While Stumbling this morning, I came across this great article on how to maximize your profits on eBay. The author has been buying and selling on eBay for 8 years, and he wanted to share what he’s learned along the way. I don’t agree with all of it, but that’s not to say he’s wrong and I’m right. Different items on eBay attract different audiences, and you may need to tweak his tips to maximize your return.

For example, he recommends listing the item on a Sunday. I’ve found that it doesn’t matter what day that I list an item on, as long as I list it for 5 or 7 days, and I end it on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with Thursday equaling a nice bidding war.

He also suggests researching your items - YES! Don’t list something without checking out what it’s going for. You may be surprised to find out that the value is double what you thought it would be.

What about eBay add-ons, like the special backgrounds and display options like bold font? He says avoid ‘em, and I agree. But don’t skimp on the gallery listing. For an extra 35 cents, it makes your item appear in search results and attract more attention.

Check out the list for the rest of his tips - it’s a good read for eBay’ers old and new.