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Dropshipping on ebay

Post WaLes 06/02/2008 21:43

It just doesnt make sence. The prices on ebay seem lower than the dropshippers' prices. I was thinking maybe I should buy it from ebay and sell it back to them :D jk.
Is there anyone here actually making money on dropshipping?
and how? or tell us what not to do to lose money.
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post jimmy_salehoo 06/02/2008 21:49

Due to recent changes its doubtful anyone will make money on ebay. Ebay is now holding payments through paypal for 21 days or untill the buyer leaves good feedback.. Your best bet is to make sure you have the items in stock before you sell them. Dropshipping will be a thing of the past on ebay. If they have thier way about it.
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post designerthriftshop 06/02/2008 21:58

Since when did eBay enact that policy? I haven't noticed any changes.
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post WaLes 06/02/2008 22:08

well thats the thing. my license is suspanded so I decided to try dropshipping but looks like dropshipping is not an option either.
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post wholesalelist101 06/02/2008 22:16

Jimmy do you have a link directing us to more info. on this new policy change? I have not heard anything about this. I know how much you hate PayPal so are you sure this was not a dream you had one night? :D
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post GRBoutique 06/02/2008 22:32

The same goes for me. I am also wondering about this new policy Jimmy mentioned.... It is kind of weird how paypal will hold your funds for 21 days and just release it after the buyer has left you a positive feedback.
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post Sahfire 09/02/2008 12:44

WaLes wrote:It just doesnt make sence. The prices on ebay seem lower than the dropshippers' prices. I was thinking maybe I should buy it from ebay and sell it back to them :D jk.
Is there anyone here actually making money on dropshipping?
and how? or tell us what not to do to lose money.


I only make money on dropshipping, but I'm from Sweden. The dollar ain't worth a *censored* you know, so I can buy directly from eBay or wherever I want. I would say eBay is a good place for international buyers.
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post Sahfire 09/02/2008 18:30

....but they are most likely "Middleman" or retailers, what you need to be serious is REAL wholesalers.
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post Rudy 11/02/2008 04:08

And they are going to change how feedback is done too. Soon a seller can't leave negative feedback in reply to negative feedback from a buyer. (This one's for real) :shock:
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post wildbill0480 11/02/2008 05:09

wholesalelist101 wrote:Jimmy do you have a link directing us to more info. on this new policy change? I have not heard anything about this. I know how much you hate PayPal so are you sure this was not a dream you had one night? :D


No, Jimmy wasn't having another paypal hate dream...lol. Here's the info for the new ebay policy changes. You have to read everything carefully because ebay makes the main points of the changes sound fantastic, just to hide all of the bs in the small print. These changes can severly hurt the sellers out there. Be sure to click on and read every link.

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EBAY STRIKE...FEB 18TH - 25TH TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW ON EBAY
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post watalotigot 11/02/2008 13:07

I am from South Africa and I am in the prosess of beginning a online business with dropshipping and Ebay. Can anyone give me some good advice and I would like to know if dropshipping works well enough to have a steady income.Annie B
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Re: Dropshipping on ebay

Post wmesler 12/02/2008 00:13

I've found that it can take a long time to find a product that will sell and make money after ebay fees, shipping and handling etc. I've
found it can be a very time consuming project to find items that will sell for sure, but it's time well spent once you start making the money.

I look for closeouts and ridiculously low priced merchandise. Another possibility is to consider selling locally on craigslist or through yard sales. I don't dropship because I've had bad luck with it. There's a free wholesale directory available at
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I've often found that I can get better offers and make more money by not using ebay. In fact I just bought the Ebay in reverse system
where the guy explains how he buys on Ebay and resells his auction purchases for profit.

Profit is after all what is important. There are many other marketing strategies I use. My biggest thing now is making sure the item is profitable. If you're selling at a yard sale, or craigslist you don't have to lower your price to compete with everyone else.

You could easily profit from yard sales by buying just a few items I've seen over the last 2 weeks. Items originally $10-80 from .50 cents to $5. That's where the money is, and that's when I'm comfortable with my purchases. I don't try to sell items when the profit margins are too slim. I hope this helps.
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