Buying Collectibles On Ebay For Profit

eBay is a great source of collectibles. There are so many
unique objects that you cannot find anywhere else, making
collecting these items one of the most enjoyable things to
do on eBay. This articles lists a few tips to help you start
buying these collectibles.

1. Find your category

Decide what type of collectibles do you want to be looking
at. From Star Wars paraphernalia to antique vases, it is likely
that all the items you are looking for are listed in the same
category. Adding this category to your favourites on your
internet browser allows you to come back and dive straight
into purchasing items which you are interested in, rather than
sifting through all the other items available.

2. Look for mistakes

Being a collector, you probably know a lot about the item,
possibly even more than the seller. This can prove to be a
golden opportunity for you. Sometimes, the seller does not
even realise that they are in possession of a rare item. Email
the seller to ask a few questions to confirm your suspicions.
You might just be able to obtain an extremely rare item
cheaply, either for resale or for collection.

3. Don't trust the descriptions

Most sellers call their items 'rare'. Just because an item
is labelled as 'rare' on the description doesn't mean it
actually is. Don't bid on an item unless you're absolutely
sure you know what you are buying.

4. Follow other users

When collecting something, you will notice that you are
constantly buying from the same sellers, or bidding against
the few same buyers. Add their user pages to your Favourites.
Checking back on them often will allow you to search for
items that interest you far more efficiently.

5. Be prepared to walk away

There are so many items being listed everyday on eBay that
even if you lose a single auction, chances are that it will
reappear in no time. If you cannot walk away from an auction,
expect to pay a premium. Rather than being caught in a bidding
war on an expensive item, go and bid on a lower-priced auction.
There is virtually nothing that is so rare that another seller won't
be able to sell.

6. Be aware of shipping

Collecting many small items of low value might result in the
postage costing as much as the item itself. You should
always be aware of shipping costs as they can slowly add up
to significant amounts. A good strategy to use is to always buy
a couple of items from the same seller. This can result in them
offering a discount on postage. Even if they do not, it is good to
build a reputation with a certain buyer as they may offer you
discounts on further purchases.

Some auctions go slower than others, perhaps even several
days before they receive a new bid. In the next article, I will
explain how you can take advantage of these 'slow' auctions
to make a profit, or to grab a bargain.

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