What are some good ideas/methods for selling candy at school? -

I am trying to sell candy at school to buy some 45.00 Coogi Pants. I know you have to spend money to make money but I do not want to spend too much. I have an idea, where I can get a pencil box ( plastic container) and put the candy in there and sell, and when people get there candy I will put it in a plastic bag... Am I doing too much, Have any better ideas?

Many schools are clamping down on candy and junk food at school, also on students selling stuff on the premises, so first be sure it is ok for students to sell stuff, specifically candy, if it is not a school organization s fundraiser.People are pinching pennies these days, so if you are buying at a retail store, chances are that you cannot mark up the candy enough to really make any money. You d be better off finding neighbors, etc, who need a babysitter, someone to help put up holiday decorations, wash/detail cars, rake leaves, and other sorts of services. You could be making enough to put away hundreds (even thousands) for college, not just one pair of pants.

Is it fair to charge a handling fee on an ebay item? -

the buyer chooses to pickup rather than ship, Its Tuesday and they said they will be picking it up Friday. They are from a state over, I am definately trying to be fair, obviously i want opinions on this.If any extra info is needed please ask and I will fill in, if I missed anything!Thanks,Matt

Yes... handling fees include, travel, packaging, supplies, labor, and in this case, storage while you wait for them to show up. BE FAIR though. Handling fees should not be excessive. You did not say what the item was or how much it auctioned for, but be very reasonable with your handling fee. Also, did you or your ad indicate that if it were to be picked up that there will still be a handling fee involved? If you did not state that, you may not be able to charge them... be sure they know the EXACT price they will need to pay (and ask for CASH only) when they come to pick it up. Do NOT accept a check, money order, cashiers check... only CASH, otherwise it is possible that you will be out the product AND money AND you will have insufficient fees charged against you!