I’ve discussed eBay before, but I thought that it bears another mention. In a weak economy like this, nearly everyone is worse off than they were a year ago. This means that people are seeking other avenues of income, and they’re also trying to find ways to save money in their household budget. eBay is the answer to both. In fact, the current economy could be good for eBay sellers: people need to buy things cheaply, and sellers can provide that.

If you’re looking for some extra income, without disturbing your regular home & family schedule too much, you should consider selling some of your family’s outgrown clothing, unused gadgets, and toys, etc. Click hereto register a new seller’s account for yourself.

One thing to keep in mind is that when people are hurting financially, they are more likely to buy what they need, as opposed to what they want. So, most adults with children will first want to clothe their children (because adults can wear the same clothes year after year, while kids outgrow theirs each season). For this reason, i think kids’ clothes are selling better right now than adult clothes (of course, adult clothes are also selling, but I’m willing to bet that kids’ clothes are selling better).

One suggestion sent in to me by a member: get a prepaid debit card (you can get them at Walmart or from GreenDotOnline.com). Use this card when you register for eBay, so that your eBay fees won’t put a surprise strain on your family budget. (I remember a few times, thinking we were doing well financially, only to find that eBay had taken fees out of our bank account.) With your prepaid debit card, you can deposit a portion of your earnings on the card, to pay your seller’s fees.

For other tips about eBaying, read my page about starting your at-home eBay business.

If you don’t have a lot of “inventory” that you can sell from home, and don’t want to register with drop-shippers, check out this ebook about making profit on eBay without selling any products.