Do you want to sell on eBay and earn a good living?  Here's how to sell on eBay and maximize your listing revenue.

Selling on eBay can be a terrific way to earn extra money, regardless of your goals—whether you want to start your own online business or simply move some old stuff.
Regardless of your goals, it's advisable to familiarize yourself with eBay selling before beginning.  In this manner, you may stay on top of all eBay costs and be certain that you're not overlooking any scams.
This guide contains as much information as possible.  After reading this, you will have all the information you want to begin earning money on eBay.
Ways to Earn Money on eBay
The following are the top 17 strategies to increase your eBay sales revenue:
1. Recognize the top items to sell on eBay
Take your time determining if the item you're selling is in good shape before listing it on eBay, whether it's old textbooks or your Pokémon card collection.
You may be eager to begin earning money from everything you may get.  However, you risk receiving negative feedback if you sell things that aren't in excellent shape or that lack important components.  It will be more difficult to sell additional items on eBay as a result.
Use product research to identify the hottest items if you're trying to decide what to sell on eBay.  This can help you determine what kinds of things sell.
Consider the season as well; if you want to sell sunglasses in the dead of winter, you won't receive many offers, so store them in a secure location until the proper moment.  If you can wait till they're more in demand, you'll probably earn a lot more money.
There are other ways to get rid of unwanted items besides eBay.  Another option is to sell on Facebook Marketplace.

2. Use eBay to sell for free

Marketplaces such as Vinted are very popular these days.  It's one of the most economical venues for selling used clothing since there are no fees for sellers.

But as long as you're a private UK seller, you may now sell almost anything on eBay for free (motors excluded).  This implies that you can repurpose your old items to earn more money.
While other fees (such as promoting listings and selling abroad etc.) will still apply, it's well worth trying to shift your old band tees, phones and whatever else on eBay.
3.Buy inexpensive products to sell at greater prices

As well as selling products you no longer use on eBay, it's also worth hunting for low-priced things to sell at greater prices.
There are several locations to locate fantastic product discounts, whether it's at your neighborhood charity store, a car boot sale, or even eBay itself.
If you don't know how much a certain thing sells for on eBay, you run the danger of losing money doing this, so it's important to conduct some research first.  A smart place to start is with our upselling guide.
However, it's an excellent chance to purchase an item, sell it for the amount you believe it's worth, and (ideally!) make money if you're sure the seller has undervalued it.
We spoke with a student, for instance, who purchased things at a car boot sale and sold them on eBay for ten times the price she paid.
4. Make your eBay profile better
Becoming a buyer first is the greatest approach to begin selling on eBay.  In this manner, other users will be able to see that you have a history on eBay and will know that you are reliable.
Even if you acquire a handful of modest products for a few pounds apiece, paying for the items immediately and taking the time to offer feedback (positive if possible!) will build up your eBay profile.  This will offer you an excellent buyer rating.
Another crucial step is selecting your username.  Remember that anything you pick will essentially be the name of your tiny company, thus lewiscapaldifan103xx probably won't engender a tremendous lot of confidence in prospective purchasers.
We'd suggest aiming for something basic and professional, such a version of your name.  As an alternative, think of a name that is appropriate for the kind of goods you want to offer (this may also help you get found in eBay searches).
5.Examine eBay's charges.

You must first determine the value of an item and the selling price before you can begin to profit from eBay.  Naturally, you want to make a healthy profit, but you should be mindful of the extra expenses that come with selling on eBay.
A useful tool that determines how much you'll pay for each sale depending on the price you list it for and the selling price is the eBay Fee Calculator.  To find out how much money you'll earn, try running your stuff through this.
What fees does eBay charge?
*You may list up to 300 goods for free each month; beyond that, there will be a 35p cost each item.  Additionally, if your item sells to someone abroad, you can be assessed a fee.
*Optional listing improvements, such as adding a subtitle or listing your item in numerous categories, come with additional fees.
*Your eBay sales may qualify as taxable income, depending on their volume.  If you fulfill any or all of HMRC's badges of trade, you may be required to pay taxes.
*Business sellers are subject to various costs, such as transaction and listing fees.
These are a few potential costs that your eBay store may incur.  Details on all of eBay's fees, which change based on what you're selling, may be found on their private seller website.
If the expenses of selling on eBay seem excessive to you, compare the fees by reading our guide to earning money on Amazon.
6. Set your item's best pricing.
Use eBay's advanced search feature to find out how much comparable things have recently sold for after deciding which item to sell.  To see a plethora of comparable things and their selling prices, you may search for whatever you wish to sell and check the "completed listings" box.
To determine the value of some objects, such as CDs and DVDs, you may get quotations from other websites that sell used goods, such as musicMagpie.
You should get a very accurate appraisal if you are able to scan the barcode on your item.  After that, you may add a little bit to this sum as your eBay selling price (unless you get a particularly nice offer, in which case you could sell straight to eBay).
To locate related things on the list, use the picture search feature.
You may quickly snap a picture of an item by clicking on the camera button while using the eBay app on your iPhone or Android device.  After that, eBay will look over the marketplace for comparable products.
This is an easy method to check how much a certain kind of goods sells for on average, and you can use it to get ideas on how much to charge for items you don't want.  In this manner, you won't undercut yourself, but you also won't price anything too much.

7. Provide the accurate postal charges.
You risk losing money if you don't accurately price the mail.  You may include the cost of shipping in the listing by using Royal Mail's price finder.
Additionally, eBay has connections with many courier firms that provide eBay sellers with subsidized prices.  To assess and identify the most affordable choice, you may look at their delivery costs.
Since some sellers may be turned off by expensive postal costs, we advise include the cost in the product's pricing so that you may provide free shipping.  Your products will be marked as "Free Postage" in the search results as a consequence.  Additionally, a lot more people will view your goods since customers may filter out things that don't provide free shipment.
8. Begin with modest offers to attract customers.
Although it might be tempting to sell your items at a high beginning price, you could end up with a greater sale if you start your bidding at 99p or something like.
As the item approaches its last day of auction, a low opening price will attract more prospective buyers and promote a fierce bidding war.
Please be aware, however, that specialty items are not covered by this guideline.  Don't put the starting offer too low if you're selling anything that only a serious collector would be interested in buying since you won't receive many bids on it.
If you're concerned about receiving a tough deal, you may always establish a minimum price (the reserve), which indicates that the item won't be sold until it reaches this minimal amount.
9. Take quality pictures of the goods you're offering for sale.

Including a snapshot of the product you're selling increases its legitimacy.  If an eBay consumer is certain they can get a true picture of what is being offered, they are much more inclined to keep bidding.
Include any additional parts that are part of the item you are offering in the picture.  We're discussing batteries, boxes, instruction manuals, and everything else you stated in the description.
Using the macro setting (if you have one) and focusing will help you get close-ups, but you don't need a fancy camera.
The secret to taking crisp, high-quality pictures is natural lighting.  However, installing a desk lamp or other additional illumination may significantly improve the lighting in a poorly lit space.  Just watch out for any shadows.
Additionally, keep in mind that adding 24 photographs to a listing is free.
10. Start auctions when eBay is at its busiest.
Give it some thought as to when you should start the bidding process before posting your ad.
In general, a Sunday evening is the ideal time to conclude an auction.  Auctions begin to heat up at this time since it has been shown that this is when the majority of casual purchasers go for a look.
Listing it on a Thursday night will enhance your visibility to prospective buyers if you're going for the maximum 10-day auction, which is always the best choice since it boosts the possibilities of obtaining more offers.
As previously said, consider the ideal time of year to list your goods on eBay if it is themed or seasonal.
For instance, when individuals begin looking for their Halloween party attire online, the beginning of October would be the ideal time to begin offering any fancy dress things you own.
11. Compose compelling product descriptions
Writing descriptions that will sell your goods is the difficult part now.  Because a decent description may make or destroy a transaction, take your time.
Make the most of the 80 characters that eBay permits you to utilize in your title.  To make your thing as simple to discover as possible, make it clear and succinct and include plenty of keywords.
How to create product descriptions for eBay
   1.Steer clear of spelling mistakes as they may make it more difficult for people to locate your ad via eBay searches.
   2. Emphasize the salient characteristics and selling factors in a succinct, precise, and helpful summary.
   3. Make use of well-known eBay abbreviations such as BN (brand new), BNIB (brand new in box), BNWT (brand new with tags), and VGC (very excellent condition).
   4. Be truthful about all problems and flaws.  If the item is not in the condition you stated, customers have the right to write negative reviews and request a refund.
   5. If applicable, explain why you are selling the goods or how often it has been used.
   6. If you have all the packing, tags, and instruction manuals, your things will fetch a much higher price.
   7. Ask prospective customers to get in touch with you if they have any questions.
   8. Provide a list of all your terms and conditions, including those pertaining to refunds, shipping and packaging, and payment circumstances.
   9. To make your description appear more stylish, try utilizing the HTML function (you can learn how to do this in free online classes).  However, if you're still having trouble, you may utilize straightforward, striking typefaces and colors (while maintaining a professional look, of course).
   10. Verify the category in which you put your goods.  Look up what you're offering and check where comparable things are often displayed if it's not immediately clear.
   11. Include links to previous sales in your description if you're selling a lot of identical products at once.
   12. Take a look at how top sellers describe their high-priced products to get ideas on how to write your own descriptions.

12. Avoid shill bidding on eBay at all costs.
"Shill bidding" is the practice of placing a bid on an item not because you want to purchase it but rather to raise its price, search ranking, or appearance.  You and your friends or relatives should never bid on your auctions since this is forbidden.
Systems are in place to identify this and stop it from occurring on the website.  See eBay's shill bidding policy for more information.  If you're hesitant, the information on their website might help you feel more at comfortable since they have very clear standards.
13. Raise your selling limitations on eBay

You may typically only list 10 things up to £650 in value when you first start selling on eBay.  You must demonstrate that you are a successful seller by responding to customers promptly, shipping out your things, and getting excellent feedback before you are permitted to add additional items to your eBay shop.
You may click "request selling limit increase" on your profile to raise your limitations.  After that, eBay will choose whether to provide you with a few more listings.  However, because you may only do this once a month, it may take some time to accumulate a respectable number of listings.  You could soon hit your limit, particularly if you're selling expensive goods.
You may contact the support staff to expedite the procedure.  If you get positive feedback and sell your goods at a fair price, they'll often be pleased to raise your account's limitations sooner.  In only a few weeks after trying this ourselves, we were able to raise our monthly quota to over 1,000 products!
14. Stay in touch with eBay buyers
As soon as possible once your sale has been completed, send your customer a confirmation email and send them an invoice for the whole amount, including the mailing fee.
After you've collected their money and sent the goods, you should send them another email.  Although this may seem like a lot of emails, customers like being informed, and if you don't communicate with them, they may get suspicious and report you.
Additionally, be sure to ship the item as soon as feasible, but watch out that your "handling time" claim isn't overly aggressive.  You risk receiving a bad rating and the customer may request a refund from eBay if you estimate that it will take two days to ship the item but fail to meet that self-imposed deadline.
Remember to provide your consumer with positive comments when they have got your merchandise.  This is the way things operate on eBay, and as they say, what goes around, comes around.
15. To save money, package products in a big envelope.

You may save money on shipping the products to the successful bidder if the stuff you're selling can fit in envelopes.
You may avoid the additional expenses of selling packages as long as the envelope fits the Post Office's requirements for a big letter size (35.3 cm x 25 cm x 2.5 cm).  Remember that big letters have weight restrictions, so make sure you're paying the right amount of postage by checking with your local post office.
Not everything will fit in an envelope, of course.  However, it may save postage and shipping costs if you're selling little products like CDs, jewelry, or thin clothes (which will make your ad appear even more desirable to consumers).
16. When selling on eBay, always get confirmation of shipping.
Use recorded delivery for all of your sales, or at the absolute least, get confirmation of postage.  Regrettably, some eBay buyer fraudsters create problems by claiming that products have not been received when in fact they have been delivered.
Be prepared with evidence in case you have to defend yourself.
17. Include a handwritten message with your things.
It makes a huge difference to personalize your delivery.  Thanking the customer with a brief letter allows them to learn more about the individual who made the purchase.  For them, this will be much more significant than an anonymous eBay login.
You may provide a brief remark on the item's history if you're selling antique clothing, for example.  Provide specifics such as the date of purchase, the item's origin, and the reasons for the sale.