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by Ben Needles, Ben

Selling new toys on E-bay can be exciting, especially during the holiday season. But it is a game you may win or lose. Some toys will not even make it for retail price, while others will triple the retail price before the auction closes. An item that sells great this week, may not necessarily be a good item to sell next week. Stock on the retail shelves is a good indicator if the item will sell or not. Even that can change day to day, what is there today, may be gone tomorrow. It really is a tough game to play; you must have a strategy.

The upside to selling new toys is that you will have less risk. If the item doesnt sell, you can simply return it to the store for your purchase price. You can shop around online and call the store ahead of time to see if they have the item you are looking for. You can also buy multiple items this week, giving you less hassle, and less time will be needed to list the items for auction. Some stores may even give a discount for buying the item online. Remember time saved is money saved. You have to be quick on your feet and know when to list the item for the best return on your investment.

The downside to selling new toys is that what is hot item today wont necessarily be a hot item tomorrow. You also will have a lower profit margin. This is not the case if the item is out of stock or hard to find. In general though, the profit of the sale is very low. If you think the item will be a hard to find item during the holiday season and can afford to get the item and hold it, by all means do so. Keep an eye on hot selling items on E-bay by checking the most popular searches in that category and then keep an eye out for discounts on those items.

Selling used toys is your second option. The profit margins on these items in general are much greater than when you sell new. It can be difficult to find used toys that are selling well, so you really need to do your research and see what is selling well. I should also mention that used toys usually are not likely to increase in availability, so they do not fluctuate from hot item to dud item as often. If you know what to look for, you will be ahead of the game. Knowledge is power when it comes to find the next successful auction.

The upside to selling used items is that in general your return on investment will be much greater because you paid a lot less than if the item was new. Used items tend to keep their value for a greater length of time. You can find items and create a theme, rather than one specific item. Items sold together tend to give a greater profit than those sold separately. An item purchased for one dollar and turns into an auction flop is much easier to handle on the budget. On the other hand that little one dollar investment could yield a thirty dollar closing bid.

The downside is that it is difficult to find inventory. You have to be in the right place at the right time. Finding inventory also is dependent on when people are ready to get rid of the item. If you have a general idea of what to look for; your search will be much simpler. Before going on a search, you have to know what you are looking for, it is not possible to do the task blindly and hope to stumble upon the next hot auction item. If you buy the item at a garage sale, obviously you will not be able to return the time, so you need to know you are buying the right item. Second hand shops in general will offer a return policy on purchased items.

There are definitely benefits to selling both new and used toys on E-bay. However, the best resource to search for what items will sell good for you is E-bay itself. Take some time to research the site and look at some items to see what is selling well. The Summer Toy Guide is designed to bring you some of this research. We realize not everyone has the time to research, let us bring the information directly to you. Hurry, the guide is only available until June 30th, and then it will no longer be available.

As you prep to get your script sold, incorporate this info into your marketing strategy:

SEEK REPRESENTATION
But only if you have a bona fide "in" to their direct office line! It's very difficult to get a lit agent to read a script for representation without a personal introduction by a repped client of theirs. If you know a screenwriter or other industry member with an agent who actually is getting scripts read by real studios and funders, and you have TWO solid scripts (more on that later), ask for an introduction. Give your contact a substantial gift whether you are signed or not!

Of course, it's not necessary to have a lit agent to shop a script. Make getting an agent only one part of a broader shopping strategy.

EXPLORE LEGITIMATE SUBMISSION OUTLETS
The main places you're trying to get your script to, production companies, studios and even top-five actors? shingles, are sometimes more accessible than lit agents. If you're not already, make sure you join professional writers? groups like ScreenplayLab and Scriptwriters? Network, and attend every possible event to make those contacts. There's a list of organization links to get you started at Movie in a Box.

Again, the way to shop a script in our industry is to know someone. It's tough to open a new professional relationship by asking for the considerable favor of an agent referral, so try a strategy where you're offering something they could use in exchange for the introduction. And expect them to request to read your script first - and listen to their notes without argument.

Another credible outlet for getting your script noticed is via some of the online sites. If you're not already, make sure you're active at Inktip, for example. And be sure to explore the hundreds of screenplay competitions, like Scriptapalooza - but check first to see what success stories you can verify from their sites.

WRITE AND QC MORE THAN ONE SCRIPT
"QC" stands for "Quality Control." Do not ever submit a script that is not structurally sound, no matter how ready you are to stop looking at it! This is neither a judgment, an assumption, an insult or a joke. It truly is a requirement. I was a reader at one of the biggest prod cos in Los Angeles, I've had scripts optioned, I run a filmmaking seminar, I've taught at UCLA Ext, I've written a very popular screenwriting book. Please trust me on this. There are no second chances for first impressions in our industry. And it's not just your rep on the line, but also the rep of whoever opens that door for your submission.

Why "more than one script"? That is because if someone reads work of yours and thinks you have promise, their next request (to confirm the initial impression) is very often, "Can you send me another spec?" If you can't, that is by no means a dealbreaker. But if you CAN, and the second script is equally hot, that could be a dealmaker! The second script needs to be structurally sound, as well.

Be sure that your screenplays are structurally solid (on a first submission, nothing else will do! Trust me!). Be sure that an experienced Hollywood reader has read the script and you've addressed the notes. As I always say, "if the story does not fit, you must not submit!" If you submit a flawless first spec, you will never have to live up these standards again, but you should. If you submit a flawed first spec, you will not get the chance to live up to higher standards at that company; you will be blocked from future submissions.

CONSIDER PRODUCING YOUR WORK YOURSELF
If you find you are getting great feedback on your work, but it's never quite the right fit, consider producing the film yourself. This is a great approach when you have a lower-budget indie project (think "Open Water") versus an effects-laden thriller! It is an enormous undertaking to produce a film, but there are many resources out there for people who have compelling scripts to develop. And just as you studied and trained to write well, be sure to research and train extensively before taking on a massive project like producing a movie. Your first stop should be a professional organization like Film Independent (FIND), which can connect with you with terrific partners and/or mentors, as well as vital resources.

However, you decide to get your screenplay sold, it should be clear by now that you don't do it alone - you need community support and resources - and no one else does it for you - even an agent! It is no one's responsibility to open a door for you to sell a screenplay. It is your responsibility to create a tight script, research appropriate buyers, and relentlessly seek submission opportunities until someone buys - or you decide to produce your work yourself!

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