eBay for dummies - Marsha Collier

Want to make money and save money on eBay? An eBay expert tells you how! eBay is the 21st–century international marketplace. Isn't it time you got in on the action? Marsha Collier knows eBay like nobody else, and she's telling all. She'll show you how to shop wisely, win auctions, get great deals, find the right items to sell, make them irresistible to buyers, handle auctions with ease, deliver the goods, and make money! Start here — sign up, learn your way around the site, and explore buying and selling tools Find bargains — learn how to use the eBay search engine, what to look for in listings, and how to find out about the seller Sell your stuff — see what's selling, understand eBay rules and tax issues, and learn the secrets of super listings A virtual shingle — open an online store, conduct business safely, handle bookkeeping, and ship merchandise Super strategies — get great photos of your items and promote your auctions with a blog Get social — meet new customers and promote sales with Facebook, Twitter, and other social media That's private — know how to protect your privacy and keep eBay safe for all Solve problems — troubleshoot transactions and learn when to tell eBay of a problem Open the book and find: When to bid and when to pass Tips and strategies to save you money How to scope out a seller before you bid What to do when an auction goes bad Places to find stuff to sell Hints for worry–free shipping How to handle a buyer who doesn't respond What you need to know about taxes Learn to: Set up an account for buying and selling List items for sale with clear photos and effective descriptions Communicate with bidders and manage multiple auctions Set up a store, market your product, ship items, and collect payment