A no-holds-barred guide to safe and successful buying and selling on the popular online auction site. Reveals the strategies of winning bidders and offers tips for beating competitors to get the items you want--without overpaying or becoming the victim of scams. Filled with practical advice for avoiding frauds, what to do if an item doesn't sell, how to list items effectively, choosing an auction type, how to get the best price and much more. An excellent resource for anyone looking to steer clear of scammers, execute successful transactions, and win good stuff!

Banks, a writer, started trading online in 1983 when he sold an old printer for parts. He's been a seller and bidder on eBay for several years, and here he shares what he's learned about getting what you want from eBay and avoiding its pitfalls, based on his own experiences and on interviews with other users. His practical guide covers eBay from the point of view of both buyers and sellers, with tips on (for example) finding the exact item you want and learning what a fair price for it is; three chapters discuss how not to get ripped off, and what to do if you do. An appendix of "eBay-speak" lists common abbreviations and acronyms.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Banks, a writer, started trading online in 1983 when he sold an old printer for parts. He's been a seller and bidder on eBay for several years, and here he shares what he's learned about getting what you want from eBay and avoiding its pitfalls, based on his own experiences and on interviews with other users. His practical guide covers eBay from the point of view of both buyers and sellers, with tips on (for example) finding the exact item you want and learning what a fair price for it is; three chapters discuss how not to get ripped off, and what to do if you do. An appendix of "eBay-speak" lists common abbreviations and acronyms. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)