…stays together.
Of course you could totally complete that sentence in so many other ways, like:
…laughs together.
…creates memories.
…drives each other crazy by day three.
But even if you call them “family adventures” rather than “family vacations” (vacation?!? what vacation?), summertime is the perfect opportunity to vacay—or staycay—with the family.
This summer we’ll be traveling to California for our annual trip to visit my parents. This trip will include a stop at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom theme park in Vallejo, complete with refillable amusement park mugs and overpriced cotton candy. With the cost of tickets, food and souvenirs, we’ll need to start saving now so we can enjoy every exhausting minute at the park.
Throw in a possible Magic Kingdom trip in September and you’re talking some serious saving. Fortunately we have more than enough crap stuff that would sell well on eBay, and family trips to Six Flags AND Dinseyland (hello, new Cars Land!) makes for a serious incentive plan.
If you have a family vacation or staycation in mind and could use a little extra spending money for the trip, consider making selling on eBay a group effort. Let your kids know they can keep whatever profit they make for items they sell on eBay—you won’t believe the toys and electronics they’re willing to part with for the sake of making a little extra cash!
And I bet you could easily find some items worth “trading” for that upgrade to a hotel suite complete with extra bedroom and locking door.
Here are some ideas of items selling well on eBay right now:
- Sporting goods (golf clubs, tennis rackets, athletic apparel, bikes, skis)
- Seasonal clothing (swimsuits, maxi anything, skirts, summer dresses, sandals)
- Patriotic outfits and accessories
- Electronics and toys (always a hot item no matter the season)
- Travel gear (luggage, computer and camera cases, name-brand carriers)
- Back-to-school items (I know, right? But the end of June through July and August are great months for selling items like shoes, backpacks, sweaters and jackets for fall.)
Yes, you can even sell larger items like watercraft, bicycles and camping gear on eBay thanks to eBay Classifieds. You can also opt for “local pickup only” when listing an item that wouldn’t ship well (or would cost your entire vacation budget to send via UPS).
So spend a Saturday going through the garage and a few closets. I bet you’ll put together an impressive pile of items to list on eBay. You could even make one of those barometer goal chart thingies to keep track of your progress because you know, the family that sells together, plays together.
And eats cotton candy.
And sports matching Mickey Mouse ears.
Now for the GIVEAWAY!
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eBay is giving away one (1) $100 eBay gift card!
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That means you can buy an extra DVD player for that 10-hour drive to southern California! To enter, leave a comment telling me about a recent item you sold or a current item you have listed. Nothing listed right now? How about something you have sitting around that definitely needs to be on eBay? (REQUIRED)
NOTE: You MUST include your eBay seller ID in your comment!
For extra entries, you can do any/all of the following. Please leave a separate comment for each one you do (each one earns you an extra entry).
- “Like” eBay on Facebook (or tell me you already have).
- “Like” ITRML on Facebook (or tell me you already have).
- Subscribe to ITRML (or tell me you’re already a subscriber).
- Tweet about this giveaway with @eBay in the tweet and leave the URL.
This giveaway will end at midnight on Friday, June 15th.
Note: Winners are notified via email. If no reply is received, a new winner is drawn.
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Disclosure: As an eBay Parent Panel member, my eBay-related posts are sponsored by eBay. My opinions, thoughts, views and love of buying and selling (basically selling so I can buy) on eBay are mine, all mine. And yes, I really do the eBay thing; check out my eBay seller ID: emihill.
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Jeanette
Ok, you’ve given us our activity for the night… scrounging around our house for items to sell!
We’ve done a little selling on ebay, and are definitely going to step it up this summer. We’ve sold quite a few tickets to sporting events, and seasons 3 & 4 of Lost.
My seller ID is pablohp. I like ITRML, subscribe, and also just like ebay on fb. I don’t tweet… yet. ;)
Camille
I’ve got a hot tub, 2 snow mobiles, size 6 wedding dress, and a white gold wedding ring set that I’ve been trying to sell on Craigslist and KSL. You’ve just inspired me to try and sell them on eBay!! My seller id is: makeitworkmom (surprise).
Camille
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Camille
I’m one of ebay’s 3million fans on Facebook!
Camille
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Camille
Retweeted your tweet! Can you tell I really want to win? :)
FaithJ
Nothing listed right now, but I have a pair of amazing Delman flats that are a little too big for me, I need to sell them on eBay! I love both shopping and selling!
eBay ID: strmcooper
fashionkitten03 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Katherine
I have an old set of china that needs to go ID mkjmc
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/209707515808710658
Katherine
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Margaret Smith
Nothing listed right now, but I do have a older iPod touch that I’m going to put up for sale when I get a chance.
I love ebay!
Thanks so much.
Ebay id: Rickpeggys
Margaret Smith
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Ebay id: Rickpeggys
Margaret Smith
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Margaret Smith
I’m a subscriber.
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Margaret Smith
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/209712289694220288
Ebay id: Rickpeggys
Jessie C.
I have quite a few brand new kids outfits that can be listed to sell
Jessie C.
rosebudmania
Jessie C.
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/209742478763491328
Jessie C.
“Like” ITRML on Facebook
Jessie C.
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Jessie C.
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Teh Doll
We are about to put up a Coach purse my husband boss gave him.
fallenkain is our Id
I use ebay all the time buying my dolls.
This will be our first time selling..
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gail
i need to put on ebay some old electronics (123sellingteacher)
gail
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Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
We recently sold a watch on ebay and I bought some license plates. We collect a plate from everywhere we travel.
Ann Fantom
I would like to sell my daughter’s Leapster video game cartridges that she doesn’t want any more.
Ann Fantom
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Ann Fantom
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Amanda Sakovitz
I currently have a MAC lip gloss selling on ebay
ebay id: rounder375
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ebay id: rounder375
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Amanda Sakovitz
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ky2here
I have a $1200 red carpet clutch just sitting in the box.
ky2here at msn dot com
ebay ID ky2here
ky2here
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ky2here
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Jennifer Marie
I do not have anything listed on ebay right now, but I really need to put my maternity clothes on ebay to sell them!!
ID is lilnursejen
Jennifer Marie
I like ebay on fb (Jennifer Messner M)
Jennifer Marie
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tweeted!
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M Williams
I recently sold makeup. My ebay id is myprayerpillows203
M Williams
“Liked” eBay on Facebook as RC Morrison
M Williams
Subscribed to ITRML
M Williams
Tweeted https://twitter.com/SouthernPurse2/status/209851094610878464 My ebay id is myprayerpillows203
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/209936274038071296 ID mkjmc
Crystal F
The last thing I sold on ebay was baby clothes. It’s one of the easier things to sell on there. thank you!
Crystal F
I’m a facebook fan of ebay!
Rebecca Graham
The last item I sold was hair conditioner and it was sold to a buyer in France.
Ebay ID; rhoneygee
Renski
Video games – we have tons of video games that could be sold on ebay. (my son heard me and is starting to put away some of those games – hmm…. it worked!)
Renski
Renski P likes ebay on facebook
Renski
Renski P likes ITRMl on facebook.
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/210314871370289152 id mkjmc
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/210673842002202624
FaithJ
I liked eBay on Facebook as Faith Jayne.
fashionkitten03 (at) hotmail (dot) com
eBay ID: strmcooper
Kyl Neusch
sell some toys
bleushman
Kyl Neusch
https://twitter.com/bleush/status/210817508549206016
Tina M
I sold Two Hollywood Movie Money certificates for 14.99
Id: merle847
Tina M
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/210830876186124289
Tina M
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Tina M
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Tina M
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Judy S
I sold some sporting tickets awhile back made about $50.
ID is hobbitx2
Judy S
fan of ebay on facebook
Judy Sue
Judy S
fan of yours on facebook
Judy Sue
Judy S
tweet tweet
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Judy S
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angie
The last item I sold was AMC gift cards.
Janna Johnson
alli! Thanks a ton! Janna Johnson jannajanna@hotmail.com GFC: janna@feedyourpig
Ebay: princessjanna
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/211041616364965888
Emily
I would like to post my snowboard on EBAY!
Emily
I like Ebay on FB!
Emily
I already like ITML on FB!
Emily
I am already a subscriber of ITRML!
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/211415581449134080
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/211766453953761281
Wendy T
I have my previous cell phone sitting here on my desk that needs to be listed…stat!
Ebay id: flyingmonkeys83456
won2xx at gmail dot com
Wendy T
I “Like” eBay on Facebook
Ebay id: flyingmonkeys83456
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Wendy T
I “Like” ITRML on Facebook
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Wendy T
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Ebay id: flyingmonkeys83456
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Wendy T
I subscribe to ITRML
Ebay id: flyingmonkeys83456
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Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/212122382045937664
Teh Doll
“Like” eBay on Facebook
Teh Doll
dollhousecreation(at)gmail(dot)com
Claire
I have a designer dress sitting around that I bought on final sale. It doesn’t fit me, so it should probably go on eBay!
Claire
eBay name is piratebuddha, sorry!
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/212501251399745537
Tamar
I am selling a pleo dinosaur. It’s robotic and green. My User ID is pr18.
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/212998513062191104
Erica C.
I recently sold a DVD for a few bucks.
my ebay id: skalobster11
April V.
I’d love to sell my wedding dress on ebay but I’m afraid there is no market for it at the moment.
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/213263382101499905
Shirley Hicks
most recent items i sold on ebay was Norelco razors
Jill L
I have a whole bunch of my daughter’s dresses that would do nicely on ebay.
Jill L
my id is tutugirl0516
Jill L
“Like” eBay on Facebook – Jill Lear
Jill L
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Jill L
Tweeted https://twitter.com/chipdip2010/status/213440003550883840
Jill L
Oops, retweeted as the first one didn’t have @ebay in it.
https://twitter.com/chipdip2010/status/213440330404605952
Jill L
I’m a RSS subscriber.
freebies city
matt ryan mini helmet
user: bubbles_tiger
joseph gersch jr
ebay beefbiscuit1 I sold an ipad
Linda Meyers-Gabbard
We just sold a Super Amp Bluetooth
ID: MSZSMIZZ
LADYBLUEEYEZ1960 at aol dot com
Linda Meyers-Gabbard
I already “Like” eBay on Facebook -Linda Meyers-Gabbard
Ebay ID: MSZSMIZZ
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Linda Meyers-Gabbard
I “Like” ITRML on Facebook – Linda Meyers-Gabbard
Ebay ID: MSZSMIZZ
LADYBLUEEYEZ1960 at aol dot com
Linda Meyers-Gabbard
I Subscribe to ITRML by email – llmg1960 at gmail dot com
Ebay ID: MSZSMIZZ
LADYBLUEEYEZ1960 at aol dot com
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/213634186047787008
Geoff K
I have a brand new humidifier that I’ll never use that I should list on Ebay!
My Ebay user ID is: guettel25
Thanks!
gkaufmanss at yahoo dot com
Geoff K
I already like Ebay on facebook: Geoff K
Geoff K
I already like you on facebook: Geoff K
Geoff K
I’m already an email subscriber: gkaufmanss at yahoo dot com
Teh Doll
tweeted
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@mommyluck13
Shannieteaparty
dollhousecreation(at)gmail(dot)com
Debra F
I have a brand new guitar hero game for ps3 that I want to sell on ebay soon
Debra F
sorry forgot to put my ebay id which is fairydancer35
Debra F
I like ebay on Facebook
Debra Ford
Debra F
tweeted
https://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/213707897425772544
trisha mckee
I have a poster of DreamGirls signed by Jamie Foxx that I have been debating about selling.
trisha mckee
I liked ebay on facebook under name Trisha RIdinger McKee
Helen
I have some old jewelry I could sell on Ebay.
User ID: helenwlopez
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/213998611141361664