Do You Like To Sell Online Or Just Buy Online?
By KrauseHome
@KrauseHome (36448)
United States
January 2, 2017 12:02am CST
With so many different forms of way to sell now, including offline, and many different ways to buy online I wonder what is each others preference here.
For me, I love Selling online and all the different ways one can earn some extra money. Since it is also part of the online business that I do that helps teach a person how to and where to sell online to be successful, this is something that really has worked well for me.
The nice thing I enjoy about it, is I am not limited on what type of items I might choose to sell as well. I sell on eBay, Bonanza and Amazon and have had months and sales where I earn about what others make working for someone else or more.
But at the same time, I have been known to shop on various sites as well. We personally love Amazon and buy from there a lot. If you are looking for something different always check Amazon or eBay first.
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25 responses
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
2 Jan 17
usually just buying-except for my zazzle stores.i've heard some horror stories from friends..zazzle at least takes care of the customers for me.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
2 Jan 17
Is Zazzle still paying? I never was able to understand how it works.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
2 Jan 17
@KrauseHome oh yea.
basically,you design products and if somebody buys it,you get a percentage.you can set the percentage,but too high and they'll hit you with a fee.you have to make at least 100 in a pay period to get a check.
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@Bella128 (2471)
• United States
2 Jan 17
I LOVE Zazzle! :) That's been my main source of income lately. December was a really good month for me. I've been doing Zazzle since 2011 though so I've spent a lot of time on it. I just cash out through PayPal because you only need $50 although I could get the check because sales have been good for me lately. I hope you have a good year with Zazzle this year!
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
28 Jun 17
@KrauseHome If they don't deliver by Canada Post, I can't use them. There are no couriers coming out to the middle of nowhere.
@flpoolbum (2978)
• United States
18 Feb 17
I buy a lot of things online. I've tried selling stuff online without much success. I've used Close 5, LetGo and Craigslist. My niece advised me not to sell stuff on E-Bay.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
21 Feb 17
I was never able to fully get what Close5 is. Looks sort of like OfferUp. Are you having any success there?
@flpoolbum (2978)
• United States
22 Feb 17
@KrauseHome ~I've bought some stuff on Close5 & LetGo, but haven't sold anything. I got a couple of those, "I'll send you a cashiers check for more then my agent will come pick it up." (See pic.) The first time I got this response, I was selling a dining room set. I figured sure let me send it. The "cashier's check" came, with the name of a bank with local branches. It was just as a suspected, that cashier's check wasn't worth the paper that it was printed on.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
27 Jun 17
@flpoolbum Unfortunately, this is a Scam that I am sure most people have had happen to them before. Now I only take Cash when it is local, and if online I usually use Paypal for payments until I can find something better.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
Used to sell on eBay. Decided to close shop when I wasn't in agreement with the changes that they introduced. Planning to sell online again this year. Bought a couple of items online and I see advantages and disadvantages when transactions are made online.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
3 Jan 17
I still wish you did not have to go thru eBay and Paypal when their is an issue, but I do fairly well at times there.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
4 Jan 17
@allen0187 Selling on like the local Facebook groups can be time consuming but profitable when the person really comes thru. I hate the I want the item and then never come for it. But wishing you the Best
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
@KrauseHome no eBay for me this time. I'm sticking to the local online selling site.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
26 Feb 17
@MattMeng Yes, it can be hard to sell online if you do not have the proper knowledge and training. I am with a company that has taught me how to properly sell online in different areas and be successful. I Love being with this company and everything I have learned there.,
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
21 Feb 17
Depending on what you are trying to sell. I from time to time have done actually rather well.
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@MattMeng (3445)
• Hangzhou, China
26 Feb 17
@KrauseHome That's nice, you could earn a lot of money from it.
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@Meramar (2695)
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2 Jan 17
I used to sell on Ebay and it worked well for me. Besides, I still sell used items on local sites and get them sold quickly. I really love to sell online as you can earn money and space at home. Amazon is a wellknown site worldwide, but I haven't used it yet. Maybe I will try in the future.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
3 Jan 17
Amazon is expensive for Fees to sell on there, but can be well worth it.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
3 Jan 17
@Meramar I belong with a company online that teaches and trains people in how to sell on eBay, Bonanza and Amazon and how to be successful doing so. It helped teach me some of the many ins and outs a person might want to learn as well. I am not sure I would have ever considered trying to sell on Amazon without it.
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@Meramar (2695)
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3 Jan 17
@KrauseHome In that case we have to check up if it is profitable to sell on Amazon. Depending off what you want to sell, there are some second hand sites where you can sell for free (at least in Spain).
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@sharonsly (15)
• China
9 Mar 17
Current I am selling items on eBay and hope can be on Amazon later soon
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
29 Jun 17
Wishing you the Best ... Amazon can be quite expensive with all their Fees if you decide to try the FBA route.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
2 Jan 17
@KrauseHome I have nver sold anything online.But I buy online,mainly from amazon.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Jun 17
Amazon is always a Great site to buy from.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
29 Jun 17
@KrauseHome And these days I find them very prompt in deliveries.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
29 Jun 17
Yes, that can be an issue with having to run to a Post Office, etc to mail off something each time you sell something.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
30 Jun 17
Nothing wrong with that as you can get some great deals online.
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@CaseyRoss9966 (4056)
• United States
2 Jan 17
I tried selling online for awhile but it just wasn't my thing. I am more of a buy online kind of person. Now my boyfriend's aunt can sell anything and everything online.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Jun 17
I actually many times prefer selling something to someone in person more than selling online, especially since you have a lot of Fees that comes with selling online and keeping track of everything. But selling online can be Fun.
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@CaseyRoss9966 (4056)
• United States
28 Jun 17
@KrauseHome I would prefer to do it in person as well. That way you don't have to pay all the shipping & handling and you know that the package has been delivered.
@queenofcats (143)
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2 Jan 17
I really don't like to sell online because so many people do not keep their dedications. For example, on sale groups on Facebook, I can set up meetings with people that I must travel up to 30 miles for and the people don't show up. I waste a valuable part of my day doing this and only lose money in the amount of gas it takes to keep up with wild goose chases. When it comes to sites like Amazon or Ebay, I simply lose my patience when it comes to selling. That's something I hope to work on since selling on sites like those can be so profitable. I enjoy buying from online sites because the price is very cheap and I love the feeling of having a new box pop up on my door!
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
3 Jan 17
Yes the sites online via Facebook or aps are many times hard to get people to be commited and complete the Sale and that can be very frustrating.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Jun 17
eBay is interesting, but can be so worth it.
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@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
28 Jun 17
@KrauseHome I have already opened my account in ebay. Let's wait and see.
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
2 Jan 17
I haven't tried selling online but I did by one item online and it's good to find items available online but not in local stores.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
18 Feb 17
Many times, that is what I like to sell is items that are hard to find elsewhere. Even when I sell items at the Flea Markets and such it is the same thing, but I prefer sticking to New.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Jun 17
Yes, shopping online does help the seller if it is sights like eBay.com, Bonanza.com, Etsy.com, and Amazon, etc. It is always good business when buying from the small people out there to help keep money coming in.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
21 Feb 17
Are sales treating you well this yr?
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@jyotiu28jul (403)
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2 Jan 17
I have never tried selling...i am a buyer...almost everything i buy is online.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Jun 17
Buying online can be an Awesome thing. I am amazed from time to time even as a reseller the bargains I find by shopping online.
@vindatissue (38)
• China
2 Jan 17
I like to buy on the Internet, in particular, like to buy on Taobao, Taobao variety and it is very affordable.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
21 Feb 17
That is the advantage of getting that online. I know stuff like that is cheaper for especially us here in the states online
@diosabella (4789)
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2 Jan 17
I enjoy buying online. Usually from old books to new ones, clothes and things 'm not able to purchase here in my town. Im also considering selling soon because there stuff I want to dispose but still have some value in them. 
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
21 Feb 17
If considering Selling Books... check out Amazon as it is a Great way to sell books.
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