Whats the highest earnings you have earned through ebay?

@jennysp8 (855)
United States
August 22, 2007 9:00pm CST
So many of us have tried the ebay thing here or there. I am a powerseller who makes about $2000/month in sales which allows me to be a stay at home mom. I sell estate jewelry. I am always hearing so much bad about ebay but I am looking for the success stories! What was the most you have ever made in one month with ebay and what do you sell? My highest month was $3,000 and my lowest month(when I started out) was negative $40...lol I was learning to ropes I guess.
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@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
23 Aug 07
yeah i've had -38 before, but the most i've sold was 230 in one month, but i sell my old personal items. i haven't had much luck recently so i kinda stopped, but i'm thinking of starting back up!
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@jennysp8 (855)
• United States
23 Aug 07
That's how I started out..by selling stuff around the hosue I didn't want anymore. I actually began with my childrens clothes that were still in good shape but just didn't fit anymore. Then I wasn't out so much money buying stuff to sell and I was able to learn the ropes without fear of losing too much! Thanks for the comment! If you start back up - I wish you lots of luck and success!
@venshida (4836)
• United States
23 Aug 07
Wow, you are doing great. I have only auction stuff now and again. The most I made from doing that was $90.00. It was on an item I purchase at thrift store for $8.95 so I did really well. I just recently venture into owning a store, even after I heard horror stories. I am finding it is taking some time to set up. I am hoping and praying this store is successful.
@jennysp8 (855)
• United States
23 Aug 07
Wow! That was a great deal for you. My MIL bought a leather coat at a Goodwill for $30 with tags still on it for $300 and she turned it around on ebay and sold it for $250.00. Pretty good deals for the sellers!! thanks for the comment!
• United States
26 Aug 07
I dont sell but a friend of mine does she sold 6000 in a month and was all disney stuff, she deals with disney collectables and stuff from the resorts. but she too is a powerseller
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• Hong Kong
23 Aug 07
What a wonderful success! I have tried ebay but I guess I had no luck at all and I didn't keep on trying. I am glad to hear some successful story here because I am thinking about selling there again. But I am not really sure if it's a wise idea. What would be your tips to success on ebay?
@jennysp8 (855)
• United States
23 Aug 07
Thanks! It took alot of practice though. Honestly, I would read everything you can in ebays discussion boards. I read everything I could in there and I learned so much and so many tips from other sellers - stuff that would have probably taken me 10 years to discover on my own. Thanks for the comment!!!
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• Hong Kong
24 Aug 07
Nice! Thanks for the tips! If I would sell again there, I would go there and read everything too! I believe success through hard work! Wish you great success with your ebay selling!
@wiccania (3360)
• United States
26 Aug 07
There was a period that I was making about $200 a month -- that's the best earnings I've ever had on ebay. The highest paying item I've ever sold was a guitar that went for about $300 (it wasn't a very good guitar).
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