When did you start getting consistent sale results?

[lexyr-98]

When did you start getting consistent sales? How many listings do you have and what is your sale rate percentage versus your inventory/listings? What tips do you have for someone who is interested in taking eBay more seriously?

[inhawaii]

Part time seller here.

I have a full time job.

I have 300 items listed and a average about 1-3 sales a day.

On a bad day, 0 sales.

On a good day, 10 sales.

Good luck!

[anjofak]

I think its $300 in sales for every 30k listed. 

[oaklandmaryland]

never consistent for about 26 years - too many variables influence sales

[dbfolks166mt]

     A few suggestions. You are also selling in a heavily saturated category. 

1. NEVER list anything on eBay you are not prepared to take the financial loss on. 
2. As a new seller avoid listing high value and high target items that scammers love. 
3. If you are wanting to make a profit build a cost model so you know what price to list items at to do so.    Factor in ALL costs: what you paid for it, supplies, income taxes, fees, POV........... 
4. Diversify across multiple venues not everything is for or can even be sold on eBay and in some      cases there are better options that will net you a bigger return and save the buyers some costs. 
5. Read through this forum and learn to identify common scams before you are a victim.
6. Establish a separate bank account to handle your eBay transactions. It keeps things easy from  an accounting perspective and you probably really don't want eBay having access to your personal      bank account. 
7. Make sure you setup the shipping correctly on the listing with regards to the size and weight of the item you will be shipping.
8. While auctions and BIN both have their pro's and con's as a new seller I would recommend you use BIN with immediate payment required and avoid using OBO. 
9. Avoid using promoted listings until you see how things go. PL can become an added and unnecessary  expense that provides little to no benefit depending on what you are selling. 

10. EBay customer support is useless these days and they will give out incorrect information simply to get
    you off the phone. Utilize this forum to ask questions BEFORE you have a problem, there are a LOT of experienced sellers on this forum that can provide sound advice. 

11. Fully read and understand the MBG, when you list items advise that you accept returns. Too many new sellers believe no returns equates to no refunds and that is NOT the case.

12. Utilize this forum to ask questions BEFORE you have a problem, there are a LOT of experienced sellers on this forum that can provide sound advice. 

13. While most transactions go smoothly be prepared to deal with issues like returns, NAD's, INR's..... Factor the cost of those into your cost model. 

14. Make sure you do everything you can possibly do to keep your feedback and performance metrics in    good standing. You do not want to have your account suspended. 

15. DO NOT drop ship. It is a poor business model and in some cases a violation of eBay policy. 

[tobaccocardyahoo]

When I cared, I discovered that with the type of items I sold took about 10k listings to level out the hills and valleys.

I no longer wish to have 10k listings, so my results are no longer consistent.

For many people who sell used clothing, I think they might never reach consistent sales because there is a limit to how many sales you can tolerate the high maintenance customers the items draw, day in and day out.

I have decent customer service skills. I try not to over use them because it takes a small piece of my soul each time I do.

[krazzykats]

Maybe in 2001-2003...🤣