It seems like this weekend marks the “unofficial” start to summer. That often means time with the family, a break from school, and some extra free time!
What are summers typically like for your family? Big vacations? Lots of activities for/with the kids? We like to do summer vacations–and would love to do some BIG trips in the future (like Disney World, Yellowstone, Glacier Park, Hawaii, The Redwoods, etc.). Aside from our upcoming trip to Disneyland, our big summer plans revolve around Baby #3!
Somehow though, it seems like no matter what type of summer fun you have planned (like having a baby 
) or what you like to do, summertime can certainly get costly. Whether it’s backyard BBQs, summer sports & activities for the kids, amusement parks, water parks, staycations or BIG vacations, things can get a bit pricey. There are certainly a variety free activities out there & ways to save money. But, if you’d really like a way to actually fund your summer fun, selling household items on eBay can be a great solution!
How awesome would it be for a closet full of outgrown clothes to fund a trip to the zoo? Or some old gadgets to fund an overnight getaway? I think that sounds pretty good! 
If you’re new to selling on eBay, then here are a couple of good places to start–general eBay tips & tips for beginner sellers. And, how about getting started with some summer fun with an eBay giveaway?!!
Giveaway Has Ended!
One lucky Mom Endeavors’ reader will win a $100 eBay Gift Card! Special Note: **You must have an eBay user id to enter this contest.**
Winner:
Congratulations to lucky comment #63! Enjoy your $100 gift card, Donna!!!!
To Enter: Closed!
1. Required Entry: Just leave a comment telling me your eBay user id.
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(up to 6 entries per person: Giveaway will end on June 10th at 10pm PST. Winner with a valid entry (& eBay user id) will be selected at random using random.org and be notified via email (winner will also be posted on this post). They will have 48 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is selected. Open to U.S. Residents, 18 years and older.
Disclosure: I am an eBay Parent Panel ambassador and my eBay-related posts are sponsored by eBay. However, as always, all opinions and experiences are my own.
my id is oscarsbud85
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I would love to use the money to help fund our florida vacation this year!
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I like selling clothing because it is so easy to ship!
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my userid is momster527
I would like to start selling to help with our college funds for our two sons..1 is starting his 2nd yr in college and the other is a junior in HS.
I haven’t sold yet but I could definitely start with cleaning out our closets and getting rid of clothes we can’t wear anymore
My ID is bahama624
The last couple items I sold were DVDs, that was very easy!
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demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
Not an Ebay seller. (I REALLY need to figure out how.) I AM A BUYER !!!! LOL.
I am cdr1956.
My ID is ladiosa
I would love to fund my child’s savings account
I would like to sell a few DVDs
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I have been thinking of selling some items again this Summer, it’s been years! My ID is sspeckhals
Hmm, I would like to fund a big camping trip!
My user id is Fadippides.
I would like to take my kids to Hershey Park
I follow you on twitter(kellysaver)
I Follow eBay on twitter.(kellysaver)
I like selling old movies on Ebay, especially ones my kids grew out of.
my id is iamlilymunster.
I would fund getting a DSLR camera!
I would probably sell books.
Here is my tweet: https://twitter.com/IamLilyMunster/status/207162464679362561
I Follow Mom Endeavors on twitter.
I Follow eBay on twitter.
rosebudmania
I would like to fund our camping trips
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I can start selling with kids clothes, we have so many new ones.
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My eBay user id: Mislady76
With eBay sales, I would like to purchase a passenger van… maybe from eBay!
On eBay, I like to sell electronics, clothes, dvds and books.
Shared the giveaway on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mstanya76/status/207489224176443392
I am following Mom Endeavors on Twitter. (mstanya76)
I am following eBay on Twitter. (mstanya76)
user id is cakelady343.
thanks for the chance
mary
I’m vivnboys
I’d update some of our camping gear.
I follow you on twitter
I am angie_tn_us on ebay!
We are headed to Disney so I would love to help fund our vacation!
I generally list smaller items on ebay. Vintage seems to go well.
I shared this giveaway on facebook:
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My ebay user ID is bmxerchic32ous
I use my ebay sale money to pay bills!
I usually only sell random items I acquire that I dont have a use for. One of my favorite things to sell are gift cards because theyre easy & cheap to ship!
Following you via twitter @amomofboys
tweeted https://twitter.com/aMomOfBoys/status/208035811139125248
ebay id: raggammuffin
we are going on a road trip this summer. need clothes and dvds to play in the car
i have sold a lot on ebay…mostly clothes and shoes
i tweeted
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/208131045340626944
i follow you on twitter
i follow ebay on twitter
pixikat is my user id
I would love to sell enough stuff so I can get a new printer and sewing machine.
It has been a while since I sold anything but the last thing I sold was cloth diaper covers.
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/DonnaONeil/status/208181255639007232
I follow you on twitter.
I follow ebay on twitter
@DonnaOneil
My eBay ID is:
strmcooper
fashionkitten03 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Q: What project/goal/vacation would you like to fund with eBay sales?
A: I would love to take a trip to Chicago for a long, fun, summer weekend!
fashionkitten03 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Q: If you already sell on eBay, what items do you like sell ing the best?
A: I like selling items from my closet: shoes and clothes.
fashionkitten03 (at) hotmail (dot) com
my id is myprayerpillows203
The project I would like to fund is my newborn’s room,
I like selling makeup on ebay.
Tweeted the giveaway https://twitter.com/everywheresafe/status/208800991603212288
Following you on twitter
Following ebay on twitter.
My ebay user id is glbueschel.
Question #2: Selling on ebay would help fund my small home-based business.
#3: I have some housewares items around the house i could sell, and I might also try selling items from by shop.
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Am following you on Twitter
following ebay on twitter. Thank you
my ebay user id is : rounder375
thank you!
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
i would love to be able to go to maine for the weekend in august from ebay sales
i love selling makeup on ebay
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me and my husband share
Fallenkain
dollhousecreation(at)gmail(dot)com
my husband just brought a purse home yesterday from work we are going to put on ebay..
Its worth a lot so hopefully we make some good money =)
dollhousecreation(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to sell pageants dresses and make money to support my little girls pageants =)
seems like a win win … just haven’t started yet but that is the plan.
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my user ID is seesessel
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
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I would fund a day trip to Disney Land
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I have sold quite a few records and CD’s on ebay in the past
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I tweeted your giveaway
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Required: My user id is lilnursejen
I would love to buy my son a leap pad with ebay sale money.
I like to sell gift cards on ebay-they are usually pretty easy to sell.
tweeted!
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Shannieteaparty
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https://twitter.com/StaceyRenee711/status/210242607471796224
Followed eBay on Twitter as @ZombiMeow
eBay ID: strmcooper
My email userid is: Nkeddy
I would have to fund the baby room.. need lots for baby on the way.
I used to sell on ebay, but have not in a while. I used to sell books and other things I would find at yard sales that were popular.
Follow Mom Endeavors on twitter.
@fancygrlnancy
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@fancygrlnancy
My eBay user ID is SoulOwner.
I would fund a trip to Maui! Sometimes, I just take amoment to take a whiff & imagine that I can smell the island!! Love it!!
I’m new to selling but have many collectible items around the house. Also, every Saturday, is date day. My husband and I go to yard sales & go out to lunch. Lots of items can be found at yard sales, then sold at a profit on eBay!
tweeted
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@mommyluck13
Shannieteaparty
dollhousecreation(at)gmail(dot)com
My ebay id is flyingmonkeys83456
won2xx at gmail dot com
Thanks.
My goal would be to sell things to stay afloat this summer while some things have taken downward turn financially. It’d be a blessing.
I like selling electronics the best. There seems to be a great demand for that.
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Following you on twitter (@won2x).
Following ebay on twitter (@won2x).
my user id is hiyaluv
i would love to redecorate our house with money earned by selling on ebay.
i follow you on twitter.
i follow ebay on twitter.
my id is cl60202
I already sell on ebay. I think baby stuff sells the best.
I would like to fund some outdoor toys for my son with my sales.
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My Ebay userid is: anaskyy
couponclipperana(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would like to use the Ebay funds to find some cool things to decorate my home.
couponclipperana(at)yahoo(dot)com
I haven’t sold anything on Ebay yet, but if I start selling, I would start with dvds and books.
couponclipperana(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Link: https://twitter.com/#!/andreaNOTandera
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I love eBay! My id Danielle_mkc
I’d like to sell on eBay for a beach vacation to Galveston.
I have a three month old baby who has outgrown so much already! I can start selling her clothes and newborn baby gear.
I shared! http://t.co/Kt6KfGIM $100 EBay Giveaway!