Harris Survey Finds More U.S. Adults Selling Household Items for Extra Cash

The eBay survey by Harris Interactive found that one in 10 U.S. adults (11 percent) is currently selling personal or household items to generate extra cash, with the majority (59 percent) doing so via online sales or auction sites like eBay. Additionally, 30 percent of all adults say they are likely to sell their personal or household items over the next three months to earn extra cash.

"Classes are full as more and more people are wanting to sell their personal items for extra money on eBay"
says Terry Gehrke Denver, resident and a Certified eBay Instructor. Terry continues, "With high gas and food prices and a slow economy eBay is a great way to reach millions of buyers that will pay cash for your unused items".

"Additionally, a recent eBay/Nielsen survey discovered that the average U.S. household has 52 unused items around the house originally worth $3,100, meaning almost everyone can find existing unused items they can sell to generate additional income. When the going gets tough, the tough sell on eBay!"

According to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive® on behalf of eBay , Americans are cutting back on spending in general, most notably in these categories: apparel (52 percent); consumer electronics and appliances (46 percent); automobiles and automotive care (45 percent); and furniture and home decor (38 percent), all of which map back to the best-selling categories for entrepreneurs in eBay's top-10 selling markets. These results speak to the profound impact eBay sellers can have on Americans' wallets during these challenging economic times. In fact 42 percent of U.S. adults are currently turning to sites like eBay to save money on purchases.

"Our research has shown that the local business climate is one key factor in fostering entrepreneurs," says Todd Stottlemyer, president and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business, America's leading small-business association. "eBay clearly offers everyone additional opportunities to start, grow and maintain a business, whether they're looking to market globally or simply to earn additional income in the current economic climate."

"I’m getting more and more calls from business wanting to learn how to sell on eBay and put their products online, and from Individuals wanting to start a part or full time business selling on eBay" says Gehrke.

For information on eBay Classes to Learn How to Sell Your personal and business Items on eBay, or to find a bonded eBay seller to help sell your items on eBay. Contact Terry Gehrke at 303-257-0164
or visit his website at www.myauctionexpert.com