Electronics, designer clothing and DVDs, just some of the top selling eBay items but how is that of practical use to you? Simply knowing the most popular categories of eBay items isn't necessarily helpful because you can rest assured the vast majority of people making a living from eBay have knowledge of the very same information. What you need is a method to help you to discover profitable niches in which you can sell time after time. Just such a method is detailed below and will help you to consistently discover areas of eBay in which you can make the most money.
Step 1 - take advantage of eBay's own tools
eBay offers a little known tool known as eBay Pulse. It provides vital information to you, a potential seller, as to the exact products that are being searched for within each and every category. Check out the specific category that you are considering selling your items into and you'll soon be aware of exactly what people are looking for. Don't forget this information, you will need it later.
Step 2 - don't stop searching
Do you have a specific item to sell? Search for it on eBay to see if anyone else is selling it right now. That will give you an indication as to how many bids and page views the items have, and also give you exposure to some great (or not so great) descriptions that you may be able to use within your own auction to great effect.
It doesn't end with current auctions however. eBay's advanced search actually allows you to check out completed auctions, giving you priceless information about how much similar products to your own actually sold for. You can search specifically based on keywords, price, date and much, much more allowing you to conduct your market research. Pay particular attention to any items that have sold for a significantly higher price than their rivals because their titles, descriptions and images will offer valuable clues as to how best to promote your own top selling eBay items.
Step 3 - use your gathered information
Simply spending time researching is not enough if you never utilise the essential information that you have discovered about top selling eBay items. Do you remember what people were searching for based on your eBay Pulse research? Try to sell into the areas that people are searching within these categories, and ensure that you actually use the keywords that the public are using within your own titles.
Also don't forget the auctions that you saw in the advanced search that were selling particularly well. You must not copy their descriptions word for word but there's no harm in seeing what works well and replicating it.
Unfortunately there is no substitute for research, it is a step that every great eBay seller must spend time doing and you are no exception to the rule. With eBay's great tools and your own determination you'll discover top selling eBay items in no time at all. But more than that, you'll also be able to capitalise on the knowledge that you have gained.
Author Resource:
Amanda O'Brien is a successful eBay Powerseller and author of 'The 2,500 Per Week eBay Powersellers Secrets' home study course. Want to learn more about starting an eBay business or simply want to improve your eBay sales? Claim your free eBay Selling Secrets Report at http://www.powersellerpod.co.uk
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