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Best selling items on eBay 2007

From Sue Bailey @ TameBay

Nintendo WiiThe Nintendo Wii and related items were the biggest success story on eBay UK this year, with 644,874 consoles, accessories and games sold. Also hot in the technology stakes was the iPhone, with 40,389 sold since the phone’s November release.

Amongst celebrity items, Kate Moss came top, with sales of 30,481 items boosted by her range of clothes for Top Shop. The Spice Girls, and US favourite Britney Spears sold 26,458 and 19,996 items respectively. And the 16,052 Amy Winehouse items sold included dozens of beehive wigs.

However, top eBay personality of 2007 was Harry Potter, with 202,081 items sold.

Comments (1) 03.01.2008. 11:36

Unwanted Christmas Gifts

It's the quietest time for eBay at the moment but a few bargains can be had by searching for "Unwanted Christmas Gift"

Comments (0) 02.01.2008. 10:09

eBay Niche Products - Books, Toy Soldiers and Clothes

Have you ever wondered what would make you enough money on ebay so that you wouldn’t havee to work full time? Here are three examples of sellers, the niche products they sell and how they have built up their turnover on eBay...

Continue reading Comments (1) 19.12.2007. 11:20

Cadburys Wispa Bars

Cadburys Wispa BarA really easy one this... Just over a month ago Cadbury's re-released the Wispa for a limited time. They are selling for about 40p in the shops but such is the demand across the UK they are going for double that on eBay. Not a massive amount to be made but if your local newsagent will sell you a box of 48 they are going for about £45. Even better if you live near a cash and carry...

Comments (0) 12.12.2007. 10:41

Nintendo DS Lite Christmas Stock

DS Lite PinkAnyone would think that Nintendo are deliberately holding back stock to beef up interest before Christmas! First the Wii and now the DS lite is in short supply so prices are eBay are reaching up to £100 above the RRP especially for the Pink version. Might be worth look in your local shops...




Comments (0) 05.12.2007. 14:40

Optimus Prime Transformer Movie Leader

Optimus Prime Movie LeaderJust a quick one - the latest Optimus Prime toy by Hasbro which currently retails for £29.99 in places like Woolworths and Toys R Us or $39.99 in the States is currently selling on eBay for up to £60, presumably to parents who haven't got the time to traipse round the shops looking for one this Christmas. If you move fast this will be well worth buying a few and selling on if you live near a toy shop.


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Also hot in the technology stakes was the iPhone, with 40,389 sold since the phone’s November release. <br /><br /> Amongst celebrity items, Kate Moss came top, with sales of 30,481 items boosted by her range of clothes for Top Shop. The Spice Girls, and US favourite Britney Spears sold 26,458 and 19,996 items respectively. And the 16,052 Amy Winehouse items sold included dozens of beehive wigs. <br /><br /> However, top eBay personality of 2007 was Harry Potter, with 202,081 items sold. <br /><br /><p class="date"><a href="http://www.ebaygoldmine.org/home/best-selling-items-on-ebay-2007/#Comment1" title="Comments">Comments (1)</a> 03.01.2008. 11:36</p><h2>Unwanted Christmas Gifts</h2>It's the quietest time for eBay at the moment but a few bargains can be had by searching for "Unwanted Christmas Gift"<p class="date"><a href="http://www.ebaygoldmine.org/home/unwanted-christmas-gifts/#Comment1" title="Comments">Comments (0)</a> 02.01.2008. 10:09</p><h2><a href="http://www.ebaygoldmine.org/home/ebay-niche-products-books-toy-soldiers-and-clothes/" title="eBay Niche Products - Books, Toy Soldiers and Clothes">eBay Niche Products - Books, Toy Soldiers and Clothes</a></h2>Have you ever wondered what would make you enough money on ebay so that you wouldn’t havee to work full time? Here are three examples of sellers, the niche products they sell and how they have built up their turnover on eBay... <p class="date"><a href="http://www.ebaygoldmine.org/home/ebay-niche-products-books-toy-soldiers-and-clothes/" title="Continue reading">Continue reading</a> <a href="http://www.ebaygoldmine.org/home/ebay-niche-products-books-toy-soldiers-and-clothes/#Comment1" title="Comments">Comments (1)</a> 19.12.2007. 11:20</p><h2>Cadburys Wispa Bars</h2><img src="http://www.ebaygoldmine.org/wispa-bar.jpg" alt="Cadburys Wispa Bar" />A really easy one this... Just over a month ago Cadbury's re-released the Wispa for a limited time. They are selling for about 40p in the shops but such is the demand across the UK they are going for double that on eBay. Not a massive amount to be made but if your local newsagent will sell you a box of 48 they are going for about £45. Even better if you live near a cash and carry...<p class="date"><a href="http://www.ebaygoldmine.org/home/cadburys-wispa-bars/#Comment1" title="Comments">Comments (0)</a> 12.12.2007. 10:41</p><h2>Nintendo DS Lite Christmas Stock</h2><img src="http://www.ebaygoldmine.org/ds-lite.jpg" alt="DS Lite Pink" />Anyone would think that Nintendo are deliberately holding back stock to beef up interest before Christmas! First the Wii and now the DS lite is in short supply so prices are eBay are reaching up to £100 above the RRP especially for the Pink version. 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