If ever a company could be described as the "800-pound gorilla" of its industry, eBay is just that in the exploding world of online auctions. But with more than 50 million registered users and almost $15 billion in annual merchandise sales, the only thing easier than selling on eBay is getting lumped in with all the other sellers. People looking to exponentially increase their visibility and potential profit keep turning to eBay the Smart Way, the definitive guide to smarter eBay tactics. Now in its third edition, this priceless tool has changed with the times to cover the latest trends, including local auctions, live auctions, fixed-price auctions, buying and selling cars on eBay motors, enhanced PayPal services, using digital photography, setting up eBay Stores, great inventory sources, bulk listings, eBay tools and more.Brand new chapters explain how to maximize profits in real estate sales, work with auction management services and negotiate international transactions. As always, eBay the Smart Way is the go-to resource for first-timers and veterans alike, with step-by-step instructions for listing products, creating attention-grabbing photos and descriptions, offering top-notch customer service and maintaining high credibility. eBay buyers will also benefit from strategies for negotiating the best deals. For the most in-depth and accessible information on how to make the most out of online auctions, "nothing explains it better than eBay the Smart Way." - The Internet Marketing Bookshelf.
"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."
Even if you think of your eBay selling as a hobby rather than a business, the fact is that if you're making money, you are in business, and therefore subject to the same taxes and regulations as other real world retail businesses. Simply written and packed with stories of actual eBay sellers, The eBay Seller's Tax and Legal Answer Book takes you through the most common eBay transactions, pointing out all the legal and tax issues you're likely to encounter. Complete with sample contracts, forms, checklists, and disclaimers, this is a book no eBay seller should be without.
In 2002, 300,000 vehicles with a total value of $3 billion were sold - on one Web site. Is it any surprise the site is eBay? For buyers, sellers, dealers, and parts and accessories vendors, there's simply no other marketplace to match the huge selection, broad exposure, and ease of use that are eBay's hallmarks. eBay Motors the Smart Way offers sellers and dealers: * strategies forsetting and getting top price for any vehicle * techniques for creating attention-grabbing auction ads * new ways to add value with superior customer service * valuable tips for using auction management services and other time-saving resources * proven methods for maximizing reputation Also a valuable tool for buyers, the book shows how to: * determine a vehicle's value * how find great deals and bargains * arrange an inspection and run a ""lemon check"" * secure financing for an online vehicle purchase eBay Motors the Smart Way offers valuable information for all readers on how to avoid fraud and scams, how to properly document your transactions, and how to conform to state vehicle laws - even when transacting business over state lines.From Mazeratito MoPed, Acura to Zamboni, if it runs on a motor, it'll take off on eBay!" "
Want to become an eBay entrepreneur? Nobody knows more about starting an eBay business than Marsha Collier, and she’s put it all in 1-2-3 order for you in eBay Business All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition. This all-in-one guide includes nine handy minibooks that cover: eBay Basics Essential Tools Selling Like a Pro Sourcing Merchandise Presenting Your Items Promoting Your Goods Storing and Shipping Power Selling Office and Legal eBay PowerSeller Marsha Collier shows you how to: Set up your business, find and manage inventory, and run your business like a pro Equip yourself with the tools that count—eBay’s search engine, online sources of information, the PayPal system, and eBay’s management tools Source your merchandise and learn valuable strategies for managing and maximizing sales Set up the optimal eBay photo studio and develop and market your eBay Web site Learn the ins and outs of online retailing and what it takes to buy and sell online safely and easily Find deals on the computer equipment you need Promote, market, and show off your goods, all the while keeping your business legal Before you know it, you too can be a PowerSeller! Get started today with eBay Business All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition.
Bestselling author Marsha Collier presents readers with an all-new guide that goes beyond all previous eBay business books, offering one-stop guidance on eBay techniques as well as entrepreneurial fundamentals. She provides in-depth coverage on the most critical eBay topics, including merchandise sourcing, marketing, advertising, and customer service. The minibooks that make up the guide cover eBay registration, navigation, and buying; getting ready to sell; digital photography and scanning for sales pages; eBay selling and marketing; getting legal and licensed; using auction management software; setting up an office (PCs, Internet, networking, and shipping); and PayPal. * Marsha Collier's eBay books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and her Starting an eBay Business For Dummies is currently the bestselling eBay reference on the market * This one-stop reference examines not only eBay techniques and issues, but also the basic business strategies that people need to run any successful venture
When Pierre Omidyar launched a clunky website from a spare bedroom over Labor Day weekend of 1995, he wanted to see if he could use the Internet to create a perfect market. He never guessed his old-computer parts and Beanie Baby exchange would revolutionize the world of commerce. Now, Adam Cohen, the only journalist ever to get full access to the company, tells the remarkable story of eBay's rise. He describes how eBay built the most passionate community ever to form in cyberspace and forged a business that triumphed over larger, better-funded rivals. And he explores the ever-widening array of enlistees in the eBay revolution, from a stay-at-home mom who had to rent a warehouse for her thriving business selling bubble-wrap on eBay to the young MBA who started eBay Motors (which within months of its launch was on track to sell $1 billion in cars a year), to collectors nervously bidding thousands of dollars on antique clothing-irons. Adam Cohen's fascinating look inside eBay is essential reading for anyone trying to figure out what's next. If you want to truly understand the Internet economy, The Perfect Store is indispensable.
This guide provides practical tips for ambitious online sellers who are ready to expand their horizons beyond eBay. Holden presents a general overview of the larger online auction scene and explains how to do things like connect with collectors at specialized sites, open an online storefront, or sell merchandise at trade shows.