6 eBay Seller Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Become An E Bay Seller

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 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 they make: $60K/year
Current team size: 1

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.

About

Chris started 513 Kicks almost 7 years ago

Revenue

Chris grew the business to $5K/month

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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

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