202 Things You Can Buy and Sell For Big Profits! (202 Things You Can Buy & Sell for Big Profits) [Paperback]

James Stephenson (Author)

Book Description

Series: 202 Things You Can Buy & Sell for Big Profits | Publication Date: October 13, 2004

This is it--THE handbook for cashing in on the huge boom in reselling new and used products for big bucks

At last, a soup-to-nuts primer on how to tap into the exploding market for new and "previously owned" merchandise flying off online sites and elsewhere. This book has it all­­what to buy, where to buy, what to pay, and then how to sell it for big profits.

You get a complete lowdown from a true expert on:

• How and where to buy overstock, out-of-season, and slightly damaged goods to "flip" for big returns
• How to register for auctions and bid and buy for bargain-basement prices, then sell goods via low-cost ads
• How to negotiate dirt-cheap prices for salable items from estate sales, government surplus, liquidations, flea markets, and more

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From the Back Cover

Reap Your Share of Resale Riches!

This is it--the bona fide insider's guide to cashing in on the huge boom in reselling new and used products for big bucks.

At least, a soup-to-nuts primer on how to tap into the exploding market for new and "previously owned" merchandise flying off of Web sites such as eBay and elsewhere. This book has it all--what to buy, where to buy, what to pay, and how to sell it for big profits, online and off. Get the complete lowdown from a true expert on how to launch into this exciting area, plus Stephenson identifies 202 products almost guaranteed to start your business off with a bang.

Learn which products are proven sellers, how and where to buy them cheaply, and how to resell them for top dollar:

• Tap into page after page of buying sources, including distributors and wholesales, manufacturers, online and offline auctions, government surplus sources, estate sales and more!
• Find out how and where to sell the goods for the most profit, including: eBay, internet malls, Web sites, e-storefronts, consignment outlets, and mail order, not to mention your own showroom and in-home parties, or at trade shows and seminars.
• Learn how to negotiate like a pro for overstock and out-of-season and slightly damaged goods--buying on terms for no money down.
• Learn how to "work the room" at auctions, estate sales, liquidations, and flea markets--bidding and buying for less.
• Learn how to tap the vast and profitable world of imported goods, with full details on overseas sources and how to deal with them.

About the Author

James Stephenson writes books that have become the budding entrepreneur's most valued companions. He penned Entrepreneur's Ultimate Small Business Marketing Guide as well as Entrepreneur's Ultimate Start-Up Directory. For 15 years, he has been a soughtafter marketing consultant to small businesses.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Press; 1 edition (October 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193253122X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932531220
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #624,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Needs updating badly, many web links old and not working, September 29, 2005

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EM "betsyemc" (South Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 202 Things You Can Buy and Sell For Big Profits! (202 Things You Can Buy & Sell for Big Profits) (Paperback)

This book needs a serious updating. When I did find something that interested me, the chances were very good that the web links to their site were old and not working. Further searches for the company usually lead no where. Wouldn't recommend

53 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Place to Start, December 13, 2004

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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Having been in the small business area just like Mr. Stephenson is talking about for many years, I feel that I can say his book is pretty good. Just a couple of points I want to add. Under Buying Sources, don't forget: thrift shops, particularily sales at thrift shops. Here one of them is half off every Friday. buying overseas. No you don't have to be big. You can find small suppliers of specialty items that are not imported into the US and bring them in.

Under selling venues: <BR>don't forget Affiliate programs from companies like Amazon. They have a tremendous marketplace and handle all the paperwork. <BR>And the internet is very, very important, go take a class on how to do a web site.

Under business organization: <BR>e says that the biggest reason for incorporating is that you can greatly reduce your own personal liability. I've never found this. Any good lawyer that wants to sue you can frequently get around the corporate shield. <BR>He also talks about the double taxation of a corporation, you file as a Subchapter S corporation and this doesn't happen. And you can create your own corporation, look for the book Ultimate Guide to Incorporating in any State.

Business License: Eventually you'll need one, but I have found that towns and cities are sticky about granting licenses to individuals who want to work out of their house. Furthermore enforcement is rare, and there are basically no penalties if you get caught - but you may want to check on this in your area.

Finally he lists some 202 things you can guy and sell for big profits. No question that in evey one of these things someone has developed his own business. But just pick one or two of these things, if they can be combined, you can scatter yourself too thin.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How-to guide for anyone looking to make money as a middleman, February 10, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 202 Things You Can Buy and Sell For Big Profits! (202 Things You Can Buy & Sell for Big Profits) (Paperback)

Expererienced marketing consultant James Stephenson presents 202 Things You Can Buy And Sell For Big Profits, which is much more than a list of goods that anyone can buy and sell. Chapters address how to operate a buy-and-sell enterprise, where to find goods available (including wholesalers, manufacturers, auction sales, private sellers, and online auctions), legal issues with direct impact on a buy-and-sell enterprise, and much more. Each of the 202 items, including new toys, software, fitness equipment, licensed products and more is listed with a two-paragraph description and a point-by-point summary of where to buy, sell, and find resources concerning it. An excellent, basic and practical how-to guide for anyone looking to make money as a middleman.