Selling items for a profit on eBay is easy when those items are things kids want. The time of year between October and mid-January is especially good as that time of year is the Christmas season and many gifts are exchanged.

As you know, for the holidays and Christmas, many children receive toys as gifts. Of course, there are all kinds of toys, but there are some that are more popular than others and are often called “best selling toys.” This year these would be toys like TMX Elmo and Ipod and many others.

So, in this frame of mind, why not consider getting some of these “best selling toys” and selling them on eBay for a profit? The idea here is to buy known hot selling toys before the holidays and resell them on eBay for a profit. Call it toy arbitration.

Many of the most sought after toys will start to run out around Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. That’s when the biggest Christmas shopping impulse begins. So if you had some hot toys that you had pre-purchased, figure out the right time and then list them on eBay to resell.

This strategy works well due to the fact that popular toys become hard to find and also because many people are so busy that they are willing to find the items they want on eBay and simply have it shipped to their doorstep. After all, it is very convenient to purchase items this way, especially if the item is a hard-to-find popular toy. Also, many parents and grandparents will do everything in their power to get their little loved ones the toys they want for CHRISTMAS.

There are a few things you need to know to improve your chances of making a big profit selling toys on eBay over the holidays. These are things like:

1. What toys are the most popular?

2. Where can you find the popular toys?

3. How to format your eBay listing to get the most benefit.

4. When should you list your toys on eBay?

5. Where to start even if you’ve never sold items on eBay.

6. Tips and tricks to optimize your benefits.

Here is a good example of the profit potential here. Last year a Mega Power Ranger set came out in October and was selling at WalMart for $45.00. Item was listed on eBay and sold for $65.00 plus shipping. Power Rangers have always been in style.

So, consider selling toys to make a profit this holiday season. The time to start is now, as you want to be able to have your toys available for listing on eBay around Black Friday or soon after. Good luck.