Start Making Money On Ebay

Start Making Money on eBay

by Steve Goltiao

Ebay is a wonderful place to shop for new or used goods at prices that are easy on the wallet. It is the premiere online auction site where people list items that they want to sell, and is responsible for bringing millions of buyers and sellers together. Think of it as a huge, virtual garage sale where you can buy almost anything. If you've shopped for anything on eBay, you know firsthand how exciting it can be – placing a bid, watching the competition, and anticipating your winning bid. But there is another side of eBay that you may want to experience.

eBay Selling

You have probably heard of some people who make six-figure incomes selling products on eBay. Selling on eBay is not difficult, but it does demand a certain 'online business' attitude, and a healthy dose of honesty. If you aren't already selling on eBay, you will need to register and then create a seller's account. Then browse through the “Seller’s Central” pages of eBay to learn the basics.

If you are new to selling, my initial advice would be to gain experience of eBay selling by cleaning out your garage or attic. Start by selling used goods, small appliances, wedding gifts you never use, old books (non-fiction ones are best), used sporting goods and clothing items. As you get more accustomed to the selling process, you can branch out into selling items on a larger scale.

Shipping

Shipping is an important aspect of running a successful eBay business. Purchase an inexpensive scale so that you can weigh your packages. You will need this info in order to print out shipping labels from home. Be sure to package items securely, and ship them in a timely fashion. This prevents damage while in transit, and ensures a happy customer. You can find great deals on shipping supplies bubble wrap, packing peanuts, shipping boxes, packing tape, scales, and shrink wrap on eBay.

Feedback

Feedback is a very important aspect of buying and selling on eBay. Every eBay user has a feedback page made up of comments from other eBay users with whom they have done business. Each time you receive positive feedback, eBay adds 1 point to your feedback rating. As you generate more sales, this number will continue to grow. Ebay’s feedback rating system allows buyers and sellers to comment on their transactions, and savvy eBayers will look at a seller’s feedback rating before making the decision to buy. It is of utmost importance to ensure that each transaction is successful, as this sets the basis of trust for all future transactions. In simple terms, customer confidence is increased when they see positive feedback and a good trading history, and this in turn can lead to an increase in bids. Answer all customer inquiries and issues with politeness and honesty, and your feedback rating will soar.

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<b>eBays' Official Radio Show. Covering all aspects of buying and selling on "The Worlds Online Marketing Place" Live every Tuesday from 11-2 PST or Sundays 3-5 PST.

01 You Got The Griff
What's Hot on eBay, eBay Radio News and more...

02 New Turbo Lister
Jennifer Nucci, Product Manager from eBay's Seller Tools team, stops by with an update on the new Turbo Lister.

03 Open Phones
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04 Open Phones
USPS and eBay need to have more different sized boxes. What should I read or know about to sell a lot on eBay?

05 "Santa Shops at eBay"
Marsha Collier, Author, eBay U Lead Instructor, and host of PBS “Making Your Fortune Online” tells us about her books, "eBay for Dummies" and "Santa Shops on eBay".

06 Shipping Large Items
Alex Zai, Executive Vice-President and CEO of Pak Mail Centers of America, with shipping tips especially those large items.

07 Open Phones
Having issue with Trust and Safety- They told me I could mention certain things and then later said I couldn't. Found porn in Barbie category. A hacker canceled out my bids. Can I stop the excessive email notifications from ebay?

08 Open Phones
I need a way to add into my listing to state that I provide gift wrapping and I need to know what type of gift wrapping to use. Can I stop the excessive email notifications from ebay?

09 eBay's New "My World" Feature
Sanjay Bhasin, eBay Product Manager with news about the recently launched " My World" feature.

10 Pay Pal Dispute Problem Solving Tips
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11 Open Phones
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12 Open Phones
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