A first-time buyer has explained how she used eBay to help her get on the property ladder. Emily McLean, a 23-year-old marketing executive from London, started selling her unwanted belongings on eBay at the end of last year to boost her savings and help her purchase her first flat with her partner. Her first sale was a miniature Penny skateboard, bought during lockdown, but never used. Emily listed it for £50 and was thrilled when it sold. The savvy seller has listed everything from branded