So you want to start a profit-generating business selling DVDs on eBay. Or perhaps you just want to sell DVDs that are collecting dust in your home. Either way you have an initiative to make money. You can certainly make extra cash selling DVDs on eBay. And if you are willing to do the work involved, it can also become a good source of revenue.
Instructions:
1) Determine what your sources of DVDs will be. Go to flea markets or thrift stores to find exceptionally low prices on used DVDs. Search for people selling their DVDs on websites such as craigslist.org and Oodle.com. If you want to buy DVDs in bulk, try Wholesaledvdsforless.com, a wholesale DVD supplier. You can purchase 300 used, newly released movies for $900. Websites such as DeepDiscount.com run continuous sales on DVDs. You can purchase a well-known title that would normally cost $19.99 for 4.99. Find the best deals on DVDs, and then sell them on eBay for a higher price.
2) Check all used DVDs for damage. You cannot sell any nonworking DVD on eBay. This will only lead to bad feedback, which will then ruin your business. Be sure to make note of any damaged casing as well. You will need to put that in the description.
3) Do your research. Search through active and complete listings of DVDs on eBay. See what they are selling for.
4) Set prices and calculate your profit. Use the eBay fee calculator at rolbe.com. This calculator will automatically tell you what your profit will be after eBay and PayPal fees are deducted.
5) Post and get paid. The easiest way to post your DVDs is to search for a movie title on eBay. Once you have found the DVD you want to sell, scroll down to the bottom portion of the page. Just below the items description there are three links: "Back to Search Results," "See More Details" and "Sell One Like This." Click "Sell One Like This." Your listing will then be automatically created. You won't even need to take any pictures. Once your item has sold, you will be paid through PayPal.
6) Pack securely and ship to the buyer. Use bubble or waterproof envelopes. Wrap the DVD in newspaper or bubble wrap to protect it from any damage. PayPal is the easiest and most cost effective way to ship your orders. With this method you will be able to print pre-addressed shipping labels and track shipments directly from PayPal.com. In addition, you can set a date and time for the post office or UPS to pick up shipments directly from your front door.
Tips and Warnings:
Try selling DVDs in a "lot," which means selling a few similar DVDs together. You can categorize lots by genre. Customer feedback is very important. Always give the best customer service possible.
Source - eHow
