Here’s the next installment in our side hustle case study series, where real people share how they make extra money in their spare time!
This week my friend Rachel is sharing how she makes money selling baby clothes on eBay. Selling second hand baby clothes online is a great side hustle idea for parents.
I’m so impressed by how much Rachel made in her first year of her eBay shop as a new mum – read on to find out how she did it!
How to make money selling baby clothes on eBay
Please tell us a little about yourself and your side hustle.
My name is Rachel and I discuss the benefits of simple living with a family on my blog Minimalism for Mums.
I love to talk about managing a budget, in particular side hustles to help increase income. I’d always wanted to run my own business and when I became a Mum, I found that an opportunity was right under my nose.
How long have you been doing your side hustle? How did you get into it?
I started my eBay store in early 2016, around six months after my daughter was born. After bagging up all of her beautiful, but now outgrown outfits, I found myself unsure about what to do with them all!
I donated some clothes, but decided to sell on the nicer items and put the earned money toward the next set of outfits needed.
After adding a few listings, I was shocked at how much people were bidding for these clothes online. Some dresses from popular high street chains sold for almost two thirds of what had been paid for from new!
I scoured charity shops and pre-loved baby events to find good quality clothing to resell. I found there were lots of Mums just like me who needed more clothing for their children, so I decided to go for it as a business on eBay.
What does the work actually involve? What does a typical day/work session look like for you?
There are a few different hats you have to wear on a daily basis to cover different areas of the business.
- Inventory sourcer – You need to be constantly looking for good quality clothing, as finding consistent stock can be tricky. It’s not like going to a manufacturer and ordering a specific number of new items (although you could do that too!). Make sure you check out car boot sales, charity shops and online selling sites regularly to spot the great finds.
- Photographer – The images on your eBay listings are what catches your potential buyers attention, and can ultimately make or break a sale. Ensure you gi