#888lots

I’ve tried a lot of different ways to find products to resell. I'm based in the US, so thrift stores, garage sales, local clearance aisles, online auctions – they all work sometimes, but it takes hours to find just a few items. That’s why I started sourcing from 888Lots and honestly I have a feeling it's gonna be a game changer based on what I've read and watched on Youtube.

They update their platform daily with new wholesale and liquidation stock. The categories are wide – I’ve seen everything from branded clothing and sneakers to laptops, tablets, headphones, small kitchen appliances, and even tools and pet supplies. I was super impressed by the reviews, so as I mentioned yesterday I got a small lot using the first order discount. That deal made it easy to test without spending a lot upfront.

The pricing is great compared to other wholesalers and liquidators. For example, I saw a Logitech headset for $4.80 per unit that sells on Amazon for $46, and a personal blender priced under $30 with MSRP of $228. They even have a clothing wholesale section with shoes and jackets that move fast on Amazon, Vinted and Facebook Marketplace. They offer FBA items as well, which is another big win, especially if you’re buying a lot of smaller items.

If you’re serious about reselling, whether on eBay, Amazon, or even through your own shop, 888Lots has great deals worth checking daily. I plan to build most of my inventory from the many trending brands they offer this year instead of chasing random finds. The time saved and the profit margins make it a platform I’ll stick with.

Selling online on different marketplaces, such as eBay or Amazon could be very profitable channels. However, there are many pitfalls a beginner could fall into. So, here is how you can avoid some of the biggest mistakes you can make if you’re just starting you e-commerce business on Amazon or eBay.

1. Set up the correct tax settings

Many merchants know all requirements for achieving success on marketplaces like Amazon. But what they usually forget about is tax. So, if you want to avoid problems when the time for handling sales tax comes, make sure all taxes for sales of your products are properly collected.

The Tax Settings page (in Amazon Seller Central settings, eBay’s My eBay setting) enables merchants to set the tax collection approach, product tax codes and set up other settings required in order to properly collect tax from buyers.

If things seem very complicated to you, one thing you can do is consult a professional on what you need to set.

2. Make sure you’re clear about your policies

Most customers on Amazon neglect the fact that they buy items from 3rd party merchants, not from Amazon.com. So, what they usually expect is to receive Amazon’s high level of customer service. In other words, sellers on Amazon are actually required to adhere to return policies that are at least as favourable as those of Amazon.

However, if you want to charge restocking fees or returns, you should include a description of your policy under the Returns and Refunds Policy section of your Seller profile page.