eBay PowerSellers guide to locating products


Don’t underestimate the dollar store for merchandise. A lot of eBay
PowerSellers are making a fortune on the items purchased here. It takes a trained
eye to spot a good deal but once you find one the profits are amazing. The trick to
finding the right product could be to simply bring a teenager with you and have
them pick out a few items. But when you find a good seller be sure to buy them
while you can because they won’t last long. Stock in these stores changes
frequently and other savvy eBay sellers may have picked up the values. One to
watch is the 99cent center. Learn more about this goldmine by visiting the website:
www.99only.com


Consignment Shops

"One man's garbage is another mans treasure" and so be the consignment shop.
Here you will find quality clothing for deep discounted prices. I frequent my local
teen shop to find all of the hot brand name clothing which I can resell for profits.
For example, I bought a Bebe label suit there for only $9.99 and sold it on eBay for
$49.99. It helps to know the brand names that bring the money and these are the
best places to find them since they do all the work to find the best sellers for you.
Here is a website that will show you how to find a shop in your area:
www.consignmentshops.com

Buy from other eBayers

Take advantage of the eBay search engine by using these keywords to search for
products on eBay to resell: "pallet of", "wholesale", "case quantity", "lot of",
"closeout" or "surplus. But the key to selling on eBay is researching your item. If
they are selling it in lots on eBay you want to be sure you are not competing
against several other sellers for that same product individually.

Find a liquidator

Salvage merchandise consists of products that have been returned, exchanged,
or shelf-pulled. Liquidators are companies that will sell these goods directly to you.
There are a few different types of salvage merchandise and you will want to
understand the terminology:

Shelf Pulls: These are the items that may have a damaged box or container but
the contents are in perfect condition.

Returns: When a customer returns an item to a store most state laws say the
retailer cannot resell it. That's where liquidators come in and purchase these
products from the store for a flat rate to hopefully resell them for a profit.

Seasonal Overstock: Items that are overflowing on store shelves when the season
is changing.

Liquidation: Goods that come from financially stressed companies that are forced
to sell off the merchandise to pay for debts.

Some liquidators that you may want to look into are listed below:

www.wholesalecentral.com
www.tdwcloseouts.com
www.amlinc.com

Going out of business sales

Always keep a close eye on these opportunities but you need to be sure they are
legit. Some companies will say "Going Out for Business" and  mislead customers
to think they are when in fact they are trying to lure them in. A good way to verify if
they truly are is to call and ask when their official last day is. This will also tell you
when the best time to shop will be when they are closer to the best discounts.

Freebies

Free samples and company promotional items can be hot sellers on eBay. Look
at all the Star Trek followers that are bidding up a storm to get the promotional
items that were given away for free at movie premieres. What makes these items
so hot is they are given away in limited quantities and not available for sale. So be
sure to think twice next time someone offers you a freebie or promo item.

Salvation Army and Goodwill

Here you can find fur coats, antiques, memorabilia and many other treasures that
a huge money makers on eBay. Get to know when the trucks come in so you can
be the first to sift through the potential treasures.  To find a goodwill store near you
be sure to visit their website at: www.shopgoodwill.com.

Outlet Malls

Here you can find deals to resell on eBay for profit but the key is to find out who
they are buying from. It never hurts to befriend the Manager to find out who they are
making their purchases from, once you get the source you can start making profits
for yourself. To find outlet malls near you visit this website: www.outletbound.com

Discount Club Stores

Most of the stores are known for selling in bulk but you will be surprised to find that
they are now selling just about anything you want from dvd's to sweaters all at
deep discounts. Some of the better known clubs are Sam's Club and Costco. It
would be worth your time to take advantage of a free tour just to see the deals they
are offering. If you like what you see it could be a good investment for you to
become a member.

Garage Sales

Lots of deals are waiting for you here. But here are a few tips to make sure you
get the most out of your shopping:Visit the fancier neighborhoods. Look for the
"early birds welcome" ads and go there first. Be sure to visit the estate sales as
the items are usually of higher quality. Ask for a discount on the price it is tagged.
Make a map for yourself the day before. Bring a snack to eat, then you won't be
tempted to stop somewhere to eat and miss out on a bargain!

Wholesalers

The are companies that sell goods by the piece or large quantity below retail
prices. These sources can provide you with name brand products that are 60-90%
below the original price, below is a link where you can find several different
products:

Wholesale Database
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