E Bay Seller

eBay Seller Success Stories [2024]

Updated: July 23rd, 2024

eBay sellers sell new and used clothing, electronics, books, collectibles, and other items on eBay. If you are new to the eBay marketplace, it is best to start slowly, learn the landscape and its rules, and focus on growing your sales.

Whether you want to make some extra cash or clear out unwanted items from around the house, it is easy to get started selling on eBay.

Some things you'll need to do to get started:

  • You must choose, and source products to sell, create, and verify your eBay business account.
  • Personalize the eBay account and policies, set up payment details, and ensure you adhere to eBay rules and regulations.

Once you're up and running, you can boost your eBay sales using these marketing and promotion tools available provided by eBay.

In this list, you'll find real-world eBay seller success stories and very profitable examples of starting a eBay seller that makes money.

1. 513 Kicks ($60K/year)

Chris Casseday came up with the idea for 513 Kicks after years of being a sneaker enthusiast and selling sneakers online. As a fan of Michael Jordan, he noticed the demand for collectible athletic shoes and decided to turn his passion into a profitable business. With over 21 years of experience in the sneaker market, Chris has been able to grow 513 Kicks into a successful online sneaker shop, generating an average monthly profit of $2,000.

How much money it makes: $60K/year
How many people on the team: 1

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How I Started A Side Hustle Reselling Sneakers For Profit

This case study follows founder Chris Casseday's journey in creating 513 Kicks, an online sneaker shop that went from sporadic income to an average profit of $2,000 per month within two years through strategic branding, SEO, social media, and email marketing.

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