Sell stuff on ebay

Since I itemize on my taxes, I’ve tried donating a LOT of the stuff I’d sell on eBay for the past couple of years. Using programs like “It’s Deductible” I’ve claimed about $2000 a year in donations, which usually results in a nice tax refund. It’s may not bring in top dollar, but for me it takes a lot less time. I do put in a couple hours at tax time entering the list of things I’ve donated, but it’s much easier.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by selling your stuff on ebay, and you itemize your deductions…consider donating your stuff to charity instead.

Two Sundays have passed and I haven’t put up anything for sale. Since I like to run 7 day auctions and end on either Saturday or Sunday evening this means I won’t have any more eBay earnings for January.

I had considered putting up auctions yesterday and doing 5 day auctions, but for some reason I sort of spaced. I’m not sure where my motivation went after getting off to such a good start in January. Maybe my goal is to low? I met my $200/month goal after only 2 weeks of auctions – but that was my annual goal roughly averaged. I may not have a lot of time to devote to this shortly so I need to use my time now to exceed the average goal so I can make (and exceed!) the annual goal.

I think I need to get a lot more comfortable paying 10c to schedule an auction so that filling weekends with eBay tasks is not my only option and I can spread it out.

At least posting about it has inspired me to get back to it…

All 6 of the items i auctioned sold, 4 have been paid and shipped, one money order on the way and one mystery (no contact).

I took a challenge to put 10 things up this past weekend and I barely made it, but I perservered and finally finished at 9:30 on Sunday (I started late).

This week I am mostly selling clothing. 4 things have bids…I am hopeful.