subject: Make Profit With Mini Storage Auction Via Other Auctions [print this page] Many will use different auction sites in order to auction off the items they won at the auction. There's a lot of fun to be had by going to a mini storage auction, purchasing the contents, and reselling it, also, you can make a profit. Those people, who are purchasing the contents of mini storage units that have been put up for auction usually have a plan to resell the contents.
For those who are planning to be using eBay as a reselling market, it's vital that you are already an established eBay seller. This is due to the fact of many people trying to scam the public with eBay sales. Once you have a reputation on eBay, you won't have any problems selling your items, but it does take a little bit of time.
In order to increase your reputation as an eBay member try purchasing items. You'll then start building a reputation as at least someone who paid for items on time and left good feedback. You may also try starting out listing items at a low but fair auction price, and just list a few at a time. By slowly building your reputation it won't be long before you'll be able to list more items and gain an even better reputation.
Whether you're using another one of the up-and-coming auction sites, or using eBay to sell your items, your presentation of your item is crucial. It's true a picture tells a thousand words, take pictures of your auction item from every different angle so that people can actually see what you are selling. It's critical that you are honest and fair in any of your auction dealings in order to continue to make sales and make profits. Make sure in your auction advertisement that you state all of your policies very clearly. You ought to highlight what type of payment you're willing to take, when it needs to be paid, and what is your terms about returns. You'll also need to state your shipping policies, and how you calculate those as well as whether you're offering combined shipping rates.
Auctioning the items that you won at a mini storage auctions is a great way to make profits. You'll need to make sure that you've got your auction fees in line before selling on any auction site. It doesn't make much logic to offer a $.25 item when your insertion fees alone are going to arrive at a dollar. Do ensure you are resourceful about your auction site, have a good reputation, and are all the time an honorable seller. Remember, it's your reputation on the line and your future sales ability.