Marsha Collier
ISBN: 0-764-56924-4
Paper
408 pages
September 2004

Want to pick up extra cash? Explore opening an eBay store? Unload your dusty disco albums or the collection of antlers in the basement? Hey, those poor, dead deer could lead to a rich, lively career. Whether you want to build an eBay business from scratch or just want to make sure you’re up on eBay’s policy changes and taking advantage of new automation tools, this guide will have you selling successfully on eBay faster than you can say, “going…going…”Starting an eBay Business For Dummies 2nd Edition gets you organized and in virtual business fast with step-by-step guidance on:

• Setting up basic auctions
• Pricing items or setting minimums strategically
• Using the About Me page to begin creating a professional identity
• Finding sources of merchandise (once you exhaust your basement, attic, and relatives)
• Managing your business with online auction management services and software, including a list of 16 popular sites with their prices
• Writing tempting descriptions and taking good photographs of merchandise
• Selecting payment systems (and why shipping C.O.D. is a no-no)
• Handling inventory and keeping records
• Written by Marsha Collier, author of eBay For Dummies