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At this day and age, it is pretty safe to assume that you know people can start a business selling things on Amazon. Plenty of people have begun dabbling in retail arbitrage, private label, and drop shipping methods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But did you also know that you can sell used items on Amazon?<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t start emptying your cupboards just yet \u2014 you can’t sell any old item you have lying around; this isn’t Craigslist or eBay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon allows you to sell specific items in certain conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That being said, if you do your homework for just a few hours and learn how to sell used items on your Amazon account properly, you can make a pretty penny.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide is designed to give you the knowledge needed to start selling used products on Amazon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon Vs eBay For Selling Used Items<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before we dive into the details, let\u2019s take a moment to compare Amazon to its biggest used item competitor eBay for online sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to selling used items, Amazon isn’t the only big name in the game to increase your bank account. Many people turn to eBay when trying to offload their extra goods for cash.<\/span><\/p>\n

The amount you are willing to pay in fees, the level of convenience you wish for, and the items you are selling are all factors. However, which one will be best for you generally comes down to personal preference and if you want to save money or time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The seller fees when your item sells will likely be lower for the same product for anyone using an Amazon seller account \u2014 unless you are selling computers and electronics. Amazon’s fees generally come out on top in those two categories for those with a professional seller account<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are strapped for time, an Amazon FBA account will likely be your number one choice. After the initial professional account setup, selling with Amazon is a breeze. The only category where eBay may be quicker is rare and unique items.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tracking down the UPC for a rare item so that you can list it on Amazon will be much more difficult than slapping your own photos on eBay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you aren’t looking to make this a consistent income stream and simply want to clean out your closet, eBay is probably the winner. Managing an Amazon FBA seller account is better suited for someone that wants to sell on a regular basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Sell Used Items On Amazon & How it Works?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The “why” is easy: money!<\/span><\/p>\n

Without too much effort, you can start fattening your wallet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now to the how.<\/span><\/p>\n

First, you will need to set up an Amazon FBA account<\/a> (Fulfillment by Amazon). An FBA account takes most of the work off your shoulder and lets Amazon handle the customers and the shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you’ve determined which used items are worth trying to sell (more on that later), you’ll need to create your listings in your Amazon Seller Central account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Listing isn’t too difficult, especially if the item is currently being sold or has been sold before. They even have a convenient Amazon seller mobile app.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can search for the product you are trying to list by keyword, brand name, UPC, EAN, ISBN, or ASIN. You can scroll through the choices until you find the one that matches your particular item and click “Sell Yours.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The next bit will look complicated, but it really isn’t.<\/span><\/p>\n

You are only going to be concerned with three things:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Quantity<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Condition<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Price.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Since you have an FBA account, you will also want to make sure that you indicate, “I want Amazon to ship and provide customer service for my items if they sell.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Got all of that? Time to save and finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Once you have completed this process for all of the items you plan to sell, you will need to ship those items to Amazon. Then you can sit back and wait for the sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This is a really simplified version of the process. For more information on the exact details of Amazon FBA as a third party seller, you might want to check out <\/span>this article<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Of course, if you don\u2019t mind slapping your own shipping label on boxes, you can opt to merchant fulfill (MF) them, but that is a whole another article.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Amazon Categories You Can Sell Used\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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    As promised above, let’s talk about what used items you are allowed to sell on Amazon. This is important because you aren’t allowed to just sell whatever you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Amazon wants to make sure their customers are happy, so they restrict what can and can\u2019t be sold as used on their platform. The idea is that all of the items on the site are up to par with customer expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Used items are only allowed in the following product categories:<\/span><\/p>\n