If you love fashion and have always wanted your own business, you're in luck.  Thanks to Ebay, you can make a great living selling clothes online.  There are lots of successful sellers on Ebay who are able to make more than they ever dreamed from the comfort of their own homes, and now you can be one of them.  Here's a quick-start guide for starting a clothing business on Ebay.

Finding the right vendor is absolutely crucial to your success.  A word of caution — stay away from dropshippers when selling clothing on Ebay.  Dropshippers are vendors who stock and ship each item you're selling for you, in either a plain box or with your company information (so that your customers think it came from you.) While the concept of dropshipping is great, the reality is not so great.  Good dropshippers are in high demand.  You'll often see your dropshippers' items for sale by lots of other Ebay sellers.  And because both you and the dropshipper are out to make a profit, it's hard to price your auctions and still stay competitive.

The best course of action is to buy wholesale.  The first place to look?  Ebay, of course!  You can find wholesale lots of clothing for sale on Ebay.  There are other places to find wholesale clothing, easily located with a quick Google search.  However Ebay is one of the easiest places to find what you need.  When choosing a wholesale lot of clothing, there are a few factors to consider.  Only purchase clothing that's new with tags, from brand name designers.  Anything less isn't worth your time.  Divide the wholesale price by the number of items to see what each item is costing you.   Then decide how much you're going to mark up each additional piece to find out your potential profit.  It's not uncommon for the per-item cost in a wholesale lot of designer shirts, for example, to be only a few dollars.  A seller can often make at least $10 profit on one item alone.

When your first wholesale lot of clothing arrives, unpack and examine each piece.  Then you'll need to take great photographs.  For the most professional appearance, display each piece of clothing on mannequins or busts.  (You can purchase these on Ebay as well!)  You'll also need a good digital camera and a well-lit area with a neutral background.  The more professional your photos look, the more interested people will be.  Always choose the Gallery photo option when listing so potential buyers can see the item right away.  When writing the title, be sure to include the brand name, what the item is, size, color and whether or not the item is new.  Descriptions can be a bit longer and should include all applicable item details as well as shipping and payment information. The best time to list your auctions is from Sunday to Sunday.  You can experiment with other durations at other times, however it's a proven fact that Sunday evening is the busiest time for Ebay.

Don't forget — by selling a lot of items and getting good feedback from all your customers, you can become a Powerseller.  A Powerseller is automatically recognized by customers and more likely to have lots of new and return customers.  You can become a Powerseller, as well as a successful Ebay clothing business owner, by offering lots of quality items, shipping promptly and offering great customer service.