Have to clear out my studio and have a mix of lengths of fabric from good designers and odd half metre bits that would make cushions and i think everything in between.
I have read the ebay guide to selling and know i need good photography and low starting points, but have a couple of questions.
Do i have to use Paypal? or can i ask buyers to send money online direct to my bank account or by cheque if they prefer?
calculating postage looks easy and DH has the gadget to print labels but what about when it is say 12m of fabric on a roll - would i courier that and would buyers be prepared to pay the £12 or so? Or should i take it off the roll and parcel it up and save money for seller? Or is it better on larger items to have collect only - i am in London so that may work for lots of people?
Do i put it up in dribs and drabs and feel my way with what works and what doesn't or should i open a shop and put it all in there for people to browse ( i haven't had the clearout yet so this is wishful thinking but guessing i have 5 or 6 sizeable lengths and 20 or 30 50cm+ bits that i imagine will go for £2 at best)
Aim is really is to make a bit extra in the run up to Christmas but have always wondered if there is a business idea in edited remnants so market research too. Everything is leftovers and over supply so all profit.
sorry i know this is long and there are threads about starting out on here, if anyone has any market specific tips that would be brilliant
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New to selling, curtain fabric remnants to sell, guidance please!
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sinclair · 05/10/2011 16:54
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