As I have begun to learn some of the in's and out's of eBay and the how tos of auctions, I have found some very helpful documents and knowledgeable folks who know the ropes and I feel they could help you too. This page is dedicated to sharing some of that knowledge with you. These are FREE to you as my way of saying THANKS and in the hope that you too will become successful in your buying and selling endeavors.
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How to Increase Your eBay Backend Sales
by Kirsten Hawkins It shouldn’t too hard to increase your eBay backend sales – because the chances are you currently aren’t making any! Backend sales are sales to customers who have already bought an item, also known as ‘up-selling’. These are usually easier sales to make than normal sales: in sales-speak, your existing customers are ‘warm leads’.
Keeping records of your Ebay business: Part 1
by Jason James Are you ready to take your Ebay business to that next level as a rich ebay seller? Would you like to quit your day job to become an ebay seller full time? Can you imagine the freedom you will have from working as an ebay seller from anywhere you please? Want to know the secret?
Move Into the Top 1% of All eBay Sellers - Accepting the Best Payment Methods
by Adam Ginsberg eBay is becoming a more competitive environment to make money these days. As such, there are certain things that you can do as an eBay seller to separate yourself and distance yourself from your competition. As you set up your eBay selling systems, make the commitment to accept all methods of payment. If not, you’ll lose out on potential customers.
Why Adding Pictures Increases eBay Bid Response
by Jeanne Sheridan Buyers really like pictures. The more pictures you have, the more they'll feel like buying their item from you instead of your competitor. In fact, there are plenty of buyers who will literally leave your auction within 5 seconds of arriving if they don't find a picture there waiting for them.
How To Save Money on Shipping
by Skip McGrath If you are going to run a profitable and professional eBay and/or web site business, you will need to package and ship your goods professionally. No one likes to receive their "eBay treasure" in an old cereal box or shoe box stuffed with your last week's newspaper. This does not mean that you have to always use "new" supplies. Recycled boxes and packaging materials are fine as long as they are in good condition.
The Business of Identity Theft
by Tim Knox The allure of PayPal is that it does not require the seller to have a bank merchant account through which to process credit cards. Anyone with a verifiable email address and bank account can use PayPal and the service can be implemented almost immediately after registering.
When NOT to Use “Buy Now”
by Kirsten Hawkins As you get more experienced on eBay, you might be tempted to use fixed price auctions, just so you can budget better. It’s often more reassuring to know that either you will make a small profit on an item instead of having to wait and see whether it makes a big profit or a big loss. However, you should be aware that there are some times when you really shouldn’t use ‘Buy it Now’.
Taxing eBay Part Deux
by Tim Knox Several folks argued that just because their little eBay hobby generated a little cash, that didn’t make it a full blown business. It seems they consider the income from their little hobby to be financial manna from Heaven and thereby not taxable by earthly tax collectors. I’ve always been amused by folks who try to impress me with talk about their “little side business” but when the subject turns to taxes they suddenly refer to it as “my little hobby.”
10 Steps to Successful Selling on eBay
by Kirsten Hawkins So you want to be a successful seller with your own eBay business, do you? Here’s a simple, ten-step path to eBay enlightenment.
How To Increase eBay Profits
by L. C. Peterson Some sell on eBay to clean out their garage or attic. Some sell to make a little extra money here and there. But for some, eBay represents a chance to create a second income or start a home business. Product choice is important. But to really increase profit you must know how to increase the number and amount of bids per item. An eBay seller must maximize each product's profit margin. This article describes techniques to make as much profit as possible.
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