eBay 101: Selling on eBay For Part-time or Full-time Income
by Steve Weber
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Author: Steve WeberEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2011-07-21
ISBN: 0977240630
Number of pages: 254
Publisher: Weber Books
Book Reviews of eBay 101: Selling on eBay For Part-time or Full-time Income
Book Review: A tad bit disappointed
Summary: 4 Stars
Don't get me wrong, I think this is a fantastic book that I'm sure I'll be referring back often. I read this book in one sitting as this was just such an easy and pleasurable read. The author didn't try to talk you down at all or intimidate you with an i-know-everything attitude. The relationship of the author with the reader felt like a passionate teacher to his student and that is one worth noting. A lot of books out there try to overwhelm you too much with their i know better than you attitude and makes you feel less than you are and boy am I glad Steve Weber isn't one of those.
I felt like the whole book was divided into two sections. The first was a fantastic read that's all about getting started on selling on ebay. He gets into detail on nearly everything, from taking great pictures (he even gives tips on how to get the soft lighting effect) to giving out ideas on where to find merchandise to sell which I'm sure a lot of sellers are very reluctant to share. He doesn't hesitate in sharing these wealth of information and actually seem more than happy to share with us. I mean, I never knew estate sales existed until he mentioned it in his book (great for beginners indeed).
I don't know anything about selling on ebay but I do know the technical side of it. Like how to register and connect my paypal account and all those basic stuff. I was pleasantly surprised that Steve didn't treat me like I didn't know this stuff which some books fall prey upon. He assumed the reader already knows these basic stuff (which im sure more are) and gets right into it. And it might be a small thing but certainly something I appreciate.
It was a great first part book until I got to the myspace part and to make matters worst just right after it, the blogging section. When the author delved right into myspace and blogging, I felt like it was a completely different book. I felt that myspace, while for some might considered be indispensable, is just something that I'll probably won't have the time for considering I'll only be doing this for casual or part time. I mean I wouldn't mind since I do realize it is aimed for people who wants to take ebay as a full time job but Steve just gets into the tiny gritty details about myspace, even giving advice to always keep in touch with your top 8. Maybe its just a personal preference. After all, myspace for some reason just annoys me. But after the lengthy almost painful section about myspace, he goes on and on about blogging and treats it like its the best thing ever (and it probably is). But I'm here to read about selling on ebay not ways to go on blog tours.
Again, don't get me wrong, Steve Weber's book is an excellent resource for someone who is just starting out. It just can be filled with pretty irrelevant material to some readers like how to spot fake pottery or fake autographs or how to fill your profile section on myspace (i mean cmon really??). But this book is a hidden gem of a information. I love how the book is peppered with A LOT of helpful links and most of them I'm going to check out. The glossary, index section and the commonly abbreviated terms in ebay found in the back of the book are also very convenient (Thanks Steve for making my life easier).
All in all, the positives far outweigh the negatives in my opinion. Though I think that those are only personal gripes and are in no way the author's fault. If you're debating which book to get among the many books out there about selling in ebay, make no mistake and do yourself a favor by buying this one. I guarantee you this book will be a useful tool in starting out as an ebay seller or you get your money back guarantee in 30 days money no questions asked...
(lol pun intended)
Summary of eBay 101: Selling on eBay For Part-time or Full-time Income
With today's rocky economy and unsteady job market, there's never been a better time to earn extra cash online. And now there's a new book that guides you each step of the way: eBay 101: Selling on eBay For Part-time or Full-time Income, Beginner to PowerSeller in 90 Days.Access the world's biggest marketplace, right from your own home. You'll learn how to:
- Register at eBay and PayPal
- Start part-time and expand your income when you're ready
- Find great inventory at low prices
- Auction to the highest bidder or sell at fixed prices.
- Identify niche markets for big profits
- Get tax deductions for your eBay home-based business
- Guard against scammers and rip-off artists
In this new eBay guide, you'll ~ INTRODUCTION
How eBay works |Before you begin | Get more help
READY, SET, SELL!
Register your business | Sell your item | Build your listing | Nail down details | Plan your auction | Make a picture worth $1,000 | Take great eBay photos | Get specific | Write a top-notch item description | Sell like a pro | Price your item | The auction alternative: fixed prices | Upgrade your listings | The best time to list | Top 10 reasons your auction stinks | Use My eBay
PROFIT WITH A NICHE
Win with niche selling | Cash in on collectibles | Trust, but authenticate | How to recognize fake autographs
GET MORE GREAT INVENTORY
Find overlooked gems at estate sales | Live auctions | Get merchandise on eBay | Get merchandise on consignment | Become a trading assistant
EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS
Create your 'About Me' page | Cross-promotions | Open an eBay store | Set up shop | Promote your store | Why many would-be PowerSellers fail
PREVENT PROBLEM CUSTOMERS
Be a feedback fanatic | Keep a good reputation | Communicate with a packing slip | Leave feedback for buyers | Handle customers right | Unpaid item dis-putes | Prevent unpaid items | Work with PayPal | Set your payment preferences | Take payments
AVOID SCAMS AND FRAUD | Spot shady buyers | Recognize predators | Beware of hoax e-mails | Avoid drop-ship, wholesale scams | Recognize crooks and middlemen | Know a fake from the real McCoy
PACK IT UP, MOVE IT OUT
Ship efficiently | Communicate when you ship | Pare shipping costs to the bone | Sell Get It Fast Items | Handle delivery snafus | Print online postage | Organize your inventory
SQUEEZE MORE PROFITS
Get efficient with fulfillment software | Software for media sellers | Research prices wirelessly | Market research tools
STAY ON EBAY'S GOOD SIDE
More eBay rules | Prohibited and restricted items | More eBay no-nos | Stay on Uncle Sam's good side | Your business's legal structure | Local ordinances
MAKE FRIENDS, SELL MORE
Profit with stunts and gimmicks | Tag, you're it! | Get buzz | Making friends on MySpace | Communicate on MySpace | Work it good | MySpace best practices | Save time on MySpace | Network some more | Work the net | Marketing with widgets
GET YOUR OWN PLACE
Get involved | Master your domain | Build blocks | Bait search engines | Be dense | Lengthen your lease | Wait for results | Earn side revenue | Use social search | Get vertical
GET MORE FREE ADVERTISING
Bank articles | Avoid backfires | Get really simple | Protect your content | Blog for business | Discover blogs | Connect with readers | Value input | Get style | Get raw material | Write your posts
PAY FOR ADVERTISING
Use Google AdWords | Using adMarketplace, Clickriver | See the future of PPC
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