April 2020 Ebay Sales Drop

April Ebay sales have dropped off considerably. It seems like it was shortly after reports that the COVID-19 virus could survive on packages for up to 24 hours. The later reports I read indicate that the chance of catching the virus from a package are very low. Regardless, people see

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Selling Crafts on Etsy

Etsy is a website that specializes in selling crafts and craft supplies. The site gives makers an online market place to sell their creations. Ebay has a reputation as a re-seller’s marketplace. The first thing I notice when browsing Etsy is that the photography and item presentations are a level

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Ebay after the Holiday’s

Now that the holiday’s have past, my Ebay sales have dropped off. Most of the items I currently have listed are collectibles that people are in no hurry to buy. The trick is to have many items listed to get steady sales. The quality and price of your items also

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Making Marble Boards

Making a marble game board isn’t difficult, but it does take some skill and accuracy. The hardest part is laying out the pattern and routing the holes. There are 88 holes in a typical 4 player marble board. I’ve seen 6 player variations, but those are harder to make unless

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Ebay Sales Update 2019

The month started out good for Ebay sales. I sold 4 items for a total of $95.50. After deducting selling costs and shipping fees, my net was $67.14. That gave me the incentive to list more items. I currently have 15 items listed for sale. Interest has been good on

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Paypal Cash Account

Paypal changed their account rules back in Feb. 2019. The change basically requires you to create a cash account on their system, if you want to use Paypal money to make purchases. Otherwise, they take the money from your linked bank account or credit card. I only noticed this when

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