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Selling on eBay

Part of Small Business Week

Ready to start selling on eBay? In this session, learn how to find profitable items, create high-converting listings, handle packing and shipping with ease, and navigate fees and taxes like a pro.

Workshop Overview

With its low barrier to entry, global reach, and unmatched flexibility, eBay remains one of the most accessible and dependable e-commerce platforms for both beginners and seasoned resellers. Unlike platforms that require bulk private-label manufacturing or strict fulfillment programs, eBay empowers you to sell vintage items, retail arbitrage finds, unique collectibles, or everyday merchandise on your own terms.

Whether you are looking to declutter your home for extra cash, launch a flexible side income, or build a scalable resale business, this comprehensive, beginner-friendly workshop will equip you with the practical tools and proven strategies needed to launch and grow your eBay store with confidence.

Join Zoom session via: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83124899911?pwd=S02FHhKNazk7wcHedFTFtbBRqj6cJH.1 

What You’ll Learn

Why Choose eBay? Platform Advantages & Opportunities:

• Explore how eBay stacks up against competitors (like Amazon, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace).
• Discover why eBay’s auction-style and fixed-price formats, expansive global customer base, and seller protections make it an ideal starting ground for independent entrepreneurs.

Sourcing & Finding Profitable Inventory:

• Learn how to spot high-margin, fast-moving items without risking significant upfront capital.
• We’ll cover using eBay’s built-in research tools (such as sold and completed listings), evaluating sell-through rates, and exploring reliable sourcing channels like thrift stores, garage sales, liquidation lots, and clearance deals.

Creating Listings That Sell (Best Practices):

• Master the mechanics of high-converting product pages.
• We will dive into effective title formulation with searchable keywords, competitive pricing strategies, clear and detailed item descriptions, and best practices for taking clean, high-impact product photos using just your smartphone.

Shipping, Packaging & Fulfillment Made Simple:

• Demystify the shipping process so you never lose money on postage.
• Learn how to weigh and measure packages accurately, calculate shipping rates, choose between calculated vs. flat-rate postage, source cost-effective packing materials, and print labels directly from home.

Decoding Fees, Expenses & Taxes:

• Protect your bottom line by understanding the true costs of doing business.
• We will break down final value fees, insertion fees, optional promotional features, and payment processing charges, as well as essential tips for tracking expenses and handling sales tax obligations.

Who Should Attend?

• Aspiring online entrepreneurs and side hustlers looking to start selling with minimal startup costs.
• Thrifters, collectors, and hobbyists wanting to turn everyday sourcing into a structured income stream.
• Small business owners seeking an established, global marketplace to clear surplus stock or expand customer reach.

Part of RPL's commitment to supporting small business and economic development in Regina. If you have any questions about our Business, Personal Finance or Careers programs, please contact Tim at 306-777-6013 or txie@reginalibrary.ca   

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