How do I get started on eBay?

I am from england and I am looking to start buying and selling on ebay through wholesale sources. I have bought a few things and I am in the middle of selling these and I have noticed that there is a VAT charge plus an insertion fee which adds up to quite a bit if I am selling higher priced items. Do I have to register myself as self employed or can i just get a VAT number without doing this, as i want to keep a part time job as well.

Also wondering if anybody know the best wholesale sites to deliver to england because I have been on some wholsale sites and they do not deliver to here.

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