What do u sell on ebay for extra $?

[spencer]

Books, old computers should do better than clothes on ebay.

[born$aver]

Originally Posted by evergreen

Just wondering what people's experience is with selling 'gently used' clothing or household items on ebay? Maybe its me, but I wouldn't expect there to be such a large market for that type of common stuff. What has your experience been?

I've sold stuff for 9 years on eBay. Cars, household stuff, broken cameras and other electronics, etc. It still amazes me how one person's trash is another person's treasure. The best advice I can give you is: take the most accurate pictures of the item(s) you can and write a succinct description.

[amyschiff]

I just listed my first item on ebay yesterday.... it's a 3yr old video card used for gaming. We'll see how this goes.... I'm hoping that someone will find it to be treasure (i don't really consider it trash though)!

[bishop]

I have much better luck on craigslist. No fees, local pickup.

[allcash]

Go for Gymboree brand if you're looking for a quick profit on clothing. People go crazy over it--even when it's trashed. Weird, because you can buy the stuff brand new in store/online for cheaper than what it goes for on ebay. I make at least $3 per piece over what I pay for it, whether I buy it on ebay used, let my daughter wear it out, or sell it new with tags.
The hugest response/bidding wars I've gotten are over my husband's collections--comic books, Star Wars, trading cards, etc. Lots of people out there are into what I call the "geek arts." People want to one-up their friends, or have sentimental attachment to certain genres/shows/what have you.
My worst-performing listings were books and maternity clothes.

[Xin Lu]

My best sale on eBay was this old book I found in the library that was all beat up. I bought it for a dollar. Turned out that it was a horse stud book from 1905 so it was over 100 years old. It sold for $92 on eBay. It was pretty weird because the cover was all ripped up too.

Other things I've sold that I thought were worthless are: Tiffany's catalogues. I used to sell the yearly blue books for $10 to $15 each. I had no idea people would pay for advertising like that. Here's an example: http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-14-TIFFAN...QQcmdZViewItem

It's pretty easy to get those catalogues for free so basically you can get free money.

[amyschiff]

ebay never ceases to amaze me in that respect. Even the strangest things sell.

I"m thinking of using another site, however. Ebay has a horrible interface and has made it hard for the buyers to be protected (you can't leave negative feedback on someone who buys your product anymore).

[jmarti22]

I love half.com a company by ebay. I sell books that my university professors throw away. They always have these boxes of used and new books that nobody uses and I am usually the one digging through them. Extra cash in my pocket!

[sliceoflife]

Name brand clothing in used condition sells fairly well. Be sure to include condition details such as fading, frays, or tears. The biggest critique many people have with used clothing is whether it comes from a smoke free environment. Quality pictures, approximate measurements and selling in lots work well.

[FrugalNYC]

I personal don't sell or buy on ebay. Used clothing just seem less sanitary. I know its all in my head