eBay businesses face new opportunities and challenges. Every site advancement on eBay makes it easier for more sellers to auction their merchandise. At the same time, this increase in competition also diminishes the potential returns for eBay sellers.

Simple laws of supply and demand dictate that as more eBay sellers put up their items up for auction, they will see lower selling prices for their eBay auctions.

Is there something an eBay seller can do to reverse this trend? Even better, can eBay sellers increase their average sale in the face of the increasing product supply on eBay?

The answer is a definite yes. An eBay seller can prosper in almost any market as long as he or she adheres to the following strategies.

Strategy #1

Unique products attract attention. The more unique your product is, the less direct competition it will face on eBay. There are many ways to obtain unique products for your eBay auctions. Search online and look for small manufacturers of innovative and unique products. While most manufacturers do a good job of advertising their products, there are hundreds of manufacturers that toil in anonymity. You can set up exclusive deals with them through which you will be their exclusive eBay seller.

Strategy #2

Auction your own creations. If you have an artistic skill, or can provide a special service, put it up for auction on eBay. This is a great strategy if you enjoy drawing, painting, sculpting, molding, sewing, writing, or building.

You can also take the service approach, perhaps you are a lawyer with a specialized practice, or a teacher who can offer creative tutoring services.

The more unique your product or service, the less direct competition you will have on eBay.

Donny Lowy runs http://www.closeoutexplosion.com an online wholesale and closeout business that supplies eBay sellers, retailers, and flea market vendors.