Mikie2times Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 A few months ago I needed a part time job to make ends meet so I started delivering pizzas. The owner of the store is very successful and seems to dabble in many ventures. We get along well and the other day he approached me about another venture he wants to start. Basically this guy has enough capital to purchase 30,000 to 40,000$ truckloads of wholesale merchandise, and he simply wants me to turn it over threw EBAY as fast and efficiently as possible. So aside from listing the auctions, I will be handling market research, customers and basically all the other day to day stuff. My question is in regards to how much do people think fair compensation should be for performing this service? I'm under the impression that I will make a percentage of the net, exactly how much I don't know. He would also like me to work from his office, and this will be about 50 Hour a week deal. The man is very fair, but at the same time I would feel much better with a ball park % to talk to him about before I agree. Any power sellers know what kind of net an operation like this would have if it's successful?
CoachChuckDickerson Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 I had a friend of a friend who did this at one point in time. I believe he said he got 20%. I could be wrong though.
Just Jack Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 It's alot of work, with the posting for sale, boxing stuff up, shipping it out, keeping track of orders, answering emails. I'd ask for an hourly wage, since you mention working out of his office, and a %.
gmac17 Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 be careful with this one. What happens if you lose money? (if you pick a product that doesn't sell very well, or if your product gets submarined.... - you choose 256mb memory sticks and next week somebody shows up with 512 at the same price. Like someone else said, it's also a pain in the neck - addresses, labels, shipping, returns etc. More than anything else, I'd find a power seller to actually ask....
rockpile Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 1. get everything in writing in advance. 2. do you already eBay? experience helps 3. there are lots of things to read on eBay, including chat rooms. 4. what is the product? look on eBay to see what is selling - what is hot? 5. is your % of gross sales or net profit? 6. check into turbo listing 7. is he opening an eBay store? only the 1st moth rent is free 8. it's internet - why do you have to be at his office? There are a lot of expenses: eBay fees, PayPal fees, packaging, and shipping - and of course the cost of the product! just babbling................. A few months ago I needed a part time job to make ends meet so I started delivering pizzas. The owner of the store is very successful and seems to dabble in many ventures. We get along well and the other day he approached me about another venture he wants to start. Basically this guy has enough capital to purchase 30,000 to 40,000$ truckloads of wholesale merchandise, and he simply wants me to turn it over threw EBAY as fast and efficiently as possible. So aside from listing the auctions, I will be handling market research, customers and basically all the other day to day stuff. My question is in regards to how much do people think fair compensation should be for performing this service? I'm under the impression that I will make a percentage of the net, exactly how much I don't know. He would also like me to work from his office, and this will be about 50 Hour a week deal. The man is very fair, but at the same time I would feel much better with a ball park % to talk to him about before I agree. Any power sellers know what kind of net an operation like this would have if it's successful? 649828[/snapback]
ndirish1978 Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Set it up like any other sales position: you take a base wage and then charge commission on the sales. That way you make anywhere from lowball reaosnable to very well.
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