- Understanding Rules and eBay Fees
- No, you cannot sell live plants on eBay. But you can sell seeds. No, you can't sell firearms on eBay, but you can sell holsters. And yes, you will be charged for 'Buy it Now' settings and fixed price selling. How do these rules and fees work? The explanation follows here...
- Create Your About Me Page
- In the digital world of eBay, it is extra important that you present yourself as a real person with real interests. A simple thing like an "About Me" web page does wonders for how people find you and perceive you on eBay. Take the two hours and craft yourself a good About Me page with these suggestions. It is absolutely worth it.
- Maximize Bids by Timing Your Listings
- If you are on Pacific time, there are reasons to list your products for Eastern time. Similarly, if you are in Australia, and want Berliners to see your listings, then you need to shift your time zone planning as well. A simple thing like Time of Day can make a big difference in how many bidders you will get.
- Buying and Selling To Order with Want It Now
- Yes, you can have people personally request products from you, once you earn the reputation as an honest seller. It is possible to do a private on-request sale, while still protecting yourself with the eBay security umbrella. Try this technique of "Want it Now".
- Collectibles: Using eBay as a Collector of Specialty Items
- Perhaps you collect old Battlestar Galactica memorabilia. Or you are looking for copies of the old TV show, "The Prisoner". Maybe you like unusual motorcycle helmets, or you collect dreamcatchers. eBay is absolutely a good venue for being a collector.
- Buying Antiques on eBay
- You like old seachests and trunks. Maybe you want a cast iron stove for the guest room. Or you are looking for a brass basepiece for your antique bed. eBay is a great place for finding antiques.
Be an eBay Power User: The eBay Secrets to Successful Buying and Selling Online
Part 4 of 4: eBay Details That Matter
By Paul Gil, About.com
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