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Sell your Stuff on EBAY!
Over the past several years I have developed a keen appreciation
for the EBAY Action website and I am a firm believer that there is
no better place to buy or sell anything then EBAY. Over the
years I have sold everything from collectable knives, tools,
jewelry, timeshares, and even a 1967 Mustang Convertible to a
gentleman in Sweden! I have found that regardless if you have
a small collectable item or a large item that only a few people may
be interested in purchasing, EBAY will provide you with the exposure
you need to sell that item!
Some of the biggest advantages with
eBay include the following:
An
introduction to eBay
Nobody has all the answers to selling on eBay. If you perform a
thorough survey of eBay instructional material on the
internet (which I recommend), you'll find that everyone seems
to have their own opinion about what works best. (Another great
source of information for the eBay seller is eBay's own
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and
users forums which can be of great help to the new seller.)
The
eBay new user board can be found HERE.
Why sell on eBay? Most people who sell on eBay have full-time
jobs. They use eBay to supplement their income, liquidate an
estate, cull out items from their collection, or use it in lieu of
a yard sale to sell things that they no longer want or need.
Becoming even more common are those sellers who purchase new
products at wholesale prices and re-sell them on eBay for a
profit. You don't have to sell full-time on eBay though. You can
sell as many or as few items as you want (as long as you have a
supply of low-cost products). It's a great money-making hobby.
Keep your day job and sell on eBay in the evenings and on the
weekends.
The great thing about eBay is that the more work that you put into
selling on eBay, the more money you make. This is very appealing
to many sellers. However, selling on eBay, like any other
business, can be hard work. A big motivation for those that end up
power selling on eBay, is the desire to own a business; to be
their own boss. eBay is perfect for starting a small sales
business because of the low initial set-up costs - it's low risk.
Registering on eBay - If you do not already have an account
with eBay, you'll have to
Register to sell
in order to buy or sell on the eBay
auction site. For buyers, all that eBay requires is your name,
address, e-mail and telephone number. For sellers, you'll also
need to provide credit card information. eBay uses a secure system
to receive your credit card number, so there is no risk that
anyone can intercept your credit card number. If buying on eBay,
there will be no charge. If you sell on eBay, your credit card
will be automatically charged on a monthly basis for any listing
fees and commissions.
Additional Resources:
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The Official Ebay Guide to Buying, Selling and Collecting Just
About Anything by Laura Fisher Kaiser, et al
HAPPY HUNTING™ ON eBay- Aunt
Fannie's cameo pin collection...the cartoon-character lunch
boxes you had in third grade...that cast-iron doorstop you
bought for $2 but is really worth $200....Whether you're a
busy buyer, an avid seller, or just a fun-loving browser,
you'll find countless collectibles like these on eBay, the
world's largest person-to-person online trading community.
Now -- in this official primer from the popular Internet site
that has revolutionized the collecting world -- the experts at
eBay unlock the secrets of successful online buying and
selling, for everyone from the enthusiastic beginner to the
seasoned pro. Featuring an introduction by Pierre Omidyar,
eBay's founder and chairman, and packed with tips and stories
from "eBaysians" all over the country, The Official eBay™
Guide is the only authorized book that shows you how to * BUY
SMART -- unraveling the mystery of value, bidding to win, and
learning how to spot the really good stuff* BE A SAVVY SELLER
-- from writing the perfect item listing to collecting
payments from your happy customers* LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS --
top eBaysians, Ambassadors, Power Sellers, and eBay employees
lend advice and share secrets for success* FIND THE GREAT
STUFF -- how to work garage sales, flea markets, tag sales,
estate sales, and even the other kind of auction. Packed with
invaluable resources, information, and practical tips, The
Official eBay™ Guide also features entertaining stories about
the millions of people who make up the eBay community. It's
your must-have companion for mastering the art of buying and
selling an astounding range of collectibles and items, from
the practical to the whimsical. |
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Starting an eBay Business for Dummies by Marsha Collier
Covers the essentials an eBay
user or budding entrepreneur needs to start a money making
venture by trading on eBay. Covers the essentials not only of
maximizing your profits on eBay, but also how to run a smart
business. Covers the enhanced features of eBay including their
new Gallery feature designed to help business pull in
customers by displaying their goods in individual online
boutiques. Series features: Includes the advice on how to
maximize eBay profits that has led nearly 125,000 readers to
the two previous editions of eBay For Dummies. |
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eBay for Dummies by Marsha Collier, et al
This updated guide covers all
the basics an eBay beginner needs to know to start using the
service and winning auctions. eBay For Dummies, 3rd Edition
takes you from registration, through bidding and selling
techniques, up to paying online and setting up your own eBay
store. Plus, the book also covers the enhanced features of
eBay including the new eBay storefronts feature and Billpoint,
eBay's online payment service. And you'll find out about new
eBay services like half.com, eBay Live Auctions, and wireless
eBay. |
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How To Sell On eBay: An Instructional Guide by Annette Graf
Did you ever want to sell on
eBay but didn't know how to get started? Are you a seller but
would like to learn how to become more successful. How To Sell
On eBay is written in an easy to follow format from a top
seller on eBay. eBay is the first and most successful online
auction that allows you to buy and sell over the Internet.
Depending on how knowledgeable you are about computers, the
Internet, and getting started, this book will assist with the
basics of buying and selling on eBay, as well as what sells
and what doesn't. Perhaps, you don't have anything to sell
right now, but having heard so much about eBay your are
curious and feel in the future, it might be something to check
into. If it's the extra cash you are after, or the lure of
seeing how much an item will sell for, then eBay is the right
place to do this. So come along on this adventure and check
out our step-by-step instruction book about eBay! |
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eBay the Smart Way : Selling, Buying, and Profiting on the
Web's #1 Auction Site by Joseph T. Sinclair |
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Online Auctions at eBay, 2nd Edition: Bid with Confidence,
Sell with Success by Dennis L. Prince, Dennis L. Price |
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Getting Started in Internet Auctions (Getting Started In....)
by Alan C. Elliott |
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Trash to Cash-Episode 2-An Online Auction Adventure w/Lynn
Dralle (Selling at online auctions like ebay, Yahoo)
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