then, well you'll make pocket money. If you treat it like a business and think big - then you'll be an entrepreneur on your way to success.
If you haven't yet sold an item on eBay, relax. It isn't too difficult to set up your own auction. eBay themselves have a whole section with tips for making the most out of your auctions.
As mentioned, start small with a few items and grow from there. At time of writing, each eBay seller gets five free listings a month so you can start for literally nothing.
One thing to keep in mind is that feedback is extremely important on eBay. You want to make sure you have a positive interaction with all your buyers and that your feedback is spotless. The best way to ensure good feedback is to make sure you describe your items as accurately as possible so there are no misunderstandings (if something has a scratch then say so), contact the buyer right away after an auction, ship the items promptly taking all the necessary precautions and you're courteous and provide feedback. It's not rocket science but merely good customer service skills. Always overdeliver.
You can also think of opening your own eBay store and really expanding. The possibilities with eBay are endless it's simply up to you whether you treat eBay as a hobby or really commit to building a full-time income around it.
What to Sell - Jewelry-Wise...
Certain types of jewelry could do well on Ebay, while others will not. Jewelry supplies - beads, findings etc., can do amazingly well, and there are also some higher end handmade items that do really well too. Art to Wear jewelry can do well if positioned properly, and photojewelry and handmade lampwork boro beads are being sold very profitably by some ebay sellers too.
The bottom line? Do your research first. There are some things that do well, while others don't. And be sure to learn the ins and outs of Ebay before you get started.
