It’s time for eBay 2020 Back to School shopping time as we’re nearing the end of July.
The eBay 2020 shopping season has begun!
As an eBay seller, you well know that your business life revolves around the retail calendar. Like everything else this year, the eBay 2020 Back to School retail moment will be very different due to the ongoing nationwide Coronavirus pandemic.
According to The National Retail Federation Back To School spending will be over 33 billion dollars this year. That’s well over last year’s 26.2 billion dollars. Most of the shopping will be done online.
Where and how kids will be attending school in the Fall remains uncertain. Some schools will conduct classes online either all or part of the time; other schools are planning to stagger physical classes. Home schooling probably will continue to be an option as well.
But shopping for back-to-school items still starts NOW.
What does that mean for eBay sellers?
It means that going forward through early September, back-to-school supplies and clothing are going to be in high demand! Think backpacks, notebooks, sports equipment, electronics, apparel, and more. In addition to those traditional necessities, non-medical masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes will also be on parents’ shopping lists.
To help you source back-to-school inventory that sells, I’ve put together a free guide to eBay 2020 back-to-school products.
You can download it HERE . Meanwhile, here are some guidelines to keep in mind.
Clothing probably will be more casual than in previous years. Not all schoolchildren will be attending classes in person. For example, teachers and students interacting via an online platform may need to have a certain look from the waist up. But they can sport something very different from the waist down. So shorts, leggings, and sweatpants are likely to be part of the 2020 school uniform.
School sports have been impacted by the pandemic, too. Those that allow for social distancing, such as tennis and baseball, will most likely see higher equipment sales. The contact sports of football, soccer and volleyball look to be less popular this year.
Also liable to be hot tickets for are electronic devices: laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.
You don’t necessarily have to source the gadgets themselves. Instead, add some of their many accessories to your virtual store shelves. Remember, kids and parents are spending a lot of time at home right now, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change anytime soon.
Crafts supplies for school projects will be in demand as well for eBay 2020 Back To School shoppers.
You can often find excellent deals on this type of item at your local drugstore, grocery store, or office supplies outlet.
Furthermore, the availability of certain products tends to differ in different parts of the country. For instance, those glitter markers you see in abundance in your area may be rare — and highly coveted by buyers! — in other locales.
Another strategy to consider is bundling back-to-school items.
Back To School Supplies bundles sell on eBay!
Put together a listing for a colorful ring binder, notebook paper, and notebook pocket folders along with coordinating pens, pencils, and erasers. Or perhaps a backpack complete with a starter kit of supplies: a multi-subject notebook, pen and pencil set, highlighter, and attachable charm, such as a tiny plush unicorn or teddy bear.
Getting creative will literally pay off, because your unique listings will stand out in the crush of back-to-school search results.
For even more ideas, watch this video, What Will Sell On eBay For Back To School!
Yes, we’re all being affected by COVID-19. But that doesn’t have to stop you from having your best Back to School selling season ever on eBay!
