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Cash in on the eBay phenomenon! Bag big bargains, sell like a pro, and make a profit
What's better than saving money and making money, all without leaving home? That's what eBay is all about, and this bestselling, fully updated guide covers all its newest features. eBay expert Marsha Collier shows you how to use My eBay, make smart bids, conduct your own auctions, market and ship your stuff, handle privacy issues, and keep everything safe and legal.
- Feel at home get registered, find your way around the site, and customize your My eBay page
Be a savvy collector find out how to identify real deals on collectibles and learn what people are buying
Join the community share ideas in discussion groups and use the Trust & Safety resource
Become a stellar seller learn to determine what your stuff is worth, when to list it, and how to make it irresistible
Picture perfection get tips for photographing your items and showing them to best advantage
Mind your business keep track of items you're bidding on, items you've won, and items you're selling
It's a wrap complete your auction, accept payment, ship your items, and manage feedback
Keep the tax man happy maintain the proper records and keep yourself out of trouble
Open the book and find:
- How and why to give feedback
Secrets for great item listings
When to bid for the best deals
Cool sites and software to make using eBay more fun
Ways to keep yourself safe when selling or buying
How to communicate effectively with buyers and sellers
Tips for finding eBay's most trustworthy sellers
Why you should check out charity auctions
Synopsis
eBay For Dummies is the ideal book for new eBay users who want to know how to find the bargains or how to start selling items on the site. The book is updated to cover the extensive changes the site has experienced over the past two years. Over 50% of the content of the book is revised to reflect the changes. Parts cover: Part I: Getting a Feel for eBay - signing up and getting a feel for the My eBay features Part II: Are You Buying What They're Selling - finding items and bargains, bidding to win, and completing your purchase Part III: Are You Selling What They're Buying - setting up a seller account, listing an item, offering customer service, shipping, and dealing with issues Part IV: More eBay Special Features - working within the rules, using the community, charity auctions Part V: The Part of Tens - the traditional closer in the For Dummies series covers eBay's golden rules and tools to help you be a better buyer and seller
Synopsis
The bestselling 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 For Dummies 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 For Dummies, 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 For Dummies, 6th Edition prepares you to save money on your purchases and make money on your sales, all from the comfort of your home.
Synopsis
Updated to cover the extensive changes the site has experienced over the past two years, "eBay For Dummies" is the ideal book for new eBay users who want to know how to find the bargains or how to start selling items on the site.
About the Author
Marsha Collier is the undisputed empress of eBay, with more than a million copies of her eBay books in print. She is cohost of the Computer & Technology Radio Show heard online at wsradio.com and an in-demand educator for all things regarding online business. Marsha was also one of eBay's original PowerSellers.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: Getting a Feel for eBay.
Chapter 1: Why You’re Going to Love Your Time on eBay.
Chapter 3: You Can Go Home — Again and Again!
Chapter 4: My Very Own, Private eBay.
Part II: Buying Like an Expert.Chapter 5: Seek and You Shall Find: Research.
Chapter 6: Shopping eBay: The Basics.
Chapter 7: Power-Buying Strategies.
Chapter 8: After You Win the Item.
Part III: Making Money the eBay Way.
Chapter 9: Selling in Your Bunny Slippers for Fun and Profit.
Chapter 10: Time to Sell: Completing the Cyber Paperwork.
Chapter 11: Save Gas — Drive Your Mouse to an eBay Store.
Chapter 12: Closing the Deal and Shipping It Out.
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Transactions.
Chapter 14: Increase Your Profi ts with Pictures and Other Strategies.
Part IV: Even More of eBay’s Special Features.
Chapter 15: Privacy: To Protect and to Serve.
Chapter 16: Staying Safe and Sane.
Chapter 17: The eBay Community: Joining In with Other eBay Members.
Chapter 18: eBay’s Fun Features.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Golden Rules for eBay Buyers and Sellers.
Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Programs and Services to Ease Your Way on eBay.
Appendix: Finding Stuff to Sell.
Index.