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eBay for Business
eBay for Business - Ep 297 - Sourcing Inventory from Government Agencies
Jun 11, 2024
Guest Richard Cash shares insights on sourcing and selling government agency surplus merchandise on eBay. Topics include Best Offer with Time Away, return shipping requests, benefits of sourcing from public agencies, consignment sales, and personalizing customer interactions.
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- Surplus equipment from government agencies can be a profitable source of inventory for eBay sellers.
- Personalized customer notes can significantly enhance customer experience and foster loyalty in online selling.
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Uncommon sourcing topic: Surplus equipment from local government agencies
Author and seller Richard Cash discusses how surplus equipment from local government agencies can be a viable source of consigned inventory for selling on eBay. Cash explains that public agencies constantly generate surplus items and need sellers to manage the sales process. He highlights the challenge of getting started but emphasizes the potential for long-term relationships with various public agencies, including school districts, sanitation districts, fire districts, and city governments.
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