All the time, I have people asking me - "how do I start selling on eBay?" Or, if they have sold on eBay once or twice, many people want to know how to take the next step and become a more serious seller.
There is soooo much information out there it's hard to know where to begin. I guess the best advice I can give is to be a detective - research, investigate, read, learn and obtain as much knowledge as possible. Read eBay message boards, google trends in toys, fashion, collectibles, pottery or whatever interests you. If you're not sure what you want to sell, think about what it is you enjoy - if you have an eye for interior design, you may want to focus on items for the home. If you love dogs, you can sell pet items and products for the dog lover. I even know of sellers who's inventory is based on a color - for example they sell everything pink - no matter what it is, if it's pink, it's on their site!
So how do YOU start? Put the pedal to the metal! Even if you don't know where you're going, most likely you won't ever hit a brick wall - very likely some sharp turns, winding roads and hopefully some freeways. Gather as much information as you can through message boards, websites, potential competitors, pod casts, friends, industry magazines, etc. Through your research you'll learn about yourself, what you're good at, not so good at, what you like and don't like. If you have the motivation and desire - you're halfway to the finish line!
