Internet Auctions for Dummies (Paperback)

This zany tour of auction e-commerce begins by addressing the basics of getting hooked up to the Net if you need. The book then splashes right into the waters of auction sites, including searches for items you want to sell or purchase, how to arrange for payment and delivery and what to expect from everyone involved.

Tips, anecdotes, advice and new terms like "escrow service" filter into your life via Holden's conversational style that reads as though he is just sitting you down over coffee to give his perspective on the world. Yet he minces no words--each page is packed with site information and the nitty-gritty details you need to make money out of collectible action figures, or vice versa.

The CD-ROM that comes with the book has software to help you get connected, such as Internet Explorer, as well as specialty software such as Auctioneer 3.0and other tools to see you on your way. Remember, it's not over 'til it's over, and soon you'll be hearing the virtual auctioneer crying "Going,going, gone!" --Rob Lightner

Discover How to Get the Best Possible Deal — and Protect Your Privacy! From baseball cards and Beanie Babies to Fiesta Ware and folk art, Internet auctions are the easiest way to buy and sell collectibles (or anything else) at a great price. But with today's proliferation of sites and auction types, where do you begin? Internet Auctions For Dummies^® cuts through the confusion. With clear advice and eye–opening stories from real–life sellers and bidders, author Greg Holden guides you to the best sites for your particular interests and shows you step–by–step how to get great deals — whether you're buying or selling. Let These Icons Guide You!

• Highlights tips that can help bidders get the best auction deals
• Points out strategies that can help sellers attract customers and maximize profits
• Marks profiles of successful Internet auction bidders and sellers

• Auctioneer 3.0 — Demo version of program that allows you to design and maintain an online auction house
• EveryAuction — An easy to use freeware CGI auction program
• Paint Shop Pro — Evaluation version of popular image editing tool

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Navigate the Web's hottest auction sites — eBay, Yahoo! Auctions, Amazon.com Auctions, OnSale, uBid, AuctionAddict.com, Up4Sale, Auction Universe, The Collectible Exchange, Sotheby's, and more
• Understand the different types of online auctions and the best strategies for buying or selling at each
• Handle credit card transactions, set up escrow accounts, and protect yourself from fraud
• Attract customers worldwide by learning about translation services, customs, and more
• Connect with other collectors who share your interests and locate hard–to–find items