Online Auctions Like eBay

Online auctions like eBay seem like they'd be perfect for working RVers. Pick up items anywhere as you travel. Post them on eBay or another auction site. When the bidding closes, ship them out from wherever you happen to be. As long as you have regular Internet access, you should be good to go.

But, does it really work that way? Are online auctions profitable?

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Selling at Online Auctions

If you have first hand experience selling at online auctions, please let us know how it works (or worked) for you.