Here are my eBay plans/goals for 2009. I figure if I write them down on my blog I will never lose them and can always refer back to them to make sure I stay on track. 2009 is the make it or break it year for this being a full time venture. It's exciting!!!!!!
Make a Schedule -I need to stick to a daily schedule in 2009. I find myself jumping around from one thing to the next way too often. Before I know it, it's 9pm and I feel like I didn't accomplish everything I should have during the day and my wife is wishing that eBay would suspend my account. (knock on wood)
"Just Say No" -
Learn to say No on listing certain consignment items ($49.99 or less) and concentrate on more quality consignment items. (it takes up too much time listing items that net such little profit)
Advertise More -In the past year I pretty much only advertised on
Craigslist and various other free websites. (
Consignment Pal,
eBay Trading assistant website). This year I will spend some money on smaller newspaper advertisements and
flyer's. My goal is 2-3 new clients a week with quality merchandise. If I could average $150 commission per new client a week along with the wholesale merchandise and amazon sales it could be a good year.
Garage Sales & Estate Sales -In every eBay related book that I have read and there has been a lot of them (I'm not sure why because every eBay book pretty much has the same topics) I always read about the profits that can be made at Garage and Estate Sales. Well this year I will put it to the test. I will try to go to at least 2 estate/garage sales a month. I will post my findings here on the blog.
Stop Wasting Time Reading Negative eBay Comments -Stop wasting time and getting caught up in reading why everyone hates eBay and how bad the treat sellers. I know the fees are high, but I choose to sell on eBay because it is still the world's best auction website.
What are
every one's eBay resolutions for 2009? Whatever they are Good Luck in
achieving them.