What breed of eBid seller are you?

[bykimbo]

While I think I've made my opinion on the question of Business vs Individual sellers clear on other threads and don't need to elaborate on it here, I find interesting that sellers should consider themselves hobbyists. I myself have always found that when I attempted to combine a hobby with making money I fun part of the hobby soon gives way to the demands of the business side.

Dennis

That's because you allow the hobby to become a business. If somebody likes making cards, for example, and sells on their spares just to help pay for the materials, there's no reason why it can't work as a very pleasant hobby with no pressure. Just don't list more than you can comfortably support.

[JaBek1]

You're probably right, Kim. I've always found that when money becomes involved one tends to take cost vs gain into account rather then just doing things for the fun of it. Instead of making things for the pleasure of it we begin to think in terms of what the potential buyer wants.
Dennis

[florida33549]

Dennis, I consider myself a collector/hobbyist. I collect jewelry, depression glass, etc. and pick up many items in bulk at auctions, estate sales, etc. because that is the way some items are sold. I usually only want one or two pieces for myself, so I sell the other [left over] items. It helps me put some money back in my pocket so I can buy the next piece I want for my collection.

[Cocksparrer]

What an interesting poll Kim. I was discussing this very topic with another seller today so it will be fasinating to see what the percentages are.

Have you checked the poll, so far no one is here for the chat
Are we talking / typing to ourselves

[bykimbo]

Have you checked the poll, so far no one is here for the chat
Are we talking / typing to ourselves

Presumably the chatters won't come in because it's a thread about selling.

[MagnetsAndHangers]

Just out of interest, d

Nah dont matter

[Gill]

I'm a professional business, hobby, personal seller and love to chat when time allows.

[ejean9]

I'm a professional business, hobby, personal seller and love to chat when time allows.

aha..most of the time then

[Gill]

aha..most of the time then

you should know, you taught me how to stand on the corner!

[AllNewCDDVD4You]

I'm a professional business, hobby, personal seller and love to chat when time allows.

Like it,nice one