What to sell on eBay to make money
eBay niche list - What profitable products sell on eBay?
In this article, I am going to be discussing some very specific ebay niches that you can sell on eBay for good money. These profitable products are more obscure than most, and chances are you have passed by them many times at garage sales, and thrift stores. Don't forget to checkout my eBay bolo list to see what other profitable products you can sell on eBay.
To start off, we are going to cover the broad portion of the niche then dial down to various niches inside of the kitchen
The broad niche - Vintage kitchen products
Kitchen products sell very well on eBay and are a great spot to look for profitable items that will can make you money.
Why I like to the vintage kitchen niche
- Easy to find cheap
- Generally easy to ship
- In constant demand
- Discontinued products can be very profitable
- Generally easy to test
- Replacement parts can be valuable
What kind of kitchen products are profitable?
When it comes to the vintage kitchen niche, there are various routes you can take if you want to get down to the micro niche.
- Flatware
- Pots & Pans
- Small appliances
- Replacement parts
- Specialty appliances
Flatware ebay micro niche
Flatware is one of my favorite items to sell on eBay because you can find large lots of them at garage sales and they can be very profitable. Here are some more reasons why I like to sell flatware on eBay.
- Easy to find
- Easy to ship
- Easy to date
- Moderately hard to identify ( which is good )
- Customers look for specific patterns
- Many discontinued patterns
- Easy to tell if they are damaged or broken
Examples of profitable flatware you can make money on.
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How to sell flatware
I am going to assume that you already know how to sell on eBay so I am just going to cover the main sticking points when it comes to making money on flatware.
Identification - The hardest part about making money on flatware is the identification portion. Many flatware sets have identification markings on the back that will help you identify what pattern they are. When you have that information, head on over to replacements.com and search for your pattern.
It may take a LONG time to sort through the thousands of patterns, or you may find it right away. Once you find your pattern, I would recommend using as much of the information on replacements.com without just copying the page. Helpful information such as pattern codes, mfg codes and other idenification can be helpful when customers are looking for your flatware.
If you can't find the pattern on replacements.com, you may have a rare pattern. Try using ebay's completed listings to see if you can find a match there. Worst case scenario, you have to create your own keywords for your flatware which isn't the end of the world. Just use descriptive keywords of your flatware's pattern
Slow sellers - The higher prices flatware can take awhile to sell, but for the most part if you price your flatware competitively, you should have no problems selling.
Pots & Pans ebay niche
Pots & pans are another greatly profitable item you can sell on eBay. Here is why I like them
- Easy to find
- Fairly easy to ship
- Easy to identify
- Possibility of replacement parts
- Many discontinued products
- Easy to tell if they are damaged or broken
Examples of profitable pots & pans you can make money on.
How to find profitable pots & pans without knowing the names
When it comes to finding money making pots & pans, it is all about the quality of the cookware. The easiest thing you can do is pick them up. If they are heavy, they are worth looking into.
Identification - Identifying good pots and pans is fairly easy. The markings will either be on the bottom of the pan, or on the side. Here are some terms to look out for.
- X- PLY X being a number usually between 2-5. The higher the better.
- Surgical stainless steel
- Made in USA
Small & specialy appliances ebay niche
Small appliances are another profitable section of our eBay vintage kitchen niche. Here are some of the reasons I like small appliances.
- Easy to find
- Fairly easy to ship
- Nostalgia factor
- Vintage appliances are just made better
- Discontinued products are always profitable
- Possibility of replacement parts
- Vintage and modern
Examples of profitable small appliances you can make money on.
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Things to be aware of when purchasing used products to sell on ebay
- Research the product you want to sell on ebay to ensure all the parts are there.
- ALWAYS test the product.
- Check the small appliance for damage
- Obscure, and strange sell so if you come across any odd specialy appliances make sure to check them out.
Vintage kitchen replacement parts ebay micro niche
Another great micro niche to work on is replacement parts. Vintage kitchen items often have parts that are easily lost or broken. Many people bypass replacement parts without knowing that many of these parts can be very profitable. Here are some of the reasons I like selling replacement parts
- Easy to find
- Fulfills a customers need to fix something
- Many parts are no longer being made
- New parts are lower quality
- They are restoring a appliance, and want it to be authentic
Examples of profitable small appliances you can make money on.
Click the links below to view current sold prices on eBay
Things to be aware of when purchasing used products to sell on ebay
- Research the product you want to sell on ebay to ensure all the parts are there.
- ALWAYS test the product.
- Check the small appliance for damage
- Obscure, and strange sell so if you come across any odd specialy appliances make sure to check them out.
Examples of profitable replacement parts you can make money on.
Click the links below to view current sold prices on eBay
