3.    Go to Alibaba, iOffer, or Liquidation.com and buy some brand new items to add to your mystery box.  They have great prices on these sites.  When doing this, you have to be VERY careful of international sellers.  Be cautious when buying from these sites.  Always pay with a credit card or Paypal so that you’re fully protected in case you need to make a charge-back.

4.    Go to a store nearby and check out the clearance items.  A good place to look is Wal-Mart or in Outlet stores.  This isn't the best choice, but you can still make a profit if you plan it right.

5.    Buy from a wholesaler.  Again, World Wide Brands can supply you with a list of legitimate wholesalers selling just about everything you could ever want.  Buying in bulk will sometimes give you quantity discounts, but the merchandise can get pretty expensive.

Listing mystery auctions takes some time to get used to.  You want to guarantee that you make a profit, yet make your customer so happy that they feel they got the deal of the century.  When customers are satisfied, there's a good chance that they'll return for more mystery auctions, and leave great feedback (which attracts even more customers.)

I find I have the greatest success by selling high priced mystery boxes.  Start the bidding low ($9.99) because your auction looks more valuable when it has a lot of bidders. 

Start with a plan on what you would like to include.  As the bidding goes up, you add more merchandise and cash – and you can state this in your auction.  Well listed mystery auctions will always get bids, so you won't have to worry about losing out, as you control what goes into the mystery box according to what the bidder pays.

Always pick good stuff that you know people will want.  Find out the retail value of your items and include that as a selling point in your auction.  The goal is to make your customer feel like they got a GREAT deal. 

It's important that you research the completed mystery auctions and read Ebay’s rules before listing anything. Find examples of sellers who have had successful auctions.  These auctions will require some planning, but it gets easier once you’re used to it.

Put a lot of emphasis on the fact that you're not scamming them in any way.  Let your bidders know that you have brand new, shiny, quality merchandise that they would have to pay a lot more for if they bought it in a store. 

IMPORTANT Ebay selling secret: Never offer cash prizes to bidders who hit a certain mark.  Only the winning bidder should receive a prize/package.  Bidders will take advantage of the bidder gift offer, and sometimes back out of paying should they happen to win the auction. 

I've also heard of sellers offering cash prizes to random people watching the auction.  Giving away cash prizes to watchers is a smart way to get on a bidder's good side.  They might just save you to their favorite sellers, and you could make the pulse.

Have fun with this Ebay selling tip.  You can make a lot of money with this method.