eBay For Dummies^®, 6th Edition

by Marsha Collier (Los Angeles, CA, Author )

• ISBN13: 9780470497418
• ISBN10: 0470497416
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The bestsellng guide to successfully buying and selling on eBay, fully revised and updatedeBay is the world's #1 shopping and selling site, where millions find bargains and make money with their own sales. Marsha Collier is the #1 eBay expert and bestselling author, with more than a million copies of her books in print. And eBay For Dummies has been the bestselling book on eBay since the original edition in 1999.Thoroughly updated to cover all the changes in the eBay site, eBay For Dummies, 6th Edition gets you started with information about signing up and navigating the site. It shows you how to find the best bargains, bid to win, and complete your purchase securely. Then it guides you into become a successful eBay seller, showing you how you can pick up extra money in a tight economy with eBay sales. Covers how to find bargains on eBay, bid successfully, and pay for your purchases safely Helps new users become comfortable with the site and shop with confidence Shows you how to set up a seller account, list items, offer customer service, ship merchandise, and receive payment securely Prepares you for other issues that may arise Explores eBay's special features, showing you how to work within the rules, use the community, and even set up a charity auction Includes insider tips on becoming a better buyer and sellereBay For Dummies, 6th Edition prepares you to save money on your purchases and make money on your sales, all from the comfort of your home.

Author Biography

Marsha Collier is the undisputed empress of eBay, with more than a million copies of her eBay books in print. She is cohost of the Computer & Technology Radio Show heard online at wsradio.com and an in-demand educator for all things regarding online business. Marsha was also one of eBay's original PowerSellers.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting a Feel for eBay

Why You're Going to Love Your Time on eBay

You Can Go Home - Again and Again!

My Very Own, Private eBay

Buying Like an Expert.

Seek and You Shall Find: Research

Shopping eBay: The Basics

Power-Buying Strategies

After You Win the Item

Making Money the eBay Way

Selling in Your Bunny Slippers for Fun and Profit

Time to Sell: Completing the Cyber Paperwork

Save Gas - Drive Your Mouse to an eBay Store

Closing the Deal and Shipping It Out

Troubleshooting Transactions

Increase Your Profi ts with Pictures and Other Strategies

Even More of eBay's Special Features

Privacy: To Protect and to Serve

Staying Safe and Sane

The eBay Community: Joining In with Other eBay Members

eBay's Fun Features

The Part of Tens

Ten (or So) Golden Rules for eBay Buyers and Sellers

Ten (or So) Programs and Services to Ease Your Way on eBay

Appendix: Finding Stuff to Sell

Index

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