Best Items To Make Money Selling On Ebay

If spending more time at home due to the pandemic prompted. clear-out, you're not alone. Online marketplace eBay saw a 120% rise in new sellers in 2020, compared with the previous year, and 12 million of us bought a pre-loved item from the site.

Here, eBay experts reveal their current top sellers and how best to sell them, to help you make some extra cash.

Musical instruments

Whether it's the guitar you no longer strum or the unused piano gathering dust in the corner, instruments are top sellers. Make sure you factor in postage as it could be expensive (for an estimate, use Royal Mail price finder) or set your listing for collection only.

Average sale price: £221

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Antiques

There's a steady demand for vintage goods (even the 1980s count as vintage now!) from younger generations. While sites like Depop and Vinted are your best bet for selling clothes, antique items, including furniture and jewellery, are good options to sell on eBay. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Modernist pieces are especially attractive to buyers.

Average sale price: £69

Jewellery and watches

Designer watches and jewellery are always profitable – sought-after pieces include anything featuring gemstones and pearls, and handcrafted jewellery, too.

Average sale price: £64

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Books, comics and magazines

Those Beanos in the attic could be worth something. Interest in collectable and vintage books, comics and magazines means rare items or collections can sell for over £60. The condition of the items will help determine the price, too.

Average sale price: £64

Televisions and headphones

Pre-loved tech can earn good money, especially sound and vision equipment. Televisions, sound bars, speakers and headphones from well-known brands remain popular. Wireless headphones are better sellers and tend to be more lucrative.

Average sale price: £79

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Sporting goods

Just like more of us are in need of office equipment we're home working, lockdown and home working have also inspired people to get out and exercise more. Sporting goods - particularly fitness, running and yoga related products - are increasingly popular on eBay.

Average sale price: £63

Mobile phones

Tech expert Carrie-Ann Skinner says, 'eBay has a free tool that can provide you with a valuation. Use eBay's phone tool. It's worth checking out how much you'll be offered with recycling services such Mazuma Mobile and Envirofone, too.

Average sale price: £95

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Cameras

The camera is making a comeback as one of the most popular items. If you've ditched yours in favour of smartphone snaps, keep in mind that big brands like Sony, Nikon and Canon do well. Accessories won't earn you as much but are sought-after.

Average sale price: £140

Computers and tablets

Laptops, tablets and computers always sell well, but are particularly in demand this year. Just remember to wipe your data before you sell an item – check your user manual if you're not sure how to do this.

Average sale price: £91

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Office equipment

An increase in home working has seen people turn to eBay to find deals on everything from office chairs to desktop monitors. Offer courier delivery as well as collection – use Parcel2Go to find the best price. Dropping your item at a depot can be cheaper than home collection.

Average sale price: £58

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