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Starting an eBay Business For Dummies [Kindle Edition]

Marsha Collier (Author)

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"They started with collectibles from their closets and then realized they could make a living." (Reader′s Digest, November 2002)

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eBay is the world’s marketplace! If you’re ready to turn your hobby into an online business, Marsha Collier knows exactly how to help. Packed with proven techniques for boosting your business, Starting an eBay Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes the steps to success that you’ll want to know.

More than a million people are earning regular income on eBay. Those who are earning the most know how to set up a business, find and manage inventory, use auction management software to best advantage, get freebies on shipping, and run their businesses professionally. Marsha Collier was one of the first, and she shares all the secrets she’s learned. In this fun and easy guide to getting your online business off and running, you’ll discover how to:

Attract more bidders to your auctions
Set up a professional business
Find out what sells and what doesn’t
Increase bidder confidence with strong listings
Price your items to sell
Reduce your costs by shipping more efficiently
Work with a PayPal account and collect your money
Understand legal issues such as taxes and licenses
Keep appropriate records
Improve your image with outstanding customer service

Marsha Collier has been so successful with her home-based business that she educated her daughter on the profits and today is one of the stars of the eBay community. Along with plenty of solid information and time-and-money-saving tips, she’ll give you the confidence you need to become an eBay entrepreneur.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 3437 KB
Print Length: 384 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; 3 edition (22 Oct 2007)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B000UZQHZC
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #456,346 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful

Out of Date (Even for Americans!). 12 July 2003

By Jon Jay

Format:Paperback

The problem with any book that contains one or two pieces of information that is so clearly inaccurate, is that the reader very quickly becomes sceptical of ALL the information presented. Unfortunately for the author and ultimately the reader, huge passages and indeed whole chapters of this book are now completely outdated, and therefore meaningless. Many of eBays rules have changed, many of the websites referenced by the author are long gone, many of the software utilities recommended are either outdated or already incorporated into eBay's own services.

As if all this isnt enough, the book is unashamedly tailored towards an American audience. Take Chapter 14 (as just 1 example)which consists of 12 pages on how to ship goods quickly and efficiently between various states within the US using the US Postal Service: and yet something tells me even THIS may be out of date! If eBay itself were so parochial it would never have grown into the success it is today.

Some might argue that at least the book gives an insight into the kinds of activities and checklists an eBay business owner should have - and for that I give the book 1 star. (Actually, you cant give 0 stars in an Amazon Review - otherwise I probably would have).

Disappointing for a "...For Dummies" book. Usually they're very good. But for this one.... Time for a reprint.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

A Big Disappointment 13 Oct 2004

By Ian H

Format:Paperback

As a relatively novice Ebay user (only having made 7 personal transactions, buying and selling) I was looking for something that would set me on the path to maybe supplementing my current income.

This book is certainly not it and is full of very generic information that can be read from Ebays' own website or in one of the user groups of enthusiasts that seem to be popping up.

Strongly biased for the US, the author doesn't seem to realise that there is a whole wide world outside of the US full of people looking for some advice on getting started. Which is ironic considering the global nature of Ebay.

When I buy a book (and I have brought many over the years) if I take away one useful or interesting item from it the money was well worth it. Alas this book does not make the mark.

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53 of 56 people found the following review helpful

Not bad at all 24 April 2002

By MR MALCOLM J STEAD

Format:Paperback

I was extremely sceptical when I bought this book, as the "dummies" series has always been a bit "hit and miss" for me.

However, after reading through the book, I decided to give it a go, and now run a part time business on ebay bringing in an extra �200 a week.

I'd recommend this to anyone even midly curious... HOWEVER, if you're a computer pro, it may be a bit to simple for you, and you may find the advice it gives a bit obvious.

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