Today contraceptive sponges. On the market. Off the market. On the market again. Off the market again, as of June 2008. No one is exactly sure why the sponges are off the market this time.

Today Sponges are selling for 3 times the retail price on eBay, but are very hard to find. Women around the world love the Today Sponge and will pay big money for them – since they offer hormone-free, convenient birth control. Click here for some completed listings on eBay.

You may find the Today Sponges at Rite Aid, Walgreens, Flea Markets, and small local drug stores. If you don’t see them, ask. Sometimes they are held behind the pharmacy counter. The sponges cost about $10 for a box of 3, or $19.95 for a box of six. If you can find any, buy them and sell in a lot. Offer international shipping on these – they are very popular with Europeans. You will triple your investment in less than a week if you find any of these!

If you do decide to sell Today Sponges, list them as a private listing. You will get more bids and buyers if the buyer’s privacy is respected, because of the nature of the product. Click here for instructions on creating a private listing.

The sponges are really in short supply, so keep that in mind while you are on the hunt. For more hot tips like this emailed directly to you, join my eBay Sellers Group on Facebook.

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Hot Item to Sell on eBay – Today Contraceptive Sponges

Hot List Publish Date: November 11, 2008. Discontinued consumer products are a part of eBay and buyers (collectors) will pay top dollar for them. The eBay Coach Hot List contains 14 items that can be found at grocery stores, drug stores, closeout stores, off-price stores, and other common retail establishments. Issue 3 of the eBay Coach Hot List report reveals:

7 Discontinued Drug Store Items

2 Discontinued Grocery Items

3 Discontinued Beauty Items

1 Vintage Item

1 Media Item

The eBay Coach Hot List explains exactly where to find these items, the retail (shelf) price, the average selling price on eBay, and examples of completed listings on eBay over the last 30 days. Most of these items can be found in your community at grocery stores, Walmart, Target, drug stores, outlet stores, and the mall.

One interesting item on the hot list is a beauty product that has been around since 1960 and is no longer available. Women are going nuts looking for this one! You may be able to find it in your community. Selling price on eBay is 10 times the retail (shelf) price. Click here to get the issue 3 of the eBay Coach Hot List.

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eBay Coach Hot List – November 2008

According to a report on eBay guru Skip McGrath’s blog, a rare 1994 Starbuck’s Minneapolis mug has sold for $2,020. The photo above is from the actual listing, item #290269099902.

The auction had 34 bids and ended on October 24. So if you are a Starbuck’s mug collector, and the bad economy is taking its toll on you, now may be the time to list those mugs on eBay. Apparently, some folks still have thousands of dollars lying around to spend on a coffee mug!

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Rare Starbucks Mug Sold for $2,020 on eBay

On October 11, I wrote a blog post about Elmo Live, as it was due to be released that week. It has been almost a month now, and eBay is absolutely flooded with listings for Elmo Live. A few observations:

As of today, there are 983 active listings for Elmo Live, 1,795 listings for Elmo Live or Elmo Live related items have been completed

According to Terapeak, from the period of October 29 – November 4, 823 listings sold for a sell through rate of 31.35%.

Average selling price is $73.09.

Average start price is $19.25

475 of these listings were bid auctions.

I am wondering if sellers feel that Elmo Live is worth the trouble. Most retail shops sell it for $59.99, with tax the cost is around $63. Add in the fees, and profit is less than $10 to ship a rather bulky item.

Are you selling Elmo Live, and what has been your experience?

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Elmo Live Update

We may be in a recession depending on who you listen to, but one thing is for sure, this year has presented some tough economic challenges. The holidays are coming, and people will be looking for ways to stretch the few dollars they have left for holiday gifts. If you are an eBay seller, check out The eBay Coach 2008 Holiday Hot List. This 27-page report explains in detail the top 20 toy and gift items for this holiday season.

The information used in this report was gathered from ecommerce blogs, online selling forums, eBay groups and forums, talk shows, national news, and satellite radio. This report also contains tips about holiday selling, how to increase your holiday sales, and how to survive this busy time selling on eBay.

Click here to get your copy of the 2008 Holiday Hot List and get busy listing on eBay! Shoppers will be coming to eBay for bargains, so why not be ready to sell to them?

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eBay Holiday Hot List 2008

The recently released eBay Coach Hot List paid off for this seller.

“Hi Suzanne, your Hot Tips book paid off for big me. I found 36 of the [ITEM FROM HOTLIST] at the first store I went to, and sold 3 lots of 12 for $99.99 each in within 10 days. That’s almost $300.00 for an $18.00 investment because I only paid .50 cents per item! You gave us excellent leads in your book and I’m looking forward to the next issue.”

Want to know what the item is? Visit the SAHMs eBay Seller Group on Facebook and look on the wall for the post by Linda on October 17. Then go out and find some and list it!

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eBay Hot List Pays off Big for One Seller – $300 Profit!

New podcast! 20 minute podcast explains how to sell common WalMart items for profit on eBay. Click here and then click the orange LISTEN icon next to Episode 19 – WalMart Items to Sell on eBay.

For the condensed article version, click here.

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Walmart Items to Sell on eBay for Profit

Sherah Taylor, publisher of the Auction Moms Newsletter, is extending a special offer to my readers on her eBook, “Discover the Secrets of How to Find and Sell the Hot Halloween Costumes for High Profits.” Sherah has been a successful eBay Power Seller for nine years and she specializes in children’s clothing. She is also a stay at home mom to 6 children – which is a huge job in and of itself.

This eBook is 42 pages long and includes 11 pages of the hot costumes including styles, brand names, specific characters, and themes. The book also includes more information about when to sell the costumes for the best price, key words, and how much you should pay for a costume to resell. The book has been updated and includes current 2008 information.

Here is a recent customer testimonial: “I just got through reading the Halloween eBook and am very excited to try costumes this year! I found your information very helpful! I saw the sale info last night and was torn. But, then, I was in my local consignment shop today and saw all the costumes…I froze! Not knowing what to buy! I knew then, that I had to try the eBook! Thanks for offering the info..this is going to be fun! After 6 years of selling…something new – I can’t wait to go shopping tomorrow!”

I would love to give this one away, but it is not mine to give. Click here to order your copy and get ready for the Halloween rush – and start making money for the holidays!

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Auction Moms Special Report – Halloween Costumes

“eBay Secrets” is an oxymoron. There aren’t any. eBay is like anything else – you just have to do your homework, keep your eyes and ears open, and pay attention. Everything you need to know is out there already.

For example, Join eBay groups on social websites like Facebook, MySpace, StumbleUpon, and Yahoo Groups. Network, network, network, and read what other people have to say. You will always learn more by listening (reading) than by talking.

You can also attend free eBay seminars in your community. Look for these at the local library, recreation center, churches, senior citizens center, or YMCA.

Search completed listings on eBay to see what items have sold at what price. Use sites like Terapeak to research completed eBay sales.

Listen to free eBay podcasts through iTunes. All kinds of sellers are out there talking about eBay selling.

Read more ways to unlock the so-called eBay Secrets” that internet marketers want you to pay for.

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eBay Secrets

I want to thank the ladies at Money Saving Mom, Sisterly Savings, and Northern Cheapskate for educating me over the last few months on how to get free products through drugstore rebate programs, give aways, couponing, and other frugal tactics. I’ve always been a coupon clipper, but haven’t taken the art to a higher level until lately. So here is a big shout out to my new best friends! Thanks for all your help.

If you want to learn more about how to get free items by using rebates, coupons, sales, and special promotions, read the following articles. Getting free inventory to sell on eBay just takes a few steps and we can all use extra money, right? And remember, not everyone has access to the same things you do. Some free shampoo or toothpaste might not sound like much, but when you put these items in a batch or lot and offer them for sale on eBay, you will make money.

Get Free Products Using the CVS Extra Bucks Program

Get Free Products Using the Rite Aid Single Check Rebate Program

Get Free Products Using Walgreens Rebates and Register Rewards

Get Free Products Using Craigslist

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Free Inventory to Sell on eBay for Profit