2006-11-19 01:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by mangopie1569 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
I have been selling effectively on ebay for about a year I am sure there are some really good books but the two that got me to where I am personally :) is
1) http://www.worldwidebrands.com/?kbid=12011 ON this site top bar click FREE STUFF click ebook...and read the starting an internet business..it goes over ALL about what to sell...etc...it's not that long and VERY informative. and FREE is always nice :)
2) The idiot's Guide To Starting an Ebay Business.
Re learning how to sell...for me it was research...asking alot of questions on the community board Starting an ebay business...and just common sense. :) Gosh I hope that helps! you are welcome to email me if you need help. Here is my me page for more help and see who I am: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=yourshopgirlstore
2006-11-20 03:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by YourShopGirl.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got 790 positive feedback on ebay and that is such an open question. I've been selling on ebay since 1999. Ebay isn't what it once was. It used to be a sellers market on ebay but now its a buyers market.
I will put it succinctly, there is too much competition on ebay now. Every time you list something and it doesn't sell, you still pay fees. When you list something and it sells, you pay more fees and when the buyer uses paypal to pay, you pay more fees. You can do moderately better selling your stuff on ebay than at a garage sale. It depends on demand and how rare. Keep in mind when selling on ebay you have to ship everything you sell. You'd better have a post office near by and be prepared to stand in line when it comes to shipping your sales. eBay is good for a hobby now a way to supplement your income. Its not a good way to make money anymore.
I compare it to being a real estate agent. During the peak of the housing boom, it was relatively easy to make a lot of money. The boom for sellers on ebay was several years ago. Now if you want something cheap, go to ebay, there are bargains galore now (which means the sellers aren't making much).
2006-11-19 09:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a digital camera
Know the price of what you are selling
compare the prices of what you are selling
be able to ship what you are selling in a timely manner
undercut the lowest seller on shipping costs or include free shipping . You'll see an amazing increase in business.
2006-11-19 09:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by cjrrock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most things will just sell themselves, a good photo, a good HONEST description, a fair postage/shipping cost, that's all you need.
2006-11-19 09:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Emma B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, pets is an expansion and requires the base software
2006-11-19 09:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by Dport 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋