Ebay For Dummies

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.

eBay is the world's #1 online shopping destination and can be a bit intimidating for first-time users. Thankfully, though, the latest edition of eBay For Dummies addresses all the issues a first-time or inexperienced eBay user will confront. Readers will be up to date in no time on the latest changes in the eBay interface, fee structure, and methods for buying and selling. Readers will quickly be on the path that makes bidding, buying, and selling the fun it should be! A Reference for the Rest of Us! Author Marsha Collier is a recognized eBay expert, thanks to her bestselling books, appearances as an instructor at eBay University events, and appearances on NBC's Today Show, ABC's The View, and numerous print and radio interviews Topics include: getting a user name, making first bids, completing transactions, selling items, and what to do if anything goes wrong An ideal resource for everyone from corporate customers to mom & pop retailers, as well as individuals who are cleaning out their closets and garages

No matter what you want to sell on eBay—auto parts or designer apparel…weird, unique wares or pricey antiques—the principles and basic rules for successful listings are the same. eBay Listings That Sell For Dummies follows the advice it gives you for your ads—it tells you what you need to know without bogging you down with lots of fluff and peripheral stuff. From the mechanics to descriptive ad copy to photography to getting it on eBay, this guide covers: eBay options that can boost the appeal of your listings, including Buy It Now (BIN), Subtitle, Bold Title, Highlight, Box border, Home Page Featured, Featured Plus!, and Gallery Picture (a must) Constructing catchy listings with a title that sells and keywords that pay off eBay Acronyms you’ll need to know Tackling and completing eBay’s Sell Your Item form HTML formatting basics plus some free JavaScript scripts you can use to dress up your listing Embedding images, creating thumbnails, and adding bells and whistles (or not) Buying a digital camera for taking eBay photos and equipping your “studio” Lighting correctly, and using the Cloud Dome, light cubes, panels, and umbrellas Retrieving your images and uploading them to a server (your free ISP space, AOL, eBay, eBay’s Picture Manager, or others) Editing your photos, including cropping, enhancing, resizing, sharpening, and more A checklist of techniques for preparing elegant, fast-loading images for your ads Sprucing up your eBay store Posting your listing to other sites such as half.com, amazon.com, and overstock.com Automating with HTML Generators, including eBay’s Turbo Lister, or Third-Party HTML generators such as Mpire.com Launcher or the authors’ free tool from www.coolebaytools.com Written by eBay pros Marsha Collier, a successful PowerSeller, and Patti Louise Ruby, a trainer at eBay University events and eBay Live, eBay Listings That Sell For Dummies is loaded with tricks of the trade. It’s complete with step-by-step instructions for many tasks, tables and checklists, lots of screen shots, and examples of good and bad ads. With this friendly guide, your merchandise will quickly be going…going…gone on eBay.

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.

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!

Turn your hobby into a successful career Starting an eBay Business For Canadians For Dummies covers the essentials an eBay user or budding entrepreneur needs to start a moneymaking venture by trading on eBay. Readers will discover not only the essentials of maximizing profits on eBay, but also how to run a smart eBay-based business. Topics include: Setting up basic auctions Building a store Choosing what to sell Setting good prices Stocking your storeroom Dealing with sales taxes Shipping domestically and internationally Canadians selling on eBay deal with many unique concerns which will be addressed in this adapted best-seller.

Your must-have guide to buying and selling on eBay Over 160 million buyers can't be wrong! That's how many people are buying on eBay, and that number only continues to grow. If you're an eBay beginner looking to find bargains or make money by selling, look no further than eBay For Dummies. Inside, you'll find all the tips and strategies you need to become a successful buyer or seller on the world's #2 e-commerce site. Written by Marsha Collier—who was one of the earliest sellers on eBay and one of their first elite 'PowerSellers'—this new edition offers the latest updates on eBay's selling tools, payment options, how to enhance your eBay experience through social media, and so much more. Buyers will discover how to find bargains, evaluate items, choose between bidding or buying outright, select the best shipping option, and close the deal. If you're a seller, there's a ton for you, too! You'll find tips on researching what to sell, creating effective listings, packing and shipping your items, and offering excellent customer service. Create an account and search for bargains Make extra money by selling items on eBay Master the art of packing and shipping items Use social media to build your eBay business Whether you want to buy like an expert or make money the eBay way, there's something for every aspiring eBay aficionado in this time-tested guide!

A fully updated edition of a UK bestseller, eBay.co.uk For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the most current and comprehensive guide available. Packed with expert advice on buying and selling successfully and safely this book explains every aspect of using the site in simple steps – it’s the easiest way to get started and make some serious money in the world’s biggest marketplace. Second edition new content includes: Making serious money on eBay.co.uk Fair trade goods Feedback 2.0 Advanced searching Latest security information – including infringing items, increased buyer protection, dealing with counterfeit goods and ticket touts Express selling, including discount sales for shop owners Updated Pay Pal information Using Skype Blogging and MyWorld