That evening we talked to him and discovered the bags were full of stuffed animals.
Later, when we were flea market vendors, stuffed animals were one of our best sellers.
A quick look at the bidding action makes the profit potential obvious.
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How to Start Selling Used Stuffed Animals
Find out what sells, and where.
Regular Stuffed Animals
People buy used stuffed animals of all types for various reasons.
Sometimes they are purchased as a gift.
When we were selling them our customers were mostly parents buying for children.
My search of eBay revealed many ordinary used stuffed animals with bids at $10 or higher.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
You determine the shipping charge.
Charging more might be a good idea if youre selling without a reserve (a minimum auction price).
Buyers can see what the shipping charge is before they bid, so there is no deception involved.
Some of these can go for hundreds of dollars.
It turns outthe stuffed toy bear was worth $8,000 $10,000.
In my search I found many antique stuffed animals selling for decent prices.
A Charleen Kinser Designs Forever Toys Closet Beastie had three bids, with the highest at $300.
Youll see right away what to watch for when youre at those thrift stores.
Another way to get into this business is to specialize.
For example, you might focus on a theme and build an eBay store based on it.
Maybe you know a lot about the Wizard of Oz and all the related collectibles.
There are 2,119 results for hello kitty used plush, and many bids on those listings.
In addition to just buying and selling items, you’ve got the option to create added value.
Or you could start a used stuffed animal shelter and provide adoption papers to buyers.
The possibilities for creatively adding value are endless.
Then, when they sell, youll have to package and ship them.
If this hobby becomes a business youll have accounting and taxes to work on as well.
If youre not sure whether you are ready for a business like this, why not find out?
Round up any stuffed animals you or your generous friends have around the house and sell them on eBay.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
