eBay Auction Secrets

2006-01-08T10:44:00.000-08:00

EBay Sniper - Get Items Cheaper and Easier
by Anthony Kristovich III

If you're reading this, you must already know of eBay.com. Very few people don't. However, you may not be aware of auction snipers, or what they can do for you, so let me define it. An eBay auction sniper places a bid in the final seconds of an auction on your behalf. You may be saying to yourself that it's no big deal, you can bid yourself no problem. Well, read on, and you'll see all the great benefits to using a bid sniper.

The first benefit is convenience. The convenience of setting a snipe ahead of time and not having to be on the computer at auction close to put in a bid. So the natural question in most people's minds is they can just put in a bid far ahead of closing, no need to do it last-second. If you don't care about overpaying, this is the easiest thing to do.

This brings about the second benefit. Bidding far before the end of the auction close does nothing but drive up the price of the item for sale, and is a huge waste of money. When a person puts in a bid in advance, people have the time to bid that little bit higher than they really wanted to because, afterall, another dollar isn't too much. When you have 2-3 people doing this, the price of the item skyrockets and a lot of those little-bit-higher bids adds up fast. The only people that benefit from this are sellers and eBay(they get a percentage of the final sale price). Getting an item for a cheaper price is the main reason most eBayers use an auction sniper on a regular basis.

Still, there is a third benefit that many eBayers love -- your bid is not placed until near auction close, giving you as a buyer time to think over the bid and perhaps cancel the bid if you find one cheaper, or no longer have a need for the item.

Most eBayers have an eBay sniper to give them an advantage over those that do not. You either snipe or get sniped, it's as simple as that. Most people find out after losing out on an item how handy a tool it has become. It can make your eBay experience that much better.

Anthony Kristovich III runs the CodingCentre website. Software such as the eBay sniper Super Sniper PRO helps users snipe items from eBay very easily. You can get more information about this software at http://www.codingcentre.com.

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2006-01-08T10:43:00.000-08:00

EBay Sniper - Save Money by Bidding Smarter
by Anthony Kristovich III

If you buy items off of eBay, an eBay Sniper is the single best investment you can make. For many reasons contained in this article it will save you the cost of the program many times over. I'm sure you've experienced the "been-sniped" syndrome. Up until 10 seconds before auction end, you have the top bid. Piece of cake, you think. You even bump up your bid by a few bucks to be sure. The auction ends, but after refreshing the auction page, you see you were beaten. Someone bid last second. That guy must be fast! Only that guy is asleep in bed, and an eBay sniper running on his computer outbid you for him. Not fair. The only way to compete is to use the same advantage of an eBay sniper. Besides, as you'll read later in this article, it actually makes smart economic sense to use an eBay sniper.

3 types of eBay bidders

There are basically 3 types of bidders. The first is the minimum bidder. This is the person that bids the next minimum bid, and when outbid does the same minimum bid. This only drives up the price of the item as most bidders like this are not serious about the item.

The second type of bidder is the emotional bidder. This is the one that keeps outbidding the other person no matter what, and only cares about winning, no matter how much they are actually paying for the item. This is great for the seller and eBay(they get final value fees), but not so great for the buyer, as the price can be triple what the item is worth. Team this up with the minimum bidder and the prices really skyrocket.

The third type of bidder is the smart bidder. They use an eBay sniper. They choose the price they feel is the most they are willing to pay for the item, put that in, and set it and forget it. This way, there's no bidding war. If the item goes for too much, there will be another coming along just like it and probably an even better deal.

Why an eBay sniper is the best way to bid

eBay wants you to believe that you should use their proxy bidding system. While it is true that you can put in your maximum bid and the program will auto-bid against other bids on your behalf, you don't want your bid to go in until the final seconds of the auction. Until your snipe goes in, eBay has no idea you are bidding. Your competitors have no idea you are bidding. You just swoop in and snipe the item at the last moment. The only way to lose is if someone else is willing to pay more. If someone is willing to pay more, no matter what you'll lose, that's just how eBay works. Most people are either minimum bidders or emotional bidders, though, and against tho you will win easily. Also something to keep in mind with the final prices. The more an item sells for, the more eBay gets as it's cut. This is why you won't see on any of their pages that an eBay sniper is a way to get better deals.

There are even more benefits from using an eBay sniper. For one, an item is more attractive to other buyers once it has bids. It must be a bargain or no one would be bidding they are thinking. When an item has no bids, most people are looking for the reason why nobody is bidding and will likely not bid for that exact reason. Waiting until the end of the auction to bid means the item is less likely to gain the attention of other buyers, giving you a chance at an even better deal.

Another benefit is that you have time to think over you bid and change your mind if needed. eBay does not look fondly to retracting bids, and doing it more than once may get your permanently banned from eBay. You may realize the next day that you really don't need the item, or that the bid you had in mind is a little more than you want to pay for it. You can change the bid that will be put in, or even cancel it altogether. You're not committed to buying the item until just a few seconds before the end of the auction.

There is more than the type of eBay sniper that runs on your computer. Some are online ones you sign into on the web and it snipes for you. For some this is a good move, especially if you are using dial-up. For others, they don't want a 3rd party to have all of their eBay information. What if the site gets broken into, someone could go to town and ruin your eBay account, also making you responsible for any purchases or sales. For these reasons, many choose to use an eBay sniper that runs off of their own personal computer, so all the information is self-contained on their own computer and nobody else has any of their personal information. Add in that software on your own computer is a one-time cost, and no monthly costs of $5+ a month, and it's a winning deal. You get better deals, less work, and a more enjoyable eBay experience. Just a few dollars for a piece of software that can do all that for you is an incredible deal and should be had by everyone even semi-serious about eBay.

Anthony Kristovich III is author/maintainer of Super Sniper PRO, an eBay sniper. For more information, please see the Super Sniper PRO eBay Sniper page on http://www.codingcentre.com. You can even use a FREE Super

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2006-01-08T10:42:00.000-08:00

Sell Like Crazy On eBay This Christmas
by Steve Shannon

Serious eBay™ sellers are faced with the same dilemma each Christmas shopping season. “What should I spend my valuable resources promoting this year that will give me the greatest return?”

The obvious answer should be: Sell what people really want.

Unfortunately, most people get hung up on what they “think” will sell rather than what will in fact sell; which is why most people struggle.

So, how can you tell what will sell like crazy?

Well, here is what eBay™ Platinum PowerSeller™ Jason James recently had to say about this puzzle.

“Most consumers are generally looking on eBay for the same types of items they are looking for in a traditional brick and mortar store. If it is "hot" at the department store, it will most likely be hot on eBay. So, if you are a thinking of selling on eBay, you need to know what is hot and what is not.”

“This can be accomplished by paying close attention to trends in local stores and by reading consumer magazines. You should pay close attention to what is selling and what you hear people talking about.”

“If you sell technology, listen to the teens. They know what they want and their parents want to get them what they want. If a large majority of teens thinks an item is "cool" it will be a "hot" selling item on eBay.”

Other than careful consideration of the competition on eBay™ for a particular “hot” item, the only other major thing a seller needs to do is find the most inexpensive source for the item in question. Naturally, this is where liquidators and wholesalers (as well as “drop-ship” wholesalers) come into the picture.

Once you have possession of “hot-selling” items at dirt-cheap prices, the rest is, as Santa would say: “in the bag”.

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Secrets for Selling Successfully on eBay™” free at

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2006-01-08T10:41:00.000-08:00

How to Locate Wholesale Products for Free to Sell on eBay
by Tim Gilberg

How to Locate Wholesale Products for Free to Sell on eBay

Too good to be true? Is there a catch? Yes, you really can obtain

items at no cost to sell on eBay. Read on for the details....

There is a new website in which people list items they are giving away

for free. The sites are located across the country and all you have to

invest is the time to pick up the products. The website is called

FreeCycle. Do a Google Search to obtain their web address.

The FreeCycle Network is made up of many individual groups across

the globe. It's a grassroots movement of people who give (and receive)

things for free in their own towns. Each local group is run by a

volunteer moderator and membership is free. You can go directly to the

website for your local group by clicking on community links at the FreeCycle

website.

FreeCycle was started in May 2003 to promote waste reduction in Tucson,

Arizona's downtown area and help save their beautiful desert landscape

from being taken over by landfills. It provides individuals and non

profit groups an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. This

site can be used to get rid of excess items in your house and garage, as

well as getting items you can resell for a large profit on eBay.

Obtaining a steady stream of items at no cost to sell on eBay can jumpstart

a new eBay business; or it can add an additional revenue stream to your

current eBay sales.

As mentioned above, you will need to pick the products up and store

them. Use this service to expand your eBay business!

Tim Gilberg is able to provide information and insight from a unique

perspective - that of someone who is actually doing what others just

talk about. Ebay Power Seller Platinum Status was Attained by Tim Gilberg, which is one of the highest sales levels attained selling on eBay. Tim is active on Ebay and liquidation.com as well as consulting

and working with other Top ebay Power Seller's to give you real life

in use insight, not theories. Visit Tim Gilberg at his website Make Money on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:40:00.000-08:00

How to Supercharge Your eBay Feedback Rating
by Tim Gilberg

Quickly boost your eBay feedback score in just three days using these simple tips.You can use this system to buy liquidation or wholesale lots and double or even triple your bid.

Your feedback score on eBay and any of the other auction sites allows you to have instant credibility with both buyers and sellers. I will explain in the following paragraphs a quick way to add 10 to 50 positive feedback points for under $5, and you may get also get some great new information.

Important - You will only receive one feedback rating per eBay User ID, no matter how many products you buy from that user. For example, if you purchased 10 books for 1cent/each from the same seller, you would only be credited with one positive feedback point. In the beginning, my advice to you would be to buy multiple low cost items from different seller id's. This will allow you to build a great feedback record in a matter of hours instead of the normal 2-3 months time frame it usually takes.

There are many people selling information products for pennies on eBay. Log on to eBay and do a Search. Types in book then choose Lowest Priced Listings; you will see a multitude of offers, many as low as a penny, for books that can be downloaded with no shipping charge. This is a great way to build instant feedback. You can pay via www.paypal.com. Click their link to sign up. You can send payments in seconds with PayPal, which was purchased by eBay last year.

I also recommend you buy any consumables, such as inkjet and toner cartridges on eBay. You will find they are super values! When you shop smart on eBay, you can pick up many items at wholesale or below. You can buy these using the auction sniping service Bidnapper. This will allow you to become familiar with auction sniping (winning the bid in the last seconds with automated bid software). The ideas and concepts will be much clearer when you actively participate in the eBay community as both a buyer and a seller.

There are definitely many positive aspects to having 10 or more positive feedback points. First, it allows you to use the Buy It Now feature when you are selling products on eBay. Many eBay buyers search for these listings if they don't want to wait for an auction to end.

Your auctions will receive more bids, and in turn sell for higher amounts, when your feedback is over 10. Auction studies have shown that when feedback achieves 50 or greater, you will see an additional 10% increase in views and prices.

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2006-01-08T10:38:00.000-08:00

Selling Second-hand Books On EBay
by Stephen Webb

To be able to make a part time income on eBay you need a steady supply of products that are constantly in demand.

There is a serious problem with obtaining products from wholesalers or drop shippers. Basically, anyone else can also obtain the same products and undercut you pricing on eBay.

It’s very hard to regularly make a part time income on eBay with products that can be obtained by virtually anyone. You need a product that is unique to you, a product that would be difficult for anyone to copy.

But you may not have the skills or knowledge to create your own product. So what do you do?

I think that I may have the answer for you. There is a huge market on eBay for second-hand books. Over four thousand are sold each week. That’s a big market and you should be able to create a part-time income for yourself.

The great thing about second hand books is that they are readily available but not from wholesalers and drop shippers. So this eliminates the problem of people undercutting your price.

The potential profit on a book can be quite large. For example you may buy a book for $20 and resell it for $40 to $50. That is a big profit margin and I doubt if you can find many other products that match that profitability.

To be able to successfully sell second hand books you will need to get a list of which types of books are in demand. For example is a James Bond book more treasured than an Enid Blyton.book?

You will also need to learn how to identify and describe the condition of each book that you sell. This is vital for creating an advert on eBay that will attract potential buyers. You will need to be able to asses and describe the condition of the spine, hinges, cover, pages, dust jacket and many other aspects of the book.

You’ll be amazed at the sort of places where you can buy second-hand books for resell, such as junk shops, thrift shops, charity shops, garage sales, estate sales, car boot sales. You can often buy a book for a very low price at these places and resell for a huge profit.

So, you can see that there is a lot to learn about buying and selling second hand books, but the profit margin makes it all worth while.

Visit the following website if you would like a free report about how to make money from finding and reselling second hand books. http://www.books2profit.com

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2006-01-08T10:37:00.001-08:00

Make BIG MONEY on eBay - your unlimited cash cow
by Tom - Http://www.unlimitedcashcow.com

Let me be brutally honest; until recently, I had never bought anything on eBay, I'd never sold anything on eBay, and, dang-nab-it, I disdained auctions. (Bidding wars just weren't my bag. I was a lover, not a fighter.) But one fine day, everything was about to change.

So if you're searching for an honest, easy way to make cash-in-a-flash and lots of it, then read on dear web-surfer.

My life as usual suddenly took a dramatic U-Turn the day my best buddy seemed to be channeling a tenacious Tom Cruise. The resemblance was uncanny! But the re-enactment of a famous scene from the hit movie Jerry McGuire certainly grabbed my attention.

"Help me help you!" he pleaded, bombastically. "I'm going to an exciting seminar this weekend. It's all about making big money on eBay. Everybody says that e-Bay is fast becoming a cash cow! An unlimited cash cow! You absolutely must accompany me to this extravaganza. I've got tickets. Plus, there's also a free lunch."

Uh, did someone say, "Free lunch?"

Fast forward, I'm front row and center at a success seminar. Yikes! I don't know which I disdain more - auctions or success seminars. And here I am at a success seminar on how to turn eBay auctions into an unlimited cash cow. Double yikes!

Nevertheless, I am a sucker for get-rich-quick schemes. And I sure could use an unlimited cash cow right about now. Plunk it right next to my magical mystical money tree, I would. The sweet sound of distant mooing, like an angelic choir, echoed gently in my ears!

Anyway, I got my free lunch – and a whole lot more! And so can you.

Each day, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of smart, money-savvy entrepreneurs get on the fast track to unlimited wealth, milking this unlimited cash cow for all that it's worth. Many of those top moneymakers became wealthy using the same powerful strategies revealed at that seminar.

As you probably guessed, that seminar was simply a sale pitch for a complete, comprehensive course. It will guide you step-by-step on how to make big money on eBay. Written from the combined success strategies of numerous successful eBay Power Sellers, this course will have you selling like an eBay pro in just a few days. Listen and learn, while the pros share their secrets with you.

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2006-01-08T10:37:00.000-08:00

eBay Auctions - Listing for Top Dollar
by Jamie Dale

If you’re at all familiar with eBay, you know that some seller’s listings always seem to end at a higher bid than other seller’s listings. Do they have secret knowledge that gets them higher bids? In a way, they do.

There are some tried and true secrets that, when put into action, will allow you to sell your items for more money than you would have if you didn’t have this knowledge. Below are 5 of the easiest ways to make sure that you sell your item for the best possible price.

Secret Number 1 – Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!

I’ve seen it a million times. Someone has a valuable item for sale but there’s not a picture to be seen anywhere in the auction description. That’s a BIG problem. People like to see what they’re buying and if you don’t post any pictures, you’re not going to be getting top-dollar for what you’re selling.

Whenever you list an item to sell, always include at least one picture. The more pictures you post, the better. There’s no such thing as too many pictures. Post as many as you can.

Secret Number 2 – End it on a Monday afternoon. It used to be that ending your auction on a Sunday night was your best bet. However, everyone caught on and now there’s so much competition on Sunday night, your item is likely to get lost in the shuffle. End your auction on a Monday afternoon and you're likely to see your bid price soar.

Secret Number 3 – Use the Gallery Option

When listing your item to sell, eBay has a gallery picture option. This means that a thumbnail photo of your item will appear next to your listing description in the website search results. If you want top dollar for your item, use this option.

Secret Number 4 – Encourage Competitive Bidding

If you have a popular item for sale and you know a lot of people will be interested in it (such as the hottest toy of the year around Christmas time) start the bidding out at $1. You can either put it at $1 with no reserve or if you’re not comfortable with that, list it at $1 with a reserve price of as low as you’re willing to sell the item for.

Secret Number 5 –

Accept payment by credit card. People like convenience and if you want top dollar for your item, you’re going to want to accept credit cards. There are a number of payment processing services on the web, like Paypal.com, who will allow you to process payments via credit card.

Jamie Dale is a freelance writer for Dale and Sawhook, Inc. In addition to being a freelance writer, she has been an eBay Power Seller and has written literally hundreds of articles about online auctions. You can see her website at http://www.officialauctionexperts.com

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2006-01-08T10:36:00.000-08:00

The rules of linking from your Ebay auctions
by Jason James

Because ebay is such a busy place of merchandise sales with many various ebay stores and markets selling thousands of items, there must be a few rules that are set in place to insure that everyone is playing fair. Ebay auctions are a gift for us to make easy money without having the overhead or the stress of running other types of businesses so it is ideal that we all adhere to their policies.

Very few other issues will get ebay sellers arguing about the rules no more than the rules on linking to and from your ebay auctions. Ebay has some very firm rules when it comes to liking and it would be wise of you to follow them to insure that your ebay auctions stay online and profitable.

Below are the following links that you may use in your ebay auction description:

1. On your ebay auction, you may have one link to an additional web page for information. This web page is to be used exclusively for further information about whatever ebay item that you are selling from you ebay auction.

2. Your ebay auction may have links to more photo images of the merchandise that you are selling on ebay.

3. If you want your customer to click on a link from your ebay auction that opens up to separate window to send you an email, then that is ok. In fact this little ebay auction email window may increase inquiries of your ebay selling item.

4. Ebay auction links that connects to your other ebay auctions or any of your other ebay auctions stores is also permissible.

5. You may have one link that links to your ebay About Me page. This is in addition to the link next to your user ID that ebay provides for your ebay auction.

6. Ebay authorizes you to have links to your vendors' websites that help you with your auctions. Ebay considers any type of listing services, payment providers, and software programs to be 3rd party vendors.

In addition to the above Ebay linking rules that are authorized for your Ebay auctions there are also links that are not allowed with ebay.

1. You cannot have any links that link to other websites that offers to sell, trade, or purchase merchandise outside of Ebay. This should be obvious but many new sellers to Ebay auctions break this rule.

2. Links to any other websites that encourages ebay bidders to place their bids outside of ebay are not authorized in your ebay auctions

3. Your ebay auction cannot have links that link to outside websites that offers to sell merchandise that is considered illegal at ebay. 4. Links that connect to websites that solicit ebay user Ids and passwords is also unauthorized to have within your ebay auction.

When it comes to linking from your About Me page the ebay rules are pretty much the same overall with your ebay auction. Because ebay gives you this page to self promote your business, then linking to your website from it is allowed.

On the other hand, you need to be sure that the link does connect to other trading sites or to website businesses that sell the same product or merchandise at the same price or lower price than what is advertised on ebay.

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2006-01-08T10:35:00.002-08:00

Boost E-Bay Profits with Audio
by heidi chartier

Can you boost profits significantly by adding audio to your E-Bay auctions? According to a recent article on a net business site the answer is a definite yes. In fact, one e-book author suggested that adding audio to your auctions could potentially increase bids by as much as 22% over auctions without audio.

A recent trend showing up on a lot of websites is the addition of an audio clip. The clip is a personal message by the author or the website owner encouraging you to take advantage of what they offer.

The psychology behind this technique is really Marketing 101. It's called personalization. An audio clip added to your Ebay auction allows you to personally tell the potential bidder about the product. Using your own voice allows you to make contact with the bidder on a personal level that written words cannot. Because, that's what your E-Bay auction really is...It's just a long written classified ad asking the bidder to make an offer to purchase your item.

Prior to the advent of the telephone the only reliable way to communicate long distance was by writing letters. It was not unusual back then for lovers to write each other daily or weekly. The decline of letter writing is a well documented event that coincides with the advent of the telephone. The power of the human voice to convey a message triumphs that of the written word.

With audio you can describe the item, tell the bidder why you are selling it or even communicate with them about your refund policy or provide your contact information. The possibilities are almost unlimited as a way to establish a rapport with the bidder.

There are some technical elements to adding audio to your E-Bay auctions. The simplest way is to upload a .wav or Mp3 file to a website and provide a link to the file. When the bidder clicks on the link his or her computer will automatically recognize the file and play it with the audio player on the bidders computer.

There are some drawbacks to this method. If the bidder's computer doesn't recognize the file it won't play. The overall effect is not as professional as it could be and it distracts the bidder. If you are a reasonably tech savvy type you can easily deal with the drawbacks of this approach.

For the rest of us, there are a number of software solutions and websites that will simplify the task of adding audio to our E-Bay auctions. These different programs and websites range from charging a one time fee to monthly fee's for the use of the program. The good news is that many of them will let try them for as little as $1 for a trial basis or let you download a demo version to see how well it will work for you.

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2006-01-08T10:35:00.001-08:00

8 Imaging mistakes to avoid when uploading your Ebay auction photo
by Jason James

It is no secret that having professional looking photos that are upscale in quality will help create more Ebay auction sales and attract higher bid buyers. Each and every product that you sell on Ebay, even it you are promoting a service, should have a photo cropped and fit to please the eye.

As much of a positive impact that a decent photo has on your business, the exact opposite will come into effect if you display a distasteful photo of poor quality on your auction. Even if your product is sound and your service is top notch this still may never matter if your Ebay photo creates an illusion of poor quality in the buyers eyes.

In order create good Ebay product photos then be sure to stay clear from these common mistakes that are made my Ebay sellers when creating their digital photo for the auction:

1. Glare: Along the lines of poor lighting, glare is the result of improper flash usage. Try not to take your pictures head on when wanting beautiful photos for your Ebay auction. Try instead to shoot the product from an angle. Such angles are from the left, from the right, or even from the top of the project. Coming from an under angle also works for photos for your Ebay auctions.

2. Cropping: Have you seen those Ebay auction pictures that have the item in the middle of all of the background distractions? Now that is very annoying to those viewing your Ebay auction. You should crop everything that you take a photo for. Nobody wants to see your messy bedroom or the garage where you took the picture at and it may detour many from looking further into your Ebay auction. Keep all distractions out of your Ebay photo by cropping everything but the product. Trust me, your Ebay auction will thank you for it in sales.

3. Background: Having a fancy background like countertop designs or table garnishes only distract from your Ebay auction product. Sure this may seem like something pleasant to do but this mistake is very similar to not cropping properly in that it may make your Ebay auction customer loose focus on what you are selling.

4. Fuzzy images: If your Ebay auction images are fuzzy and blurry to view then all you are telling the customer is that you do not have any consideration for detail and quality. This lack of preparation with your Ebay photos will give the customer a perception that you may just treat your products and customer service with the same lack of attention. You have one chance with your Ebay auction so be sure to check the focus before you snap the photo and use a tripod if necessary to avoid blur.

5. Lighting quality: Do not deplete the value of your Ebay auction by having dim lighting for your product photo. On the other hand, too much lighting can also create a very bad picture in the customers mind as they are viewing your Ebay auction. You should take several snapshots of the product to view each photo for lighting problems. Then begin your cropping.

6. Close up shots: There are some Ebay auction items that are so small and need a closer look by the customer. Do you have these close up photos in your Ebay auction? I strongly suggest that you do not make the mistake of selling something like jewelry but not including up close photos. Your camera should have a zoom feature which can take very close shots of the item with total accuracy.

7. Avoid reflective surfaces: This mistake that happens to many Ebay auction photos falls into the categories of poor lighting and blurry images. Light issues can really make or break your Ebay sales if not attended to and reflective light can do the same damage. Be sure to remove any shiny objects from the background from the site where you are taking your Ebay Auction photo to avoid this distraction.

8. Confusing combo shots: Do not take pictures and post multiple items within the same block that your main item is for sale is located. This will create confusion from the buyer and will prevent your Ebay auction from making the sales that you want. Customers have one thing in mind and the only product that you should be posting is of a picture of the main single item.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:35:00.000-08:00

How To Post Your First Auction On eBay
by Jason Cooper

It's very easy and simple to get started posting your first auction on eBay. This article will cover the steps you need to follow to get your first auction up.

The first thing you need to do is set up your eBay seller's account. If you have already bought things on eBay in the past, then you already have an account. Just log in and click "Sell" on the toolbar at the top of the page and then click "Create a seller's account".

If you have never bought or sold on eBay, then you need to create a new account. First click on the "register" link beneath the toolbar, then click "Sell" and "Create a seller's account". From there the eBay website will guide you through the process of getting set up. For security reasons, this may involve including providing your card and banking information.

You can register for your eBay account here: eBay.com

Now that you're registered, you need to decide what you want to sell. It doesn't really matter what you sell, this is just your chance to get your feet wet. Check your garage and attic, I'm sure you can find something that you're not attached to and something interesting. Small items like books and CDs are great for your first time.

Once you have your item picked out, it's time to submit it. Just click "Sell" and you're on your way. The first thing you need to do is choose the best category for your item. eBay makes this easy, you just type in your item, and eBay suggests the best category for you. It's usually best to just go with the category that eBay comes up with.

The next step is writing the title and description for your item. You want to make sure to include any keywords that people might use when searching for your item in the title. Include all the rest of the information in the description.

Now you need to set your starting price. In order to draw people to bid on your auction, set a starting price of $0.01. Don't worry because items almost never end up as such a low price. Next set the duration of the auction. You have the choices of 3, 5, 7 and 10 days. This is really up to you, the longer the auction the more bids you are likely to get. Add a picture to your auction because items with pictures always sell for more.

Great, now you're ready to select the payment methods you want to accept, and where you will post to. I would just go with PayPal for now, and limit yourself to the country you are in. Just click the "Submit" button and you are done!

Now you can just sit back and let eBay work it's magic. Potential buyers will search for your item and submit bids on it. Some bidders may email you with various questions about your item. Just do your best to answer the questions as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

Don't worry if your item doesn't sell the first time. The great thing about eBay, is that if your item doesn't sell the first time, you can list it again for free!

Once the auction closes and you have a winning bidder, eBay takes care of all the work. eBay will send your buyer emails guiding them through the process of sending you payment for the item your are selling. Just make sure you have the money in hand before you send the item.

eBay prefers that you use PayPal to send and receive your payments. PayPal is very safe and secure and you will get your money instantly so it's a good idea to use them. It's also free to create an account with PayPal.

You can create your free PayPal account here: PayPal.com

As soon as you have received the payment, all you have left to do is pack up the item and send it to your buyer. If you're not sure of the best way to get this done, just take your item to your local post office and they can help you. Use the buyers address from the confirmation email that eBay sent you and write it on the package. That's it, you've made your first successful sale on eBay!

This article was written on behalf of eBayBusiness.net by Webmaster and Internet Marketing Specialist Jason Cooper. Visit http://www.ebaybusiness.net and download 3 Free eBay Business eBooks today! (c) 2005, eBayBusiness.net. This article may be reproduced in all venues so long as the content and by-line are reprinted intact and all links are set live.

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2006-01-08T10:34:00.001-08:00

Can Anyone Make Money on Ebay?
by Jason James

We have all seen the headlines about some grandmother selling her beanie baby collection for tens of thousands of dollars or the formerly unemployed couple who are now running their own business and seem to be living on easy street: and all of it is thanks to that miraculous Ebay business machine! But the question we all have to wonder is whether these are just lucky people or if anyone can indeed make money using Ebay.

The truth is this: yes, anyone can make money on Ebay! The grandmother and thousands like her are using Ebay auctions to sell their collectibles and other items to the highest bidder in a global marketplace. The unemployed couple might be a pair of drop shippers taking advantage of the high traffic on Ebay to boost their sales. But how do any of us get from where we are now to one of those success stories in the headlines?

Begin Your Ebay Adventure

Before you start counting those imaginary profits in your head it is important to remember that every great idea starts small and slowly builds momentum. Whether you are interested in drop shipping or online auctions, the very first step that needs to be taken in order to make money on Ebay is to register your business.

Now you may be thinking that you don't have a business so what is there to register?! The truly great thing about the Ebay business miracle is that you don't need a lot of capital or an existing business to get started. What you do need, however, is to register your business. For that, you will need an original name, a checking account number, and a credit card. It would probably be a good idea to set up a Paypal account as well so you can receive credit card payments from people without having a merchant credit card account.

Use Ebay Auctions to Build Confidence

In all honesty, Ebay offers people a wide range of options for making money using their site and high traffic. Ebay auctions are just one component of this fascinating company but it is a good starting point for people begin from for a couple of reasons.

First, who among us doesn't have some things around the house that we really have no use for any longer? By rounding up these items you already have an existing inventory that you need to sell and therefore a starting point.

Secondly, by listing your merchandise and going through the auction process (including setting a starting price and determining what auction options you wish to use), you are familiarizing yourself with the Ebay business and how it operates. If you choose to expand into a dedicated Trading Assistant or even into drop shipping-well, that is up to you but at least you have your feet wet and some money to keep things rolling!

Now there is no question that you can make money on Ebay but do not allow yourself to be tempted into thinking success and fortunes are built overnight. By starting out slowly and getting to know how the Ebay business machine works by selling some old items around the house and making a little money, you are laying a foundation of knowledge that you can build future success upon.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:34:00.000-08:00

Can You Really Make Money Selling on Ebay?
by Jason James

Most of us have heard about the phenomenon known as Ebay which promotes those online auctions that attract bidders from the world over for just about anything imaginable. This auction selling has reached a fever pitch and the Ebay business machine just keeps growing and growing. Selling on Ebay has went from an Internet novelty to becoming one of the fastest growing companies in the world with tens of millions of people visiting and using the site each year.

But can people like you and I really make any real money selling on Ebay? I mean, we only have so much stuff! At some point we are going to run out of things to place for auction selling and then we will have to buy new things to sell on Ebay. Selling our things on Ebay may be a great way to make a few bucks on things we don't need any longer, but it can hardly be considered a real job that we could do day in and day out for money to pay bills with... right?

Ebay Trading Assistants

While there may be almost a billion people wired into the Internet, some are definitely more computer savvy than others. For these people and for countless others who plain just do not have the time to post their valuables on Ebay, this is precisely where Trading Assistants come in. Basically, Trading Assistants make money on Ebay by selling on Ebay things that do not belong to them.

By charging an agreed upon fee for all of the work involved in getting items posted in the online auctions held by Ebay, Trading Assistants help other people make money off of their old things while making some money for themselves in the process. It's a win-win scenario! By becoming a Trading Assistant in the worldwide Ebay business machine, you are registered in a directory with over 50,000 others just like you that people can look up and contact when needing someone to help them sell their wares through electronic auction selling.

Trading Assistant Requirements

Never forget that selling on Ebay is a privilege and not a right. Likewise, not just anyone can become a Trading Assistant and make money on Ebay by selling other people's things. There are some conditions that you have to meet in order to qualify for the Trading Assistant status.

First, you must have sold at least 4 items in the past thirty days. Second, your feedback rating must be 50 or higher with 97% of it being positive. Finally, your account must be in good standing before you can make money on Ebay by selling other people's things.

Selling on Ebay has indeed become a worldwide phenomenon. While you can definitely make money on Ebay by selling your own possessions, becoming a Trading Assistant is a way to make online auctions your stock in trade. Why not make money from the privacy of your own home doing something you enjoy? Ebay offers assistance to help newcomers get started and to date there is no fee but the company does reserve the right to change that policy-so don't delay! Start selling on Ebay and then sign up for the Trading Assistant program so you can make money on Ebay all year round by selling other people's things!

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:33:00.001-08:00

How Do Online Auctions Actually Work?
by Jason James

In the past few years, online auctions have really become a popular way for people around the world to buy and sell goods. Now I am not just talking about coins, figurines, or other collectibles. In fact, collectibles only ranked sixth in 2004 for all items sold on Ebay with a total value of $2.2 billion dollars worth of sales. But, perhaps surprising to some you just as it was to me, automobiles actually ranked first in sales on Ebay last year with over $11 billion generated through the online auctions hosted by the company.

Yes, the Ebay business machine just keeps growing every year and now you finally want to learn how to sell some of the things lying around your home to make some of that money that seems to be changing hands like gold through all the auction selling. Well my friend, it is about time because online auctions are a simple and convenient way to make real money from home and have fun in the process!

How Basic Online Auctions Operate

The Ebay business machine has grown and evolved over the years so that there are now several different methods to post and sell merchandise. The most basic ebay auctions operate very similarly to a real auction.

The seller first must register and then write a description of the product being sold. Although some copy writing is helpful, a little practice and some homework are all you need to have a basic idea of how to describe your product. Then, you set a price that you want the bidding to start at and designate a time limit as to how long you intend to allow people to bid on your posted merchandise. Then, when time runs out, you must sell your product to the highest bidder. Doesn't really seem that hard to make money on Ebay, does it?

Online Auctions with Reserve Price

There is certainly no one out here that wants their Ebay business venture to end in failure which is precisely why some people opt for the "Reserve Price" option. This "reserve price" is the minimum amount of money that you will take for whatever it is you are trying to sell via the online auctions.

No one can actually see the reserve price except for you so you still get the main benefit of online auctions which is to get people to bid against one another for your product while driving the price upwards. But, for ebay auctions having this reserve price set, the product will not go to the highest bidder unless they have a bid that is equal to or higher than your minimum price. This is a particularly good option for higher end or specialty products to protect you from low-ball bidding and losing a bunch of money.

Online Auctions Using "Buy It Now" Option

Now if you are impatient, need to sell something immediately, or are offering something that might sell better with a fixed price, you can choose the "buy it now" option when posting your merchandise. This allows buyers to purchase your product immediately for a fixed price without going through the trouble of monitoring the bids and waiting for the time limit to expire.

For those of you thinking that online auctions are a mere fad, guess again. With access to a global marketplace and more people than ever using the Internet to buy the things they want and need, online auctions are only going to increase in popularity in the coming years. Auction selling is the best and fairest way to get the best price for anything being sold. Plus, if you play your cards right and are savvy enough, you might just be able to quit that day job and start making money from home selling things you love to people that want your goods!

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:33:00.000-08:00

Minimize Risk with Wholesale Drop Shipping
by Jason James

If you don't know about the behemoth growing out there in cyberspace calling itself Ebay, then welcome to the planet Earth. Not only is Ebay one of the biggest Internet success stories in history, it is still growing. Not only does it allow people to come to its website and bid upon items they want, it also allows people to open their own Ebay business and use online auctions to make money. Wholesale drop shipping is a great way to sell on Ebay virtually risk free.

What is Wholesale Drop Shipping?

For a person using their Ebay store to sell items to bidders on the Internet, there is a fair amount of work that takes place behind the scenes. An Ebay business owner must secure inventory, find a place to store it until being sold, package it, and then ship the products to customers.

Drop shippers offer Ebay store owners a chance to simplify the entire process and make larger profits in the process. A wholesale drop shipping company provides and stores the inventory. Then, when someone buys an item from an Ebay business owner, that owner simply processes the order and sends it and payment onto the drop shippers who then package and ship the product to the customer.

The customer never knows that a third party exists because drop shippers will package the product using the Ebay business owner's labeling. By purchasing the products at wholesale prices, the Ebay store owner profits the difference between that price and the winning bid amount while the drop shippers take care of everything else.

Virtually Risk Free

An Ebay business owner who does not use a wholesale drop shipping company must bear the expense of buying the inventory and waiting until a sale is made before recuperating their investment. By using drop shippers, nothing is paid out by the Ebay store owner until they receive payment for the item from the customer. It is an ideal arrangement for people with little start up capital.

While not a problem in the beginning, there may come a point where an Ebay business owner must pay to store their inventory. This is another expense that you never have to worry about when using drop shippers.

Wholesale drop shipping generally requires no charge on the part of the Ebay business owner for selling the drop shipper's products. When there is a fee, it is generally so small that it is literally dwarfed by the benefits and profits received using a drop shipper.

Basically, the only thing that an Ebay business owner must invest when using wholesale drop shipping to sell on Ebay is time. And the majority of the time that is required on the part of the owner is spent researching and trying to find the best drop shipper to supply them with the products they wish to sell.

If you want to get into the world of Ebay auctions but are on a shoestring budget, wholesale drop shipping is definitely the way to go. They require little or no money of Ebay business owners to sell their products. In the process, they take care of the entire logistics involved in getting the item to your customer. So if you are serious about making money selling on Ebay but don't want to take any big risks, look into the world of drop shipping today!

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:32:00.001-08:00

Top 10 Tips To Selling Successfully on eBay
by Jason James

As a successful powerseller on eBay I often get turned to for advice. Since I registered on eBay in 2000, I've ran thousands of profitable auctions which I follow these guidelines. Most importantly always try to be fair with other users who deal with you and never be intimidated by any competition. eBays big enough for us all, and currently there is 1 seller registered to 78 buyers.

1) Low starting Price

Before you list your auction, ask yourself what's the lowest amount you'd be prepared to accept for your item. A low starting price will attract more bids and at a quicker pace - usually within the first day of the listings. Research shows that a .99c starting price will get you bidders within a few hours. Many vehicles and high value items are sold with a low starting price especially by established powersellers - because unless it's an extremely poor week the item will normally end up with hundreds of bids & at a cost that's acceptable to the seller.

Additionally users are more likely to view auctions which already have a successful bid as it generates interest in your item. It's like if you see a market stall with hundreds of people standing around it - your curiosity would tell you to stop & see what's generating all the interest. Use human curiosity to your advantage.

2) No Reserve

Many sellers still place reserve prices on their item. A reserve price is one which unless it is met by your sellers you are not obliged to sell the item. An example would be if you have an reserve of $10, and your item sells for $9.00 you do not have to complete the sale & release the item. Reserve items, although very occasionally may be necessary in the case of extremely high value items or businesses for sale are off putting to bidders. Why would you bid on an item with a reserve price on, unless you already knew were aware of what the reserve was. Personally I'd look for alternative items without a reserve price.

eBay has already removed the Reserve Price option from some of it's site in a move that is largely welcome by the majority of users. It could be a sign that this policy change will be extended to all of it's sites.

3) Images

An Image is worth a thousand words. Take photos of your item to clearly show the condition of it, and any damage or unusual aspects of it. eBay allows you to include one photo free of charge & if you use your own image hosting service you can easily include as many photos as necessary to show your item in a detailed manner. Many powersellers use up to 20 photos for one single item. Ask yourself how many are necessary for your item. & also consider using the gallery option so the image will appear within the search listings.

4) Cross-Promotion

You've worked hard to get users to view your listing, so while their viewing it also include a link to any other items you've available. This is allowed in addition to the already provided link to "View other sellers items". You can use commercial services (such as Anadale) to include images & descriptions of your other items.

5) About Me Page

Sell yourself on your About Me Page. This is your chance to establish some credibility for yourself. The biggest reason people will not buy from you online is because you have failed to establish any credibility for yourself. So include details about you & your business. Where are you suituated?, how long have you been registered on eBay?, What do you specialise in? If your a high volume seller you may also want to include a photo of yourself. Have a look at other About Me pages to see what works and what doesn't.

6) Return Policy

Nothing gives buyers greater confidence than knowing that they can return the product if it's not for them. So consider drafting yourself a returns policy.

Will you accept returns? What if the item arrives faulty? How long is the policy valid for?

It may seem like a big risk to offer such a policy knowing that you'll have to incur a cost relisting & reshipping items but only a very small amount of users will return the items.

7) Feedback

Leave feedback for the winning bidder as soon as the item is paid for. Some sellers like to protect themselves by only returning feedback when it is left for you. I consider this unprofessional and your bidders will most likely think the same too. Don't be scared of getting a negative or neutral comment on your feedback record. The majority of users will consider all of you feedback before bidding, not just looking at one or two comments.

Additionally if you deserve any feedback left for you such as if you were late shipping, accept it was you fault. Don't be too worried about admitting it with an apology in response to your feedback. You may also want to compensate your winning bidder with reduced postage or a bonus item to show it was a genuine error on your part.

If you know the there is going to be a delay in completing any transaction, email the bidder and inform them. Apologize with a comment such as "This is a rare incident that's completely out of my control. I hope by looking at my feedback record you will see this is an completely isolated incident". Always try to keep on good terms with all your buyers.

8) Instant attention

Give immediate attention to your bidders & prospective bidders. Don't leave a delay of days before responding to any emails or phone calls. And following a successful transaction you may want to email your bidder to tell them when the items been shipped and when it will be expected to arrive.

I know many sellers, some of them powersellers who takes days to respond to a simple email. If you don't have time to respond immediately consider delegating the responsibility to someone else who can respond on your behalf. Never give any bidder reason to doubt whether your a genuine seller or not.

9) eBay Store

Opening an eBay Store is a necessary step for anyone medium sized seller. Not only do you benefit from cheaper & longer listings within your shop, but you can also cross-promote your products easily, send out newsletters and establish a trusted brand for your listings easier. Also you'll gain more coverage (& hopefully bids) for your listings by appearing in the eBay store directory.

10) Shipping

Don't be tempted to over price your shipping costs and try to make a small profit on this. Firstly you can be found out to easily, & it's one of the most unforgiving things for a seller to do. More importantly over pricing your shipping costs is against eBay policy.

If your offering digital goods such as an eBook or special report, you may consider a small handling fee to cover your time and administration costs. If you do make sure it's fair and clearly highlighted within the item listing. The last thing a bidder wants to do is find out there are unexpected costs associated with a purchase they've made.

Good luck with your eBay selling activity.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:32:00.000-08:00

3 Dropshipping Secrets For Making More Money on eBay
by Jason James

Dropshipping is a very profitable way to make money on the auction powerhouse eBay. People all over the world are creating home based businesses by using wholesalers, or also known as dropshippers, to make money on eBay.

Dropshipping is simply selling products for wholesale companies, sending them the address of the person who bought from you, and they ship the product to them.

This is an incredible opportunity, most times for the cost of a meal at a restaurant, to start a profitable eBay business.

However, because of the ease and profitability of using a dropship company there is extensive competition. eBay abounds with people using this home based business model to create a living for themselves. So, how do you get by the rest and shine as the one to buy from? There are three distinct secrets used by prominent eBay Powersellers.

1. eBay Dropshippers Know What's HOT!

The top income producers, or Powersellers, on eBay do their homework. They find out what is selling. But, not only that they research deeper to find out what's selling at the top prices.

Let's say for example, you have set up an account with a dropship company and have started an eBay seller account. Now what? Start looking at what's selling. Computers are always hot.

Go back to your dropshipper, look up what computers they offer, get some graphics and pictures, upload them to the product listing page on eBay and you're now selling computers.

Don't waste your time on items that only sell a few times at low prices.

2. eBay Dropshippers Know A Little Copywriting

The Internet, no matter what site you're on, is all about the written word. In sales, that means copywriting. Writing in order to reach a sale.

If you look at the most successful sellers they don't simply upload a picture and a few facts about the product.

They write to sell the product. Why? It was stated at the beginning of this article that the competition is plentiful. Everyone selling on eBay wants that person to buy their product not yours. So, the emphasis on copywriting, writing to instill an emotional desire to want your product, must be a priority.

Take some time to learn a little bit about good copywriting and how to construct a short, but exciting, sales letter.

3. eBay Dropshippers Live To Follow.

The absolute key to making money on eBay, with dropshippers or any other type of business model, is to follow up with your customers. Once they buy from you, that should not be the last contact you have with them.

Follow up with them. How are they liking the product? Is there anything else you can do for them? Have they seen the other auctions you have listed similar to the product they already bought?

A great way to stay in touch with your customers is to start collecting their email addresses, with their permission, and send them a special "sales flyer" of products you have listed, or other non-listed dropship items.

Want to make it big with eBay? Want to make big money with dropshipping? Follow these three Powerselling secrets today and watch your profits climb!

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:31:00.000-08:00

The Right Wholesalers Help Your Ebay Business
by Jason James

Starting up your own Ebay business is not difficult but making it into a successful venture that can help you save towards retirement and achieve your other financial goals can be a bit more challenging. Tenacity, hard work, determination, a bit of luck, and the right wholesalers are all useful in establishing your Ebay business.

Taking the Next Step

Most people enter into the Ebay business universe by selling off some of the things they already have. This is a great idea because it allows sellers to learn the ropes of Ebay auctions while generating some revenue. But, there will always come a point when you don't have any more things from your household that you want to part with.

In order to sustain your Ebay business and grow to the next level, you are going to have to find more things to list in your online auctions. Some people decide to hit the flea market and antique store circuit in hopes of finding rare deals that they can snap up and turn a nice profit on by turning around and reselling the item through their Ebay business.

While this is indeed a viable route to take if you are selling older items or collectibles, there are some drawbacks to this approach. First, this is a time consuming and rather inefficient way to secure the merchandise you need to keep the online auctions rolling. Secondly, there are more and more people using Ebay for the same purposes as yourself so it is getting harder to make a profit using this approach because prices are being driven upward.

This is why you should consider selling new merchandise with your Ebay business. For one, you need not put in the leg work or time that you would trying to make the rounds at smaller shops. All you need to do is place an order and have a place set aside to store the merchandise until selling it.

Finding the right wholesalers can really make the difference between a successful Ebay business and one that only brings in some extra income into the household. There are people who buy dresses and clothing from wholesalers and turn around and sell them on Ebay for very substantial profits.

But to do this, you need to find wholesalers that can supply you with the quality of product you want at the cheapest prices possible. Unlike drop shippers who merely take an order and the money from a customer and pass it on to a wholesaler who turns around and ships the product directly to the customer, you have to take care of the packaging and shipping tasks. Therefore, you need to make as much profit as possible to compensate for your time and effort.

This means that you will not only have to do a lot of homework to find the absolute best deals possible, but you also have to guard the secret of your source so that others conducting their own online auctions don't undercut you. But when you find the right wholesalers-the money just starts rolling in! Just be careful what you wish for because the bigger your Ebay business becomes, the more effort and stress it takes to sustain it!

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:30:00.001-08:00

5 Tips For Your Ebay Business
by Jason James

If you are experiencing serious difficulties selling on ebay, you may be missing some of the subtleties that separate successful auctions from low-bid auctions.

Here are five tips you should always follow when you sell on ebay:

1) Sell at prevailing ebay market prices.

If you try to sell your products for obscenely high rates, you will end you losing profits. Although clever pricing strategy can get higher bids for your product, there really is a ceiling for what you can do selling on ebay. If your products aren't selling, reset the prices to something more reasonable.

2) Sell items that yield higher profit margins.

If you're selling radios from a dropship source that only yields a 2% profit margin per sale, you are in serious danger of losing money if you have to relist items. The easiest solution to this problem is finding another dropship source with lower prices or selecting another item that will yield a higher profit margin.

3) Improve your auction layout and design.

A poor layout and unprofessional design can easily deter potential customers. If you can't honestly say that you would be impressed with your own ebay auction template, you should trash it and make a new one. You may want to ask a friend or relative to give you a honest opinion of your template to help you assess where you should put information, pictures, and links (if it is a store template). This can do wonders to improve your conversion rates as an ebay seller.

4) Improve your store policies.

Offer to give your customers a money-back guarantee if they are not satisfied. Many people are weary of shopping on ebay because they have heard of other people who purchased things from less-than-honest ebay sellers. You should go out of your way to provide your customers with consistent store policies--and then to follow through with them when the need arises. This will boost your credibility, bring in repeat sales, and prevent nasty confrontations and negative feedback.

5) Improve your keyword and keyphrase density.

Most people search ebay using either "titles" or "titles & descriptions." If your title and item descriptions are not packed with highly-searched topics related to your product, you will seriously reduce the amount of potential buyers you could have viewing your auction.

To reiterate--if you want to make money on ebay, you should set reasonable prices, pick items with high profit margins, use a professional auction layout, set and follow consistent store policies, and pack your titles and descriptions with highly-searched keywords.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:30:00.000-08:00

Ebay Auction Arbitrage
by Jason James

Arbitrage is the act of purchasing a product in one market for immediate resale in another. Arbitrage can only occur when there is a disparity in prices between one market and another.

If you want to make money on ebay right now and don't have a significant amount of start-up funds, arbitrage may be your best option--at least to raise the money to purchase inventory for your ebay home business.

You can start buy scouting out other auction sites to see if there is a significant disparity in prices between those sources and ebay.

I personally suggest you start with sites like bidz.com, bid4assets.com, and www.firstgov.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml. If you can't find good prices there for the products you want to sell on ebay, you can search Google for "government auctions" and "auction sites."

You should be able to find a number of online auction sites that are significantly less-trafficked than ebay, have significantly lower fees than ebay, and subsequently have significantly less buyers than ebay.

You should then exploit this market loophole--the disparity in prices--between ebay and this market by purchasing products from your selected online auction site at low prices. You should first check prices on ebay to find out what similar items are selling for. If you can purchase at a significant discount on your selected online auction site, you should do so.

You can immediately turn around and sell these products on ebay for higher prices. You should stress the discounted prices in your auctions and pack them with highly- trafficked keywords, so that it shows up for a number of different keyword and keyphrase searches.

Some people even use this arbitrage technique exclusively with ebay auctions. They buy an item on ebay and then resell it on ebay, using one market within ebay to buy and then two or more to sell.

You can use this technique, too. Search for items up for auction on ebay in popular categories, but with poorly organized templates and bad selling strategies. Purchase these items and resell them with professional templates, better descriptions, and titles that are filled with keywords that pull visitors from multiple ebay markets.

Using this simple strategy and your skills as a professional ebay seller, you can purchase items and immediately turn them around for 200% profit. If you are currently looking for a way to bring in revenue for your ebay business, this could be a quick way to build your inventory without purchasing expensive wholesale lots.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:29:00.002-08:00

Boost Your Profits On Ebay With One Simple Trick
by Jason James

Did you know that the most important thing that separates ebay neophytes from successful ebay sellers and ebay powersellers is how they construct titles and descriptions?

Most ebay neophytes and unsuccessful ebayer sellers--as well as some successful ebayer sellers--have no idea that one title is any different from another. In fact, the difference between a good title and description can be the difference between 15 visitors and 250 visitors--which has huge implications for your bottom line.

So what makes a good title?--Three things: keyword-packing, accuracy, and readability.

Keyword-packing will determine when your auction is pulled up in response to an ebay search. For instance, if you are selling jewelry and use the words "white gold" in your title, whenever someone searches for "white gold" by titles, your auction will be one of the results that gets pulled up. This is why you should always load your ebay auctions with relevant keywords.

Another important part of writing titles is accuracy. If you use keywords that are highly-searched but irrelevant to your auction, your auction will get pulled up by a lot of searches, but will not end up with a high final price. If a visitor is looking for one thing and finds something entirely different, they will more than likely hit 'back' immediately. This is why you should always write a title that focuses on an accurate description of your product.

The last component of writing titles is readability. If your auction title is not readable and compelling, very few potential customers will open it. To keep it readable and compelling, avoid tossing together a jumble of words that will get pulled by more searches, but wont attract buyers. Also include descriptive, compelling words and phrases to attract buyers, such as "new" or "50% off."

In addition to writing a good title, you will also need a good description.

A good description should also include keyword-packing. As I discussed earlier, you should include as many relevant keywords as you can in your description; however, you should try to keep this within reason. Don't fill your description with random keywords. Instead, insert them into your description as often as possible without sacrificing readability.

You will also want to write a compelling description. You should consider what separates you from other ebay sellers and focus on those points. For instance, let's say all of your merchandise is brand new. You could make it a point to stress how other ebay sellers often auction off broken and refurbished items--and that they can only be assured that they will receive high quality products if they shop at your store.

The gap between ebay powersellers and ebay newbies is big, but some of the steps to bridging the gap are small. Using better titles and descriptions is one of those small steps. If you follow the methods I outlined in this article, you could easily boost the amount of visitors your auctions receive by a factor of five or ten.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:29:00.001-08:00

Have You Got eBay PowerSeller Potential?
by Darren Yates

What exactly is a PowerSeller?

PowerSellers are the eBay members that have made it, you can recognize them by the ‘PowerSeller’ badge next to their name. You’ve probably seen these people across eBay as you go about your usual business – to succeed on eBay, you need to think the way they do.

How do you get Awarded PowerSeller Status? eBay decides who can be a PowerSeller and who can’t, and they have strict rules. To get in at the minimum PowerSeller level, you must have a feedback rating of at least 100 (minimum 98% positive) and sell at least $1,000 worth of items every month for three months in a row.

There are different levels of PowerSeller membership as you sell items of greater value:

$1,000 is bronze

$3,000 is silver

$10,000 is gold

$25,000 is platinum

$125,000 is titanium

If PowerSellers ever fail to meet the required amount of sales, or their feedback falls below 98% positive, then they lose their PowerSeller status. Essentially the only eBay users that get to be PowerSellers on eBay are the users that have been successful for a while and are on track to stay successful.

The Marketplace and the Shop.

This is the most important part of understanding how PowerSellers think. They don’t see what they’re doing as being some random bazaar, or a hobby – instead, they see themselves as a business.

For example, if you run a stall in a marketplace, the chances are that you have a general area of business, but you mostly just sell whatever you can get your hands on that week. If your dodgy buddy got his hands on a job lot of something at a discount, then that’s what you’ll be selling. This might be fun – and when you have a good week, you’ll have a really good week – but it’s no way to run a real business in the long-term.

PowerSellers think far more like shops. They sell the same things again and again, every week – regular stock for regular customers. They do ‘boring’ business things like keep inventories and budgets. They know what they’re going to be selling, how much they buy it for and how much they expect to sell for. Just like a real shop, there can be hard times sometimes, but their income is stable and their business can grow slowly.

The best advice I can give you on thinking like a PowerSeller is this: don’t take long-term risks for short-term gain. Look after your reputation, manage your selling properly, provide good customer service and the rewards will come to you in due course. And you’ll get a little badge next to your name that makes people trust you more!

One option that you may of missed is - What can eBay do for any other businesses you have. Millions of people visit eBay every day – why keep everything separate when you’re starting to tap into that kind of power?

In fact $14 out of every $100 spent online is spent at eBay!

Darren Yates has learned of a guy, Brandon Dupsky, that makes $22,000 a DAY! on eBay selling everyday stuff. Do you think you could too? - http://www.how-to-make-money-online.inf/eBay-millionaire/

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2006-01-08T10:29:00.000-08:00

5 High Profit Secrets To Write Better eBay Listings
by Jason James

How do you make more money on eBay with your current and/or future listings? That's the question that is demanding an answer.

Making money on eBay and selling products through auctions is much like owning your own brick and mortar store. For example, when people come to a store, the most important aspect to selling anything is in the way it's presented.

Big companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars to have people build presentable displays of products so they sell. It's call merchandising.

That's the answer to making more money on eBay. Merchandising.

Or, in eBay auction terms, writing your product listing. Here's five high profit ways you can write better listings.

1. HTML it!

Take some time to learn some basic HTML, or the language the web uses to display websites.

Using HTML you can easily create a very nice looking "display" of your product and build a brand for yourself. By keeping the same look in all your listings people will feel comfortable with your position as a seller and theirs as the buyer.

HTML allows you the opportunity to make your listing stand out and be more professional. Use the HTML editor on the product listing page to make it much easier, even if you don't know a lot HTML.

2. Don't Scream At People.

One of the biggest mistakes people with their eBay listing is the use of all capital letters in the title. IT'S VERY ANNOYING!

Using capital letters is a means of expressing surprise, anger, sadness, discouragement, and other sorts of unhappy emotions. Not a great way to instill an emotional response to buy.

Now, notice I didn't say don't use any caps in your title. Just not all caps. A title is just that... a title. Think of a book title or movie title. Capitalize the first letter of each word.

3. Your eBay listing must be clear.

When presenting a listing for your product you must make it absolutely clear what you are selling. Concise descriptions as well as crystal clear pictures will keep your prospective customer interested in the product. If they are unsure about anything, at any time... you will probably lose them to your competitor.

4. True Powersellers go a step further.

It's not enough to make the product listing very clear, but also your terms and conditions. This means your shipping policy and costs, return policy, any warranties that you, or the company, offer, and any guarantees associated with the product.

This goes the extra mile into creating a comfortable atmosphere where the person reading your listing will be more inclined to buy from you.

5. Follow a listing schedule.

Before you ever place the listing ask yourself a question, "Is this the best time to sell it?" Even the best, most thought out listing, will fail if the time isn't right.

Create a listing schedule that clearly lists the starting and ending dates of your auction. This will ensure that, if you're selling holiday products or seasonal products, the buyer will receive them on time.

Your listing is a part of your business. This is where you begin to build a long lasting relationship, one of comfort and recognition, that continues for long lasting income.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:28:00.001-08:00

Grab More Time For Your eBay Auction
by Jason James

When selling on eBay, time is the one factor that is never on your side. Obviously the longer your item can stop on eBay, the higher visibility it receives & the more bids it is likely to get.

eBay presently offers five different lengths of listings, either a 1,3,5,7 or 10 day listing.

While a 10 day listing will give you the most exposure your item will not appear within the top of the relevant category immediately. Those items which are ending soon are the first to be shown within eBays listings. Generally new items appear at the bottom of the category listings and work there way towards the first page. On a 10 day listing it will take the best part of a week before your listing is shown on the first page of search results.

Therefore anyone browsing the eBay categories will not see your item in the eBay search results. As with search engines, many users will only look in the top two pages of results.

That is why the 1 day auction format offers a few advantages. Your item will be viewable immediately to any users browsing though the eBay categories. However, 1 day may not give many bidders the opportunity to find your item before the item ends.

So, why not get the best of both sides.

There is a way to both, give your item maximum visibility on eBay while also keeping it in the top search results for the category it is listed in.

It's a very simple tactic that anyone can use. As long as your item has no bids & doesn't end within 12 hours, eBay allows you to revise your listing. This revision can be anything, from title to pictures used including Auction length.

When you first submit your listing to eBay select a three day format. This will put it within the top two pages of results in this category. Allow your listing some time, to see if it's discovered and if not after two days just revise it to a 5 day auction. Because your auction will have already been running for two days, when you revise the listing it will show three days remaining, and still be within the top listings for the category.

If it's still not discovered and has no bids, just repeat the procedure for seven and then for ten days. If your able to revise your listing four times, you'll easily gain more coverage than any other listing in the same category. And more coverage should mean more bids!

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:28:00.000-08:00

Want To Be An eBay Millionaire? Have You Got What It Takes?
by Darren Yates

Taking the leap to full-time as an eBay seller is living the dream: earning a real income, working at home, being your own boss etc. It’s the promise of a million scams, but it’s finally come true, at least for some.

What they don’t always tell you in the success stories is that becoming a full-time eBay seller is not for everyone. You really should try it part-time before you consider taking it up full-time, and even then, caution is recommended. Before you go and burn your suit, here’s a list of questions you should ask yourself.

How Much Am I Earning From eBay Now?

Calculate how many hours a week you spend working on eBay related things (be honest here), then divide this by the average profit you make in a week. If you were doing full-time hours, would you earn as much as you earn now?

Do I Have a Good Job?

Consider what you might lose if you quit your job to focus on eBay. If you’re in a well paid job with good promotion prospects then it’s well worth reconsidering: you might get a few years down the line and wish you’d stayed in your traditional job, as you’d probably be the CEO by now.

Can I Really Make Much More Money?

Unless you’re selling a large quantity of small goods, most of what you do on eBay will be waiting for auctions to end and you can wait at work just as easily as you can at home. Whether you would make more money on eBay really depends on what kinds of items you’re selling – for low value items, going full-time could be a good move. For high-value ones, the chances are you’ll hit the limits of how much money you have to invest in inventory long before you hit the limits on your time.

Can I Handle Working At Home?

Apart from anything else, you might find that your dream of working at home is more of a nightmare in reality. Your family can start to depend on you to get things done during the day. If you have a wife and children then they can resent the fact that you’re in the house but refuse to have anything to do with them for large parts of the day. Giving in to them and stopping work for a while will cause your profits to slide.

Would I Survive if it All Went Wrong?

Could you get by if you had a month or two where you sold nothing? Or would you be desperately looking around for a job and cursing the day you ever discovered eBay? That’s the real test.

If you are not phased by these questions, then I guess you could be cut out for the eBay lifestyle – and even if you were phased, you’d be surprised just how far you can get part-time.

Darren Yates has discovered that Brandon Dupsky makes $22,000 a DAY! on eBay selling everyday stuff. Do you think you could too? -

http://www.how-to-make-money-online.inf/eBay-millionaire/

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2006-01-08T10:27:00.001-08:00

Google vs eBay, or Google vs YahooBay?
by Sramana Mitra

The media is full of stories and analysis on Google’s announcement of GoogleBase, a user-database, that predict thet Google is taking sure steps towards eBay’s turf.

eBay is slowly and surely falling prey to its supremely powerful, but easy to copy and rather narrow core business model of facilitating B:C and C:C e-commerce. Needless to say, Google’s entry into their turf will be a big blow. Google will, no doubt, hit eBay where there is a low-hanging fruit waiting to be picked: eBay’s sordid user interface. In the 10 years of its existence, eBay has not bothered to address this glaring weakness. Google does clean User Experiences very well, and my bet would be that they will cream eBay on this topic. Also interesting is their introduction of a user-generated database, which will enable applications such as Yahoo! Stores easily, too. Potent combination.

I said once before, that Yahoo should acquire eBay. eBay’s market cap is $52 Billion, whereas Yahoo’s is $50 Billion. It would roughly be a merger of equals, but I believe Yahoo’s future is far more promising than eBay’s. Hence, judging by futures, Yahoo ought to acquire eBay.

Product Search and Search Engine Marketing are key areas that, as industries, need to reside together. Amazon realized it, and launched A9, their very own search engine. However, Search is a competitive business, and an overnight search giant will not be created at this stage of the game. I don’t recommend, therefore, that eBay also follows suit.

However, at least 5 different properties that Yahoo has could tremendously leverage eBay: Small Business, Stores, Search, Shopping, and Overture. Finally, as Yahoo unfolds its content and personalization strategies, there will be a tremendous further opportunity to build value on top of their existing framework.

Not the least, but last, Meg Whitman has indicated that she wants out. Terry Semel, however, is dedicated and focused.

Then?

Silicon Valley Entrepreneur and Strategy Consultant Sramana Mitra writes about Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Emerging Technology, Market Moves, and sundry other topics in her Blog "Sramana Mitra on Strategy". Read more of her writings at http://www.sramanamitra.com.

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2006-01-08T10:27:00.000-08:00

How To Find Top-Selling Ebay Items
by Jason James

Unless you are willing to pay for software that finds top-selling ebay items, you will have to conduct your own research by hand. Luckily for you, there is a simple method you can use to perform market research for ebay.

If you are already selling on ebay, you probably have a general idea of what you want to sell. For instance, you might know you want to sell collectibles, jewelry, or consumer electronics. However, what you might not know is what you want to sell within those categories or what you should be selling within those categories to maximize your profits per sale.

Your goal should be to select products that have both a high demand (high search popularity) and a low supply (number and quality of sellers). In business, this is generally referred to as a "niche." If you want to maximize your profits, you should search out a number of niches within your ebay selling sub-category.

You can start this process by going to http://category-keyword.ebay.com/all_categories.html and clicking your current selling category and then sub- category. Drill down and build a list as you go of potential niches by recording the "commonly searched words" for each level.

Continue to drill down until you have the ebay search results for a given niche. For instance, if you continue to drill down for jewelry, you can eventually get results for "white gold rings" or "sapphire gold rings." Spend some time analyzing the raw amount of results (i.e. 4300 results for "white gold rings") you get for a given keyphrase, the quality of the sellers within the niche, and the prevailing market rates within the niche.

If supply is low and demand is high for that given ebay selling niche, prices will be inordinately high, allowing you to maintain high profit margins until your niche fills out with more sellers.

In order to assure consistent profits, you should select a number of profitable ebay selling niches and sell within each. When you pick a good niche, your sales will reflect it: your merchandise will move fast and you will consistently sell over the ebay market values.

If you find a good niche, but do not have sufficient stock to sell within that niche, you can simply find a dropshipper or an affiliate program to do all of the work for you. You can sign up at places like www.cj.com, www.linkshare.com, and http://www.megagoods.com for free and immediately start selling items as an affiliate.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:26:00.002-08:00

7 Tips On How To Buy A Work From Home Website On Ebay
by Khemal Dole

Are you looking to buy a ready-made work at home website of business on Ebay? I'm floored at how many work at home "websites" and "businesses" are listed daily. They all promise to make you a millionaire fast or that you can earn $5000 a month starting right now. Although there are legitimate listings, there are an alarming number of listing that simply scream out "SCAM!". Unfortunately many people don't hear it or don't look for the signs. Before you fall victim to such a scam and waste your money, here are 7 tips to help find the right website.

1) Look out for Outrageous "Income" or "Income Potential"

Many listings claim that the website or business makes HUGE amounts of profit or has the "potential" of making a huge profit. This is your first sign of a possible scam because if YOU had a website that made $500 a day would YOU sell it? I know I wont. So why is this person selling his or her website? They always list a few "excuses" like, "I have no time to run this website" or "I build them so I can sell them". Honestly, if you had a website that's making you money, you would FIND the time to run it and improve it, not sell it off. Be weary about these claims of HUGE profits. If it looks too good to be true, it just might be!

2) Ask for Verifiable proof of income.

If the website is claimed to be making profit, the seller might show you a PICTURE of his or her income statement. Sadly these PICTURES can be easily altered to say ANYTHING that a person wants to - including showing profits. Pictures of Paypal statements can be easily doctored to show profits. If the profit statements are real, the owner should have no objection to faxing you a copy of the statement, plus statements for previous months. Plus the owner should be able to show DIRECT relations between the website being sold and the statements. Often owners will have multiple websites that tie into ONE paypal address. And they might show you a statement of that profitable paypal account. But the fact of the matter is that the actual profit is from multiple websites and the particular website on sale might not even be profitable. This is a business transaction so make sure you treat it like one and ask for verifiable proof. Don't settle for mere PICTURES on a website as proof.

3) How long has the website been established for?

Many websites are claimed to be "established". This means that the seller claims that the website has been around for some time and has regular traffic and customers. Look into the source of the traffic. The seller might have purchase "guaranteed" traffic just to make it LOOK like an established website. Demand website statistics for at least 6 previous months and study them. If you see a sudden spike in traffic, then you know something’s up. And even if you don't see a sudden increase, where is the traffic coming from? What are the seller's advertising methods used to get that traffic? Once you purchase the website, will you continue to get the same benefits of advertising and traffic? Is the seller willing to show you how to advertise? If so, how much will it cost per month? Do the math and see if the website will indeed be profitable after the costs. Don't buy websites that are new yet claim to be established. Really profitable websites are at least an year old and can show you proof of its establishment. Also use tools such as www.Alexa.com and type in the URL of the website to see exactly WHEN it was established. Alexa's reports can't be doctored by the seller and is a credible source. Do your research before you place your bid.

4) Beware of so-called Millionaires promising to make you a millionaire.

If YOU were a millionaire why would YOU be selling information about how to become one on ebay? If you were that generous, why don't you donate your money to charity? Or better yet GIVE that information away for free? Why CHARGE for information? I see many so called Millionaires selling their "secrets" starting at $49.00. If you had so much money what would $49 be worth to you? It's a drop in the ocean. Unless the seller BECAME a millionaire by selling his "secrets" for $49 to people who thought they can be millionaires themselves. So if you bought such a website, would YOU automatically become a millionaire? Or would you have to sell the SAME information to others at $49.00 a pop to become one? You'll need to make 20408 sales at $49.00 to become a millionaire. Often, there's always a catch like that in offers by these so-called self made millionaires. They don't love you. They love your money and they ask it upfront. If they were in a charitable mood why don't they just GIVE you the secret and once you make your million let you pay them $49.00 of out it? Ask them that before you buy these websites or "secrets".

5) Be weary of instant "Cookie Cutter" websites.

Many websites on sale are simply replicates of a site and are put up for sale many times. This means that you are not the only one who's got a website like that. This produces competition and when you are starting out, you don't want to have a fierce completion. These types of "cookie cutter" websites lose their identity in the market. Basically the mentality of your visitors would be "You see one, you've see them all". YOUR website won't be unique. And you end up fighting an uphill battle. Opt to buy unique websites that aren't sold many times over and over again. You can easily spot cookie cutter websites if you search ebay. You'll see the same theme such as "legal forms" or "paid to drive" websites. Don't waste your time or money on these. Save your money to buy a unique website. It will pay your back many times over.

6) Beware of Adsense Earning statements

Adsense is the new way of starting an instant income stream. You get paid by Google for showing ads on your website. Many websites claim they have a daily Adsense income of say $50 or a monthly income of say $3000. Work at home businesses that are SOLELY built on adsense are a disaster waiting to happen. Don't get me wrong. Adsense is a very good source of income. But it should NOT be your ONLY income. The Adsense revenue is directly related to your website traffic. If you lose traffic you lose income. If a seller boasts high profits through adsense, ask for verifiable proof of income for previous months and see how much profits were from adsense and if it was the ONLY source of income. Don't put all your eggs in one Adsense basket. It’s tempting but you’ll be flirting with trouble if your website doesn’t have another method of income.

7) Pay attention to the number of bids.

If a website catches your attention don't bid on it until you can get a feel for it's worth. The number of bids on it can give you a rough idea about what kind of an opportunity it is and whether it's worth your time and money. If a website has 0 bids and has a buy it now price of $49.00 it’s probably not worth your money. It could well be another cookie cutter website. If the website has many bids and there's still plenty of time before the auction ends, and the price is fairly high then it might be actually worth that price. Remember that you aren't the only person doing research. Many bids means many others have done research and like what they found. Make sure you check out WHO those bidders are and their feedback as well. Don't be fooled by false bids.

There you go. 7 tips on how to select a work at home website at ebay. I hope that your search will reveal the ideal business for you and I pray that you follow my tips and not end up losing your money. Take care this holiday season and spend your money wisely.

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2006-01-08T10:26:00.001-08:00

How To Get Repeat Sales On Ebay
by Jason James

Most people can make one sale on ebay, but very few people know how to make consistent, repeat sales--and even less know how to make those sales using mechanisms other than ebay.

The most important part of making these "repeat sales" is building a base of interested customers. This process starts with selling on ebay, but most people who sell on ebay don't know how to do it.

Once you complete a sale on ebay, you should always contact your customer to thank her for purchasing from you and to give her any follow up details she will need to complete the transaction. In addition to this, you should also ask your customer whether or not she is interested in receiving emails from you when your business is offering special deals, item lotteries, or product coupons.

This is where "building a base of interested customers" comes in. If you effectively pitch your email list idea to a customer (who has already purchased from you and therefore has a high probability of being interested), you have a decent chance of getting a positive response. If your customer says yes, add her to a database on excel, along with her name, email address, and what she purchased from you.

You will also want to save the email as a record of her response. As unsolicited bulk email is against the law, it is always crucial that you have evidence to prove that everyone you are mailing with offers has specifically asked to be added to your list.

You should continue to do this--make sales and record names and information.

Periodically, you should make special offers on your ebay store inventory. For instance, you could offer 20% off on certain items for one week. Or you could offer 25% off on all lightbulb sales in the future, provided they purchase a lamp within the next two weeks. Or perhaps you could excite your list by raffling of an expensive item from your ebay business, like a plasma TV.

Whatever offer you use to lure them in, just keep your goal in mind--and that is to drive repeat sales by directing them to your ebay inventory on a regular basis.

As I mentioned previously, unsolicited bulk email is against the law. So, along with each notification you send them, you should include a written explanation of how they can "opt out" of your mailing list.

One trick you can use to make this method particularly effective is selling low and then reselling high. This simply means that you sell inventory on ebay for low prices, so customers have a low resistance to purchasing it. If they see something interesting for a dollar, they might just grab it because it is inexpensive. You complete that dollar sale--and then use it to get an interested buyer who could potentially purchase something far more substantial in the future.

In addition to using different tricks to maximize your profits with this technique, there are also more effective methods you can use to collect large amounts of personal information and to conduct email correspondence campaigns. Autoresponders, websites, and name capture pages are a few of these tools. Once you become proficient in the simple tactics I explained above, you should spend some time researching the tools I just mentioned.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

Claim your FREE 'Top 10 eBay Selling Secrets' eBook:

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2006-01-08T10:26:00.000-08:00

eBay Tips & Tricks
by Jamie

eBay Tips & Tricks

There is lots of money to be made on eBay, as well as lots of great deals for shoppers.

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, there are some things you should be aware of before

you venture out.

Just as the police will warn you about purse snatchers when you are shopping – they say be

aware of your surroundings, know where you are going (or at least look like it!).

Unfortunately, you need to be cautious when shopping online as well, on a number of

levels.

There are a lot of techniques, strategies, and facts that the savvy buyer or seller should

know about, so that they don't make a mistake that could have anywhere from minor to

severe consequences.

Exciting Facts About eBay

• More than 2 MILLION people visit eBay every single day -- searching for products to buy!

• People spend an average of 2 hours shopping on eBay.

• 72% of eBay users make more than $50,000 per year!

• eBay currently has over 147 MILLION members, and thousands of new members are added

every single day!

• eBay processes over $1,000 in sales every second! That's $1,000 up to $86,000,000 a day

-- every single day of the year!

• If you have a retail business, a good way to increase your sales is to advertise some of

your inventory on eBay.

• If you know where to buy something in bulk at wholesale price, and then sell it on eBay,

you can make a profit.

• People make money selling everything from unwanted items of little monetary value, to

brand new and expensive objects such as satellites, motorcycles, and cars.

Needless to say, you can certainly see that on many levels you can benefit by doing

business on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:25:00.001-08:00

eBay Issues New Digital Product Rules
by Michael Nalbone

Acknowledging higher demand for digitally delivered products, Mara Holian, from eBay’s Product Marketing team said that eBay is tightening the rules for egoods in an effort to "improve the way these items are bought and sold on eBay".

Sellers will now be required to identify digital items during the listing process and provide additional information about each product.

Listings for digital products will now include:

*System Requirements.

*File Size.

*File Format.

*Details about any additional software that may be required to use the digital product, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader for .pdf files.

I know what you're thinking: "Shouldn't the listings already contain this info?"

Of course. But, have you ever browsed auctions for an ebook? Some sellers in fact, do not make this basic information prominent in their listings. Buyers will now find the relevant info in the same place and format in every listing, instead of it being scattered about or omitted altogether.

According to eBay's site, sellers of digital goods are now required to use a "PayPal Verified Premier" or "Verified Business" account or eBay's "Checkout Redirect functionality" in order to collect payments.

Does this mean that you can't sell digital products unless you use PayPal or set up complicated software using eBay's API?

Probably not. Third-party services may still be an option.

An inquiry to one of the largest auction checkout & payment services, Andale, was not immediately answered. But they, and others, are likely to make updates which include this new, required functionality.

eBay also said that buyers will no longer see "unnecessary information, such as shipping costs". Which leads one to believe that the days of a 99 cent ebook with $12 in "shipping and handling" charges are gone.

Some sellers have been known to list digital items with unnecessary charges like these, and many buyers, in their enthusiasm to purchase one of these products, overlook these fees only to be disappointed upon checkout.

In addition, sellers will now be required to state that they are "legally authorized" to sell the product.

Research shows that everything downloadable: ebooks, mp3 songs, whole music CDs, even movies, are being offered as illegal downloads via online auction services.

While the legitimate online auction marketplaces police these types of listings and remove them promptly when they are reported or noticed, occasionally an item may slip through leaving those involved open to legal action by the copyright owner.

So, will eBay's new policy have the effect of eliminating piracy on the auction site?

Don't bet the farm.

Often, sellers mistakenly believe that they have purchased "resale rights" to the digital products they're offering for sale. So naturally, they will agree that they have the "legal" authority to re-sell the product.

Many egoods do not contain a copyright notice or resale agreement.

An inexperienced or hasty ebook publisher may unintentionally omit the information or a "pirate" may have removed or edited the author's copyright/resale notice.

While the new guidelines are certainly not a foolproof solution to digital piracy, eBay should be commended for taking a step in the right direction.

For more information on eBay's new digital goods requirements, see: http://pages.ebay.com/choosingformats/digitalitems/faqs/

Mike Nalbone is the publisher of "The Essential eBay Seller's Guide" which is a FREE, complete e-course that gives those who wish to sell successfully on eBay a great head-start. For more information, or to sign-up, visit: http://www.thewholesaledetective.com/ecourse.html

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2006-01-08T10:25:00.000-08:00

Make Money On Ebay With Public Domain Products
by Jason James

Any Internet marketer will tell you that the public domain is a goldmine. But if you've only been making money on ebay, you might not know how to cash in this goldmine.

The "public domain" is the collection of all documents that are publicly-owned. This usually includes really old documents and books, government documents and information, and documents created specifically for the public domain.

There are thousands and thousands of documents currently in the public domain, many of which are easily accessible over the Internet.

Before you can cash in on this goldmine, you must first find a product people are actively searching for on ebay. It could be information about building computers; it could be information about curing acne; it could be information about breeding dogs. There are dozens of possibilities.

Once you have determined what type of product you want to create and sell on ebay, you should start trying to put together some public domain information for your product.

Let's say you selected "dog breeding" for your product. You can start compiling information and pictures by searching for "dog breeding" on wikipedia.org and wikimedia.org. If the pictures and information you pull up fall into the "public domain," then save them in a folder on your computer.

Next, search Google for publicly-owned "dog breeding"sites and government sites that have information about dog breeding. Add all of the information you find to the same folder.

Organize all of this information logically and put it into a single word-processing document.

Now go to www.pdf995.com, download the trial version, and use it to compile your public domain product in PDF format.

Your next step is to take this public domain product and make money on ebay selling it. This is pretty simple. If you found a good market niche, you should have no problem making money on ebay.

Sell the product as you would normally sell anything on ebay. Remember to pack your auction title and description with highly-trafficked, related keywords. Include a picture and long description for your PDF "ebook."

Whenever someone purchases your product, you can simply email them an attached file with your product.

If you want to minimize the amount of work you have to do, you can automate the download process by setting up a custom check-out with paypal that redirects your customers to a download page on your website (if you own one). If you don't own a website, you can upload the file to a free geocities.com account and direct your buyers there.

You now will have a completely automated sales machine that will constantly make money on ebay. All you have to do is setup the auctions--and your machine will do the rest.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

Claim your FREE 'Top 10 eBay Selling Secrets' eBook:

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2006-01-08T10:24:00.000-08:00

Clueless
by Nicky Pilkington

Being clueless on what items to buy on E-bay is a phase.

In fact, it's the very first step to online shopping. With every new day, online shoppers conquer more E-bay buying techniques, and slowly lift off the novice's launch pad.

From then on, online shoppers realize there's more they can buy on E-bay than meets the eye.

Generally, E-bay is comprised of almost all the things a buyer would want and need under the sun. In fact, it seems that E-bay's selling almost everything.

Because of its diversity in items being sold, E-bay categorized each item for easier search. Though, each listing varies from one country to another.

Generally, online shoppers may choose to buy things under the category of antiques. These may include old-fashioned decors; house wares; vintage cars, clothing, and accessories; historic collector's item; and old postcards.

Buyers may also deliberate on buying items classified under the automotive category. These may range from cars to accessories to almost insignificant extras like car stickers, car perfumes, and collectibles.

Those who are looking for computer gadgets, electronic bolts, or printers may look at the Electronics and Computers category of E-bay.

E-bay listings also have the basic necessities like clothes, shoes, and accessories. It also includes different kinds of jewelries like trinkets, charms, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, watches, and ornaments.

Those who are looking for stamps and other collectables like postcards, old papers, even different kinds of minerals, rocks, and fossils will find E-bay a very lucrative place to do online shopping.

E-bay also caters to people who are into sports. Buyers can find different sorts of sports gadgets, sports get-ups, and tools. Those who are hobbyists may also find practical tools for their respective hobbies like gardening tools, cross-stitching paraphernalia, cooking and baking utensils, or scrapbooks.

Best of all, E-bay offers a great line of entertainment appliances and high-tech gadgets like mobile phones, mp3 players, pc tablets, PDAs, memory cards, flash cards, video cameras, digital cameras, audio recorders, sensors, and camcorders.

Aside from these common items that reflect fads and fashions in today's contemporary society, e-bay has also that special section that consists of "everything else." These are the things that do not fall under the basic categories. These are ephemera, costumes, children's themed gift sets, party packages, mobile sim card, and mobile load, even a Google account.

With these things, buyers can be assured of a wide array of things and gadgets that would serve them best provided that it does not fall under E-bay's prohibited list.

Find out more about ebay auctions at http://auctionhelper.info

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2006-01-08T10:23:00.000-08:00

Spotting Fakes and Frauds on eBay
by Nicky Pilkington

Fake items abound on eBay, and it takes much effort not to be duped by scammers who peddle these wares. There have been many painful stories relating how a seemingly legitimate item turned out to be either fake or defective.

It is possible, however, to avoid these scams if one is careful and vigilant. Buyers should be wary of any purchase over eBay, and should take steps to ensure the authenticity of the item and to make sure the item is in reasonable condition.

Be Vigilant

Buyers should take the initiative by doing plenty of background research. They must learn as much as possible about the product before bidding on them. If the seller provides pictures of an item, they should not be taken at face value. Comparison of these pictures with the real item helps in this regard.

Many sellers will use pictures from manufacturers that do not represent the item they are actually selling; buyers should ask the seller for actual pictures of his item. If he balks, buyers should refrain from bidding. Collector’s items, autographed memorabilia, and historical artifacts are common items that are misrepresented on eBay.

Authenticate

Familiarizing with the various bodies that certify respective items helps in this respect. For example, reputable merchants of autographed sports memorabilia should include a COA (certificate of authenticity) from a trusted third party. Counterfeit or misrepresented items should be reported to eBay. When buying on eBay Motors, one may have an inspection service double-check if the seller is accurately representing his automobile.

Look at the Feedback

One should analyze the feedback rating of a seller. Analyzing feedback is another helpful exercise to prevent scams. Sellers who have an established history of credible sales are usually helpful and professional to deal with. Negative feedbacks should be a red flag as to whether one should pursue a trade with a person. Same thing goes for those who do not have feedback ratings at all.

Buyers must be careful however, since it is possible that a scammer has hijacked an account that has positive feedback.

Read Between the Lines

Buyers should make sure they have read the entire product description on its eBay listing. Things to look out for are disclaimers, damages, current item condition, years of use, and others. If this information is not specified, it would do well for the buyer to contact the seller regarding such.

The Price Theory

If the price for an item is too good to be true, it probably is. Auctions that carry outrageously low prices should be taken skeptically.

Find out more about ebay auctions at http://auctionhelper.info

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2006-01-08T10:22:00.001-08:00

Start Your Ebay Business Today
by Jason James

Would you believe me if I said you could start a business on ebay and profit by the end of the year? What if I said you could profit by the end of the month? Or the end of the week?

What about the end of today?

You probably wouldn't believe me if I said you could start an ebay business now and make money by the end of the day, would you?

You wouldn't, but it's true.

Over 500,000 people currently sell on ebay to make a full time income. Not all of those 500,000 are experts. Many of them started making money on ebay selling junk from basements and attics. They saw the ebay marketplace in action, recognized the profit potential, and decided to launch an ebay home business.

There are a number of good reasons for this. Ebay affords both sellers and buyers certain advantages that are not available in anywhere else.

One advantage is that your marketplace--where you sell your goods--is already established. That means you don't have to build and optimize a website to bring in traffic. You can simply place your item on sale in a marketplace with millions of potential buyers and get prospective customers immediately.

This is why I say you can start an ebay business and make money on the first day: you can literally put an item up for auction and sell it within one day.

You're probably saying "yeah, that's great. Other people can do that, but can I?" The answer is yes, but there are a few important things you must do first.

The first thing you must do is get in the right mindset. If you talk to any successful business owner, she will tell you that mindset is one of the most important parts of being successful. And this is where you must start: you must tell yourself that you can make money on ebay. If you don't start with this step, you will give up when you encounter the first obstacle.

After you convince yourself that those 500,000 sellers who are already making money on ebay have nothing on you, you must commit yourself to learning how to sell on ebay. It isn't tricky, but there are a couple basic things you must know--and you can learn most of it in a matter of hours, not weeks, months, or years.

You can do this by selling junk from your attic and basement, like the ebay sellers I mentioned previously.

Start by going to ebay.com and registering as a seller.

Next, find some junk in your house that could potentially be useful to someone else (i.e. an old radio or tv). Take this "junk" and setup an auction on ebay. Continue selling household junk until you understand pricing and listing strategy.

Once you understand how to sell on ebay, you will be ready to open your own store.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

Claim your FREE 'Top 10 eBay Selling Secrets' eBook:

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2006-01-08T10:22:00.000-08:00

Make Money Selling Information Products On Ebay
by Jason James

At some point, you bumped into a virtual item auction on ebay, where the seller was exchanging a downloadable product for cash. You probably wondered why the seller was offering the product for such a low price--and you probably also wondered how he was making money.

There are two answers to this question: the first answer is that the seller had no idea what he was doing and, in fact, wasn't making any money on ebay.

The second answer is that the seller was highly-experienced and was making hundreds of dollars each day, even though his auctions were only showing one-dollar sales.

This sounds totally bizarre, especially if you haven't sold information before, but it is absolutely true: there is a fortune in selling information--especially on the Internet.

Now, in the case of the ebay seller I mentioned above, she was probably using information products as a "loss leader" to make back-end sales. She might sell 10 copies of an ebook for $1 each and might end up being $2 in the red at the end of the day after paying seller's fees.

But she knows this--and this is okay because she now has 10 highly-qualified prospects for whatever product she is using her ebook to sell.

If her ebook is about teaching people how to make money selling on the Internet, she might list purchasing a domain name and hosting as one of the steps the buyer must take. To the buyer, this may seem innocent enough; however, when he follows her plan and purchases the hosting and domain name as directed, she will earn a commission on the domain name registration and a recurring commission on the hosting for as long as his Internet business sticks around.

If you want to try this system out, you can search google for "re-brandable" ebooks with "resale rights." You can also search ebay for similar products. A number of people make money on ebay selling these ebooks.

If the rights permit, you can purchase the product and then sell it as a downloadable product on ebay.

If you want to maximize the effectiveness of this strategy, you should keep prices very low. Your goal should be to use ebay as a medium to disseminate the book for free or for a very low price. Unless you are selling a book that contains no back-end sales mechanisms and no affiliate links, your goal should be to sell a powerful system (contained within the book) to a customer who will use it successfully to make money--and, in turn, earn you a residual income by sticking to a system that earns you money.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

Claim your FREE 'Top 10 eBay Selling Secrets' eBook:

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2006-01-08T10:21:00.001-08:00

Find Collectibles, Antiques, Heirlooms and Art - Online Auctions or Offline
by David Arnold Livingston

Every one of us has that special something that has been in the family for as long as we can remember. It could be an antique jar, a vase, or whatever. As far as we know they have been handed down from generation to generation waiting there patiently for the day that an auction decides how much it’s really worth.

Valuable items such as collectibles, antiques, and rare objects like heirlooms are a part of a country’s culture. They tell us what kind of people a certain place has and what kind lifestyle they had. These valuables are often times overlooked because of the influx of technology.

But one thing remains certain, they are constantly being sought after by people who understand and value these items. People who look at it as a very important part of the story a certain family has to tell and the lifestyle they are projecting. Most of these items are locked away in a cold and dark corner waiting for the day they can once again be part of a family's heritage.

The good thing about having a lot of these rare collectibles is that they tend to get more and more expensive as the years pass, because they aren’t just good to look at. They are part of history and the part of the culture. And the good thing about it is if these items are kept in mint condition, they can benefit the people taking care of them with monetary rewards. One good place to know just how much value there is in taking care of things of the old, are events like an auction.

In an auction, people who really understand and have a deep appreciation for valuable and rare things come together to translate into monetary considerations the effort of people taking good care of things of the past and other memorabilia of the past generations. In an auction people that know what they want put up a very fierce contention for things they are sure to cost them a lifetime to get. Paintings and art pieces of master artists are sold for millions and millions because the people bidding for it know that after the auction, it will be priceless. And priceless is a word that can easily be negotiated.

There are a lot of benefits that can be derived from an auction, and both the person with the rare item and the treasure hunter of sorts can see it, especially when the stakes are getting higher at every bid. Owners that bring their rare collectibles and antiques to an auction are rewarded for their diligence in taking care of the items.

An auction can be very good to a person that knows how to take care of his paintings of great contemporary artists because these are the top sellers in any auction. People who bring in previously hard to find items are rewarded by the auctioneers with persistence and lots of money.

Meanwhile, people who seek to complete their collections of Van Gogh paintings flock to an auction in the hopes that his own collection would be complete and they themselvescan put up an auction and try to sell their hard work to other people. These treasure hunters are the modern day Indiana Jones that seek to recover the works of an almost forgotten time. The completion of a collection is like their lifetime achievement.

David Arnold Livingston is an entrepreneur with many years

of successful business experience. For tips on finding the

ideal auction resources, he recommends:

http://www.fmauction.com/

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2006-01-08T10:21:00.000-08:00

Making your Item Get the Best Bid on E-Bay
by Nicky Pilkington

Having a worthy item does not immediately guarantee that you would receive the highest bid. Sometimes, it takes more than a great product to get the top bids in E-Bay.

One of the things that you should consider is the presentation of the product. The product should be presented carefully and gracefully because buyers are often attracted to products that have presentable packages because it promises that it is also a quality product. Research is always a good thing therefore a little research regarding your product is important because it would help you determine many things in E-Bay like the demand of the product, the price range for the product as well as the quality of your competitors. As they say, keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer and this saying is really appropriate for E-Bay.

Okay now, first things first, make sure that the product is on the right category. This is because most customers browse products online through categories and once you put your product in a different category, chances are customers would only bypass the ad and you would lose your chance of selling or even advertising the product. The right category is important because it makes your product known in this department and if it is really good then the quality of your product could be known. The second thing that you have to consider in order to have a high bid in E-Bay is to take quality photographs of the items. A quality picture means that the item should be presentable enough for sale. Though quality pictures suggest a presentable outlook, it does not mean that you should lie regarding the quality of the product. Honesty is the best policy here and for example your items have minor defects like a glitch on the backside. Be honest enough to admit it and also take a picture if necessary. This would ensure the customers that the damage in the item is only minor and could not affect the purpose and reason of the item. Another thing that you could do is to advertise. Advertising is really not a bad thing because you give exposure to the items and the longer you expose it, the more potential customers you could have thus giving you the chance to have a best bid of the product.

Getting the highest bid only needs a combination of strategic planning as well as execution. This is needed so that one could maximize the benefits of E-Bay.

Find out more about ebay auctions at http://auctionhelper.info

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2006-01-08T10:20:00.002-08:00

What makes E-Bay stand out for Buyers?
by Nicky Pilkington

E-Bay is certainly a hit to the market especially for the buyers. The concept of online shopping or bidding for that matter do not appeal too much for buyers but the emergence of E-Bay made a difference to that. Both buyers and sellers are flocking in the site in order to conduct their business there. What is the real reason why E-Bay became a hit for buyers?

Well, one of the reasons for the success is the concept that E-Bay had. Auctioning is a good way to bargain the products but at the same time still have a profitable business. The concept also of people from all over the world makes it more fun. Most buyers are also looking for a sweet deal in the internet because they originally have the original price in their hands. A good yet quality bargain for customers is important because they are looking for their money’s worth. Aside from that, E-Bay serves as an online mall or “internet shopping haven” for buyers that do not want to be bothered when it comes to hopping from shops to shops. E-Bay offers a variety of choices for their buyers which make it fun. The choices and alternatives that E-Bay offers attract customers who are always on the look out for something new and fresh. On the other hand, the transactions held in E-Bay are safer and secure if compared to other portals. In E-Bay, they guarantee the safety as well as the quality of products once a buyer has purchased it.

When it comes to the design and lay-out, E-Bay keeps it simple and hassle-free which really is a priority for buyers that are not particularly technology sassy. The simple design that graces the computer screen is one of the reasons why people go to E-Bay and purchase what they want online. As others would say it, simplicity is the key and it is indeed a key to the success of E-Bay. Another factor which makes E-Bay click is the communication ability of the site. Both buyers and sellers have the chance to communicate openly with each other. Both parties could exchange views and opinions which could help both parties as well as E-Bay.

E-Bay is viewed by buyers as a refreshing change against the tight grip of big companies towards buyers. In E-Bay there is freedom and choice in every transaction made.

Find out more about ebay auctions at http://auctionhelper.info

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2006-01-08T10:20:00.001-08:00

The Pitfalls of Selling on E-Bay
by Nicky Pilkington

The concept of online selling and bidding really went revolution because of E-Bay. Through E-Bay, both sellers and buyers could make the most out of their deals. Despite of the revolutionary way of E-Bay, there are still some pitfalls when using it as a way for profitable business.

These pitfalls are divided into different categories. One of the most common downfalls of E-Bay is the market differences. Though the world seems smaller now because of revolutionary technologies, it is however divided.

This division could be shown in the different market interest of countries. These differences could be attributed to culture, language, religion, beliefs, customs, and even distance. Some products which are popular in the European area might not be a hit to other parts of Asia. Instead of reaching a worldwide market, the products only reach the interested market.

The next pitfall would be the work needed in order to process the materials coming from other countries. This involves the taxes as well as the shipping costs. Some countries have absurd international rules meaning that if you bought something online from Switzerland and you live in Singapore, the shipping rate as well as the taxes charged could worth more than the item itself. This is one of the worries of potential customers because they do not like the high rates included when ordering directly from E-Bay. Despite the original intent of convenience of E-Bay, many people are not willing to risks their credit cards in charging that kind of amount.

Aside from money issues, there are also government regulations that should be considered when ordering in E-Bay. Sometimes, there are government regulations which states that certain products are prohibited in the country. Be sure to be familiar with the legal things of purchasing something from other countries because you might never know, you could be a candidate for jail without you even knowing that it is illegal.

Other than that, there is still an age old problem which could be considered as a pitfall in E-Bay. It is called communication. There is still the existence of the communication barrier. In the world of internet, miscommunication is a common thing and this could happen when holding transactions in the internet. The common language in the internet is English and if ever you do not have the capacity to express and comprehend English, it would eliminate the chance of expanding your market.

Despite all of those pitfalls, there are still ways to overcome these obstacles. Internet is here to stay and so is E-Bay.

Find out more about ebay auctions at http://auctionhelper.info

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2006-01-08T10:20:00.000-08:00

Snuff Stuffs That Are Banned On E-Bay
by Nicky Pilkington

E-bay may seem to have everything a buyer would need or want. However, not all things are provided on E-bay for sale. There are things that are prohibited in being displayed in E-bay due to infringement of some existing laws.

This list of prohibited items should be strictly noted unless it's okay for the seller to be banned from the E-bay listing or his or her account suspended. He or she may even face some criminal charges relative to the violation of the law.

These prohibited items are as follows:

1. School-related software.

This refers to any kind of school-related software that is being sold to students or researchers at marked down amounts.

2. Law-related items like brand names misused just for personal gain; copyrighted materials, unauthorized recording or footage of a live show; beta software or software that are used to test and assess a software's over-all performance; any software or hardware used to extract different audio and video files in a CD, VCD, or DVD; or items that a seller cannot provide proof of authenticity.

3. Wildlife creatures and animals.

Any kind of animals being sold in E-bay is strictly prohibited. There are certain laws that govern the illegality of selling wildlife animals especially those that are classified as extinct or nearly extinct.

4. Tickets or contracts of concerts, shows, or any kind of performances.

Selling of these items is strictly prohibited unless the seller is permitted to do so by an approving officer. Sale of such legal agreements may result to breach or violation of the law.

5. Fake items such as counterfeited currencies. These are not only prohibited in E-bay but are highly punishable by law.

6. Any downloadable media.

These refer to any kind of software that was only made available for certain people. If the seller is not the sole owner of the rights of said downloads, E-bay will not accept such items for sale. In such cases, these items will only be allowed provided that the seller can provide proofs of copyright ownership and that this must be stated when posting the item for sale.

7. Goods that were prohibited from other countries.

8. Signatures, faces, or names of people without the owner's permission.

9. Any kind of ammunition or weapon.

10. Government licenses, identification cards, or any pertinent document related to the government.

Usually, E-bay updates or modifies this list of prohibited items. And so, it's important for every buyer and seller to get hold of an updated copy of the list of prohibited items on E-bay.

Find out more about ebay auctions at http://auctionhelper.info

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2006-01-08T10:19:00.001-08:00

Bidding On Ebay: When It Pays To Know The Rules
by Nicky Pilkington

With the dawn of the new era of technology, the Internet has evolved in such haste that people find shopping online an alternative. That's why eBay is considered as a viable place to bid on things that they want to acquire.

The nature of eBay is based on the bidding concept of shopping. People need to bid on the item first before they can have the rights to purchase it. To make online shopping a lot more convenient, eBay uses an automated bidding system that facilitates the auction. The bottom line is that the highest bidder gets the chance to buy the item.

Shopping on eBay is relatively easier than when doing it on a traditional market. However, it could be a little more complicated especially if the bidder doesn't know how to do it properly.

Hence, it's a must for every bidder to know the process and equip himself with the principle of creative bidding.

The first consideration when bidding on eBay is the item itself. Bidders should be aware of its composition from the price down to its technical details. This is to assure themselves that what they are trying to obtain is worthy of their money.

Bidders should also take note of the descriptive details of the item. They should assess themselves if they can tolerate any blemish on the item such as scratches, slight cracks, or dents.

It's also a must for every bidder to do a little background investigation on the seller based on the seller's feedbacks, demographic profile, and the other items that were already sold on his or her behalf, if there's any. This is to ensure the buyer if it's safe enough to proceed with the bidding process.

Consequently, the potential buyer should contemplate on the item first before bidding. The buyer should make it a point that he or she is ready to purchase the item in case he won the bid. This is because the bid is already deemed as a contract that will bind the buyer to an agreement that he or she would have to buy the item in the event that they got the highest bid.

The buyer may also opt to wait until the wee hours of the listing period before bidding, that is, if he or she is really determined to get the product.

Bidding on eBay could be an exhilarating activity while shopping online; yet, it could also be a buyer's worst nightmare if done inappropriately. So, it's a must that a buyer takes bidding on eBay a serious matter to avoid any trouble.

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2006-01-08T10:19:00.000-08:00

The eBay Blacklist
by Nicky Pilkington

eBay can be most likened to an online flea market. But, as with most flea markets, there is always the possibility that questionable hawkers lurk around the corners. Therefore, there must be rules in place to insure that the auctions and transactions formed through eBay are legal. Only then can a market – online or not – flourish.

Certain types of items are prohibited or regulated on eBay. eBay reserves the right to terminate auctions that violate its specifications for allowed items on listing. In the case of such, eBay emails the bidder and the seller to notify them of the violation and to explain the need to terminate the auction.

eBay’s policies describe items that may not be posted for auction. They fall under three categories: Prohibited Questionable, and Potentially Infringing.

Prohibited

This describes items that are not permitted on eBay. This list includes alcohol, tobacco, drugs, animals, human parts or remains, government properties, lottery tickets, and others. eBay contains a complete list of such in their policy statement.

Questionable

Items listed as questionable can be posted provided they follow certain conditions. For example, some adult material may be listed for auctioning only if they are posted in the Mature Audiences section of eBay. Event tickets may be sold provided that the auction closes before the actual event itself. The list also includes batteries, artifacts, food, used items, event tickets, weapons and knives, police related equipment, Freon, hazardous chemicals, offensive material, mature audiences material, international selling, and international buying among others.

Potentially Infringing

Items listed under this heading may be legal. However, they almost always violate copyright, trademark, and other rights. Some examples of such are: academic software, beta software, bootleg recordings, contracts and tickets, downloadable media, movie prints, OEM software, Replica and counterfeit items, and unauthorized copies.

This list is updated periodically and is incorporated into the User Agreement of eBay. These guidelines do not represent legal advice. It would do well to check with law enforcement agencies, a lawyer, or other legal outlets to verify the legality of a questionable item to be posted.

This policy applies even if you offer to give your item away for free. As long as it is posted on eBay, it is subject to the abovementioned policy.

As a final note, it is stressed that the buyer if subject to liability if he or she purchases an illegal item. It is still the responsibility of the buyers and sellers to monitor the legality of their transactions since eBay is merely a facilitator in the market process.

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2006-01-08T10:18:00.001-08:00

To Sell Or Not To Sell
by Nicky Pilkington

Since its inception, eBay seemed to be godsend entity to many especially those who want to find a lucrative way of earning a living. A lot of people contend that it is only with eBay that they were able to supplement their finances and extra necessities.

But the question of the majority still remains. Do people really need to sell something first before they can profit from eBay?

The answer is, undeniably, yes! Here some facts about eBay to support the answer:

The nature of eBay is focused on one thing: ONLINE MARKETING.

The concept behind eBay is the fact that it is an auction website. Therefore, to gain profit in a site like eBay is to sell something. It involves monetary transactions and deals, a niche market, and some strategies that can be commonly found in a typical market site.

Hence, a person that has no intentions of selling something on eBay does not actually have any business on eBay.

However, others may contend that buying a quality at the same time affordable product can also be considered as a profit. But nevertheless, taking a closer look at what profit really means, all of these boils down to the fact that whoever earns money benefits more.

Everything is a commodity.

Nowadays, everything seems to be a commodity, from mobile phones to even ideas. With an increasing rate on financial crisis, everybody seems to be finding ways how to earn a living. This goes to show why there are people who sell even the weirdest thing on eBay.

Some may assert that these things may not be true at all. But the question is, what if it is, indeed, true? What if there is really somebody out there who is in dire need of money and that there is nothing that he or she can trade but his or her own virginity?

These things may seem like too nuisance and may seem cheaper than what they had bargain for, but when necessities butts in, it's down to a now or never battle in life.

Indeed, the realities of life are clearly manifested on the kind of transactions that goes on in eBay. In fact, what eBay has on its context is the same as what goes on in real life. Like eBay, life is like an auction, there are those who win and there are those who lose.

With all these facts, the concept of whether a person has to sell something first just to profit from eBay breaks down to two realities in life: money, thus, makes the world go round, and that profit is claimed where there is money.

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2006-01-08T10:18:00.000-08:00

Sales From The Crypt
by Nicky Pilkington

In today's contemporary society, where everything can be done already over the Net, online shopping is one lucrative activity for the seller and convenience for the buyer.

This is where eBay comes in the limelight. Every online shoppers and online traders can benefit a lot in eBay. But because of its wide diversity, things being sold on eBay had increased to amore wider, broader, and weirder.

Yes! With the wide access and convenience eBay gives to its members, there were reports that even the weirdest things were auctioned and even sold on eBay.

Here are some of them:

1. Ghost in a Jar

There was an actual report about an item, dubbed as a "ghost in a jar", being sold on eBay. The seller narrated in his item description how he got the jars (there were two, actually). The seller claimed that the remaining jar contains some "black thing" based on what happened to the other jar after it fell to the ground and emitted some sort of black smoke.

The auctioned placed 60 bids during the listing and had reached $90 million. Though, there are no concrete reports as to whether the sale was really closed or who got the item in that amount.

2. Vampire killing kit

This refers to a kit suitable for some "vampire hunters". This kit includes an ebony wood stake, a crossbow with four silver-tipped arrows, a variety of surgical instruments, and a large bottle of holy water.

3. UFO Detector

This is a modified magnetometer manufactured by a Brazilian company. It was said on the auction that this item can actually detect an approaching UFO or can spot an UFO activity.

4. Russian Test space Shuttle

It's a spacecraft built by a Russian company. The actual reserve price for this item is $2 million but was auctioned and bid on eBay with only a small percentage from its actual selling price.

5. Serial Killer's Fingernails

This refers to the fingernails of a certain Roy Norris who sailed to Southern California, in 1979, for a killing binge that murdered five people. He was with a certain Lawrence Bittaker.

These fingernails are placed at the back of a Christmas card with Norris' note, signature, and black thumbprint.

These are just a few of the weirdest things that a buyer can get on eBay. In fact, there are thousand others lurking in eBay and are waiting for some eager and gullible bidders.

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2006-01-08T10:17:00.002-08:00

Ebay Selling 101: Things A Seller Should Know Before Selling On Ebay
by Nicky Pilkington

Nowadays, eBay is becoming a fast increasing market for online shoppers. It gives them the convenience and feasibility of shopping online.

However, it is the seller that benefits most of the time as they find selling things on eBay a lucrative way of earning additional wages. But before a seller logs in and sell his or her items on eBay, there are some things that needs to be done first, here's how:

1. Sellers must know the rules.

It is extremely important for sellers to know first the rules and regulations of eBay concerning items to be sold and the transaction method. This is one way of protecting themselves so as to avoid fraudulent activities.

2. They should know their market.

Before selling, a seller should first contemplate on what type of market is she or he aiming at. If the sellers know who their target market is, it would be easier for them to think of effective words to use on their descriptive title and the details of their items.

3. They should know the selling fees.

It's a must for them to know how much the selling fees of eBay are so that they may include this on the initial price of their item.

4. They should know the available payment scheme.

The sellers should know these first so that they can assess which type of payment mode are they comfortable with. After all, they should stress this out when posting their items on sale.

5. They should know how to make an account.

It is, indeed, important for the seller to know first the basic procedures of creating an account on eBay before selling an item. No one can go start selling an item right away without having an account on eBay.

They should know how to register first. They can do this by going to the eBay website and set up a seller's account by entering some pertinent information like a valid credit/debit card account or bank account. Though, they may opt for an alternative if they are not comfortable doing this. They may opt to become ID verified as a substitute.

For payment purposes, they should also know how to open a PayPal account.

Also, they should know first what kind of format to use, the category of the item, how to write the title and the specifications of the sale, item description, how to increase the item's visibility, and how to contact the winning bidder before starting to post an item on eBay.

If all of these things are already clear on the seller, then posting an item on eBay will never be a problem. It's that easy!

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2006-01-08T10:17:00.001-08:00

Succeeding as a Seller on E-Bay
by Nicky Pilkington

Being successful is almost everyone’s dreams this day and being successful in E-Bay could be a reality once you set your heart into it. Like in any other business, patience and perseverance in the world of E-Bay are factors needed to ensure that you are going to be successful here.

Aside from those virtues, a lot of strategic planning is needed to ensure one’s success in E-Bay. The first thing that you could do is to mark your territory. This means that you should be able to determine on what kind of specialization you would like. For example, your area of specialization is books therefore you should focus yourself first in establishing a name in the books category before eventually branching out your items. This would help you in establishing a name through categories thus forming a solid foundation for your business. In terms of products, remember that a wide margin market is important therefore products should not be too expensive. Products that are easy to dispose of as well as in demand are great investments for people that are planning to be successful in the world of E-Bay.

Customer service also plays an important part in being a successful seller on E-Bay. This is because customers always know if you are the type of seller that prioritizes the needs of their customers. If the first transaction with a seller made an impact to them then the tendency of customers is to buy and purchase again. Aside from that, customers that are truly satisfied with a transaction made from a specific seller would be able to recommend the products as well as the services to other potential customers without paying anything to the customer. This is a good way to expand your horizons as a seller which could have a great impact to customers. As a seller, you should always seek feedback regarding the transaction that they made with you as well as the state of the product. This is important because customers would feel that they are very important in your line of business. It is important to have more positive feedbacks in E-Bay because most customers would rely on a seller because of their good reputation on the web.

Last but not the least, always hold honest transactions so that people would learn to trust you and in return, you would be able to maximize the benefits of E-Bay.

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2006-01-08T10:17:00.000-08:00

Why E-Bay Is A Seller's Bliss
by Nicky Pilkington

Today, more and more people are gradually opting for eBay as an alternative market site for their items. And the more people try on selling their products on eBay, the more they conclude that eBay is the best market site to sell products online.

So, for people who want to know why eBay had fast become one of the best website for selling items, here are some reasons online shoppers need to know:

1. It is not just a marketing website, it acts like a "virtual" garage sale as well.

Usually, a marketing website caters to people who need to sell their products. But most of these marketing websites only allows people who are really into business and that the products they offer should be of high quality.

However, eBay does it differently. It acts like a virtual garage sale, in which, a seller can still sell items that are already old. And so, ordinary people who wanted to make profit out of some old item that still has value or those who want to simply get rid of it, eBay is the only site that can provide such service.

2. E-Bay builds the seller's character.

There are features on eBay that serves as ways for sellers to build integrity at the same time establish rapport.

The "seller's feedback" section and the "ask a seller question" tab create a solid foundation based on trust among the eBay members. In this way, the buyer gets the feeling of security while doing transactions with the seller. Just the same, the seller's reputation is solidly established.

3. It offers a low investment.

For those who really want to make a business out of selling on eBay, they are guaranteed of a low investment capital. Actually, there is no capital that has to be paid. It's the selling fees that only need to be accomplished by the seller. If compared to charges of other marketing websites, eBay's selling fees are relatively lower.

4. The selling process on eBay is a lot simpler.

E-Bay does not require sellers' additional requirements like trade name, domain name, or any other pertinent documents being asked by other marketing websites. The only thing eBay requires a seller to do before posting an item is to create an account, after which, he or she can already start the posting the items to be sold.

5. It has an "autoresponder" system.

This means that the seller do not have to stay online most of the times just to get hold of any response from the buyers. E-Bay eliminates the hard-selling type of sale.

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2006-01-08T10:16:00.001-08:00

From Seller to Buyer: Shipping Details for eBay Auctions
by Nicky Pilkington

Shipping details for purchases over eBay is actually a misnomer. eBay is not responsible for the shipping details of an item.

First of all, it should be duly noted that eBay is an online market/transaction facilitator. It merely becomes a means for the buyer and the seller to meet. It is also a regulating body that helps develop fairness of trades among parties.

However, the terms and details of the trade are subject to the agreement of both buying and selling parties.

For most cases, the details of a trade – the payment modes, conditions, and shipping details are specified by the selling party. Taking note of, and understanding such is important to avoiding disputes over shipping details between buyer and seller.

If the buyer does not pay attention to the terms stated here, he may find himself on the losing end of a trade. He must, therefore, be vigilant in studying the terms before agreeing to a trade.

The buyer should also note that shipping is usually exclusive of the bid price he may have agreed to on the auction. He should weigh in the costs of shipping and handling when considering trades.

Sellers on the other hand should ensure that the mode of delivery he specifies is convenient, cost-efficient, and attractive to most buyers.

Buyers should review the shipping details for an item listing. He must specifically take note of insurance, shipping and handling charges, sales tax and return policy.

In the case of insurance, if the seller does not specify any details for such, the buyer should discuss the possibility of including one in the purchase. One walks on the safe side if he does not assume that all will go well on the delivery.

The buyer should also inquire about the return policy – the rights available to a buyer if desires to return an item for whatever reason may it be dissatisfaction, damage, etc.

Depending on the size of the item and its location, shipping costs can add significantly to the total cost of the item. The buyer should make sure the shipping details are clear and fair before agreeing to them.

The buyer should also take advantage of the safety mechanisms available to him. The buyer and seller should agree upon such and contact their shipping company of choice to request measures to address their delivery concerns.

Again, the key component to considering the shipping details of an item over eBay is good communication.

In the end, one could say that shipping plans over eBay items can be safe – as long as one takes great pains and meticulous methods to ensure a hassle free delivery.

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2006-01-08T10:16:00.000-08:00

Hot As Pancake Items To Sell On Ebay
by Nicky Pilkington

In so many instances, people would always want their food hot: hot coffee, hot-of-the-grill burgers and steaks etc.

That's why even on eBay people would rather go for those items that are selling like hot pancakes, so hot that they almost burn!

Basically, eBay categorize these items as "hot" whenever it obtains bids more than 30. Then after, eBay would classify them as "hot items". There are a lot of items that are already considered hot on eBay, though; things vary depending on what category these items fall. So, to know which things are considered hot items on eBay, here are some of them to give new customers an idea:

1. Domain names.

Because of the escalating development of the Internet these days, more and more people are getting "hooked-up" on the Net. That's why domain names sell like hot cakes on eBay. To-date, a domain name that has only three letters on it got 109 bids. That is really a hot number considering the usual number of bids that go around eBay.

2. Computers and other high-tech gadgets.

Still an information technology aftermath, more people go rage whenever they see computers, mobile phones, PDAs, laptop or notebooks, and digital camcorders are being sold on eBay. It seems that everybody just wants to be wired and hooked-up with the latest gadgets these days.

3. Jewelries.

And to think that most of the buyers are not just women. Jewelries especially if it has diamonds in it are so popular and in-demand. But people must consider when mulling over on this items - they are just too hot to handle.

4. Books.

Books also are also hot items on eBay these days especially those that fall on the interest of young adults like the Harry Potter series, The DaVinci Code, and those that are geared to give tips and tricks to businessmen and entrepreneurs.

5. Clothes.

Clothes sell hot too, and it's the fad that keep them reaching the top rank in the hot items category on eBay. And because brand names do matter nowadays, more people are vying on items that are branded. Some of these items also include perfumes and other garments.

These are just a few of the hot items being sold on eBay. This just goes to show that eBay is, indeed, the best place to get most from a bargain especially if the items are in-demand on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:15:00.002-08:00

When It Pays To Be A Smart Buyer
by Nicky Pilkington

When buying things from E-bay, it's the responsibility of the shopper to protect his or her identity and well being. That's why it's a must for every online shopper to keep in mind some rules on how to buy safely from E-bay so as to avoid frauds, scams, and cheaters.

Here are 15 tips on how to buy safely from E-Bay:

1. The buyer should analyze the item list extensively. It's a must that the buyer understands every word written on the item list. Buyers should contemplate on the item and its description over and over again before hitting that bid button.

2. It's a must for every buyers to know the seller's demographic profile, selling history, and the feedbacks tendered by the other shoppers.

3. Buyers should choose payment schemes that provide utmost protection.

4. Buyers should know how much they will pay for the shipping.

5. It's a given fact: If it's too good to be true, chances are the transaction is not worth the buyer's trust…and money!

6. Even without the intention of selling, it's a must for every buyer to know the concept behind e-bay's listing procedures.

7. The "Ask seller a question" link is not there just for the heck of it. The buyer should use it in any way possible. It's only one way of analyzing if the seller is trustworthy enough.

8. When sending payment, buyers should first confirm the contact information of the seller.

9. Buyers should be extra careful when dealing with foreign sellers. They should take note of the payment scheme required by the seller. If it's not trustworthy, then it's best not to proceed with the transaction.

10. When dealing with valuable and expensive items, buyers should use a payment scheme accepted by Escrow.

11. Buyers should insure their items. This will provide protection in the event that the transaction slipped off.

12. By all means, buyers should avoid transaction involving wire money transfers. If a seller insists on this method, chances are, it's a scam.

13. Buyers should steer clear of sellers that only accept cash-based transactions. This means that the seller has not yet established a reputation in E-bay because he or she is not capable of establishing an account with Escrow.

14. Buyers should be hesitant when considering offers like off-the-E-bay transactions. This kind of transaction is not being protected by E-bay.

15. Buyers should take note of security signs when visiting secured domains. This applies to payment-related web sites.

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2006-01-08T10:15:00.001-08:00

How To Tips On Buying On Ebay
by Nicky Pilkington

Buying things on eBay can be a great alternative for out-door shopping. Shopping on eBay gives the buyers a convenient way of looking for the right stuffs or things that they need. However, it is a must for every eBay shopper to take note of these important reminders before buying on eBay so as to avoid scams and fraudulent activities.

Here are some tips for the buyers:

1. It is important to know the item first.

The eBay management strongly suggests that a buyer should first read and understand carefully the item listing before proceeding to bidding. He or she must grasp the seller's shipping requirements and the fees that are attached to it.

2. Buyer should be aware of the return and refund policy of eBay.

Buyers should know this first before bidding so that there wouldn't be any problems when wishing to do a refund.

3. The buyer should check first the seller's feedbacks before bidding.

Checking on the seller's feedbacks will give the buyer an impression if the transaction is trustworthy or not.

4. The buyer should choose a secured payment method.

The only secured way to get through a transaction on eBay is to make sure that the mode of payment required by the seller is protected. This should be clear on the buyer so as to avoid imminent danger of fraud or scam.

5. The buyer should use the "ask a seller questions" section.

It doesn't hurt to ask. It is best for a buyer to use this section first before bidding on an item. After all, it really pays a buyer to ask and clarify things first before proceeding to the bidding activity.

6. The buyer should know, by all means, the seller's contact details before sending the payment. This is one way of protecting one's money.

7. The buyer should take extra precautions on most of the international item listings because this is where most fraudulent activities happen.

8. The buyer should avoid any transaction that involves wire transfers as mode of payment. The eBay management does not approve it and will offer no protection in the event it is a fraud.

9. The buyer should make a documentation of all the transactions and the items purchased on eBay. This will be very handy in case there is a discrepancy in the future.

10. The buyer should be aware and get rid of spontaneous offers and counterfeit escrow services. The eBay management only allows protection for transactions made with eBay-approved escrow services.

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2006-01-08T10:15:00.000-08:00

How Much Is It Worth? Estimating Your Item's Value for Sale on eBay
by Nicky Pilkington

Proper pricing of items to be listed for sale on eBay is one of the most important aspects of generating interest in one’s auction listing.

If the price is too high, interest will be low, and the possibility of a sale decreases.

If the price is too low, the seller generates enormous traffic, yet the final bid might be too low to satisfy the seller’s need for a profit.

The following are steps that will aid in that process.

Step 1: How Much Was this Item Originally Worth

First of all, one must find out how much the item was when it was bought. This helps the seller set realistic goals as to how much he will expect to profit from that item.

The seller must remember that the going price for that item nowadays will be different from its original price. And depending on the demand for that item, he may get a price that is better, or worse than the original price.

The seller must also come to an acceptance of the fact that the buying power of today’s $1 is different from that of ten years ago.

Step 2: Do a Little Research

Sellers should research on the current price of similar items. This gives them a good standard as to how much they should price their wares. Searching eBay for successful auctions of similar wares is the best way to do this.

Step 2: How Much Has the Item Depreciated?

The seller must check the item for damages and other irregularities from a mint conditioned item of the same kind. He must then deduct a reasonable amount from his asking price. Wear and tear tends to bring down the price of an item considerably. It is wise to make sure the items are repaired, or spruced up before being auctioned.

Step 3: Start It a Little Lower than Usual

It is wise to start an auction a step or two (or even three) lower than a sellers intended price. This generates interest in the item. It may be hard to believe, but auctions that start lower than its intended price actually have a better chance at overshooting that intended price.

Professional opinions are available if the seller is in doubt of the value of his or her item. Third party appraisal companies help in this regard. A list of such is available at the Authentication & Grading link under Protection and Authentication on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:14:00.001-08:00

Ebay Gift Certificates: Save By Buying Ebay Gift Certificates
by Nicky Pilkington

Now that online shoppers have realized the true potential of online shopping with eBay, they offer their customers a better and easier (not to mention cheaper) way of doing their transactions with eBay. eBay Gift Certificates!

But the customers and all online shoppers must always be careful about the terms and/or conditions regarding the gift certificates. Always be alert and reminded about the expiration date of the gift certificates, this way, customers can always make full use of their eBay GCs. The gift certificates from eBay are wonderful gifts to the people dear to us. With an eBay gift certificate, we share the joys of shopping online through eBay.

eBay gift certificates are available to anyone who wishes to buy one. No eBay registration or eBay membership is required to get your hands on this baby. They can be purchased though PayPal. One of its yet better points is that while paying for your gift certificate, you can choose to sign up for your account at PayPal.

But as anything, there is a catch. The catch is not all eBay gift certificates will be redeemed. Only those that pass the following requirements will be redeemed.

1. The one who sells the item on sale accepts PayPal as one of the ways to pay for their merchandise.

2. The original price of the item on sale must be in Pounds Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Euros or US Dollars.

3. The owner of the GC has ten days after the item on sale has been closed at eBay to pay for the merchandise through PayPal.

There are rare occasions that and eBay gift certificate will expire. Customers or purchasers of the gift certificates are also not required to pay maintenance fees on unused balances of the gift certificate. If the price of the item that a customer is buying cannot be covered by the gift certificate alone, the buyer needs to supply the remaining balance through paying from another fund source at PayPal (which can either be credit card or bank account).

eBay gift certificates can be spent when the customer wishes to buy an item or have won an item at eBay that passes the requirements mentioned above. To do this, when you have chosen the item that you want, select the word Paypal for your payment method. (Don't panic if it reroutes you to the PayPal site, this really happens) Log in to PayPal and write down the redemption codes found in the Check Payment Detail. Look for the Add/Select button and click on that to enable you to use your GC. You redeem your gift certificates this way and the seller of the item receives the payment through PayPal.

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2006-01-08T10:14:00.000-08:00

eBay and the Advent of Cybercash
by Nicky Pilkington

Gone are the days when only cash (or cattle in some cases) was the only accepted mode of payment for trades. As the concept of trading evolves, so does the means of paying for items.

Today’s electronic world pushes the envelop further. With the advent of online trading systems such as eBay, many new forms of payment have flourished.

First of all, on eBay, the mode of payment depends on the agreement of the buyer and the seller. Most often, the seller will specify his or her desired payment method. In these cases, the seller often has primacy in the decisions regarding payment modes. However, the buyer may still communicate with the seller regarding a viable alternative if it suits both parties.

The following is a list of common eBay payment modes.

Cash On Delivery

Cash is, after all, still cash. This payment method can be done through a third party courier system or by the buyer and seller meeting each other at an agreed place. The advantage of such is that the exchange of item for payment is done in the presence of the buyer and the seller (or the seller’s representative). However, some people will qualm over the risk present when two strangers meet.

Personal Check

One popular method of payment is personal check. Writing checks is easy and safe. However, many sellers do not like accepting check because they are easy to cancel.

PayPal

PayPal is the payment of choice on eBay. In fact, eBay owns PayPal.

Using PayPal is easy, convenient, and relatively safe. PayPal acts as like an internet ‘wire transfer.’

After signing up for PayPal, one may send cash over to anyone with an email address using the PayPal system. PayPal also has security features that safeguards against fraud in case there is dispute between the seller and the buyer. This system is best for transactions up to $1000.

Escrow.com

Escrow.com is the payment of choice for purchases over $500. Escrow.com holds the buyer’s money from the seller until the seller delivers the item. Only then will the funds be released to the seller. This system makes for a very safe, although highly procedural transaction.

Wire Transfer

This is the payment of choice for countries that do not carry the PayPal service. Wire transfers are risky because the buyer usually has to wire over the funds before the seller sends the items. The chance for non-delivery of items is high.

Other Payment Systems

The number of third party payment services is steadily on the rise. Their systems for payment vary. However, to be successful they must be convenient to use and safe as well.

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2006-01-08T10:13:00.001-08:00

What To Do When After Winning A Bid And Then Changing Your Mind?
by Nicky Pilkington

As the old adage goes, nobody's perfect. There are things in this life that people do on one instance only to change his or her mind after a few minutes or so.

On eBay, there are instances wherein online shoppers or bidders may find retracting a bid inevitable due to some unforeseen circumstances. Others find it tricky and sellers may find it maddening. But whatever the point is, buyers may still retract their bids even if they won the item.

As much as the seller would be professional about the matter, buyers should also, by all means, do the most civilized thing to do - inform the seller about the reason why he or she would not push through with the sale.

However, buyers may also do this legally, that is in accordance to the eBay policies. Buyers may declare a "clear error" especially when there were things done inadvertently. For example, the bidder mistakenly typed $100 instead of $10.

When things like these happened, the buyer has to make appropriate actions at once. All they have to do is to tick the "Services" link situated on top of the navigation bar. On services, the buyer should tap the "Retract Your Bid" link found on the "Bidding and Buying Services" section. The item number should be placed on the space provided in the Bid Retractions page.

Automated explanations are available and can be used by the bidder. Then, after the buyer had clicked on the "Retract Bid" tab, the bid amount will be deleted from the auction.

The eBay management, in reality, is reasonable on things like these. In fact, eBay may accept whatever reasons buyers have whenever they want to pull back a certain bid. But then, it may pose harm on the bidder's reputation in the future.

This can be tolerable especially if the reasons are valid, but nevertheless, it's still a big no-no when doing business on eBay. In the first place, it was clearly stated on the buyer's guide that the bid serves as a contract that binds the buyer to a commitment to make the necessary purchase of the item he or she had won.

What's more, bidders may even lose the credibility and the chance to bid at some point especially if their bidding history were made known to most sellers.

Indeed, retracting bids on eBay is not such a good practice to make, and can be a hard habit to break.

All of these things boil down on one common point. That is, the buyer should never bid on an item if he or she is not yet even sure of buying it.

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Article Source: eArticlesOnline.com

2006-01-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

Hot Tips for Ebay Buyers
by Nicky Pilkington

Ebay is the world's greatest e-commerce site. With over 147 million registered users from all over the world, it's definitely here to stay. Whether you're a newbie Ebay buyer or already an aficionado, you could always make use of the following tips on buying on Ebay.

Know exactly what you're looking for.

There's no other better way to waste your time browsing on eBay than not knowing what you're actually looking for. If you're not only looking for a single item, it will be helpful to jot down a list of your "searchable" items.

Browse like a pro.

In EBay, items are sorted and placed in almost 26,000 categories. If you would like to hasten the searching process, it will help if you look for the same keyword in the titles and captions of the item listings found. Just tick the small box right under the search box on the results page of your first search then hit the search button again.

Make use of your options.

To narrow down the category you're searching in, click on the option box above the results, which is found on the right part of the screen. Then, you can choose whether you would like your results to be focused on "lowest price", "highest price", "newly listed" or "ending first".

Inspect on the item.

Checking on the authenticity of an item, especially if it's an antique or a memorabilia is a must. Do your homework by researching more, confirming its condition and not just relying on its photograph. Comparing it with similar items will also improve your chances of purchasing an item that's worth your dough.

Know your seller.

Your seller might be continents away from you. It would be a wise move on your part to check on your seller's credibility. Seeing his feedback rating is one way to accomplish this. It's a number that's followed by a star. Reading the item's description carefully may also help in ensuring that you won't get ripped off. The return policies, mode of payment, and postage costs must be noted well. Also, the "ask seller a question" option is not placed there just for any reason. Make the most out of it.

Be the Best Bidder.

If an item you value a lot is auctioned and you want to jump in, go stick to your maximum bid. Bidding higher without really analyzing the item's worth commonly happens. Better consider that since you're the one buying, you call the shots on where your money will go. Sniping services can also help in this endeavor.

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Article Source: eArticlesOnline.com

2006-01-08T10:12:00.002-08:00

Ebay Auction Tips
by Nicky Pilkington

Buying things in an auction is the most affordable way to obtain the item a person wishes to have. That is why even the Internet had provided such sites like eBay in order to provide more affordable items than what the typical market has to offer.

Best of all, net auctions sites like eBay can provide a number of potential profits for the small time entrepreneurs who want to, in some or way or another, earn extra income.

Through eBay, sellers do not have to build a site just to sell. In fact, there's no investment capital needed in order to start the business.

There just simple things a seller has to do in order to come up with a good sale. Here are some things the seller has to know before putting up a sale:

1. The Market Value

It's a must for every seller to do some homework first regarding the price of the item in the market. This is to enable the seller to come up with a price that is reasonable enough to compensate the purchasing power of the buyer and the much-needed profit of the seller as well.

The seller may also look for the other sites that offer the same item so as to give him or her an insight on how he or she should stipulate the price.

2. The item description.

It is important for a seller to come up with a detailed description of the item. That is, the seller should be honest enough to put everything that depicts the items actual state and appearance. It should be based more on information and not just propaganda.

3. The photograph.

Pictures are enough to sell the item. But it takes skill to get the right angle and the perfect aura of the item so as to illustrate the best point of view. If the item is clear enough for the buyer to see its specifications, chances are, the buyer will purchase it.

4. The seller's requirements.

It is an essential thing for the seller to state his or her payment requirements. It's best for the sellers to include everything especially the additional charges that will apply like shipping fees.

5. The customer service.

In order for the seller to close a sale, he or she must be well adept on customer service. That is, the seller should know that it is important to reply on a buyer's inquiry, to answer whenever there is confusion, and to do some follow-ups even if the transaction is finished.

As they say, a happy buyer makes a happy seller.

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Article Source: eArticlesOnline.com

2006-01-08T10:12:00.001-08:00

Selling Problems on eBay and Their Solutions
by Nicky Pilkington

eBay provides internet users with an online flea market where buyers and sellers from around the world meet to conduct trade.

However, like most traders who are faced with an innovation of this sort, the first question will always be: It is safe?

The answer is yes, but devious scammers are daily plotting means to take advantage of eBay’s power to forward their dastardly schemes.

The user’s recourse…information and meticulous care in dealing on eBay. Only then can he be less vulnerable to the scammer.

The common consensus is that bidders are often scammed by sellers. But it is possible for things to be the other way around.

Here is a list of the common problems sellers encounter and the means to handle them.

Fake Escrow Services

A winning bidder may request that an escrow service be used to assure both parties of a fair transaction. Unfortunately, the seller is sometimes duped into using a fake escrow system.

To avoid such, the seller must always verify the authenticity of an escrow service. eBay recommends the use of escrow.com. If the bidder insists on his or her escrow service, chances are, that person is a scammer.

Victims of such find it difficult to reclaim their items. They may, however, appeal to the legal means afforded by the state they live in. They must also contact eBay regarding the matter for any assistance they may offer at that juncture.

Deadbeat Bidders

Deadbeat bidders (a winning bidder who doesn’t pay for an item at the auction’s close) are more common on eBay. If the winner of your auction does not pay, you may leave that person a negative feedback.

As for the listing fees the seller shells out, eBay lays out a four step procedure sellers can use to potentially recover lost selling fees. If the sellers complete the process to eBay’s satisfaction, they will receive a Final Value Fee credit and a relist credit. Filing an Unpaid Item dispute is the first step toward eBay reimbursing those fees. One can report an unpaid item up to 45 days after an auction’s close.

Trade Dispute

This occurs when the seller and bidder disagree on some terms of the sale. This may also happen if there is a purported violation of any of these agreements.

If communication between both parties does not help, they may consider availing of a third-party dispute resolution outfit to help. SquareTrade.com is one of these outfits eBay recommends.

Prevention is Better than Cure

A seller’s life may be made terrible because of the constant scamming attacks unscrupulous individuals undertake. But, with proper information and care, he or she can continue trading on eBay with relative safety.

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2006-01-08T10:12:00.000-08:00

Shopping Online Can Be Fun!
by Nicky Pilkington

Buying on eBay can be a lucrative activity. However, if not managed properly, it can do shoppers more harm than good.

Nevertheless, it's still the most convenient way of shopping online. So, to make the most out of E-bay when a shopper buys things, here's some way to do it:

1. Buyers should know how to buy safely.

Wise buyers should know how to check the seller's reputation by prying on the seller's feedback section. With more feedback, chances are the seller does not do transactions well.

2. It's a must for a buyer to know more about the seller.

It's best not to buy on impulse. Buyers should take time first on knowing the seller's identity first. That way, the buyer will be more assured that it's not just a hoax or something.

3. It's a must for every buyer to shop around.

It pays to compare prices before a buyer gets into closing the deal. Just like any market, e-bay has a wide array of similar items to choose from and each seller will definitely have different price quotations.

4. A buyer has to look for things that sell as well.

This will give him or her insight what kind of things that sell on E-bay. In that way, they will have an idea in case they want to sell something someday

5. Common sense is important.

A buyer should know how to detect fraud on an instant. It doesn't need further explanations or theory. It's instinct!

5. Buying on eBay can be a fun activity.

Shoppers don't have to get out of the browser instantly once they are through with their transaction. They can still amuse themselves by browsing on the seller's name, comments, and the other items being sold.

6. Discrepancies should be clarified first before logging out.

If a buyer has already closed the deal and is willing to purchase the item already, it's best to clarify any discrepancies at once. This is to avoid further misconception regarding the matter or the item bought.

7. It's best for buyers to choose the right mode of payment.

Activities involving money can be too risky. That's why it's important for most buyers to choose a reliable mode of payment. They should never go for wire transfers or any payment scheme outside E-bay rules and regulations. Other wise, there'll be no guarantee that the transaction is a safe one.

With these suggestions, online shopping will never be the same old risky activity again.

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2006-01-08T10:11:00.001-08:00

What E-Bay Gets from Sellers
by Nicky Pilkington

E-Bay has indeed changed the way sellers handle business nowadays. In some cases, sellers in E-Bay are really dependent on the service up to the point that they are financially dependent on the system. Despite of that, E-Bay has a continuous growth rate and appears much bigger and financially capable than before. What do they really get from sellers?

According to E-Bay officials, they act as the middleman for customers and sellers. Their site is a portal in which both the sellers and buyers could meet and have an interaction regarding the items that are for sale. If compared to the more realistic setting, E-Bay is the online version of a flea market and instead of the buy and sale way of transaction, the flea market holds an auction and whoever has the highest big would be able to get the item. This is exactly what happens in E-Bay. The only difference is that the whole world gets to participate in the bidding process. E-Bay usually charges a certain amount to sellers who wish to have a space in e-bay’s portal. The terms of payment could vary depending on the intent of the sellers regarding how long they would be able to maintain their business. There are different paying schemes like monthly, quarterly, and yearly. Most transactions are handled online.

Through this system, E-Bay would be able to earn some money before sellers could be able to sell their products and items. Whenever a product is sold, E-Bay does not receive a percentage over any successful transactions. Aside from that, E-Bay also has certain rates for advertising charges. If sellers would like to advertise more their products through E-Bay, they need to buy a certain amount. Advertising products or goods is a good way to sell product because people would be able to see the ad and potential customers could be able to inquire about the product.

On the other hand, E-Bay offers the convenience of online shopping just right at the tips of the buyer’s fingernails. This is really a treat considering the busy lifestyles that people have these days. E-Bay offers the sellers a chance to service those people that have money to purchase such items but does not have the time to go out and actually have time to buy everything that they like. The relationship between E-Bay and sellers is actually a mutual and beneficial one which is also the reason why it works.

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2006-01-08T10:11:00.000-08:00

Ebay and Paypal
by Nicky Pilkington

E-Bay and Paypal are two giant firms which are involved in sales transactions of customers. E-Bay is an online portal in which buyers could auction and bid items for sale. On the other hand, Paypal is the most popular online payment system used through credit cards. The teaming up of both firms is inevitable because E-Bay provides the goods to be purchased while PayPal provides the resources to be used.

E-Bay has indeed grown as the number one destination of online shopping through auctions. E-Bay offers a variety of choices when it comes to books, food, gadget, technology stuff, and many others. The variety and diversity of E-Bay makes it the most visited site whenever buyers are thinking of something to purchase. It is also a favorite destination for online shoppers who want to have a quality bargain of the items they want to buy. On the other hand, Paypal is the most reliable online payment system utilized whenever holding transactions. The firm claims that they have 16 million users worldwide. Despite of such successes for both firms, there are still many criticisms regarding the nature of both businesses.

E-Bay is often criticized as a portal that is not pro-buyers instead, it some people consider it as pro-sellers. Some buyers accuse E-Bay as not being true to their business and does not really live up to their word. On the other hand, Paypal does not really receive a lot of complaints but when it does, no one seems to mind. This is because their customer service department does not do their job well. No one really assists the customers and when they reply, it seems like the customer waited for 20 years before an action was done.

Due to the partnership of these two companies, many speculated that E-Bay would acquire Paypal. Many people were not in agreement to this deal because they believe that once E-Bay had acquired Paypal, the rotten service of the firm would eventually be more than worst. Aside from that, competition would also diminish in the market. Despite the said speculations, both firms deny that a joint venture or acquisition between the two companies would happen. Both firms insist that they would continue each other’s operations separately and not as a joint company. Both firms also expressed that their partnership between each other is solid but not to the point of collaborating with each other.

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2006-01-08T10:10:00.001-08:00

Avoiding eBay Buying Pitfalls
by Nicky Pilkington

As with a real market, trading on eBay is not without its hassles and snags.

First of all, it should be duly noted that eBay is an online market/transaction facilitator. It merely becomes a means for the buyer and the seller to meet.

Because of its online nature, eBay’s auction listing provides the buyers with a wide selection of goods. The buyers are also enabled to review the buyer through its feedback rating. This helps the buyer decide whether to pursue the trade or not.

The sellers on the other hand, benefit from a wider audience due to the popularity of eBay because eBay enables them to post easily, quickly, and extensively.

When eBay connects buyer and seller, the transactions truly begin…as well as the headaches.

Even with the automated nature of most of today’s transactions, eBay is still built on the basic foundation of trading: trust.

A good deal of trust is involved in eBay trading. The buyer has to trust that the seller is listing a legitimate item, and that he or she will deliver that item when paid. The seller has to trust the buyer to pay fully and without any catches.

Here are some of the problems one may encounter while buying on eBay.

Seller does not deliver product

This is the buyer’s biggest fear. However, it is also one of the most common snags buyers encounter. Usually, when closing a deal, the seller will email purchase instructions to the buyer. This will most usually include instructions for payment. The seller will then promise to have the item delivered upon receipt of payment.

If the buyer, after fulfilling his or her part, does not receive the item within the agreed upon date, he or she should immediately try contacting the seller. If this proves to be fruitless, he or she should file a complaint with eBay for assistance regarding the matter.

Seller delivers a different/defective product

Sometimes the trading is smooth. Everything goes according to schedule. However, upon receipt of the item, the buyer finds out that the item is significantly different from its description on eBay.

What should the buyer do about this?

Good communication between the buyer and seller usually brings about a speedy and satisfying end to any trading dispute. This should always be step one for disputes.

Seller cannot be contacted to close deal or for questioning

Most disputes come about due to miscommunication between seller and buyer.

But if the seller can not be contacted, that presents a bigger problem for the buyer – especially if that person has already fulfilled payment of the item.

eBay may help in this regard by furnishing you with further information on the seller.

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Article Source: eArticlesOnline.com

2006-01-08T10:10:00.000-08:00

Paying for Items With eBay Coupons
by Nicky Pilkington

There’s a novel idea afoot nowadays: electronic discount coupons.

This only goes to show that most good marketing ideas can be adopted for the internet. Instead of cutting coupons out from newspapers or carton boxes, eBay gives out electronic copies of such that are fast and easy to use.

eBay routinely sends out coupons that members can use to pay for items that are payable via PayPal. These coupons signify specified discounts to purchases made with PayPal.

Using Coupons

To use an eBay Coupon one must buy an item where the seller accepts PayPal as a payment method. Upon payment of the item using PayPal, an opportunity will be given to the buyer to enter a coupon redemption code and receive the discount.

Sharing Coupons

Some coupons from eBay can be shared with other people. Some can be used only the owner. If the coupon indicates that only a specific email address may use that coupon, it may not be shared.

Coupons and your eBay and PayPal accounts

To use the coupons the owner must have a PayPal and an eBay account. If the owner does not have these accounts, he or she must sign up for them to avail of the discounts. PayPal lets you pay securely over the Internet using a credit card, checking account, or a PayPal account balance.

Important restrictions

Upon winning an eBay auction, one is required to purchase the item even if his coupons are invalid for that type of sale.

Also, coupons can only be used one at a time. This means that Gift Certificates, single coupons, or eBay Anything Points are valid for one time, one at a time.

One more restriction is that the coupons cannot be used for Half.com purchases.

Items must also meet all coupon requirements and must be paid for in ten days from the closing of the auction on eBay.

Coupons have expiry dates. The owner should take note of the expiry dates noted on the coupons.

Sellers may also configure their listings to accept coupons. To accomplish this, the seller must accept PayPal as a payment mode. If a coupon is used in the purchase of one of the seller’s items, the value of the coupon is forwarded to the seller as its equivalent in regular currency.

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2006-01-08T10:09:00.001-08:00

Ebay's Weirdest Items
by Nicky Pilkington

Indeed, E-bay is today's most sought-after shopping portal in the Internet. It has created in itself a worldwide phenomenon that people get inflicted with. The joy and the thrill of bidding online create a certain diagrammatic representation of life's drama.

Consequently, due to its underlying nature, the success of E-bay can be well attributed to its wide range of market reach. Hence, a lot of people are going in or out of the arena with a number of diverse products at hand.

Because of its diversity, people all over the world resort to e-bay to sell just about anything, from the basic necessities to computer techies, and even weird stuffs.

The most common case of weird auctions on E-bay was about virginity being on sale. There were about a dozen of auctions that put one's virginity on the limelight. There was even one auction that sold for $10,000,000 with 17 bidders at the most. Though, there was no clear implication if the report was true enough.

Next, there were cases of auctioned letters from a serial killer being sold at 1500 pounds each.

Then, there was one auction about a man who is selling his "fully functioning" kidneys. The reported bid amount was $5.7 million. There was no way to verify the truth, but reports said that the sale did not push through.

There is much other weird stuff like one night stand with someone's wife, ghost in a jar, ghost cane, and air guitar, which were all sold, just for the heck of getting a sale on E-bay.

But among all, the report about a 10-year old Virgin Mary grilled cheese sandwich that sold for $28,000 was the most sensationalized and the weirdest stuff ever sold on E-bay. The seller was an old woman from Miami, Florida.

According to MSNBC, (this means it's for real) E-bay had deliberately post back the auction last November 2004 after it inadvertently pulled the auction out from the list, thinking it was just a hoax.

The Golden Palace, an online casino, had won the auction. Executives of the company said that $28,000 was nothing compared to the privilege of getting to own this 10-year old half-bitten sandwich bearing the face of Virgin Mary.

Consequently, the fact that the Virgin Mary grilled cheese sandwich was already 10 years old and still it did not bear any traces of mold. That made those who read and have seen the auction go "Huh?"

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2006-01-08T10:09:00.000-08:00

When Selling On E-Bay Matters
by Nicky Pilkington

With the comfort credit cards offer by filling up application forms without having to go personally to a bank or see a sales agent, online shopping had tremendously escalated to greater heights.

Here, there, and everywhere, people seemed to be charging everything they see online. Because of this a lot of e-commerce enthusiasts these days have ventured into a more lucrative way of earning money.

For many surfers, E-bay is one of the world's easiest and money-spinning online shopping portals. But despite the convenience it offers to most online shoppers, it has its own set of pros and cons as far as its sellers are concerned.

The big question is: Is selling items in E-bay advantageous or not? Here are some things to ponder:

PROS

1. Selling items on E-bay is a great way to start a small business.

For business wannabes who are low on cash, an E-bay is a good way to start things right.

2. It's the best way to earn money while discarding some "trash".

3. Sellers get to expose their items 24 hours, 7 days a week.

4. Items being sold on E-bay have a wider market reach.

5. Selling items on E-bay is also a good way to complement an existing venture.

6. No hard selling. Selling is made easy through E-bay.

7. Selling items had never been this fun. It only happens on E-bay.

THE CONS

1. Payments can be risky especially if it concerns an international market.

2. Frauds and scammers are just around the corner. The seller might be the next victim on-the-waiting.

3. The buyers are unidentified or most are new buyers, thus, increasing more risk. Besides, it's easy to create false identities over the Internet.

4. There are possibilities of unscrupulous mode of payment like use of a cashier's check.

5. Feedbacks are provided. There may be instances wherein people might play with the seller's feedback section. This will definitely ruin the seller's reputation.

6. The seller is gradually becoming a part of a corporation that seems to be monopolizing the industry. If this were case, then everybody would do transactions on e-bay alone, giving the other businesses a no-chance fight.

7. The seller will be missing life's real drama, witnessing other people's reactions and talking to them face-to-face.

Whether selling on E-bay is good or bad, only one thing's for sure: it's definitely more money to those who benefit from it.

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Article Source: eArticlesOnline.com

2006-01-08T10:08:00.001-08:00

How to Guide on Selling on E-Bay
by Nicky Pilkington

Almost everyone that has access on the internet has heard about the greatness of E-Bay. Despite of the popularity of this internet portal, not many people understand what E-Bay really is. E-Bay is not your traditional website and online shopping/bidding store. In fact, it is way more than the traditional ones because there is no direct person in charge of the whole thing. It more or less resembles newsgroups wherein it links people that have the same interest and hobbies. It is also a place for people to buy and sell their products as well.

If you are interested in the buy and sell part of E-bay, then you have to learn the basics of E-bay. The first thing that you could do is tour E-bay and then research about products that are similar to yours. In this way, you could have an idea about the price, shipping details, and the demand of your product. The next thing that you should do after research is to try and sell one item. This one item could be viewed as a trial wherein the price should not be too cheap or too expensive. The description included in the item should be catchy in order to stand out among the competitors as well as to create an impact to potential customers. Before doing the trial sale, you must already have a set criteria of products that you want to specialize in.

Once the details about the product are ironed out, it is now time to discuss the shipping requirements. This is usually the source of many disagreements because most customers that the shipping is free which far from reality because shipping could be more expensive than the product itself. As the product-owner, you should be the one in charge of explaining to them that the shipping cost would be charged to them. When the shipping matters are settled, then it is time for the product to be shipped. Once the product is in the hand of the customer, encourage the customer to post feedback regarding the item as well as the transaction done with you. The feedbacks of customers are important because it would be the basis of your reputation as a seller in the E-Bay portal.

These feedbacks are important because once you have a lot of good feedbacks; it earns you more points (e.g. 10 positive feedbacks equates a gold star; after 100 a blue star; 500 purple; 1000 red). The more stars you have, the higher the chances of having successful transactions in E-Bay.

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2006-01-08T10:08:00.000-08:00

When Payment Matters
by Nicky Pilkington

When everything's settled after the seller has posted a product in eBay, there's only one thing that needs to be accomplished: payment mode.

When selling something, the most important thing a seller must consider is how he or she shall be paid. This is a very risky decision since a lot of fraudulent activities in eBay involve payment.

PAYPAL

This is the most common way of paying a seller on eBay.

PayPal is an online business that facilitates the transaction of transferring a monetary amount between a merchant account and an online buyer. Because it is electronic, it is basically a paperless transaction.

It was in October 2002 when PayPal was purchased by eBay. Before, PayPal was just a choice of most eBay users, whether it's a buyer or a seller. The other choices that time involves eBay's subordinate, BillPoint.

However, due to a relative percentage of PayPal, being the most widely used mode of payment by almost fifty percent of eBay buyers and sellers, eBay had eventually phased out BillPoint and concentrate more on PayPal.

Right now, there is another company that is in the same line of business like PayPal. This competitor is known as BidPay. There had been reports that a number of eBay buyers and sellers resort to this kind of payment scheme.

ESCROW

For high-priced items, eBay recommends that the method of payment should be with an eBay approved escrow service like the one that can be found at www.escrow.com

Buyers and sellers should take note that there are fake escrow companies lurking in eBay. Hence, it's important to detect if the escrow company that the buyer and the seller deals with is approved by eBay.

EBay recommends that sellers, as well as buyers, should only contact eBay approved escrow companies like escrow.com for Canada, U'.S., and U.K. eBay users; escrowaustralia.com.au for eBay users in Australia; escrow-europia.com for eBay users in Spain and Italy; ebay.iloxx.de for German eBay users; and tripledeal.com for eBay users in France, Netherlands, and Belgium.

EBay strongly warns its buyers and sellers not to do transaction concerning wire transfers like the Western Union. This is a very unsafe mode of payment because it does not guarantee the concerned person that the process will be smooth.

So, it's best for every seller and buyer on eBay to opt for the mentioned payment methods so as to be sure of an honest and reliable business transaction. Besides, eBay will protect the sellers and buyers if the transactions were made under these approved eBay mode of payment.

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2006-01-08T10:07:00.001-08:00

Buying E-Books on E-bay: E-bay the One-stop E-book Shop
by Nicky Pilkington

On September 1995, one of the most prestigious online shopping sites was founded. eBay is unique because it allows online shoppers, either as individuals or as a group, a wide variety of merchandise that they can buy, sell or trade within their community, their nation or even other with other countries.

eBay's merchandise reaches to 44 million things on sale at any given time and is added with more than four million of other things to be sold everyday. Their categories include antiques, collectibles, photography, computers, art, toys, electronics, stamps, jewelry, magazines, comics, pottery, e-books and many more.

Electronic books or more popularly known as e-Books are text materials designed to be portable. They are special books that uses a program that enable readers to read it through their hardware devices - like Personal Computers, laptops, palmtops and/or even mobile phones. They are so accessible and can be transferred from one computer to another using a network.

Since e-Bay is one of the country's leading online shopping site, they also provide a selection on must have e-Books. Shopping for e-Books is fairly easy, but one must need some basic online shopping knowledge before they are able to do so. A great recommended book would be eBay Bargain Shopping for Dummies (can be found at eBay) by Marsha Collier. This book would help all online shoppers who to discover the treasure of eBay shopping. Her book spills the beans on how to outwit and outbid your competition - which is a good way to find discounts on all the items up for grabs.

e-Books can be ordered online and delivered electronically to your computer (or mobile phone). This way, there is no shipping and tax expenses and you get your e-Book at a very low price. There are numerous sites that sell e-books in this manner

On the other hand, Instant e-Books do not require additional software or other readers for customers to be able to immediately start reading their e-Books after installing it. And aside from that, there are many free e-Books and other articles written by "eBay gurus."

With eBay, e-Books are just a click away. What could be greater news to all book lovers out there?

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2006-01-08T10:07:00.000-08:00

A Seller's Dash For Cash
by Nicky Pilkington

Today, eBay is considered to be one of the most lucrative auction sites available in the Internet.

However, selling on eBay is not that easy, and the very first thing a seller should do is to find the ways on how he or she will get paid once the item is sold. And so, here are the different ways how a seller can be paid:

1. PayPal

PayPal is the most common and convenient way of sending and receiving money based on an eBay transaction. Here, the payment for the sold item is sent directly to the seller by means of an established bank account or a credit card.

2. Personal Check or Cashier's Check

Sellers may choose this kind of option. However, the drawback of using this kind of payment method is that the seller still has to wait for a number of banking days before the check gets cleared.

3. Credit Cards

Sellers must have a merchant account to be able to accept payments from its buyers through credit cards. This is applicable only if the buyer will be paying directly to the seller. If the buyer still wants to use credit card but wants a safer transaction, he or she may opt to pay the seller through PayPal with the use of the credit card.

4. Bank to bank wire transfers

In this type of payment, the seller can be paid through a bank-to-bank transaction. Here, the buyer will transfer funds from his or her bank account to the seller's bank account.

5. Money Orders/Bid pay

This is one of the recommended payment methods of eBay. This is considered safe because the seller or the buyer can track down the mailing address of the concerned person.

6. Escrow

This is strongly suggested for high-priced item transactions. The escrow service guarantees full protection while the transaction is not yet closed. Through this service, the seller has to wait for the confirmation that the buyer had received the product before receiving payment.

However, sellers and buyers should take extra precautions on dealing with escrow services. There are a lot of counterfeit escrow services lurking on eBay these days. It's best to check if the escrow service was approved by eBay.

8. Cash

Sellers on eBay may receive payments through cash. However, this is a high-risk activity and offers no guaranteed protection.

8. Instant Cash Wire Transfers like western Union and Money Grams

Sellers may opt for this type of payment method. But, they should keep in mind eBay is strongly against this mode of payment and that insisting this to the buyer may result to suspension or termination of account.

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2006-01-08T10:06:00.000-08:00

Make Money On Ebay Without Spending
by Jason James

Did you know that you can earn a full time income selling on Ebay without making any initial investment at all? You don't need to pay for your inventory and you don't even need to pay ebay fees until the end of each billing period.

In fact, you can sell on ebay and avoid spending any money at all until you have already made profit from dozens of sales.

One method you can use to do this is dropshipping. Simply find a dropshipper online, such as http://www.megagoods.com/ and sign up for their dropshipping program.

Most dropshippers will allow you to join for free. Some will have better prices than others, so you should browse a number of sites before making your selection. Once you choose a dropshipper and create an account, look for items you could potentially sell on ebay.

After you have selected items from your dropshipper, match the dropshipper's prices against the prevailing market prices on ebay.

For instance, let's say you decide to sell 40GB ipods on ebay. You search ebay and find that the prevailing market price for a 40GB ipod is $329. Your dropshipper offers to sell you a 40GB ipod for $280.

If you calculate that you can sell at the prevailing market price and still earn a significant profit after fees, you should stick with that dropshipper. If not, you should select another item or another dropshipper that will give you a higher profit margin.

Credit is another easy--and more obvious--way to make money on ebay without spending. You can use a credit card or paypal buyer credit to purchase items at a discount from less-trafficked auction sites, such as bidz.com or bid4assets.com.

Simply purchase an item on credit, resell it on ebay, and then use the profits to purchase another item, which you will resell again, restarting the cycle. By the time your credit card statement arrives, you will have far surpassed your initial investment. Not only will you be able to pay off the debt, but you will have enough money to purchase more merchandise without using credit.

You can also purchase items wholesale in small batches online using this same method. If you go to http://www.wholesaledir.com/, you will find a number of wholesale dealers.

Purchase your first batch from an online wholesaler using credit. Break the batch down into smaller groups or into individual items; and resell them at a reasonable markup. By the end of your billing statement, you should have enough money to pay off your bills and purchase a new batch.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:05:00.000-08:00

Hot Items to Sell on eBay
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There are so many things that people could find in eBay. From electronic gadgets up to things needed in the house are all available in this virtual shopping portal of the Internet.

The variety of products in eBay is endless. So, for people to be able to know what sells on eBay, here is the list:

a. Antiques

These include furniture, rags, silver and many other which are valuable and rare to find. When buying antiques on eBay, one would surely enjoy it because it will make them feel that they are travelling. With the different pieces of historical and cultural value, they tend to be in a world where they can visualize the place it represents. That's one way of enjoying shopping.

b. Books

Also in the list of hot as pancakes items to sell on eBay are books, which could be classified into historical, general, ebooks, romance, and a whole lot more. The books found in eBay vary in order to suit the different reading taste of people. Electronic versions of these books or e-books do quite well in eBay too.

c. Car

Cars and other car-related items are also bestsellers on ebay. This includes car accessories, spare parts, decorations, and even motorcycles. Unique accessories are also best selling items on eBay because of their variety and rareness.

d. Collectibles

Believe it or not, but eBay does sells things that are considered as collectibles. Collectible items include coins, stamps, and even art paintings. Some of the items sold here are even considered collector's items which are a rare find both online and offline.

e. Electronics

Electronic items come next in the hitlist of bestsellers on eBay. Electronics can be classified into different areas such as cameras and photos, mobile phones (accessories and parts), computers (laptops, computer accessories, parts of the computer, monitors), and many more. Gizmos or techie-gadgets never fail to amaze a big share of the eBay market, young and adults alike.

f. Entertainment

The next category included in what sells best on ebay list is the entertainment products category. These entertainment items include DVD and movies, music, music instruments, cds, entertainment memorabilia, video games, and many more. Bidding for these entertainment products is popular because of the demand for these things.

g. Sports equipment

Sports equipments gain so much popularity in ebay too. Certain accessories and equipment for different kinds of sports (basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, golf, billiards, boxing, etc) are all here. Even hard to find ones are all there, it's all a matter of checking them out.

h. Toys and Hobbies

Toys and hobbies are also gaining more and more attention nowadays. They include toys for the boys and also toys for the big boys. Toys that are purchased in ebay could either be for amusement purposes or for added collection. Rare finds are also what makes this category of products very popular. Antique action figures and phased-out toys are often what most buyers are craving for.

i. Travel Needs

Travel items are also good products to sell on ebay. These travel needs include various products such as plane and ride information, travel books, tour kit, travel bags, and many more.

And so, eBay is like a cyberspace mall wherein everything you want is in one place only. The only thing a buyer has to tag along when shopping on eBay is a trusty credit card and he or she is set to get everything with just one click.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:04:00.000-08:00

4 Easy Ways to Make Money on Ebay
by Jason James

Ebay is a haven for people that are into business and the best part about it is you don't have to leave the comforts of your own house while trying your luck for your first million. There are many easy ways to make money on Ebay and this article would certainly guide you in your mission.

These tips mentioned are just some of the easy ways to make money on Ebay. You do not need to memorize this guideline word per word, just digest the important facts and guidelines and let the inner business person in you thrive.

The easy ways mentioned here are just some of the things that you could apply in your own business in Ebay.

Here are the four easy ways to make money on Ebay:

1. Know Your Products

As a seller, you must know your products well and this means its weaknesses and strengths. Through this way, you would be able to sell the product well and defend its weakness (if there is any). By knowing your product, you could also advertise it well in Ebay so that you would be able to have a large target market which is more than the usual. This number one easy ways to make money on Ebay advice suggest that you should invest well in your products.

2. Determine your Target Market

Through determining your target market, you would be able to determine or estimate the number of sales that you would be able to make. Aside from that, you would also be able to know when and where to catch your target market. For example, your target market are students, advertising in sites that are often visited by students could be a worthy investment because the target market is there. This second easy ways to make money on Ebay tip shows that you should be able to establish communication rapport with your target market.

3. Know Your Competition

By familiarizing yourself with competition, you would surely assess yourself if you meet the standards of the product. A competition could be viewed as a friend or foe, depending on the seller's reasoning. It could be considered as a foe when both of you are neck to neck when it comes to selling your products. It could be a friend when you are checking out their latest wares so that you would not be left behind. This third easy ways to make money on Ebay shows that research goes a long, long way in Ebay. Competition is good as long as it is a healthy one.

4. Present Well

Presentation is the name of the game. Be sure that your product is in good quality so that you would be able to make an impression to buyers. Also be sure that this good impression would last even up to the time that your product would reach the buyer's house. A good presentation and feedback in Ebay are considered investments in Ebay. Once the word spreads, there would be no stopping you towards the road of success. This last easy ways to make money on Ebay clearly shows that presentation aims to capture the interest of potential buyers.

These easy ways to make money on Ebay are just suggestions to start your business right. The tips and guidelines mentioned in the article five easy ways to make money on Ebay are not the shortcut for success in any business. You, yourself must be able to make your own easy ways to make money on Ebay guide so that success would land in your hands. Happy Trading!

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T10:00:00.000-08:00

Top of the Game: eBay's Bestsellers
by Jason James

With so many products in ebay, which of it are ebay's bestsellers? We could take a look of these ebay's bestsellers through each category. Here are some of the ebay's bestsellers in each category:

Books

In terms of books, there are many ebay's bestsellers books in the different genre of books found in ebay. The most popular genre would probably be fiction and some of these ebay bestseller books include the Harry Potter series, Da Vinci Code, and other popular books that became popular for the past months. On the other hand, these ebay's bestsellers could vary in price, depending on how much the auction went.

Some ebay's bestsellers books need not to be the most popular ones rather; these books are sometimes the rare ones. These are books that you wouldn't ordinary see in ordinary bookstores. This could be an old classic or a book previously owned by a famous person. The auction for this kind of ebay's bestsellers is actually much higher than the previous ones simply because it is rare.

Entertainment

Most of the ebay's bestsellers in this category are also the same when it comes to books. Sales for the entertainment part are a combination of both the classic ones and the new ones. The other half of the ebay's bestsellers in this category belongs to the new releases of DVD. These are movies which were shown just 2 months before the release of the DVD.

On the other hand, other ebay's bestsellers of recent DVDs include the DVDs by TV shows which are being sold per season. These DVDs are considered ebay's bestsellers because some people tend to have an extensive collection of that sort of products. The other half of this category belongs to the classics.

Some of the DVDs in this category are very priceless due to the fact that it is hard to find and in some cases, considered as a classic. These movies or TV shows has a much higher price than the recent ones nevertheless it is still considered as one of ebay's bestsellers in terms of the entertainment industry.

Computers

Computers are now considered as a need and not as a luxuries as opposed before. This is the reason why computers are considered as ebay's bestsellers. Things that are related to computers are considered as a good product to sell because almost everyone needs a computer and alongside with this computer are accessories which make it complete.

Headsets, webcams speakers, and other computer-related gadgets are emerging as ebay's bestsellers. These gadgets are successful because many people are actually interested in a quality buy from sellers rather than a cheap price yet low-quality product. The products found in ebay prove that it is a reputable website which also sells reputable items as opposed to some negative views regarding the site.

The items mentioned in the list are considered as best sellers because of the high demand for them in ebay.

Another reason why these categories are chosen was because the high selling rates obtained by these categories (books, entertainment, and computers). These items are still in demand even up to now and one of the reasons why these are successful is the way it is presented in the market.

In ebay, one could guarantee that purchasing one product never had this kind of fun.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T09:59:00.000-08:00

Hot eBay Business Ideas
by Jason James

Got a PC hooked up on the net? How about a hot drive and a life-long dream to earn big? But you don't have any technical know-how?

It's time to earn big, with your computer, with just a partial of your time you will be earning the big bucks you've been dreaming of in no time. How? Through eBay!

eBay is the premiere online business portal even newbies can use, with a minimal tech-savvy, who can resist the lure of setting up a business in this popular e-market. Most of us dream of hitting it big time with not much tedious effort.

To make that dream a step closer, if not in-your-face, to reality, here are some top business ideas you could start with the help of eBay.

Selling Business

This is one of the most popular ways to do it big through eBay. Online auctions make this business more than just another ordinary online selling gig. As long as you know and employ the proper advertising techniques, selling on eBay will not be much of a hard task for you to do. Things to sell that often make it big in ebay include the following:

- new or used baby clothes

- arts and crafts supplies

- cleaning products

- sports and designer clothes

- coins

- collectibles

- computer software

- health and beauty supplies

- costumes

- e-books

- jewelry

- pet supplies

- hobby supplies

- accessories

- toys

Consignment Selling Business

With this business you don't have to risk much since your only investment is just your time. One could sell antiques, books or e-books, collectibles, anything that could be offered through consignment. You can sell other people's antiques and collectibles on eBay and after you collect the money from the buyers pay the consignors for the items. Of course, the money comes from keeping a percentage of the selling price. This is one easy way to earn from an eBay business if you have the resourcefulness and drive to look for those people who would like to avail your consignment services.

Affliliate Programs

If you have a domain, affiliate programs are applicable to a means to do well with the help of eBay. Some marketers offer advertise their affiliate programs through eBay. What you have to do is attach a code or a link to their site or host a banner and voila! They pay you a percentage for the sales you generated through your site.

eBay forums

Putting up an eBay forum is also one way to do it. However, you need to be an expert when it comes to manning any eBay business before you could successfully put up one. This is because your forum's member will be looking for genuine information regarding these businesses and if you have none to offer, this will not be one good idea. When you get to attain a solid number of members, you can offer paid membership to access a restricted members-only area. This way you don't only earn, you also make people learn through your forum.

However, you can't just jump in the bandwagon of eBay entrepreneurs. Doing your homework well will make you more assured that you will be successful on any of your eBay ventures. Also, acquiring the right tools and knowing how to make use of them proves to be helpful, too. Payment terms should not be overlooked either to ensure the smooth flow of your eBay business.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T09:58:00.001-08:00

How to Profit from Your eBay Business
by Jason James

How often do you get to hear this? -- "Sold! -- to the highest bidder!"

How much do you think eBay has changed the world does shopping?

So much! And from this peculiar way of doing shopping has made a lot of people do business in a more fun way -- auctions.

Auctioning off your service or products in eBay has become one of most profitable businesses discovered by the online world. Now if you're more than enticed by that here's your chance to get in on this retail hysteria-and it's not hard and inexpensive to get started. All you need is your and computer and a product/service people would need or simply want-and you are well on your way to doing business with eBay's $2 billion global marketplace.

Anything could almost be sold on eBay, from the common to the unusual. And any time of the day or night, your business could be ran, which makes this an excellent business to start part time.

Why should you run an eBay business?

a. It's way easy.

Only a little or no capital at all is needed to start an eBay business. If you start one you, as a seller, have relatively little to lose and could gain a lot. Within an hour you can start your eBay business. If you have no marketing skills, good news! You don't really need any. With only a few dollars, you could already get your product listed, and voila!

b. The world market is just a click away.

From anywhere in the world, you can operate your business. eBay has a $2 billion global marketplace and it's still growing.

c. eBay is an established business.

Unlike being a newbie Internet marketer, you don't need to fret on how you should drive traffic to your site since eBay already has all the traffic that you need.

d. You could support your hobby.

Oftentimes, it's the products the come from people's sheer interests that makes their eBay business really profitable.

e. Enjoy the comforts of your home.

With eBay, working from home has never been so easy and fun. More flexible hours and your family within your reach, what else could you ask for? It is one rewarding biz that allows you to have more time for other things that you'd like to do.

f. You're in control of your earnigs.

Depending on your products and services, you can take charge of how much you would like to earn.

g. Save on shipping.

Lots of drop shipping sources could ship the product for you.

h. You don't have to maintain an inventory.

You only have to take orders and of course, payment.

Those are just a few of the invaluable reasons why it is a smart move to start an eBay business. The list could go on and on. However, it is now more important to know the tricks of the trade. Read on to learn more.

Here are the things that you must know to start and do good in your eBay business:

1. Take time to understand all the kinds of online auctions.

2. Know what are the most profitable products/services to sell online

3. How to maximize eBay tools to improve your business

4. Learn the inside secrets from successful eBay entrepreneurs

5. Know how to fully-equip your eBay office

6. Grasp the essential key to eBay success

The top online auctions businessmen of eBay are earning as much as $500,000 annually. Surely, it won't hurt to want to reach that status, right? Just follow the bits of advice above and in no time you'd be raking in big bucks, too.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T09:58:00.000-08:00

How to Profit from Selling on ebay: A Must-Have
by Jason James

Ebay is really a good site for people that are looking for an alternative income. This is because eBay offers the option of working and monitoring from home.

For people who are tired of being good old plain employees, this is a good chance for growth. So, for people who want to know how they can profit from selling on eBay, here are some tips they need to know:

a. Determine your Products

To make your selling efforts very profitable, the best thing that one should do first is to find out what kinds of products gain a lot of attention.

In the selection process, it is best to sell products that you are familiar with because it would be easier to handle and advertise the item if one knows it by heart.

Determining what product to sell is a very crucial step in doing well with your selling endeavor because it is the very core of the business. So, it is better that you must find something that would be easy to dispose and at the same time a high-quality one.

b. Slowly but Surely

Success is easier to achieve if one considers taking one step at a time.

It's best for you to test the waters first before plunging into it directly. This is to find out if the product is a hit and also to determine and assess yourself if you have the skill and determination to be a top seller in the market. For example, you could start by selling in small quantities of a certain item and then up the number if it's successful or stop if it's not. Iit's best not to rush into something that you are not sure of.

c. Conduct Quality Transactions

This step focuses on the reputation of the product as well as the business people behind it.

Reputation is the key to this kind of business because most of the buyers tend to give feedbacks regarding the transaction made by the seller and the buyer. Once satisfied, the buyers could become their regular customers and at some point of time, they would be able to recommend your products to other potential buyers. This in turn would help you have a wider target market. Mastering this process also makes somebody from eBay a worthy businessman/woman online or offline.

d. Present Well

It is a must for every seller to make sure that the products they are selling are presented in an organized way. Good presentation equals not having a hard time in advertising the product.

Amongst the many elements that should be considered in improving the marketability of an item includes its description, its placement in the appropriate category, its title, the starting price, and a picture of the item. Treating these aspects of your item well will attract more traffic that could easily be converted to sales.

These tips are meant to maximize the benefits of selling on ebay. They also aim to help a seller bring out the best in themselves to make them realize that their investment, time and effort spent on ebay is indeed worthy.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T09:57:00.000-08:00

How to Make Money on ebay Auctions
by Jason James

"Going once, going twice...", that is usually the phrase associated to the traditional practice of auctioning. This has indeed changed with the advent of the internet particularly the emergence of the ebay explosion. Ebay made auctioning a modernized one and the benefits are enormous. This is a guide on how to make money on ebay auctions.

a. Presentation counts a lot.

If you would like to make money on ebay through auctions, you should be able to devise a way to make your products more presentable to your target customers or market. In this case, presentation is everything because people are not likely to pay a high amount for something that looks like it is low in quality. Human nature dictates the habit of judging things by the way they look, thus one should exert efforts in making his or her products as enticing as possible.

b. Categorically speaking.

It is a must to position your product in the right category to make your product more visible. If it is somewhere it should really not be, chances are it will not gain the proper attention it deserves from auctions enthusiasts.

Make use of the category guide provided by ebay to help you on this matter. Also, the proper title for your item should be given major consideration since this is what buyers will be keying in if they would not want to go through the tedious task of rummaging through hundreds of categories.

c. Proper Advertisement

Advertisement is essential in any business and apparently this particularly applies to eBay auctions too. In advertising your item, its description should be given ample consideration. Too lengthy and it gets too boring. Too short and it will look not so well thought of. Being truthful with your item's description will prove to be one of the best way to do it. A picture of the item you are selling will also do great in making your product attract more traffic. Practice on producing good shots of your item to make more people appreciate the effort you put in advertising your product.

d. Starting Price Schemes

You can use various methods in pricing your item to make buyers to look at the auction.

Depending on your item, you can either price it low and wait for it to be bid up to your expected level. Ebay offers fixed pricing as an alternative. If you prefer a method wherein you will determine a certain minimum price or a reserve price you just have to be ready for the limited traffic and the extra amount you have to pay for your auction to be listed.

e. Payment Methods

If you limit your payment method to only one, say Paypal, it will lose the chance to be considered by other buyers who can afford to bid and pay using other payment methods. If you are planning to do this for a long haul, including other payment method options will help you do better in auctioning off your products.

These are only a few of the fool-proof ways to capture the attention of buyers and eventually convert them to sales. It is still important that you keep yourself updated with the other methods that other ebay sellers are employing for their auctions to do well.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T09:56:00.001-08:00

How To Use Feedback On Ebay
by Jason James

As an Internet savvy ebay business owner, you have undoubtedly had a friend or family member come to you at some point to ask whether or not it was okay to purchase from a certain Internet business. You might have found this humorous. As someone who regularly makes sales and payments online, you aren't even remotely afraid of being scammed. If something is a scam, you can spot it from a mile away.

However, to people who are considerably less experienced-- perhaps members of your family or your friends--this is a serious obstacle to shopping online regularly. They will probably think twice and consult a friend before buying anything.

This is why ebay's feedback system must be a crucial part of your strategy as an ebay seller: it gives people the unique opportunity to hear what ebay buyers had to say about your products and service.

If potential customers see anything sketchy, you can bet they will hit the 'back' button and shop somewhere else.

On the contrary, if they see dozens of positive responses from your customers, you will immediately gain their trust as a professional ebay seller.

Luckily for you, keeping your feedback record positive is relatively easy if you adhere to the following rules:

1. Avoid posting negative feedback at all costs.

If you encounter a negligent buyer, do everything in your power before leaving negative feedback. Most disputes on ebay revolve around miscommunication, so make an effort to resolve communicate clearly with the buyer. Even if they still wont respond positively, you are better off leaving no feedback at all than leaving negative feedback, which can prompt retaliatory negative feedback.

2. Create feedback rules (written or unwritten) and follow them consistently.

Many ebay sellers have a written feedback policy. They will only leave feedback after the buyer pays and leaves feedback. If a buyer knows upfront that he has to leave feedback to get feedback, he will be more likely to give you feedback after the transaction (provided he cares about his feedback rating).

Not only will this get you more responses, but it will give you more control over feedback. If the buyer gives you negative feedback, you can use your future feedback opportunity to bargain a withdrawal. Some ebay sellers use an unwritten policy. As soon as payment clears, they respond with positive feedback. When the customer sees positive feedback from the seller, they have a higher chance of posting positive feedback in response, even if they haven't received the item yet.

3. Communicate clearly with the buyer.

As I mentioned above, the majority of problems on ebay are caused by miscommunication. Make sure you create a consistent set of rules, post them with every auction, and follow them to the letter. If you have any problems with a customer, you can point to the rules. At the very worst, they can disagree with your policy; however, they cannot disagree that they entered into a contract with you with fair access to your policies.

In addition to using rules, you should also send follow-up emails after your auction ends. You should thank the buyer for purchasing from you and make sure he knows how to complete payment and when he can expect his item in the mail.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T09:56:00.000-08:00

Start an eBay Business Now!
by Jason James

Home-based business is fast becoming a popular trend in the market today. All you need is a computer and a good internet connection and poof! You're all set for a new business. There are many sites that help budding entrepreneurs start their own businesses. One of which is eBay.

eBay is a very familiar name to people who always surf the net, but what about those who doesn't know much about eBay?

To start with, eBay is a place where most people shop. In short eBay is a virtual shopping center stuck on your computer. It is also one of the biggest shopping sites in the internet with almost 50 million products and services and it's till counting. And of course if there are goods, there are entrepreneurs.

How does one become an eBay entrepreneur?

First thing to do is get to know about the site. Know about how an eBay business shop works. There are help pages available for eBay visitors. For starters there are online guided tours that could best help you navigate and to learn more about the site.

Think of what you can sell. Then make your mind up on the item or service. Many people on eBay sell almost anything they could find in their house. As long as it's still in good shape, someone will be interested.

If you don't have anything to sell, start with something you have a background with. It is advisable that you have an experience with the product.

There are things to consider in starting a business whether online or in the real world. Things like cost, shipping, storage, product life cycle and the season are always to be considered.

Cost is different from price. Cost is the total expenses that go with the product. This will include the actual price of the items if you're buying them in order to have stocks of it, the shipping if it will be delivered to you and to your client, the rent of the storage room and other things.

Shipping is the delivery of the goods. You have to know how much it will cost you to deliver the items to your client. And of course how much will you charge your client of the labor and shipping fees. The condition of your item is also to be thought of. This concerns the physical component of the product. Is it fragile or too heavy?

Storage is the place where you place your goods while waiting for the clients to buy it. You must have a sufficient and safe place to store the goods.

The life cycle of the product means the demand time of the product. You should mull over on how long the product will be able to attract potential buyers.

Season is also a consideration. Items sold on the wrong season might just get a negative response from the shoppers.

Putting a photo of your product is a plus! This will hold the interest of your potential buyer. The first photo you put up is of no charge but the next ones are charged.

Setting up an eBay shop is very easy. Since it has no start up costs, and no time restrictions, eBay is the best place where you could market your goods!

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T09:55:00.000-08:00

Tips on Making Money on eBay Without Selling
by Jason James

The eBay business phenomenon has seen millions of buyers and sellers join together in what amounts to the world's biggest virtual flea market. In this world's fast-paced online transactions, that amounts to billions of dollars a day, a person can actually make some money without selling anything he owns. In the world of free enterprise, all it takes is the ability to grasp opportunity and take an educated risk.

Here are some tips on how you can think out of the box with eBay:

1. Promote products as an affiliate. Promote other sites with products. An affiliate program is actually just another way for a company to give its products as much exposure as possible to potential buyers.

Most affiliate programs actually let you join them for free or with a small fee. All you have to do is to list the product, with the highest bidder getting what he wants through you. The company tracks these sales. Depending on the revenue generated, or even the agreement you ad with the company, every sale of a product you make, you get a commission. As an affiliate of a company, you are not an employee or a contractor, receiving no perks nor benefits, except for the commission.

2. Get out there and join the forums. If you are quite passionate about the products you advertise, you can create interest by providing highly relevant content to enthusiasts. Find others like you. You have to let people know you exist. Participate in chats, forums and user groups. Once these people get to know you and your level of expertise in the subject, it gives you a leg up on making "recommendations".

3. Drop shipping products. Another variation of the affiliate program, drop shipping involves just passing on to the manufacturer or wholesaler your customer's order letting them take care of the delivery, and you make a profit from the difference between the wholesaler's price and your selling price.

4. Advertise other products when you post. Most veteran eBay sellers know a large volume of customers can pass through their auctions without people actually buying something. So, in order to maximize their marketing space, they advertise other products in the same space through links. Savvy eBay sellers even edit their About Me links to get people interested in other wares.

5. Create a link to other sites. If you are a web programmer, one outfit suggests you make use of the About Me site in another way. When you create the About Me link, there is a way to take advantage of the HTML layout feature. This layout can be edited with HTML syntax to link users to another site, if you so choose.

As a further explanation, when you create your About Me link, choose any format layout. This may sound strange but you will have the opportunity to enter a code on your own. Next, go to the bottom and click on "Preview". There, you will go to the bottom of the page again, this time clicking on "Edit using HTML". Delete everything in the box and replace it with your own code. If you are not code-savvy, you better hire someone to create the link.

So there you have it, five (out of a lot of) tips to make money from eBay without resorting to selling.

Jason James website 'The Auction Resource Network' reveals his inside secrets and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 a month on eBay.

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2006-01-08T09:03:00.000-08:00

How To Make Real Money On Ebay
by shawn sellen

How many times have you heard this line? Unfortunately there are hundreds of people selling the “best” ways to make a ton of money on eBay. The truth is you can make a lot of money on eBay. There is not some secret formula or one way to do it.

In this article I will offer tips that could help your eBay selling. I believe the single most important thing you can do is to sell something you know. If you have a hobby or job that is related to your items, you would be very knowledgeable about your product and reduce research time.

If you do not have a hobby or job that is related to anything you can sell, do a search with the completed auction listings in the categories that are of interest to you and see how these things are doing. You can also check the Hot List on eBay that will give you a break down of the hot selling items.

Research articles on auction forums or auction information websites. There is a wealth of information out there that is free.

Check out the forums that are on eBay. These can give you information just by reading what other sellers are talking about.

If possible, try to find a niche product. An example of this is Ham Radio. I hold an advanced class amateur radio license. The United States Federal Government issues this. I got out of the hobby and decided to sell my radios. I sold every radio with no problems. Amateur Radio Operators (hams) are a specific group, looking for specific items. This makes selling so much easier.

Once you find the item(s) that are right for you concentrate on customer service. Make sure that all the items you ship are properly protected with bubble wrap or styrofoam spacers. I do not like packing peanuts because they are messy for the customer. Do not use newspaper for packing material. It does not work that well and just looks bad.

Once you have your item packed properly make sure you ship it promptly. Customers will appreciate this and remember you. Communication with the customer is very important. As soon as you can contact your paying customer and let them know exactly when you are sending the item (you should indicate this in your auction.) After you send the item contact them again and tell them it is on the way. Little things like this can give you repeat customers.

So where is the real money? The real money is in supply and demand. If you have something that is in demand it will sell. If you don’t it won’t. I know this is basic business, but it seems a lot of people have lost site of this for the quick, easy buck. Long lasting sales don’t happen over night. Market saturation also plays a big role.

The best approach to make “real money” on eBay breaks down like this: Know your product, research it and its sellers on eBay (how many, how much), use the recourses I listed above. There are reels of information on selling and buying on eBay on auction information websites, make your customers happy (good shipping, communication)

Knowledge is power. This is your greatest tool.

Shawn Sellen is the owner of the auction information website auctionreel.com Free Downloads.

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