🎯 Quality Over Quantity: My eBay Transformation Story

The numbers don't lie - sometimes LESS really is MORE!

After analyzing my listing data from 2024 vs 2025, I had to share this eye-opening transformation with the community. The results completely changed my perspective on eBay selling strategy.

The Shocking Numbers

2024 (High Volume Approach):

Listed 5,821 items across 49 weeks
Average 119 items per week
Average value per item: $67.47
Total value: $331,565

2025 (Quality Focus Approach):

Listed only 1,296 items across 37 weeks
Average 35 items per week (70% FEWER!)
Average value per item: $267.78 (4x HIGHER!)
Total value: $298,535

Quality Over Quantity: The transformation from high-volume, low-value to low-volume, high-value eBay listings

The Game-Changing Realization

I'm listing 70% fewer items but achieving nearly the same total value with 4x higher profit per item.

This isn't just about working smarter - it's about spending significantly less time listing for better results. Instead of grinding through 119 listings per week in 2024, I'm now focusing on just 35 carefully selected, higher-value items on average per week.

The Quality Strategy in Action

Some of my best weeks in 2025 prove this approach works:

Week 25: 12 items = $11,400 ($950 per item!)
Week 39: 33 items = $28,500 ($864 per item)
Week 35: 54 items = $46,300 ($857 per item)

Why This Matters for Your Business

Time Investment:

2024: Massive time spent on research, photos, descriptions for 119 items/week
2025: Same effort concentrated on 35 premium items/week in much less time

Profit Margins:

Higher-value items typically have better margins
Less competition in premium categories
Buyers willing to pay more for quality items

Work-Life Balance:

70% less listing work means more time for sourcing, packing orders, strategy, or life
Less stress from managing massive inventory
Better focus on what actually sells

My Key Takeaways