Back to School Tips and Tricks Teach Families
How to Earn Extra Money by Selling on eBay to Fund Fall Essentials
– Available Only at eBay.com/sellitnow
Today, eBay and Marie Kondo, the best-selling author of “The
Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” release an exclusive guide that
makes de-cluttering an easy and enjoyable experience for parents
and children. With inspiring illustrations and never-before-seen
tips, the guide features downloadable “KonMari for Kids” flashcards
– offering new ways for families to ready their homes and cash in
on unused items, just in time for the back to school season.
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Earn extra money by selling items from
the home on eBay and then use that cash to cover the cost of back
to school essentials. (Photo: Business Wire)
eBay’s partnership with Ms. Kondo comes at a pivotal point in
the year, when many parents want to earn extra money by selling
items from their homes and then use that cash to cover the cost of
back to school essentials. Ms. Kondo’s latest work applies her
famous systematic approach to de-cluttering and distills the
information into tailored, timely tips that encourage the entire
family to get involved. The guide is available exclusively on the
“People Want What You Got” section of eBay’s website at
ebay.com/sellitnow, and will serve as an ongoing resource for
parents.
“The KonMari Method focuses on determining which items in your
life ‘spark joy,’” said Ms. Kondo. “Whether it’s a sweater with the
tags still attached or a designer purse hanging in your closet,
there is a reason these things aren’t used more often – my
recommendation is to get rid of them. Since clothing, handbags and
shoes are bestsellers on eBay, you may choose to sell some of the
fashion items that aren’t bringing you joy.”
Preparing for Back to School
According to the National Retail Federation, people will spend
more than $600 sending children back to school this year – and
nearly $900 for a college student – often causing financial
strain.1 But, the average household has more than 50 extra or
unused items worth over $4,0002 if sold on eBay. For families
looking for a simple way to earn extra money to help fund their
back to school shopping, selling on eBay has never been easier.
“Marie Kondo’s book has sold more than 3 million copies and
motivated countless people around the globe to remove items from
their homes that are not being used,” said Vincent Payen, head of
Consumer Selling at eBay. “As people embark on their tidying
journey, eBay provides a range of options to earn extra money,
whether they prefer selling themselves or letting eBay Valets do it
for them – it’s a quick and easy way for anyone to sell anything,
from designer clothing and handbags to electronics and household
items.”
eBay is also a top destination for great deals on an incredible
selection of back to school essentials – get up to 60 percent off
school supplies and gear, plus free shipping, at
ebay.com/rpp/back-to-school.
An Excerpt from “KonMari for
Kids”
- Ready, Set, Go! Back to School
season is a perfect time to organize the home for a busy school
year ahead. The KonMari Method is to tidy all at once, in the right
order. Always start with clothes, then books, followed by
documents, then miscellaneous (e.g., kitchen) and finally,
sentimental items. Most families tidy room by room, but if you do
this, you will spend the rest of your life tidying.
- First Up…Clothes. Your tidying
campaign should start with clothes. With the kids going back to
school, this is a great opportunity to make room in their
closets. Each person should gather every item of clothing they
own, from every corner of the house, and pile them all in their
designated spot. Then, it’s time for the ‘joy check.’ Hold
each item in your hands and choose the ones that spark joy. Ask
yourself, “Would I be happy to see you again next season?” or, “If
the weather suddenly changed, would I want to wear you right now?”
- Make Room for New Gadgets. There
aren’t many certainties in life but here’s one: that laptop you
loved only a few years ago is already outdated. And, maybe that old
calculator and tablet, too. But some people really love that
‘vintage’ stuff. So out with the old and get your fingers ready for
the new.
- Keep or Discard? There are only
two choices in the end: do you or do you not keep an
item? It’s a personal decision that only you can
make. But if an item no longer brings you joy, it might bring
someone else joy. There are many options if you decide the item is
not quite right for you to keep: you can sell it with eBay Valet –
a professional selling service, donate the item to charity, or pass
it along to a friend or family member who might benefit from and
cherish the item.
To download the full guide with 15 illustrated flashcards, visit
ebay.com/sellitnow.
Tidying Consultation with Ms.
Kondo
Ms. Kondo’s consulting business in Tokyo helps people transform
their cluttered homes into spaces of serenity. She typically has a
three-month long waiting list for prospective clients, but one
lucky winner will be granted a tidying consultation this fall.
Beginning today through September 2nd, eBay is hosting a
sweepstakes for anyone who would like to demonstrate how they’ve
employed the KonMari Method at home.
To enter, follow these three simple steps:
- Share your #prekonmarikomono and
#postkonmarikomono photos as a collage on Instagram
- Tag and follow @eBay
- Use hashtags #KonMari and #eBaysweeps
from August 27 – September 2, 2015
For more information, along with terms and conditions, visit
http://bit.ly/1hGrkRn.
Selling on eBay
With a global community of 157 million active buyers, there's
always an eBay shopper in search of your clothing, electronics,
kitchen appliances and other popular household items.
eBay’s simplified selling experience makes the process easier
than ever. A new guidance system takes the guess work out of
selling by providing recommendations on how to list and price
items. This is available on both eBay.com and eBay’s mobile
app.
To sell on eBay:
- Visit ebay.com/sell
- Describe what you are selling and
receive recommendations on how to price your item
- Once the item sells, print a shipping
label on eBay and ship it!
eBay Valet, a professional selling service brought to you by
eBay, offers access to experts who will showcase items in the best
light, in front of the largest online shopping audience. eBay Valet
will handle everything from estimating the price of products, to
taking professional pictures of items, to ensuring the quick and
safe shipment of items to buyers, and everything in between.
To sell through eBay Valet:
- Visit ebay.com/valet and request a
free, prepaid shipping label.
- Place the items in any box.
- Using the free prepaid shipping label,
send the box to a valet.
Once the items have been sent to a valet, customers will receive
regular updates via email as their items are received, listed and
sold. Customers then receive up to 80 percent of what their items
sell for, deposited into their PayPal account. Any unsold items are
returned to the customer for free.
To get started, or for more information, visit
ebay.com/valet.
About eBay
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discovering great value and unique selection. eBay connects
millions of buyers and sellers around the globe, empowering people
and creating opportunity through Connected Commerce. Our vision for
commerce is one that is enabled by people, powered by technology
and open to everyone. We partner but never compete with our sellers
and create stronger connections between buyers and sellers with
product experiences that are fast, mobile and secure. As we
celebrate our 20th anniversary, we're just as passionate today
about connecting buyers and sellers as when we founded the company
in 1995. For more information, visit ebayinc.com.
1 According to the National Retail Federation 2015 Back to
School Spending Survey
2 The survey conducted by Optimsoft Consulting in June 2015 and
collected responses from 2,000 U.S. online shoppers.
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