This summer has been extremely busy……. yet lucrative. For those of you that continue to ask “what it is I sell online?”. Same question I am ask by friends, newbies and those stuck in a slump. So I decided to write a quick post about what I sell Online and offer you CSN Stores as an example.
I firmly believe that we all create our own limitations and we are all capable of reaching whatever our vision of success is. I have been away from my blogs by choice. My main source of income are sales and I do get monthly checks and deposits from various blogs and niche stores and once in a while from some consulting work. No doubt that having my kids around full time and having to home-school does take up a huge chunk of time; I would not have it any other way.
-For all newbies I do recommend that you sell whatever you have in your home or take a chance go to a Name Brand Outlet and buy a few items to resell.
-For all check your competitors in your niche.
-Constantly search for deals for items to resell on ebay, overstock etc…
At this time I only sell Brand New Items and 60% of what I offer can be dropped shipped. My sales are now at an average of $195k-$250k per month. Now that I have an office/warehouse – I am able to stock my items, inspect and repackage as well as to accept returns. I started early this year with 1 assistant and now have 4 full time employees and 2 part time. I will be hiring 3 more full time employees in the next few weeks to prepare for the Holiday rush.
So what do I sell online? 
We are able to offer anywhere from stickers to appliances, apparel, beauty and a load of home decor and such. The variety is certainly a key component of my success and I know that I have the potential to generate a lot more in sales; however, I am not ready for that load just yet. Keeping my overhead cost low is offering my items on my own websites and selling in sites outside eBay, such as Amazon, eCrater and Overstock etc… (see my post on “Where to Sell Online”). Using the Social Networks to let everyone know that you are there.
The best example at this time I can offer you is CSN Stores. I follow them closely as they do offer many of the brands I carry. CSN Stores has 200 specialty websites bringing them $200 Million in Sales a year with 4oo employees. Even in this economy they are making a profit. You might find many similarities between CSN Stores and Zappos.
Recently a local news station did a report on CSN Stores. Definitely worth your time to watch. Here is the link http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/19379296/
FYI: I will be sharing with you what has worked for me recently to increase traffic and sales. Has your online business experience a growth? What has your online experience been like n this economy?
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hey there Laura! Glad to see you’re back at posting!
Sounds like you are busting out and I’m so happy to hear it! GREAT for you!
I’m still thinking about going that route, but my niche stores are keeping me busy as ever! Hopefully someday soon I can take a really hard look at CSN and get with you on some things!
Jake/Jeff
Hey Laura, I was hoping that all was well with you, I guess from my scare now when I don’t see someone posting for awhile I get thinking if everything is ok. Of course after reading your post btw which is a great one full hopeful income for those of us who are on our way to the top. But I can see you probably needed a vacation from all that you handle, how do you do it? You had a lot of very helpful hints,tips and can’t wait to read more in your upcoming post. Thanks a bunch and to YOUR success Laura. You go girl!! jj
To sell online can be expensive making a website and paying for search engine optimisation or adwords. I think doing a listing in online auction/selling sites that promote themselves a lot is a very cost effective way of selling thingsonline
Hello,
Where can I sell my vintage comic books and sports cards online?
Really great post, enjoyed reading it. Thanks,
Laura