Looking for list of eBay sellers

[cozmicearl]

In the past, (15-22 yrs ago) a number of times I was able to access a list of eBay sellers on the site, in which to hire and sell hundreds of items for me. I have a good number of things that I'd like to sell and would like to find someone local in my area, as I can't find the time to list myself. Is there a link someone can provide or direct me to a place on eBay that offers this or perhaps a third party site that advertises eBay sellers. Thank you!

[inhawaii]

No such thing that i'm aware of.

[soh.maryl]

It appears you are searching for someone to sell for you, right?

A list of all eBay sellers would not be useful for you, even if one were available, because you'll find that there are not many established sellers who want to do that.  

Since you'd need someone local, would it work to search for someone on Facebook or Craig's List?  Or an ad in your local paper?

[cozmicearl]

In the past (15-22 yrs ago) eBay provided a link on their site in which anyone could register as an eBay seller. I'd simply enter my zip code and be provided with what was a never-ending list of Certified eBay sellers broken down by different filters including distance, rating, specialties, etc. Seemingly, that's not available anymore. One eBay seller I hired in NYC sold over 350 items for me inside a year. I guess, that I'll simply post on my FB. Thx!

[redmodelt]

Maybe so, but a lot has changed in the past 15-22 years. With taxes, privacy issues, Money Back, credit card chargebacks that can happen up to 180 days or more past the sale, updates and changes to how things are listed, the amount of time it takes to post some of those listings, etc., eBay is no longer the worlds biggest garage sale like when it started. 

You might be looking at around 35% or more to have someone list your items if you can find someone that wants to take on the task. You would need to do your own search for a consignment seller, not something most would want to recommend here on the boards and be connected to if things went south. 

Maybe you could try selling for a while, if nothing else it would give you a feel/idea of what it takes. 

Wishing you best of luck. 

[fab_finds4u]

eBay had trading assistants that you could find in your area but that program ended.  It was followed by eBay Valet and that program also fell by the wayside.

Sorry, but no such program exists now. 

[soh.maryl]

No matter what you do, please be sure to do some reading about selling on eBay.  It would appear that you've sold previously, but not lately, and there could have been some changes you need to know about.  Even if there are not, it doesn't hurt to know how it works, does it?  

[cozmicearl]

I have sold extensively in the past on eBay but it has been a while.

[postcardcountry]

One of the biggest changes - and it has made it uncomfortable for 'consignment' sales - is the rules on length of return, where it can be 60+ days for a customer to decide to return an item.  Would you be willing to wait that long for your money.

The alternative is to find a reputable on-line auctioneer.  A number of collectors and resellers have found these auctions to be great sources of inventory.

[bonjourami]

Not to mention the federal tax now, and those seller who sell for you will receive a 1099k from Ebay now.

[a_c_green]

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@cozmicearl wrote:

In the past (15-22 yrs ago) eBay provided a link on their site in which anyone could register as an eBay seller. I'd simply enter my zip code and be provided with what was a never-ending list of Certified eBay sellers broken down by different filters including distance, rating, specialties, etc. Seemingly, that's not available anymore.

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Okay, yes, back in the early... 2000s? 2010s?... there were a couple of attempts by eBay to set up some kind of trading assistants or consignment sellers, as well as private entrepreneurs who simply set up their own storefront operations and took in items to sell, but to my knowledge none were very successful for whatever reasons... lack of profitability I assume. I remember them turning down most items under $50-$75 because their cut of any possible proceeds wasn't enough to keep the lights on. In today's chargeback-happy environment, the risks of running a consignment operation like that are even higher than before.

I would say that if you've got a pile of stuff to sell, start out small and do it yourself. Ramp up operations as needed once sales levels and your own experience (with today's eBay) go up. Good luck.