Saturday, June 13, 2009

How to Easily Find Products to Sell on eBay

by Jesse Holmes

So you want to sell on eBay? You want to take advantage of the $60 billion dollar marketplace, grab your piece of the pie? That's great, but where can you find product to sell?

That's likely the most common question that comes up for new eBay sellers. You've gotta have something to sell. No products, no sales. No sales, no business, right?

A lot of people get stuck here, but it doesn't have to be that difficult.

Once you figure out what you want to sell on eBay, you need to understand that are many manufacturers looking to sell those products. Let's call it WidgetX.

Maybe you can find WidgetX in retail stores, online stores, or catalogs. Regardless of where you can buy it today, you probably don't want to start at the retail end of the supply chain. The top of the supply chain is the manufacturer. The best prices are going to be closer to the manufacturer.

This is why you should get a hold of the manufacturer and find their authorized wholesalers. Other than calling them directly, the best way to get in touch with the manufacturer is to go to a trade show. Trade shows are where retailers and manufacturers get together. Business deals have been made at trade shows for years, and is a great place for you and your eBay business.

First, determine which industry creates your product and then the trade show that is involved. Selling consumer electronics? Check out the Consumer Electronics Show. Selling garden supplies? Check out a gardening trade show.

If you don't have the proper papers you might have a hard time getting into a trade show. You need to make sure your eBay business is registered and that have the proper forms filled out with your government. You need to be able to show at the door that you are a real business, and if you can't they might turn you away.

However, there's a veritable gold mine of suppliers once you're inside. There will be new product ideas all around you. Be sure to grab some business cards, talk to suppliers, and network like crazy. Once you build some supplier relationships you'll have an endless supply of products to sell on eBay.

About the Author:

Jesse Holmes is a skilled eBay Powerseller, author, speaker and consultant. He is willing to show you how to make money on eBay with his easy to follow eBay 101 Start Up Kit, but only for a limited time. Go now for instant free access!

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