6 eBay Seller Success Stories [2023]
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.
Here are some real life success stories of starting a eBay seller:
1. 513 Kicks ($60K/year)
Chris Casseday (from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA) started 513 Kicks over 6 years ago.
My name is Chris Casseday, and I am the founder of 513 Kicks, an online sneaker shop that offers collectible athletic shoes at unrivaled prices. I founded 513 Kicks in 2017, but I have been selling sneakers online for over 21 years. The type of sneakers that are featured in the shop are ones that are in high demand, vintage, or bring feelings of nostalgia to my customers. In other words, these are not sneakers that you’ll find at your local brick and mortar retail store today.
Prior to launching 513 Kicks, selling sneakers online would bring in some money for me on a sporadic basis - $100 one month, $500 the next. Now, after almost two years, the average profit per month is around $2,000. The biggest shift came through branding my selling efforts as “513 Kicks” as opposed to just another guy that loves sneakers, and sells them occasionally. This added a layer of credibility that has resulted in me making new connections, easily obtaining new inventory with large profit potential, and much more.
Learn more about starting an eBay seller:
Where to start?
-> How much does it cost to start an eBay seller?
-> Pros and cons of an eBay seller
Need inspiration?
-> Examples of established eBay seller
-> Marketing ideas for an eBay seller
Other resources
4. eBay
Buy & sell electronics, cars, clothes, collectibles & more on eBay, the world's online marketplace. Top brands, low prices & free shipping on many items.
- Website traffic: 313M/month
- Business rank: #245
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5. Sellbrite
Sellbrite is the #1 multi-channel selling tool for online sellers looking to list products on the major marketplaces.
- Website traffic: 430K/month
- Business rank: #7.98K
Check out their full website ➜
6. eBay
Buy & sell electronics, cars, clothes, collectibles & more on eBay, the world's online marketplace. Top brands, low prices & free shipping on many items.
- Website traffic: 5.48M/month
- Business rank: #12.7K
Check out their full website ➜
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