eBay 101: Understanding the World's Single Largest Marketplace

Have you ever had a bad experience on eBay? Was it something that, looking back, you could have foreseen and avoided? About.com reader share their eBay stories here...

We can't describe this information as "common sense", because sadly, thousands of people commit these mistakes every day. But all is not lost: if you're new the eBay universe, heed these important warnings, and you can save yourself a lot of money, time, and grief. Below: the Top 10 Mistakes Made by eBay Beginners...

"So what exactly does 'NWT' and 'NWOT' stand for? What does it mean?"

Buying and selling on eBay is not difficult, but it does demand a savvy "buyer beware" attitude, and a forthright attitude of honesty. Compiled from years of eBay experience, here is the Do's and Don'ts list for Beginning eBayers.

Buying and selling on eBay is not difficult, but it does demand a savvy "buyer beware" attitude, and a forthright attitude of honesty. Compiled from years of eBay experience, here is the Do's and Don'ts list for Beginning eBayers.

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eBay is the world's most successful online marketplace. This free eBook is a very helpful guide for beginners to learn eBay. From the basics of eBay and its business model, to registering, successful bidding and selling, and the techniques of earning good feedback. Excellent for new users who want to start eBaying on the right foot!

Here is a profile of what a bidding transaction looks like at eBay.com. Excellent beginners reference for people who want to try buying on eBay.

Selling is more complicated than buying. Not only does it require you to be web-page-savvy and digital-photography-savvy, but you also need to bring a responsible mindset and professional attitude to the computer. This tutorial is highly recommended reading when you are ready to start selling online.

Guide Susan Ward offers seven timeless tips on becoming a new eBay seller. Excellent advice for making your first few sales online!

Designed to protect you and people who deal with you, eBay's safety center is a resource of actionable responses and defenses. Learn how to spot spoofers, safeguard your account, pay and buy safely, and use 3rd party payment methods. There is also legal reference and access to eBay's extensive lawyer pool. This safety center is one of the reasons why millions of people trust eBay.