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Getting ReadyWhat To Sell
Most shoppers buy online because:
  • Price - The merchandise is cheaper
  • Availability - The merchandise can't be found in local stores
  • Convenience - Shopping from home and getting items delivered is easier
Before you stock up, here's a checklist for getting the right stuff at the right time to sell.

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Marketplace Research by eBay Pulse
To help in your decision-making, it's important to know about the various markets.

Check out what's popular
Get a pulse of what shoppers are looking for

Check out what's selling
Keep an eye on what shoppers actually bought



Completed Listings - Know What Sell on eBay
You can easily check what sold on eBay and at what price by using the Completed Listing search function.

1. Go to any eBay homepages and click the Advanced Search link on the top



2. On the Advanced Search page, enter the keywords and don't forget to check the Completed listings box. You may need to log in to your account before getting the search results



3. On the search results page, you can see which completed listings sold (in green)and at what price. Those which do not sell are in red



Know What eBay is Promoting
Observe what eBay is promoting via banners and catalogues on the different sites. These items are probably in season and in demand.



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