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The eBay Myth-Bu$ter: Turn 199 Misconceptions Into Money! (For Dummies Series)

David D. Busch

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Incredibly useful and concise 5 out of 5 stars.
17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

I have been a buyer on ebay for a couple of years and would like to get started selling. Due to a combination of procrastination and lack of confidence I have not yet taken the leap. Well, now I have the confidence to try. All of my lingering questions were answered by this book. It doesn't walk you through getting started, that would be a waste since that info is available from so many other sources. But it does address things like determining when to start and finish an auction, how long to set the auction for, when to use Buy it Now or set reserve prices, etc.

The author has a really great writing style- not cutesy or gimmicky and very readable. (I read the book in one day- I should have been sleeping, but I couldn't put it down.) He gives great examples of different scenarios that help the reader to be better able apply the information. He tells us his opinion and the opinions of others- he does not bash ebay or paypal but he does give honest observations of some of their practices and services -whether good or bad or simply necessary. I have read alot of informational type books on various subjects lately and reading this one was a really refreshing change of pace. Mr. Busch wrote with confidence but there was nothing self-congratulatory about his style at all- he was even charmingly self-deprecating at times (but not cutesy- I hate that!) The book has very straight forward advice and doesn't waste time trying to hype one way of doing things over another.

Mr. Busch's personal business style is also very appealing and one that I would be happy to emulate. As a buyer, I wish more sellers would follow his example. As a buyer I have often wondered if it was really necessary to put all of those terms and conditions and warnings in the auction- I thought there must just be a ton of bad buyers out there to warrant such practice- but now I know differently. I also find it extremely annoying when I encounter animation or overly busy backgrounds and - worst of all- sound and music when I view an auction.

This book would be great for anyone- there are great tips for buyers- a couple that I will definitely put into use. I would recommend that a person get a little bit of experience on ebay as a buyer before reading this book- then you will really know what is being described and it will have more meaning because you can apply it to your own experiences. A few transactions would really be all it takes. But definitely get this book!!

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• This groundbreaking book shatters such common beliefs as the highest bid determines the final price, Sunday night is the best time to end auctions, and more
• Pioneer eBay seller David Busch shows buyers how to find bargains through misspelled words, items that are incorrectly categorized, and other "hidden auctions"
• Packed with unpublished secrets for eBay success, this book provides the real story behind each myth and supplies proven success techniques
• Explains how multiple accounts can benefit sellers, where to find truly free shipping, and how to identify items that will produce the highest profit
• The author shares his imaginative solutions that have resulted in thousands of profitable eBay transactions

Turn eBay Data into Dollars

Ina Steiner

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Misleading Title - Simple Introduction to Data Collection Tools 1 out of 5 stars.
27 of 30 people found this review helpful.

A lot of effort has been put in this book by authors. Unfortunately its worth less. Book's title is hyped up like most books on eBay (big surprise - Any eBay book with big claims in title should be a red flag). In nut shell this book is basically collection of introduction to data collection tools that can be used for eBay. This information (with latest updates) is also available from vendor of tools. I question the value of this book - there is simple none. Here is how this book has failed:

1. To start with what good does it bring for reader to copy information from web and put it in a book. There is even no comparison of tools !!!

2. Authors lack any practical experience in data collection field or on running business on eBay. They have included some small pieces of information from consultants and sellers. But nothing that can add significant value. Reality check - consultants on site optimization are going to share their money milking plans!

3. This book claims that it will help you turn eBay data into dollars (I translate it as saying that it will help you increase sales). In reality data collection tools are only tools. You need a strategy, plan and operating mechanism to take any data and convert into more sales. Beyond data collection the book is completely void of any suggestions on strategy.

Editorial Review:

You already have the answer to boosting your eBay sales and profits...

You just have to know where to look. Turn eBay Data into Dollars shows you how to use the powerful tools available on eBay to sell smarter and make more money on every sale. Learn to mine sales data from tools such as Andale Research Tools, Terapeak, and DeepAnalysis. Generate sales and traffic reports using eBay and Sellathon ViewTracker so you can easily analyze your data and make informed business decisions.

You’ll learn to apply the results of your research to your eBay listing and marketing strategies. Then, you can better determine what to sell, how much to charge, how to improve traffic, and how to stay ahead of the competition.

eBay Inventory the Smart Way: How to Find Great Sources and Manage Your Merchandise to Maximize Profits on the World's #1 Auction Site

Joseph T. Sinclair, Jeremy Hanks

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

You can't make money on eBay unless you've got stuff to sell. Here's how (and where) to get it.

The chief concerns of any retail operation are where to get inventory and how to get the best prices and terms. These are ongoing business challenges that apply as much to eBay sellers as to traditional retailers. eBay Inventory the Smart Way is the first book to look exclusively at the most profitable strategies for finding reliable suppliers and marketable products. Readers will learn how to:

* form relationships with wholesalers and obtain dealer status * finance purchases, manage inventory better, and use just-in-time delivery strategies * increase profits with drop shipping and co-op advertising * deal directly with manufacturers and wholesalers, "work" trade shows, and take advantage of trade organizations * research product sales potential, buy closeout merchandise, and tap into pawnbrokers' inventories * and even buy inventory on eBay

eBay Inventory the Smart Way covers more than 25 inventory sources and tells how to profit from each. Whether buying in bulk, sourcing one item at a time, or establishing a powerful inventory management system, both established online retailers and newcomers will find this book indispensable.

More 100 Best Things I've Sold on eBay - Money Making Madness - My Story Continues by Lynn Dralle, The Queen of Auctions

Lynn Dralle

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Money Making Madness, the second in the 100 Best Things I’ve Sold on eBay series, tells the stories of Lynn’s most recent eBay successes, and includes new eBay tips relevant to sellers at all levels as well as more wisdom about both business and life from Lynn’s grandmother, Cheryl Leaf.

Read what people are saying about Lynn's writing:

When I started reading The 100 Best Things I’ve Sold on eBay, I carried it everywhere with me…I just couldn’t put it down! I was addicted!
–Cherie Castro, Yakima, WA

Your books have changed my life… I realize how many habits I’ve picked up from you and I am positive that your influence has helped to make our business the success that it is.
–Kelli Ables, Bristow, OK

I appreciate how candid you are in sharing information treated as “Top Secret” by other successful sellers.

–Willow Eaton, Port Orchard, WA
I was genuinely touched by the stories you shared of your grandmother. Thank you for motivating me, for inspiring me, and for giving me “goosebumps”!
–Wendy Hanlin, Alexandria, VA

eBay Business the Smart Way: Maximize Your Profits on the Web's #1 Auction Site

Joseph T. Sinclair

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

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The online auction site eBay forever changed the way goods are bought and sold. While selling merchandise on the site remains quite profitable, the marketplace has grown increasingly crowded in recent years. This completely updated third edition of eBay Business the Smart Way gives new and veteran sellers the solid business strategy to outrun their rivals, covering topics including:

* startup
* licenses
* building credibility
* accounting
* inventory management
* shipping
* finding products to sell
* creating a storefront website
* taxes
* liability
* saving expenses by buying business supplies on eBay

With online theft and fraud on the increase, as well as continuously changing tax legislation and updates to the site, the most successful eBay sellers have to keep up. Along with hundreds of other crucial issues -- from how to market one’s products and business, to hiring employees and even getting help without hiring employees -- the third edition includes new chapters on security concerns and legislation affecting multi-state sales tax. Also covered is the latest information on Paypal, Google Base, Google Payments, and eBay-owned features including Skype, Rent.com, Shopping.com, and much more. Completely up to date, eBay Business the Smart Way is the essential guide to making money on eBay.

Build an eBay Business QuickSteps

Carole Matthews, John Cronan

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step by step guide for newcomers to eBay 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is the latest in the successful QuickSteps series from McGraw Hill. The authors strive to show how eBay can be very easy to sell items on. And certainly the emphasis is on selling, not buying. When you hear of people having a livelihood on eBay, invariably it centres around selling.

The book is lavishly illustrated, with heavily annotated screenshots from eBay's pages, to show you the key steps in selling. The first few times can indeed be awkward. Many complications, like do you already have a PayPal account, to accept payments in? Strictly, you don't need this. But many buyers like to pay this way, and having it can enhance your sales.

The book also shows how good pictures of your items can boost the number of bids and the eventual winning price. Again, none of this is difficult, if you know what to do, and methodically go through it, step by step.

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Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!

Get your eBay business started right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to establish and run a profitable eBay business in no time. Follow along and learn how to create a business plan, build inventory, set up processing centers, create appealing listings, set up an eBay store, and market your business. YouAnd#39;ll also find out how to become an eBay Trading Assistant, use eBay sales outlets, and even raise money for your nonprofit on eBay. Use these handy guideposts:

• Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
• Need-to-know facts in concise narrative
• Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Bonus information related to the topic being covered
• Errors and pitfalls to avoid

The eBay Business Answer Book: The 350 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Making Big Money on eBay

Cliff Ennico

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A highly recommended pick for both business and general-interest lending libraries 5 out of 5 stars.
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Millions are making money running an eBay business, and any who aspire to do the same will find all the answers in Cliff Ennico's The eBay Business Answer Book, covering everything from locating inventory and setting up a store to handling bidders, taxes, payments, shipping and more. A highly recommended pick for both business and general-interest lending libraries.

Editorial Review:

Each day, more and more eBay sellers become increasingly serious about their enterpreneurial efforts. Whether they see their eBay business as a modest addition to their revenue or a potentially full-time venture, they need expert advice on how to do it right. In The eBay Business Answer Book, popular eBay University instructor Cliff Ennico provides readers with much-needed guidance in response to their most commonly asked questions, including:

What are the things I have to do--both online and offline--to start selling professionally on eBay? * Where do I find inventory? * Should I set up an eBay store? * My winning bidder won't pay me--what do I do now? * When do I charge taxes--and when do I pay them? * How should I keep track of all my eBay busi­ness records? * What do I need to know about dealing with international buyers? Filled with in-depth, easily understood answers to real questions readers can flip to as-needed, this is a one-of-a-kind resource for any eBay seller.

eBay Photography the Smart Way: Creating Great Product Pictures that Will Attract Higher Bids and Sell Your Items Faster

Joseph T. Sinclair, Stanley Livingston

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One Source For All The Answers 5 out of 5 stars.
18 of 18 people found this review helpful.

As a regular e-bayer, I'm always looking for a competitive marketing edge. This book clearly points a way to gain that edge by differentiating my offerings from a large majority of my competitors. I've often thought that most photographs used in e-bay marketing are mediocre, at best, my own included. When I see a good e-bay photographic presentation, I recognize the selling power that it represents, but I have rarely accomplished it myself. Sinclair and Livingston have produced a terrific book. If you read it and apply the material, almost anyone (including me) can produce "above average" photographs for their e-bay marketing. The book is a quick-read, but provides an excellent reference souce for later application of the material it contains. I've read a couple other e-bay books by Joe Sinclair and one thing I like about all these books is that they have a nice clean easy-to-read layout. Each chapter in this book has substantial stand-alone value. A chapter that may be a trinket to you might be a treasure to me, and vice versa. In total, however, the book will have great value to any serious e-bay marketer. If "a picture is worth a thousand words", then several very good pictures make a powerful e-bay sales presentaion, indeed. My conclusion ... a great book, complete, perfect for practical application.

Editorial Review:

If a picture is worth a thousand words, just imagine how much a picture could be worth on eBay! In "eBay Photography the Smart Way", professional eBay expert Joseph Sinclair teams up with professional product photographer Stanley Livingston to show sellers how to instantly increase their sales and ramp up their profits! The book gives readers easy-to-follow instructions for taking better pictures, helping them show off their products to the greatest possible effect.

The Official eBay Bible Second Edition: The Newly Revised and Updated Version of the Most Comprehensive eBay How-To Manual for Everyone from First-Time Users to eBay Experts

Jim Griffith

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America’s official eBay Ambassador shares his humor, know-how, and matchless eBay expertise in this newly revised edition of the authoritative guide geared to both the beginning bidder and seller, as well as the professional entrepreneur.

Whether it’s just a desire to make some extra money, buy the latest set of golf clubs, or start a new business, people around the world "do it eBay." With a community of more than one hundred five million people around the world every day, eBay is the World’s Online Marketplace.

In this definitive resource, ultimate eBay insider Jim Griffith—A.K.A. Griff—tells you everything you need to know to become a successful buyers and seller and to navigate the changes and improvements being introduced to the eBay website in 2004-2005. In this indispensable manual—authorized by eBay and featuring the very latest formats, screen shots, protocols, and etiquette—the eBay Guru of online auctions provides a comprehensive blueprint for:

* Navigating the Web site and new eBay features
* Placing a bid
* Putting items up for sale
* Starting and running your own successful eBay business

Plus:
* Changes and additions to eBay procedures and policies
* Tricks of the trade from successful eBay buyers and sellers
* Strategies for safe, secure, hassle-free eBay buying and selling
* Tips and shortcuts for even the most technologically challenged
* Case studies and success stories of people whose lives have been changed by eBay

Whether you’re a first-time user or an online pro, The Official eBay ® Bible is the only guide you need to shop and sell with the best of them.

Launching a Successful eBay Store

Ron Mansfield

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Editorial Review:

Disregard the recent grumbling over recent eBay Store fee hikes. A well-run eBay Store is worth every penny, and can add considerably to your profitability! Recent enhancements to eBay's Store features make running a Store an essential part of successful eBay selling. Stores give you so many new ways to cross-promote your eBay items that running a Store gives you an almost unfair advantage over sellers without one.  

When shoppers enter your eBay Store they visit your own private eBay. They see only your items, organized in a way that suites what you sell; and when they use your Store's search feature only your items appear.

 

Stores can actually reduce your Final Values fees by 75% in some cases. Stores let you organize, showcase, cross-promote and catalog all of your items, (including auctions) in ways that make it easier for shoppers to find and purchase your items.

 

eBay Stores have come a very long way in the past few years, and when augmented with tools like eBay Express, Selling Manager Pro and Blackthorne, (all discussed in this book), they are poised for astronomical growth. If you are not onboard yet, it's time to get moving. You need a Store, and this book will help you launch and run a great one or bring your existing Store up-to-date.

 

Launching a Successful eBay Store offers eBay sellers tips, techniques, best practices and resources necessary to have their items gain high visibility on and off of eBay. You'll find out how to set up a new store, choose what to sell in the store, perform store bookkeeping, manage store inventory, promote the store on and off eBay, purchase eBay keywords and more. It will also show you how to take your selling to the next level, while saving money in the process.