Nathan Huppatz - Making Money on eBay For Dummies

Making Money on eBay For Dummies, Australian Edition

by Nathan Huppatz and Marsha Collier

Making Money on eBay For Dummies, Australian Edition

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National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication data:

Author: Huppatz, Nathan

Title: Making Money on eBay For Dummies / Nathan Huppatz; contributor, Marsha Collier

ISBN: 978 1 74216 977 4 (pbk.)

Notes: Includes index

Subjects: eBay (Firm) Internet auctions Auctions--Computer network resources

Other Authors/Contributors: Collier, Marsha

Dewey Number: 381.177

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About the Authors

Nathan Huppatz started his online career straight out of university, graduating with a bachelor of information technology, and providing second- and third-level tech support for Orica (an ASX-listed company) as part of its IT team. He quickly realised internet and e-commerce were more fun than tech support, and became a starting member of Oricas e-commerce business unit.

Nathan then moved to a small, purely online, business in Melbourne, which published automotive content and classifieds. Here, Nathan gained experience in online marketing and advertising, business development, publishing and e-commerce as well as getting the chance to test-drive cars, write reviews, compete in rally events and other fun stuff.

In 2004, Nathan and his partners started the Directshop companies, building a strong eBay business and becoming one of the top eBay sellers in Australia. The business grew, and Nathan and his partners added websites, opened a bricks and mortar store, and developed more products (both physical and digital) to sell. He sold one of Directshops eBay businesses, started a new line of business (focusing on consulting and e-commerce-development) in 2009, and continues to expand his passion for the online retail world.

A founding member of the Professional eBay Sellers Alliance in Australia, Nathan is also a regular speaker at e-commerce conferences and events, and is a respected member of the online Australian community.

Nathan lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife, Tanya, and two gorgeous girls, Eloise and Sophie.

Marsha Collier spends a good deal of time on eBay. She loves buying and selling (shes a PowerSeller) as well as meeting eBay users from around the world. As columnist, radio co-host, author of six best-selling books on eBay, and in-demand educator of all things regarding online business, she shares her knowledge of eBay with millions of online shoppers.

Out of college, Marsha worked in fashion advertising for the Miami Herald and then as a special projects manager for the Los Angeles Daily News. Upon the birth of her daughter in 1984, she founded a home-based advertising and marketing business. Her successful business, the Collier Company, Inc, was featured by Entrepreneur magazine in 1985, and in 1990, Marshas company received the Small Business of the Year award from her California State Assemblyman and the Northridge Chamber of Commerce.

Most of all, Marsha loves bargain shopping a great deal thats what drew her to eBay in 1996, and thats what keeps her busy on the site now. She buys everything from replacement toothbrush heads to parts for pool equipment to designer dresses. Marsha knows how to work eBay, and loves sharing that knowledge.

Authors Acknowledgements

Nathan Huppatz

I want to thank the huge number of people who contributed to producing this book the eBay sellers Ive talked to, via email, eBay chat boards and forums, and in person at conferences. All of you (you know who you are) have contributed in some way to making this book what it is.

I would also like to acknowledge input from Wiley Publishing, in particular Hannah Bennett and Charlotte Duff for keeping me (mostly) on time and doing a fantastic job in guiding, suggesting and editing. Id also like to thank Bruce Munday for his wise words in the previous edition.

To the staff at Directshop, thank you for your patience with me Im sure, on occasion, I spent a little too long at the office working on chapters, and sometimes not paying quite enough attention to the business. I couldnt ask for a better team.

Special mention must also go to Tim Davies of eBay Australia, Wai Hong Fong of OZhut, Paul Greenberg of DealsDirect, Mark Freidin of Catch of the Day and Phil Leahy, as well as all my past and current clients of Directshop. My relationships and experiences with all of you have helped in some way or another in preparing information for this book. I hope I have helped you as much as you have helped me.

Marsha Collier

This book couldnt have been written without the input from thousands of eBay sellers and buyers that Ive spoken to from all over the country. You inspire me to work harder and do my best to help all of you.

Ive made so many friends along my eBay travels if it wasnt for them, this book wouldnt be here. Thanks to the rest of my eBay buddies who always seem to have a moment when I call.