How to Earn a Regular Income on eBay - Time and Pence (2024)

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Anyone that knows me knows I love selling on EBay! It is by far, one of the easiest ways that I have found to make money over the years. It is such a simple platform to get started on and I believe anybody who puts their mind to it can earn a regular income on eBay.

There are lots of ways to profit from eBay and today I want to talk about the different things you can sell to make money yourself. Some people earn just a few pounds a week and others make thousands per month. Whether you want to earn just a little bit extra in your spare time, or build a successful business, there is something for everyone by selling on eBay.

Here are some ideas of things you could sell to make a regular income…..

Handmade Crafts

There are lots of people profiting on eBay from selling their handmade arts and crafts and I am one of them! I have been selling my own crafts on eBay for a few years and now earn a regular income from it. Here are some ideas of things you can make and sell, many of which I have done myself so I know you can make money from these ideas….

  • Personalised poems or greeting cards
  • Party and wedding invitations
  • Personalised wedding table plans, favours and thank you cards
  • Buy collectable, retro or unusual postcards and frame them to sell as pictures either singularly or in sets
  • Create beautiful silk and foam flower bouquets for weddings and events (I made all my own wedding flowers and it’s really not as difficult as you might think).

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  • Paint and decorate items such as:
    • Jewellery boxes
    • Signs
    • Door stops
    • Christmas Eve boxes
    • Ceramic mugs
    • Wine glasses
    • Plant pots
    • Wall clocks
  • TOP TIP: PERSONALISED ITEMS SELL PARTICULARLY WELL.
  • Sew items such as:
    • Cushions or cushion covers (it is also possible to make these without sewing too but i’ll maybe cover that in another post)!
    • Padded heart door hangers
    • Fabric door stops
    • Make up bags
    • Peg bags
    • Tissue holders
    • Clothes and accessories for dolls
    • Eye masks
    • Garland, bunting and christmas decorations
    • Shopping Bags
  • TOP TIP: ITEMS MADE WITH LAURA ASHLEY AND CATH KIDSTON FABRIC ARE POPULAR (You can purchase fabric at a reasonable price here)

Related: How to Increase Your Ebay Sales and Income

Gifts

The one thing that is constant all year round is special occasions. Whether it’s Birthdays, New Babies, Weddings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Valentines Day, the gift industry is always booming, so why not create your own unique gifts. Here are some ideas of things you might create:

  • Baby hampers for new arrivals –buy some baskets, lots of baby essentials and place them inside and finish with a cuddly toy and pink or blue bow!
  • New Parent Kit – could include a new parent book and other bits and pieces to help them in the early days.
  • Why not take the headache out of party planning for parents by creating ready-made party bags – you can buy party bags and goodies in bulk on eBay!
  • Hen night and Stag night packs – I’ll leave the contents up to your imagination!
  • Wedding Day survival kit – help the new bride enjoy her morning getting ready by providing a wedding candle (Yankee candle do a lovely Wedding Day Candle) together with some essential pamper items.
  • Pamper Hampers (there might be a business name in there too!) – buy your baskets and fill with beautiful smellies or maybe include spa vouchers.

Sell Your Unwanted Items

We’ve all got a surplus of ‘stuff’ around the house. Sometimes you don’t realise just how much until you have a clear out. Why not set some time aside to de-clutter your home, you’ll be surprised at how good it makes you feel not to mention the extra money you can make. If you struggle with decluttering, you can read my post “How to Declutter Your Home Fast” here.

I keep a box in my office all the time and regularly declutter and put things in it to sell. That way I’ve always got a little pile of eBay ‘stock’.

  • TOP TIP: DECLUTTER REGULARLY AND FILL A BOX WITH ITEMS TO SELL.

Produce Your Own Products

Many entrepreneurs make a nice little income through producing their very own products. At first. it may sound daunting but why not think about what you could create for yourself. Here arejust a couple ofthoughts:

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Buy From Retailers and Sell for Profit

I love this one and it’s really straight forward. You simply buy from a retailer and sell on Ebay. You can wait for Sales and Discounts and stock up on items to make extra money, or simply buy things at the standard price that you know will still bring in a profit.

Another way to get your products cheaper is by getting cashback on your purchases.

The downside to this way of making money is it can be time consuming. I did it for a while but did find it took up a lot of my time. However, I did prove to myself that you could make good money this way. There are many people making full-time incomes from doing exactly this!

Good shops to buy stock from are Poundland, Home Bargains, Wilkos or Poundstretcher but I have also found that home items from TKMax, The Range, Dunelm and even Argos sell well too! If you live close enough to a store to keep an eye on stock levels and collect items then you can do this without holding stock but be careful not to receive an order you can’t fulfill.

When I was doing this I once had an order and when I went to buy the item there weren’t any left on the shelf so I had a 20 mile return journeyto get hold of one which completely swallowed up my profit. Once you get your business going you will know what is popular so could maybekeep a few stock items.

The trick here is to do your research and have a look on eBay to see what sells.

Related: 6 Simple Ways to Increase Your e-Bay Sales and Income

Buy Off Ebay and Resell on eBay

Each day there are 1000’s of items listed on eBay, many of which are listed by people who don’t have the time or interest to research the worth, take decent photographs or list at the most profitable time. So, here is your opportunity. I have found lots of items on eBay at a bargain price by searching during the day. There are less people bidding during the day so the items sell for less! You buy it for less, then sell for more, simple.

Also, search for items that are photographed badly, these gather less interest so you can buy the item, take a brilliant photograph and sell on at a profit.

You can also search under ‘job-lots’ to buy items in bulk at a cheaper price.For the best prices searchEbay shops inChina and Hong Kong.

If you love to work on-line, you can read how I make money blogging here.

Buy Second Hand to Sell on eBay

If you have an eye for what’s popular and what’s not, then this one is for you. It’s something easy to do if maybe you have a baby and want something flexible where you can take your baby along. Charity shops and car boots hold little treasures just waiting to be found. If you like shopping, then this is a great little money earner, but be careful not to spend all your money on yourself, remember the goal is to make a profit on eBay!

  • TOP TIP: LADIES LARGER SIZE BRANDEDCLOTHES, VINTAGE/RETRO ITEMS, AND GOOD QUALITY CHILDRENS TOYS ARE A GOOD START.

Buying from charity shops to make a profit can sometimes pose questions and start a debate as to whether this is morally right. I think this is a personal choice and you can read the debate to help make up your own mind here.

Buy From Wholesalers

Other items I have found that sell well are children’s accessories. I have had success selling school bags in particular, but there is a whole world of items you can sell by buying from Wholesalers.You can read my post “How to Find the Best Wholesalers here.

Do Your Research First

Research research research is the trick with eBay. To see what is selling, do your research first and try something, if it doesn’t work, change it, amend it, try something new but don’t give up and you WILL succeed on eBay!

I hope this has given you a few ideas of how YOU could earn a regular income on eBay too.

Did you find this post useful? Has it got you thinking? Are there any other ideas you can add?

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12 comments on “How to Earn a Regular Income on eBay”

  1. This is something I’m determined to crack this year. I have sold on ebay before buying from wholesale and selling it on, but I really want to find some hidden pre-loved treasures this year. There is plenty of money to be made that’s for sure! Great blog!!

  2. Love all of these ideas! The site looks great by the way 🙂

  3. Aaawww thanks Francesca! As you know you inspired me with the look!

  4. Thank you David, I love Ebay and there are so many ways to make money on there. Good luck with finding some great little treasures to sell!

  5. Brilliant! This list is gold for anyone starting out. I always like to keep a close eye out for evergreen items that sell all year round. For me these are:

    Nike trainers
    Levi 501 Jeans
    GANT Shirts
    SeaSalt Stuff (Womens)

    I find these four brands quite common, and if you can get them cheap at car boots or charity shops you can turn a nice profit all the time on them.

  6. I can’t get my head around the shopping cost on ebay. It seems like all profits are ate up by the shipping charge. How you decide on a price that doesn’t put your item over it’s worth???

  7. Thank you John and thank you for sharing what you do. I agree, these brands, if bought cheap enough, can provide great profits!

  8. Hi Michelle, I use the ‘Advanced Search’ tool on the right side of the Ebay toolbar to help me to decide a price. If you are finding that a product is not making enough profit, it can sometimes mean it’s time to change what you are trying to sell. Just keep doing the research until you find something that works for you.

  9. Thanks for the tips

  10. Hi Chris, you’re welcome, hope you found them useful.

  11. What a great and comprehensive article 👍

  12. Thank you for your kind comment Jane, i’m glad you liked it :).

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How to Earn a Regular Income on eBay - Time and Pence (2024)

FAQs

Can I make $1000 a month on eBay? ›

Whether you charge shipping or not, it amounts to the same thing.) Cost of goods generally runs about 10%. Add in your ebay store fees, shipping and supplies, you are basically at 50%. This means that you need to sell $66.66/ day to make $2,000 a month in gross sales/ $1,000 a month in gross profit.

How much can I realistically make with eBay? ›

Ebay Seller Salary
Annual SalaryMonthly Pay
Top Earners$94,000$7,833
75th Percentile$61,000$5,083
Average$44,855$3,737
25th Percentile$27,000$2,250

How do I make consistent money on eBay? ›

15 tips for making money on eBay
  1. Choose the right products. ...
  2. Optimize your eBay listings. ...
  3. Master eBay's search algorithm. ...
  4. Provide excellent customer service. ...
  5. Leverage eBay promotions. ...
  6. Manage your inventory efficiently. ...
  7. Shipping and packaging. ...
  8. Utilize eBay's global market (selling internationally)
Jan 15, 2024

How to earn money on eBay? ›

How to Make Money on eBay
  1. The Selling Strategy: Dropshipping.
  2. Open eBay Seller Account.
  3. Open Buyers Account.
  4. Find Products That Are Selling for a Higher Price on eBay.
  5. Search Engine Optimization.
  6. Upload Your eBay Listings.
  7. Strategies to Find Profitable Products.
  8. Strategy 1: Use a Market Research Tool.

How to make 5k a month on eBay? ›

How to Make $5000 a Month on eBay?
  1. Secrets to Make $5000 a Month on eBay.
  2. Choose the Top Selling Items on eBay.
  3. Add HD Images. Quality. Quantity:
  4. Detailed Product Description. Completeness. Search Engine.
  5. Carefully Schedule Your Listing. Shorter Duration: Longer Duration:
  6. Avoid Reserve Prices.
  7. Summary.

Is eBay flipping a good side hustle? ›

Flipping on eBay is easy to start up and requires little to no initial cost. All you have to do is make sure you target the right categories and buy for less than you can sell. If you can put in the time, flipping on eBay can bring in a steady income to supplement your day job.

How do most people get paid on eBay? ›

How you get paid. As an eBay seller, you'll receive your payouts in your linked checking account. Once the buyer's order is confirmed, you can ship the item. The selling fees and other costs are automatically deducted, and your sales proceeds will show as Processing funds.

How to sell 100 items a day on eBay? ›

How do I make daily sales on eBay
  1. Each day, add additional items to the list.
  2. Try a campaign for eBay promoted listings.
  3. Use keywords to drive traffic.
  4. Fast and free shipping is always available.
  5. Get rid of bad ratings.
  6. Become a Top Rated Seller on eBay.

How much can a beginner sell on eBay? ›

Things to Know Before You Start Selling on eBay. New Seller Restrictions on eBay: As a beginner, you're limited to selling either ten products per month or products worth $500.

What's the most profitable thing to sell on eBay? ›

Main takeaways from this article:
  • The benefit of selling on eBay is to reach over 30 countries with diverse product categories.
  • Top-selling products on eBay include Wall Art, Clothing and Accessories, Children's Clothing, Electronic Accessories, Drinkware and mugs, Tote Bags, and Photo books.
Sep 26, 2023

What is the secret to selling on eBay? ›

Look at completed listings for price ideas

Looking at listing prices for similar products to yours is only so helpful. They haven't sold yet. An eBay item is only worth what someone will pay for it, so completed sales is where you should be focusing your price research.

What consistently sells on eBay? ›

eBay best sellers: top products & categories
  • Mobile Phone & Accessories. ...
  • Video Games. ...
  • Health and Beauty. ...
  • Home and Garden. ...
  • Computers and Tablets. ...
  • Fashion. ...
  • Crafts.
Jan 12, 2024

How do I get the money on eBay? ›

Receiving payouts

Simply select Withdraw in the Payments tab in Seller Hub or My eBay. If you want to set up scheduled payouts, choose from daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly payout options from Payout settings in the Payments tab in Seller Hub or My eBay.

How much can you realistically make on eBay? ›

The average eBay seller earns about $35,000 per year. Many low-volume sellers earn just a few thousand dollars per year; however, some top earners make as much as $70,000 per year selling items on eBay.

Can you make $500 a month on eBay? ›

Basically, if you source quality items, take decent photographs, and competitively price them, then anyone can make extra cash each month selling on ebay. Possibly even $500 a month.

Is it possible to make a living off eBay? ›

The average eBay seller earns about $35,000 per year. Many low-volume sellers earn just a few thousand dollars per year; however, some top earners make as much as $70,000 per year selling items on eBay.

How much can I list on eBay per month? ›

Zero insertion fee listings
Store packageZero insertion fee listings per month
No Store packageUp to 250 listings
Starter Store packageUp to 250 listings
Basic Store packageUp to 1,000 fixed price + up to 250 auction-style + an additional 10,000 fixed pricing listings in select categories (see below)
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What is a good monthly sell through rate on eBay? ›

Industry Standard: Generally, a good sell-through rate across various industries on eBay is considered to be around 80%. Category Variations: However, the average sell-through rate can differ depending on the specific product category you're selling in. It typically falls within a range of 40% to 80%.

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