How to Sell Anything on eBay . . . and Make a Fortune! - Softcover

Prince, Dennis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071425489 ISBN 13: 9780071425483

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2003

Synopsis

With more than 50 million users in 27 countries, eBay allows even the busiest people to make money selling anything and everything. Written by one of the most listened-to experts on online auctioneering, "How to Sell Anything on eBay ...and Make a Fortune!" is the consummate guide to becoming a successful online entrepreneur. Using everyday language, it covers all the bases, from how to set up an account to sophisticated strategies for getting the highest bids and the happiest customers. Readers learn the best times of the week, month, and year to sell as well as how to: phrase auction listings in enticing ways; choose the best categories and pick items that bring the best prices; push profits with sharper digital images; build credibility and positive feedback; set up a storefront website; and deal with people who don't pay.

About this title

Book Description:

In the ultracompetitive dot.com world, few Web sites have become household names. eBay is one that is not just a success story, it's a sensation. The site, which is used by over 50 million people in 27 countries, projects an annual revenue of $1.1 billion for this year alone. What makes eBay so successful? It lets everyday people realize the dream of becoming an entrepreneur--and all from the comfort of home. Even the busiest of people can easily sell their antiques, collectables, clothes, and even handmade crafts to people all over the world.

For some, selling on eBay and other online auction sites is a way to supplement their income or an extension of an established retail store; for others, it's a fulltime job. And anyone who wants to sell successfully needs to know not only the basics steps for selling online, but also the strategies that will consistently get them the highest bids and happiest customers. How to Sell Anything on eBay takes online entrepreneurs step-by-step through every stage of the process and includes several pictures from the Web to illustrate each step.

Dennis Prince, who has authored four books on online auctions and written articles on making money through online auctions for publications such as Bottom Line and Entrepreneur Magazine, offers tried and true methods and the latest strategies on topics like:

• Getting registered and setting up your About Me page
• Knowing the best time of week and time of year to sell
• Phrasing auction listings in enticing ways
• Picking the items that bring the biggest price
• Dealing with people who don't pay
• Understanding various shipping methods
• Pushing profits with sharper digital photos
• Building credibility with positive feedback
• Dealing with international customers
• Setting up a storefront Web site for customers to reference
• Choosing the strongest categories

How to Sell Anything on eBay equips anyone with a computer and goods to sell with the comprehensive knowledge they need to become successful online auction entrepreneurs.

From the Back Cover:

Imagine having a garage sale or opening a store...and 50 million people show up.

That's the power of selling on ebay.

Whether you want to supplement your income, extend a retail business, or create a fulltime job from home, How to Sell Anything on ebay . . . and Make a Fortune!  gives you everything you need to get wise, get started, and get rich.

Dennis Prince is an online auction expert who reveals the tricks to selling with great success. This easy-to-follow guide takes you step-by-step through every stage of the online selling process. Entrepreneurs receive proven strategies for landing high bids and making happy customers. Learn how to:

-Get registered and set up your About Me page
-Choose the best time of week for the strongest sales
-Phrase auction listings in enticing ways
-Pick the items that bring the biggest price
-Deal with people who don't pay
-Understand shipping methods
-Push profits with sharper digital photos
-Deal with international customers
-Set up a storefront Website for customers to reference

"e-bay #1 Rated Work At Home Business Opportunity! PC Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071425489
• ISBN 13: 9780071425483
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256