Ebay Hacks

Presents a collection of tips and techniques for getting the most out of eBay.

Whatever you call it--an online auction house, the world's largest flea market, or a vast social experiment--no metaphor completely describes the huge trading community that is eBay. Underneath it all, eBay is also a computer program and a complex socio-economic system, requiring experience, finesse, and the right tools to master. eBay Hacks, 2nd Edition has been completely revised and updated to make use of an array of new tools and features, as well as to reflect the changes in the eBay API, eBay's policies, and general practices of its increasingly sophisticated users. In all, the new edition of eBay Hacks sports 30 brand-new hacks plus dozens of hacks that have been expanded, deepened, or otherwise completely rewritten. eBay Hacks shows you how to become a more efficient buyer and seller with clever tricks and shortcuts that will surprise even the most experienced eBayers. The book's wide range of topics covers all aspects of using eBay, such as advanced searching techniques, sniping tools, selling strategies, photography tips, and even research techniques for PowerSellers. But eBay Hacks doesn't just cover the basics; you willl learn how to write scripts to automate tedious tasks, take better photos, and tap into the eBay API to develop your own custom tools. Unlike any other book, eBay Hacks, 2nd Edition also provides insight into the social aspects of the eBay community, with diplomatic tools to help to get what you want with the least hassle and risk of negative feedback. This bestseller supplies you with the tools you need to master eBay, whether as a buyer or seller, casual surfer or serious collector, novice or seasoned expert. With this guide, you will become a savvy power user who trades smarter and safer, makes more money, enjoys successes, and has fun doing it.

Presents a collection of tips and techniques for getting the most out of eBay.

If you've bought or sold items through eBay, or through hundreds of other online sites, then you're familiar with PayPal, the online payment service. With PayPal, a valid email address, and a credit card or bank account, you can easily send and receive payments online. Not a bank or financial institution itself, PayPal describes its service as one that builds on the financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards, and using advanced propriety fraud prevention systems, creates a safe, global, real-time payment solution. Put simply, PayPal provides the means for people to conduct financial transactions online, instantly and securely.But there's more to PayPal than meets the eye. PayPal Hacks shows you how to make the most of PayPal to get the most out of your online business or transactions. Authors Shannon Sofield of Payloadz.com and PayPal evangelist David Nielsen guide you through the rigors of using and developing with PayPal. Whether you're building an ecommerce site using PayPal as a transaction provider, or simply trying to pay for an eBay auction without getting burned, PayPal Hacks will give you the skinny on this leading global online payment service.The collection of tips and tricks in PayPal Hacks shows you how to find or even build the right tools for using PayPal to buy and sell on eBay or as a transaction provider for ecommerce on your own site. Written for all PayPal users, from those just starting out to those developing sophisticated ecommerce sites, this book begins with the basics such as setting up your account, then moves quickly into specific tips and tools for buyers, sellers, and developers.With PayPal Hacks, you can: Learn extra steps to help protect yourself while buying or selling on eBay Save time and money with advanced tips and undocumented features Learn dozens of easy-to-follow procedures to help you request and receive payments and fill orders Use PayPal to handle subscriptions, affiliate systems, and donations Create and customize your customers' checkout process Effortlessly integrate PayPal's shopping cart system into your own website Implement digital fulfillment with Instant Payment Notification (IPN) and Payment Data Transfer (PDT) Develop and distribute ecommerce applications with the PayPal API Each hack consists of a task to be accomplished or a creative solution to a problem, presented in a clear, logical, and task-oriented format. PayPal Hacks provides the tools and details necessary to make PayPal more profitable, more flexible, and more convenient.

Presents a collection of tips and techniques for getting the most out of eBay.

Take the mystery out of eBay and the enviable PowerSellers. Tricks of the eBay Masters, Second Editionis full of advice and over 600 tricks from expert eBay users. They learned by doing and are now going to pass on their wisdom to you. Find out how to jazz up your auction listings with HTML, how to increase buyer traffic through key words and how to use photos to increase your selling potential. You'll even get tips on where to find items to sell, how to pack your items better and how to ship cheaply. Also find out what not to do as the experts give you examples of mistakes they made early in their eBay careers and how not to repeat them. Increase your auction income and successful bidding through Tricks of the eBay Masters, Second Edition.

What tricks or tips will you find in this book? Here’s a short list: • Plan for a successful business • Determine what kinds of products to sell • Find suppliers for your inventory • Manage your inventory levels • Administer your day-to-day business • Create more effective listings • Set the right prices • Handle customer payments • Pack and ship your products • Promote your business • Sell items on consignment as a Trading Assistant • Cut costs and increase profits • Expand your business beyond eBay Want to be your own boss? Want to make a decent living selling online? Want to start your own profitable eBay business? Then check out the 101 tips and tricks in Tricks of the eBay Business Masters–the best advice you can get for building a successful eBay business. Everything you need to know about building an eBay business is in this book. From writing a business plan, to purchasing inventory, to choosing a shipping service, you’ll find pieces of advice that will better help you do what you need to do. These are the tips and tricks that the eBay business masters have used to grow their own eBay businesses. Now you can learn from the most successful eBay business people. Learn how to increase your sales–and your profits–with the 101 tips in this book, Tricks of the eBay Business Masters. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1 Tricks for Managing Your eBay Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2 Tricks for Deciding What to Sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 3 Tricks for Purchasing and Managing Your Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 4 Tricks for Creating More Effective Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 5 Tricks for Setting Prices and Handling Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 6 Tricks for Packing and Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 7 Tricks for Promoting Your eBay Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 8 Tricks for Running a Successful Trading Assistant Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 9 Tricks for Cutting Costs–And Increasing Profits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269 10 Tricks for Expanding Your eBay Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 11 The Ultimate Trick for eBay Business Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325