What I learned as an Amazon seller in 2012 (The Year in Review Part 1)

[wyldwolf]

So my first year as an almost-full time Amazon seller ended last night. As I’ve mentioned before, I’d been selling off and on for a couple of years prior. But this year I really started seeking inventory to sell as opposed to just selling items from my own collection.

1. ‘No Early Birds’ in yard sale ads is just a catchphrase. People seldom mean it. You’re not going to be turned away if you walk up a half hour early with cash in hand. Some people might be a little annoyed but if you’re there to buy, they get over it real quick.

2. The early bird gets the worm. Seriously. Don’t think the items you’re looking for will still be available if you get to a sale after it has already started. Huntress keeps learning that lesson the hard way – showing up five minutes after a sale has started and watching other people walk off with boxes of DVDs and video games.

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[Vinca]

1. Re #1 - People can also be world class jerks if you get there early.

I'm always astonished when it happens and a couple of times I've left with my pile of cash never to return. I have better luck weaseling into things like church bazaars early. Put a real innocent look on your face and tell them you could have sworn it was supposed to start at the time you arrived. LOL.

[arikara]

2. Some people expect early birds

some just aren't even ready. Others don't like dealers, especially the pushy type. You just have to play it by ear, and always be courteous. If you arrive early and they aren't ready or willing at least you can scope out the place and see if its worth waiting for or returning.