Establishing yourself as an eBay expert

One thing I've discovered lately since I've become an Education Specialist I have gotten a ton more consignment business. At first I thought that it was because of that "new title" but now that I think more about it, I don't think that is it. I think it is that I have been networking and really trying to let people know about what I do. And why wouldn't I?

I AM an eBay expert, I AM a professional. The only problem is that prior to me getting out there and handing out business cards, no one in my area knew it. These days it seams that everyone 'does eBay', but not everyone has spent the time and energy to really become an expert. Well, I have. I just hadn't told people about it before now.

It is so exciting. Sometimes I have to laugh at myself because I feel like I have become such an eBay cheerleader. But I can't help it. I really am excited about eBay and excited about making money. The more I make, the more excited I get!

I've finally gotten around to printing up some business cards that actually reflect what I do. I've always had them for my website and eBay store, just never one for ME. The new cards present me and my services rather than the products I sell. I figure that the people I see locally have a better chance at becoming a client than a customer, so I needed to re-align my local focus.

and it is working!

Have your Business card ready! Networking your Ebay business

When I first started 'ebaying' I did it as a hobby so I didn't really talk much about it or do any real networking. Then, for some strange reason, when I got into it full time I would only tell people about my website and not my ebay business. I would actually 'play down' my involvement with ebay. I did this for a long long time before I realized my error.
I make a living on ebay. Why would I not position myself as an expert in the field? I am not sure exactly why I did this... maybe it is because of ebay's garage sale reputation. Who knows!
The point is, that once I changed my personal outlook on this subject, my entire business improved. I embraced the fact that I was an ebayer and made sure that everyone I know, and everyone I meet, knows that I am an ebay expert. I still push my website (I pay alot less in fees there!) but I also let people know that I am an ebayer and proud of it.
Since embracing my ebay-ness I have gotten several very profitable consignment projects. I have also gotten a couple of special offers from my suppliers who were trying to improve their ebay presence.
Make sure to keep your business card handy over the holiday.
Lets say you meet someone at a Holiday party this weekend. You mention how you are an ebay expert. You get into a conversation about how great ebay is and how you can sell anything on ebay. Your new-found-friend just so happens to have inherited a complete collection of vintage widgets. How very fortunate for you!