| You can start your own eBay Consignment Business | | | | sell antiques and collectibles specializing in rare and |
| and earn a great living selling other peoples unwanted | | | | collectible books. |
| items. This is one of the easiest, lo-cost ways to | | | | 7. Don't waste your time handling junk - Many people |
| start your own business on the internet. | | | | will want you to sell all of their cheap items. Don't |
| A few simple rules to follow are: | | | | waste your time. Set a minimum value for items you |
| | | | will handle. It takes as long to list a ten dollar item as |
| 1. Have a contract - This would list the items you are | | | | it does to list a one hundred dollar item. |
| selling, the fees you charge your client, whether they | | | | 8. Give your client a reasonable estimate of what |
| pay a flat fee or percentage of selling price of the | | | | their items will sell for. You can check on eBay and |
| items or a combination of the two, etc | | | | see what similar items have sold for in the past. Don't |
| 2. Take possession of items - Under no | | | | tell them you can sell something for $100 when you |
| circumstances should you allow the client to keep the | | | | know this item has never sold for more than $25.00. |
| items that you are selling for them. They may decide | | | | 9. Protect your reputation in dealing with your client |
| they don't want to sell them for the successful bid | | | | and your eBay customers. The success of your |
| price or may just change their mind about selling the | | | | business will depend on your reputation. |
| item. | | | | 10. Have fun. It is very important that you enjoy |
| 3. Promote your services using brochures, flyers, | | | | what you do or you will not succeed and will tire of it |
| business cards, etc | | | | quickly. |
| 4. Have adequate storage space for the items so | | | | Follow these simple rules and your eBay consignment |
| they don't get damaged, lost or stolen. | | | | business will be enjoyable and successful. Happy |
| 5. Insure the items you are holding for the client. | | | | eBaying! |
| 6. Specialize in selling a particular type of item, eg. I | | | | |