This is my last eBay recap...

@sishy7 (27167)
Australia
November 30, 2015 3:40am CST
I re-started my selling activities on eBay in 2015. Throughout the year, I summarized my sales results in a monthly bubble. Well, that was abruptly interrupted with the closing down of the site in the middle of this month. I don't like to leave things hanging so I decided to do this final recap for the month of November on here. No, I'm not quitting eBay, but I will not continue reporting how I do on there. The monthly exercise was a good way for me to keep track of my sales progress; but it just doesn't feel the same to continue doing it on here. My sales throughout the year fluctuate but remain consistent in terms of problem-free transactions and customer satisfaction. There was no month with zero sales. My best months were June and July with 16 and 26 sales for each month. The lowest was October with only 2 sales , but November was a little bit higher with 6 sales . With that I thank all my readers who have been following my eBay journey on there and also everyone who's reading this now here. I wish all of you continued success in everything you're trying to achieve this year - carried over to the next and new year too! Here's to success!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50205)
• United States
1 Dec 15
My son sales on eBay too.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
1 Dec 15
Good for him! I wish him much success on eBay.
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@rebelann (112780)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Nov 15
Wow, so selling on Ebay can work, awesome. Ummm, do you spend a lot on packaging the items you sell? Sidenote, that photo is making me very hungry.
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@rebelann (112780)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Nov 15
Yeah, getting good sushi or sashimi here isn't easy @sishy7 we're hundreds of miles from an ocean of any kind.
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@rebelann (112780)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Nov 15
You've peaked my curiousity @sishy7 what are you selling that could fit in an envelope?
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
30 Nov 15
I used to when I was more active years ago and was selling all kinds of stuff. This time around I only list easy-to-ship flat items and I don't spend too much on packaging. Most of my stuff fit nicely in a regular envelope like posting a letter or a greeting card. I knew I can always attract you to stop by whenever I use that photo...
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
18 Dec 15
Good for you! I have wanted to try ebay and amazon out but I can't seem to get around to it. Glad to know someone makes some money from it.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
2 Jan 16
@sishy7 You never can tell, it might be a real money maker one day. You are already way ahead of the game.
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@rebelann (112780)
• El Paso, Texas
17 May 19
I have to wonder what it takes to sell on those two sites. The biggest question I have is how does the shipping process work.
@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
30 Dec 15
I'm not making any major profits like some sellers on there do; but yes, at least the sales are quite consistent for me on there so I pick up small profits here and there...
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• Shenzhen, China
1 Dec 15
Good luck
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
1 Dec 15
Thanks! I intend to continue through the next year as well while I'm still enjoying it...
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 Dec 15
@allisonwish I don't post too much about eBay on here, but yeah, I've read some eBay related discussions started by others which I'm sure you can also learn from. Do you use eBay just as a buyer or have you tried to list anything on there as well?
• Shenzhen, China
2 Dec 15
@sishy7 I also enjoy the ebay too and I am very interested in ebay. Maybe I can learn from your experience here
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 Nov 15
I dont actually mind, I like seeing people succeed at things!
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
30 Nov 15
Some months were better than others but I did have fun bubbling each of the monthly sales recap on there...
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
3 Dec 15
@Jessicalynnt I agree. Sometimes their success can even be our inspiration...
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• Centralia, Missouri
30 Nov 15
@sishy7 It's just fun to cheer along with people as they succeed in things, or earn, always good, lol
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• United States
1 Dec 15
It's nice to see that old familiar photo sounds like you had success with your Ebay sales this past year. I sold a few things but it's been a slow month of Nov for me.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
1 Dec 15
Well done on your sales too! With the type of items I had listed I didn't really expect a lot of sales this close to holiday seasons so I'm just pleased with the 6 I had in November.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
30 Nov 15
I wish you continued success. I haven't tried to sell on eBay. Good luck with it in the future.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
30 Nov 15
Thanks! I have something to tell you... I had a customer with your name and I wondered if it were you for a minute until I found out I had to ship to Germany.
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@suzzy3 (8341)
2 Dec 15
My son sells unwanted items on ebay.
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@suzzy3 (8341)
2 Dec 15
@sishy7 He normally does well. His GF is expecting a baby and because he has bought everything for the baby himself. Everyone is buying nappies (diapers) because there is nothing left to buy. I said sell the spare ones on ebay and buy something else you might need later on. Even if he knocks a bit of money off he will still be quids in.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
3 Dec 15
@suzzy3 Oh yes, eBay is a great place for things like that. Our unwanted items will most likely find someone who wants them...
@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 Dec 15
Oh, that's great to hear... I wish him much success on there.
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@LadyDuck (471354)
• Switzerland
30 Nov 15
I would avoid to make this a monthly discussion, because it can considered a violation to the guidelines.... Go to check and you will find ... here is a list of behavior that is never tolerated Posting personal milestones ...
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
30 Nov 15
Yes, I'm aware of the rules on here and I'd do anything not to violate them...
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@JudyEv (339586)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Nov 15
I'll drink to that (success!)
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
30 Nov 15
Cheers!
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
3 Dec 15
My dad sales on eBay too. I don't know how y'all do it. I'll stick to my writing. You seem to be doing good though. Good luck on your future sales
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
3 Dec 15
Thanks! I don't make much profit but I do enjoy every little bit...
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
3 Dec 15
@sishy7 that's all that matters
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
1 Dec 15
Here's to success!
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@Type04 (12)
• Lagos, Nigeria
17 Feb 16
Ebay is one of d trusted site wich is good for business transaction
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
18 Feb 16
Yes, it's been around since the early 90s and still hold a good reputation.
@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
1 Mar 17
What about your ebay activities now? What do you sell on ebay?
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
1 Mar 17
I'm still on it and continuing to have a slow but steady sales. I only list flat easy to ship items.
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@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
1 Mar 17
@sishy7 Thank you!
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• Philippines
29 Dec 15
Just keep it up. As long as you can get profits from that. Are there instances where you lower the prices of the items just to get it sold? in turn it doesnt pick up profit?
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
30 Dec 15
Oh yes, I had instances like that - I was just glad the item was sold at all...
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@moondebi (1199)
• Bangalore, India
1 Dec 15
Is e-bay selling takes place through a bidding system? Once I tried, but I could not sustain.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
1 Dec 15
Yes, I opt for the auction format. But we can also sell under "Buy It Now" or the "Best Offer" options.
@jstory07 (139579)
• Roseburg, Oregon
1 Dec 15
I hope you have another year of success on ebay. I have sold on there since 1999.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
1 Dec 15
Thanks! I started right around when eBay was just born (mid '90s?). But I did have some periods between then and now when I was not actively selling...
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
5 Dec 15
Wishing you much success in the future.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
6 Dec 15
Thank you. So far so good... 2 sales already this month and it's barely the first week only.
• Manahawkin, New Jersey
17 Feb 16
Is E-bay really shutting down. I used to make $400 per month on their a few years back selling coupons. I stpooed when they didn't allow coupon sales anymore. What do you sell on there?
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
17 Feb 16
Oh no, it's not shutting down - if anything, eBay is going strong as ever... I was referring to the shutting down of Bubblews, a site where I used to write 'bubbles' or posts about my eBay selling progress. I remember the coupon listings that are used to be on there. I used to sell anything from toys, books, clothing, and other stuff I found around my house years ago. But now I only list easy-to-post flat items.
@star4u (90)
• Quezon City, Philippines
1 Dec 15
Wishing you more success??
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
1 Dec 15
Definitely! I plan to continue selling on there...