Half.com is a way many people are making a living online. Here is how to sell on Half.com
What do I Sell?
Selling Books on Half.com
The most important thing to sell on Half.com is find some books to sell. It is best the book you want to sell on Half.com is popular because it will sell faster. However, you don’t want books that are so popular there are lots available. If supply is greater than demand, it will drive the price down.
Some people choose to sell books that are out of print or not as popular. This means there is a lower supply of these books, however the buyer is fewer and farther between. For less popular books, you may need to let them sit in a basement, storage shed or warehouse for months before they will sell. Therefore, it is important you keep them mold and must free. So store your books somewhere dry and do not store them with old musty books because your newer books may begin to smell musty. Musty books are often returned.
Selling DVD’s on Half.com
DVD’s are popular sellers on half.com as well. Remember as I mentioned with books – popular is best. However if an item is too popular, the supply may be greater than the demand which will drive the price down.
Games, Music and Textbooks
Almost any media item which is available within the half.com database is available for resale on half.com Therefore, it is important to remember that video games, music and textbooks are also hot sellers on half.com
Where do I find items to sell?
Look at local book stores in their clearance sections or at local garage sales. You can also buy books in lots on Ebay or let your friends and family members know you are taking donations in old dvd’s, books and music.
Some people offer to buy books for a few cents per book in order to get inventory to sell online. Many people who do not want to go to the trouble of listing the items themselves may take you up on this offer.
You can also offer to buy used textbooks from local college students for higher prices than the college is offering. This may be easy to do because the colleges don’t often offer much money. Be sure to do your research if you do this to ensure the item will sell. The best way to do this is to check “Completed Listings” on Ebay. This will give you an idea if there is a market for the textbook in this economy. Then check half.com to find out what the books are selling for so you know about how much money you can offer to purchase the item for.
What price should I sell the Item for?
I recommend selling the item for less than the other items posted for the specific book or DVD no matter what the condition of the item is in. This will ensure you get a buy quicker and reduce storage fees.
How do I start selling on Half.com?
You will start by creating an account on either Ebay or Half.com (both Ebay and Half.com use the same account). Then start selling. If you don’t already have an Ebay account, you will want to set one up and buy a few items on Ebay or Half.com so you can receive some positive feedback. After you have positive feedback, you will have positive ratings on your account and it will be easier to sell. You may also have to sell a few items for really low prices in order to get a buyer to trust you enough to buy from you. Then request feedback. As your positive feedback grows, more people will trust and buy from you.
What are the fees for selling on Half.com?
There are no initial fees for selling on Half.com Instead, you will be charged a percentage of the sale. Everything is detailed in the agreement statement on Half.com
When will I be paid?
Half.com pays monthly. I do not know whether they have a payout of something like $25 before they pay. However, this is a fairly easy amount to make on Half.com
Is Half.com legitimate?
Yes, Half.com is legitimate and I have been paid as a seller on Half.com
Is it easy to sell on Half.com?
Yes, it is extremely easy to sell on Half.com
How many books would I need to sell on Half.com in order to make a sustaining income?
I am not certain of this because I have never decided to do Half.com full time, but I would imaging you would need to have around 1000 popular items (or more) listed at any given time. Perhaps someone will leave a comment to answer this question.
Is this a realistic way to make money while I am laid off?
I would say, “Yes.” If you put your heart into making this business work, it is definitely a way to make a liveable income. Albeit, the income is unlikely to be lucrative especially when you consider the work that will go into packing and mailing books, but it is definitely a form of sustainable income.
