Reselling on eBay

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I always do a big clear out around October and list stuff on eBay, I use the money I make from it to pay towards Christmas 😀 it’s mostly clothes and shoes, the kids clothing bundles and shoes always get a lot of bids!
 
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I use ebay as my go to to sell clothes. I make a pile for eBay and a pile for charity shops but they’ve been shut. If eBay clothes don’t sell after a few re-lists, they go to the charity shop.

It does annoy how some people want refunds saying the item didn’t arrive etc, and eBay always takes the buyers side!
 
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This is why I don’t bother. What a bloody headache
What’s even worse is that I’ve read if they never post the item back & eBay closes the case in my favour they can then request a chargeback with their bank & banks usually act in the customers favour. If that happens I’ll lose the money and won’t even get the “broken” item back 😭

I definitely won’t bother selling anything high value on there again!
 
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Somethings sell quick but others just don’t sell at all, I sell mostly Buy Now prices but you always get those cheeky guys that offer some pathetic low price, make me an offer doesn’t mean half the asking price!
You can set a minimum amount for offers so people can’t waste your time, though some might take their chances with messaging you (not experienced that yet fortunately)
 
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I use eBay & it can be good but when you get dishonest buyers it’s a nightmare. I av one now she doesn’t like the item apparently the materials to thin would like a full refund but asked if she could keep the item as well! On principle I said No, you can av a refund once I receive the item back.....still waiting, chances are eBay will close in her favour & she no’s that! eBay really need to to start looking after it’s sellers & not the dishonest buyers out there xx
 
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I'm finding clothes just don't sell on ebay well at all anymore. Or the home bits and bobs. I've had BNWT dresses from ASOS go for 99p!

On the other hand, retro gaming is a brilliant market atm e.g. Old Gameboys. Everyone seems to like a bit of nostalgia.
 
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I’ve sold clothes on eBay for years now, I see it as more of a hobby than a money maker, by the time the items sold and you’ve posted it and eBay have taken their fees I don’t make much, a few pounds at that. Although on the odd occasions some things go for higher, I sold an old Tesco leopard print skirt for £60 and I thought they’re deffo up to something but no they left good feedback and it was fine. I agree with some of the other comments I feel some people are just out to get something for nothing, I only ever sell clothes as I buy a lot too and just have clearouts now and again but I recently sold a coffee machine, worth over £30 but we barely used it, it sold for £6. A few days later the buyer messaged to say it was faulty, I know for a fact it was in total working order when I posted it and I wrapped it pretty safely. I have asked for the item back before I issue a refund but his messages were very arsey and it really annoyed me. I don’t have any bad feedback which he can see and I just think what a faff for him aswell as it’s quite a large item to post. For £6 is it really worth it? When it’s clearly working fine. I’ve bought stuff before that wasn’t right or I had an issue with but I just think well I’ll accept my loss as it’s eBay and I didn’t pay much and that’s kind of the fun of it.
 
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Ebay got in touch today about their rules changing which are far better with them now cutting out Paypal to take their cut and they take their own cut on sale so you don't have to do it seperately.
 
I have just filled 10 bin liners of clothes. Is it worth bundling up into sizes, or by type eg size 16 dresses and skirts. Haven’t time to list individually. Thanks.