How-To Guides for eBay Sellers

How Remove Lint From Velcro

We've all been through it, our velcro doesn't seem very sticky any more and we look down to find that it's clogged with lint, hair, strings, and who knows what else!  Whether you're looking to resell the article of clothing or simply clean it up for your own use, cleaning velcro is incredibly easy.  Follow along if you want to know how to clean lint out of velcro and make it look like new again!

How to Remove Pills From Jackets and Sweaters

I can't even count the number of times I've put back sweaters and jackets because they have more pills than Brittany Spears.  Fleece jackets such as The North Face and Patagonia brands which are great for reselling are particularly prone to pills.  Not only do they pill, they tend to gather pet hair, lint, etc. which manages to worm it's way into the fibers.  I've spent countless hours trying to pick each pill off with my hands, tweezers, and even duct tape.  None were very effective and, more importantly, they took a ton of time.  If you're trying to clean pills of a sweater or jacket then this tutorial is for you! ​

Restore & Condition Leather Boots, Bags, etc...

This is a complete (but quick) tutorial which will help you get top dollar for those products that everyone else leaves on the shelf.  Do it quick and cheap to preserve those profits!

How To Store Your eBay Inventory

When we first started selling on eBay, we had things stashed in cupboards...then sneaking across the floor, then creeping out of our small extra bedroom.  eBay quickly took over our house and left us having nightmares.  Things were impossible to find when they sold and new inventory had no spot in our house.  Our fire and pride of starting our own business slowly faded away as we started to look more like hoarders than anything.  We finally hit the point where if we wanted to continue to grow our business (and stay sane), we needed a reliable method to store eBay inventory.  While it may not be for everyone, this is what we've found to keep our eBay inventory organized!

Cleaning Plush To Sell On eBay

We've all had the experience, we find a valuable plush animal...only to turn it over and find that it's been puked on.  Or sucked on, snotted on, pooped on, we've seen it all.  So what to do?  Put it back and not reap the profits?  Never!  If you're an eBay seller, you must know that there is a way to improve the value of everything.  In this case, it's removing the encrusted grime.
Washing stuffed animals can be a tricky business. Regular washer?  Regular soap?  Can it be dried?   So where to start...

How To Find Out How Much An Item Sold For On Best Offer

Recently my wife and I were wandering around a pawn shop (as we're wont to do) and we came across an interesting display of plates!  They were extremely beautiful but this beauty came at a steep price, $100 per plate or $500 for the set of six.  Well out came our phones so we could check if anything similar has sold on eBay in the past couple months.  Sure enough!  A similar set of 6 had sold for (what appeared to be) $1,395 plus shipping!  Now did we have $500 sitting around to spend on 6 plates?  No, but if that could be translated into a quick $800 payoff then by George we could do it. ​Fortunately we didn't get quite swept up into our self-created hype and put in our due diligence before carrying the plates up to the register.  Check out how we discovered the much less exciting amount the plates actually sold for...