The bestsellng guide to successfully buying and selling on eBay, fully revised and updated
eBay is the world's #1 shopping and selling site, where millions find bargains and make money with their own sales. Marsha Collier is the #1 eBay expert and bestselling author, with more than a million copies of her books in print. And eBay ForDummies has been the bestselling book on eBay since the original edition in 1999.
Thoroughly updated to cover all the changes in the eBay site, eBay ForDummies, 6th Edition gets you started with information about signing up and navigating the site. It shows you how to find the best bargains, bid to win, and complete your purchase securely. Then it guides you into become a successful eBay seller, showing you how you can pick up extra money in a tight economy with eBay sales.
Covers how to find bargains on eBay, bid successfully, and pay for your purchases safely
Helps new users become comfortable with the site and shop with confidence
Shows you how to set up a seller account, list items, offer customer service, ship merchandise, and receive payment securely
Prepares you for other issues that may arise
Explores eBay's special features, showing you how to work within the rules, use the community, and even set up a charity auction
Includes insider tips on becoming a better buyer and seller
eBay ForDummies, 6th Edition prepares you to save money on your purchases and make money on your sales, all from the comfort of your home.
About this product: With today's rocky economy and unsteady job market, there's never been a better time to earn extra cash online. And now there's a new book that guides you each step of the way: eBay 101: Selling on eBay For Part-time or Full-time Income, Beginner to PowerSeller in 90 Days. Access the world's biggest marketplace, right from your own home.
You'll learn how to:
-- Register at eBay and PayPal -- Start part-time and expand your income when you're ready -- Find great inventory at low prices -- Auction to the highest bidder or sell at fixed prices -- Identify niche markets for big profits -- Get tax deductions for your eBay home-based business -- Guard against scammers and rip-off artists
Starting a business on eBay is perhaps your fastest route to the American Dream. The payoff can be high, and the barriers to entry are low.
The world's most popular online marketplace, eBay has millions of registered buyers waiting to do business with you. For less than $100 and very little risk, you can start an eBay venture with profit margins rivaling those of any business. Exactly how much money you earn depends mostly on how much effort you put into your new enterprise and how efficiently you operate it.
In this new eBay guide, you'll see:
How eBay works ... Register your business ... Sell your item ... Build your listing
Timing, planning your auction ... Make a picture worth $1,000 ... Use Pre-filled Item Information ... Price your item ... Reserve Pricing ... Multiple Item (Dutch) Auctions ... The auction alternative: fixed prices ... Best Offer listing option ... Upgrade your listings ... The best time to list
Profit with a niche ... Start with used merchandise ... Win with niche selling ... Cash in on collectibles ... Autographed items ... Trust, but authenticate ... How to recognize fake autographs
Get more great inventory ... Estate sales ... Bankruptcy sales ... Thrift shops ... Local artisans ... Close-out merchandise ... Library sales ... Overstock distributors ... Find overlooked gems at estate sales ... Live auctions ... Postal Service auctions ... Treasury Department auctions ... GSA Auctions ... Government Liquidation ... Law Enforcement Auctions ... Classified ads ... Get merchandise on eBay ... Get merchandise on consignment ... Become a trading assistant
Expand your business ... Create your `About Me' page ... Cross-promotions ... Open an eBay store ... Set up shop ... Promote your store ... eBay Express ... Using eBay's Half.com site ... Google Base ... Why many would-be PowerSellers fail
Prevent problem customers ... Set Buyer Requirements ... Be a feedback fanatic ... Completing sales ... Communicate with a packing slip ... Respond to feedback ... Mutual Feedback Withdrawal ... Feedback policies ... Handle customers right ... Unpaid item disputes ... Work with PayPal
Avoid scams and fraud ... Spot shady buyers ... Recognize predators ... Avoid phishing e-mails ... Beware of hoax e-mails ... Avoid drop-ship, wholesale scams ... Recognize crooks and middlemen ... Warning signs of bogus wholesalers ... Know a fake from the real McCoy
Ship efficiently ... Choose a shipping company ... Communicate when you ship ... Pare shipping costs to the bone ... Sell Get It Fast Items ... Handle delivery snafus ... Print online postage ... Organize your inventory ... Design your SKU system
Get efficient with fulfillment software ... TurboLister ... Selling Manager ... Software for media sellers ... Research prices wirelessly
More eBay rules ... Prohibited and restricted items ... Shill bidding ... Keyword spamming ... Fee Circumvention ... Sales taxes ... Income taxes ... Business use of your home ... Hiring employees
About this product: eBay is the world’s marketplace! If you’re ready to turn your hobby into an online business, Marsha Collier knows exactly how to help. Packed with proven techniques for boosting your business, Starting an eBay Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes the steps to success that you’ll want to know.
More than a million people are earning regular income on eBay. Those who are earning the most know how to set up a business, find and manage inventory, use auction management software to best advantage, get freebies on shipping, and run their businesses professionally. Marsha Collier was one of the first, and she shares all the secrets she’s learned. In this fun and easy guide to getting your online business off and running, you’ll discover how to:
Attract more bidders to your auctions
Set up a professional business
Find out what sells and what doesn’t
Increase bidder confidence with strong listings
Price your items to sell
Reduce your costs by shipping more efficiently
Work with a PayPal account and collect your money
Understand legal issues such as taxes and licenses
Keep appropriate records
Improve your image with outstanding customer service
Marsha Collier has been so successful with her home-based business that she educated her daughter on the profits and today is one of the stars of the eBay community. Along with plenty of solid information and time-and-money-saving tips, she’ll give you the confidence you need to become an eBay entrepreneur.
About this product: Want to become an eBay entrepreneur? Nobody knows more about starting an eBay business than Marsha Collier, and she’s put it all in 1-2-3 order for you in eBay Business All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition.
This all-in-one guide includes nine handy minibooks that cover:
eBay Basics
Essential Tools
Selling Like a Pro
Sourcing Merchandise
Presenting Your Items
Promoting Your Goods
Storing and Shipping
Power Selling
Office and Legal
eBay PowerSeller Marsha Collier shows you how to:
Set up your business, find and manage inventory, and run your business like a pro
Equip yourself with the tools that count—eBay’s search engine, online sources of information, the PayPal system, and eBay’s management tools
Source your merchandise and learn valuable strategies for managing and maximizing sales
Set up the optimal eBay photo studio and develop and market your eBay Web site
Learn the ins and outs of online retailing and what it takes to buy and sell online safely and easily
Find deals on the computer equipment you need
Promote, market, and show off your goods, all the while keeping your business legal
Before you know it, you too can be a PowerSeller! Get started today with eBay Business All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition.
About this product: Entrepreneurs in record numbers are setting up shop on eBay, according to a new survey conducted for eBay by ACNielsen Media Research International. More than 724,000 Americans report that eBay is their primary or secondary source of income. In addition to these professional eBay sellers, another 1.5 million individuals say they supplement their income by selling on eBay, according to the July 2005 survey. In the last six months of 2005, eBay members in the United States sold merchandise worth approximately $10.6 billion. As you can see, finding the customers is not a problem locating quality items to sell, is the challenge. So what do you do when you are done cleaning out your closet and attics? Where do you find the merchandise you need to sell on eBay? That s precisely what this new book is about: where to find products that you can buy for a few cents on the dollar and resell for massive profits! This book is intended for online sellers who want to build a business that can be increased over time by selling primarily new merchandise in quantity. You will be provided detailed insider information on: wholesalers, drop shippers, auctions, closeouts, discontinued merchandise, overstocks, salvage items, surplus merchandise, below wholesale products, customer returns, wholesale trade shows, suppliers, liquidators, close out firms, foreign and domestic manufacturers, and places to look in your area. In short you will learn to become a product sourcing pro and make money on eBay with products including: clothing, mixed lots, electronics, tools, furniture, general mixed merchandise, domestics, housewares, antiques, books, shoes, jewelry, toys, gifts, sporting goods, hardware, and much more.
About this product: Anyone running a wholesale or retail business must deal with legal and tax issues, and those who sell on eBay are no exception. Yet many eBay sellers remain ignorant of the consequences they may face if they disregard certain basic rules. Packed with stories of actual eBay sellers, this helpful guide takes readers through the most common eBay transactions, pointing out all the legal and tax issues they may encounter along the way. Readers will get practical advice on:
* whether their eBay selling qualifies as a "business"
* illegal practices to avoid
* what taxes must be paid and what they can and can’t deduct
* spelling out a refund and return policy
* knowing when a bid becomes legally binding
* resolving seller-buyer disputes
* protecting themselves when buying inventory and hiring employees
* trademarking a business name and web address
* customs, duties, and other considerations when selling internationally.
Complete with sample contracts, forms, checklists, and disclaimers, this is a book no eBay seller should be without.
A lively insider's guide to starting a successful small business selling items old and new on eBay, written with personal anecdotes, well–kept secrets, and insider tips by Adam Ginsberg, eBay's most successful private salesperson.
This is the insider's guide to making money on eBay. Adam Ginsberg is the most successful seller on eBay, moving around a million dollars' worth of merchandise every month. Not only will he impart his personal secrets on how to sell on eBay –learned through years of experience – and his tips on expanding your small business using eBay as a global market, but he'll also give fun side–notes and anecdotes, keeping the book lively and making it a fun and interesting read.
This book will be a must–have for all current and aspiring eBay sellers, all small–business owners, and anyone who wants to learn how to start a million–dollar company.
About this product: Expert advice helps seniors find bargains and make money on eBay
eBay is a great place to help seniors find bargains or supplement their income by selling items. This book offers the basics on buying or selling on eBay with confidence in a format that's ideal for the senior audience, including a larger print format than traditional For Dummies books.
Author Marsha Collier is the undisputed authority on eBay. Her advice has helped millions of eBay users navigate the popular shopping and selling site. This book explains how to
Get your computer ready to use eBay
Go to the eBay site, sign up, and browse
Spot good deals, buy items, and pay safely
Set up your own sale
Take pictures of your merchandise and get them online
Receive payment and ship items
Understand eBay's fees and rules
eBay can be fun and profitable. This book makes it easy to get started!
About this product: How to make it to the online big time!Titanium eBay® is for everyone who aspires to reach the highest level of success within eBay®, whether they’ve been selling for years or whether they’re just starting out but have ambitious plans for their business. With 60 chapters that leave no stone unturned, this is truly the business bible for eBay® PowerSellers.
• eBay® ended 2007 with over $8.7 billion in gross merchandise sales • There are 212 million global registered eBay® users operating across 23 international eBay® sites—twice as many as in 2004 • There are approximately 720,000 PowerSellers on eBay® who make a living selling merchandise through eBay®.
About this product: According to an AC Nielsen study conducted in early 2005, as many as 724,000 Americans depend on eBay sales for all or part of their income. But it is becoming more difficult to run a profitable business on eBay, as its sales growth slows and fees increase. Sellers are being squeezed between these two factors.
In order to thrive in this unique marketplace, sellers need to spend their money wisely, buy goods that will sell at low prices, market those goods aggressively and develop a well-rounded business presence. 1000 Best eBay PowerSeller Secrets is packed full of insider secrets and strategies designed to help readers accomplish all this and more. Topics include: --Researching items to maximize profitability --Dealing with buyer questions --Making the payment process run smoothly --Confronting problems after the sale ends --Boosting customer satisfaction through packing and shipping
1000 Best eBay PowerSeller Secrets provides tips, strategies and prescriptions for making any eBay business venture healthier, wealthier and wiser.