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. …read more

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 …read more

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!
[Image Source=Flickr, eBay Coach Photos]

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 …read more

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, …read more

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 …read more

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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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 …read more

“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 …read more

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 …read more