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eBay For Dummies
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The unparalleled guide to successfully buying and selling on eBay, fully revised and updated
eBay 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, 7th Edition is an easy-to-follow path for new users to get from registration through making purchases to making sales.
Ultimate eBay authority Marsha Collier gets you started with information about signing up, navigating the site, and using the My eBay page to track you activity. She then shows you how to find the best bargains, make a winning bid, and complete your purchase securely. While she guides you into becoming a successful eBay seller, she also shows you how you can pick up extra money in a tight economy with eBay sales. Walks you through listing an item, shoot and post a photo, communicate with bidders, safely ship a sold item, and securely collect your money Shows you how to set up a seller account, list items, offer customer service, ship merchandise, and receive payment securely Highlights expanded guidance on selling on eBay, which is the process that sparks the most demand for outside help Explores eBay's special features, showing you how to work within the rules, use the community, and even set up a charity auction Shares tips for managing multiple auctions, creating a store, troubleshooting, maintaining privacy, and reporting abuses
eBay For Dummies, 7th Edition prepares you to save money on your purchases and make money on your sales, all from the comfort of your home.
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| Title of eBook: eBay For Dummies | |
| Parent-ISBN: 9780470045299 | Release Date: 12-09-2011 |
| Publisher: For Dummies |
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eBay For Dummies
Chapter One
Why eBay Is a Terrific Place to Buy and Sell
In This Chapter
* Finding out about eBay
* Getting the scoop on types of auctions
* Using features and fun stuff
* Getting the scoop on digital cameras and scanners
eBay has emerged as the marketplace of the twenty-first century. In July 2003, Wired magazine predicted that eBay's promise is that "retailing will become the national pastime." The founders had a pretty great idea back in 1995 (read about some eBay history in the "eBay's humble beginnings" sidebar later in this chapter), and the world has taken to shopping and selling online. eBay is a safe and fun place to shop for everything from collectibles to brand-new clothing, all from the comfort of your home.
eBay is now also a marketplace for new merchandise. It's no longer just the destination for collectibles and old china patterns. These days you can purchase new and useful items, such as alarm systems, fancy electronic toothbrushes, light bulbs, clothing, cars, homes - just about anything you can think of.
Take a look around your house. Nice Manolos. Great-looking clock. Spiffy microwave. Not to mention all the other cool stuff you own. All these great fashions, household appliances, and collectibles are fabulous to own, but when was the last time your clock turned a profit? When you connect to eBay, your PC or Mac can magically turn into a money machine. Just visit eBay and marvel at all the items that are just a few mouse clicks away from being bought and sold.
In this chapter, I tell you what eBay is and how i
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