Hi Chris,
I posted on the forum when i just joined the forum. SVD Steve started a thread on selling on ebay for me since I guess i was posting on someones thread and wasn't used to posting here.
Here is the SVD thread he started for me. (thanks Steve).
http://www.handengravingforum.com/sh...ng+ebay&page=2
I have to say ebay has slowed down also but people are still buying.
I would start listing some of the cheaper items with some easy engraving on them to get some feedback going. Like Zippo lighters, Key rings, or offer custom initals on them for people (something that is quick to cut but get paid up front).
I and still do would go to craigs list in your local area and watch it every day for tools, and other things you might be interested (or have knowledge of). Buy them as soon as they get listed since there are alot of people doing this.
When you see something you know is way underpriced check it on ebay for what it is selling for (sign in and view completed items). So you know you can
at least triple your money (2 1/2) is ok. (gas, clean up, time to photo and list it, store it) you get the idea.
Look for universitys that sell surplus, check your local citys for where they sell there surplus and visit them regularly. $ 35.00 can bring you $1,400 on a luck day. Mostly $35.00 will bring you $100.00 or so if you choose what you buy carefully.
I went to one craigs list place selling lapidary equiptment and jewlery tools and walked out with some nice handtools and 73 oz of sterling for about $200.00.
It is not only engraving or jewlery that will sell so be flexable when the times start getting tough.
Everyone is affected by this and they just what to get out of there storage units, sell the stuff before the move (or get foreclosed on). So buy with knowledge and you do have to take some chances.
I will be glad to help anyone that need the help to sell on ebay.
Turn lemons in to lemonade..
AirAmp