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"...packed with expert advice on buying or selling successfully and safely." (Publishing News, Friday 19th October 2007)
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"...packed with expert advice on buying or selling successfully and safely." (Publishing News, Friday 19th October 2007)
“…has handy tips on how to bid and win items successfully from online sellers.”Real Homes Magazine September 2008
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91 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book an ideal introduction to eBay as a user who had very little experience and wished to sell items. Reading over such a book before becoming an eBay seller unsurprisingly saves time in the long run, and makes the system of eBay and all of the features familiar to you.
The book is sectioned up into five main parts. The first is introductory of course, and explains the whole concept of eBay. The second section is about buying on eBay, which many people easily learn without the aid of a book, though it does no harm whatsoever to read over this chapter even if you have plenty of experience buying on eBay, as it may give you some good ideas to facilitate the process in the future, and as a budding seller it will remind you of the perspective of your customers. The third part is a large section on eBay selling. Selling is of course more involved than buying on eBay, due to the increased responsibility involved. It is not however difficult to set up, and this book was at its most useful to me at this point as it pointed out a sensible order in which to go about this, such as the preparations to be made and what you will need for the next step in regestering as a seller, (such as a pen and paper if you need to receive a land-line confirmation call during registration). Ebay shops are also introduced in this section, and the information in this book will allow you to decide if an eBay shop would be a good investment to you and if it would be appropriate for what you are selling. Parts four and five explain the additional features and recommended good conduct on eBay respectively. For more advanced advice, the 'For Dummies' book on starting a business on eBay.co.uk is a logical next step.
Overall this book is a comprehensive introduction for the eBay user who is somewhere on the scale of novice to "some experience". For any eBay users who consider themselves to be experienced but who have not read a book like this that summarises everything, it can scarcely be a bad idea to take a read refresh everything in your mind. I would rate this book 10 out of 10 for its practicality and providing the introduction it was intended to provide.
The book is sectioned up into five main parts. The first is introductory of course, and explains the whole concept of eBay. The second section is about buying on eBay, which many people easily learn without the aid of a book, though it does no harm whatsoever to read over this chapter even if you have plenty of experience buying on eBay, as it may give you some good ideas to facilitate the process in the future, and as a budding seller it will remind you of the perspective of your customers. The third part is a large section on eBay selling. Selling is of course more involved than buying on eBay, due to the increased responsibility involved. It is not however difficult to set up, and this book was at its most useful to me at this point as it pointed out a sensible order in which to go about this, such as the preparations to be made and what you will need for the next step in regestering as a seller, (such as a pen and paper if you need to receive a land-line confirmation call during registration). Ebay shops are also introduced in this section, and the information in this book will allow you to decide if an eBay shop would be a good investment to you and if it would be appropriate for what you are selling. Parts four and five explain the additional features and recommended good conduct on eBay respectively. For more advanced advice, the 'For Dummies' book on starting a business on eBay.co.uk is a logical next step.
Overall this book is a comprehensive introduction for the eBay user who is somewhere on the scale of novice to "some experience". For any eBay users who consider themselves to be experienced but who have not read a book like this that summarises everything, it can scarcely be a bad idea to take a read refresh everything in your mind. I would rate this book 10 out of 10 for its practicality and providing the introduction it was intended to provide.
89 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this to be a very informative book, it guides the reader through the ebay process, from registration to completing a sale. It gives handy advice on what to do if things go wrong and explains how to improve your listings including tips on how to compose an enticing item description.
This is another excellent book from the 'For Dummies' range and is essential reading for anyone new to ebay, plus it has some information even seasoned sellers would benefit from reading.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was always very cautios of ebay but eventually took the plunge.
Much of this books advice can be found on ebay itself if you know where to look, but with this you don't need to! There are some good tips on strategies and ebay ettiquette, including complaints processes. I also like the fact that everything is explained from both the buyer and seller viewpoint. If you are at all nervous of using ebay, or if your selling/buying strategies aren't working then read this book.
Some information has aged slightly as ebay improve their product, so listing fees are out of date,. Paypal compensation cover has changed etc. But the principles are fine.
Much of this books advice can be found on ebay itself if you know where to look, but with this you don't need to! There are some good tips on strategies and ebay ettiquette, including complaints processes. I also like the fact that everything is explained from both the buyer and seller viewpoint. If you are at all nervous of using ebay, or if your selling/buying strategies aren't working then read this book.
Some information has aged slightly as ebay improve their product, so listing fees are out of date,. Paypal compensation cover has changed etc. But the principles are fine.
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Published 1 month ago by bobtlincoln
very comprehensive
Delivered quickly.Large amount of information so am still going through it, making notes and returning as needed.easily readable and understandable.well laid out.
Published 7 months ago by dd
DUMMIEs!!!
There are much better books out on the market - too much detail and information not clearly constructed - it does not flow well, I gave up with it after half an hour.
Published 12 months ago by isabelle 123455678910
Ebay.co.uk For Dummies
I liked this book. It is simple to read and if you know nothing about Ebay I would recommend it. I knew a little about Ebay before I bought this book but it very useful giving... Read more
Published 13 months ago by No1tealady
Ebay for Dummies
Didn't find this book very helpful. Several queries I had were not addressed at all. OK just for the basics.
Published 20 months ago by Patricia M Knight
Ebay Book
I think that the book is very helpful and clear. If you do not know much about ebay it gives you a lot of useful information about buying and selling. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Boat
ebay for dummies
Very good service from Amazon, This book is very comprehensive, detailed and excellent layout. Great as a referance book, good value for money, still studying,proof of the pudding... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by Mr. J. Beeston
Good service
I ordered the book, hoping it would help me come to grips with using ebay, and, although I haven't used it yet, it has given me a lot of useful information, in readiness for when I... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by B. Roberts
does what it says
yep, a decent book which is good for anyone new to ebay. gives lots of tips for buyers and sellers.
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by Mostafa Abdi
E-bay for dummies
Bought this book for my mum, looks like I might have to buy another copy for myself. She finds it fairly easy to follow, slightly stumped by IT but that's part of her IT learning... Read more
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