amyvezz - it is very hard getting established as a seller these days as there is so much competition around. My initial investment was $20.00 and my business just grew from there so it can happen.

As well as gumtree you can also set up on facebook at no cost.

If you are planning on doing this in the long term it could be worthwhile working out a business name and getting it registered as in the long term branding of your business is very important.

If you keep working at it and stay positive I am sure you can make it work.