Marsha Collier - eBay.co.uk For Dummies

eBay.co.uk For Dummies, 3rd Edition

by Marsha Collier, Jane Hoskyn and Steve Hill

eBay.co.uk For Dummies, 3rd Edition

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Introduction

W elcome to the third edition of eBay.co.uk For Dummies ! Shopping and selling on eBay is more than just a smart way to make extra pocket money it can also be loads of fun, as more than 15 million UK members can tell you. Whether youre just starting out on eBay, or youve done a bit of trading and fancy moving things up a notch, youve come to the right place to find out all you need to know.

Of course, eBay isnt only a UK site. eBay now has more than 250 million users worldwide thats quite a community. Its a community of buyers who can purchase things theyd never find on the high street, and save serious money while theyre at it; and of sellers who clear their attics or forage out wholesale bargains to sell online and gain a few quid. This makes eBay the new international marketplace, and the best part is that eBay is available to anyone who wants to take the time to find out how it works.

And eBay isnt just about fun and making a few extra pounds. How about taking the plunge and starting to build an e-commerce enterprise, using eBay as your starting point? Thousands of people in Britain already make a living, or a significant second income, by selling on eBay. Do you want to join them? This book can get you started.

eBay isnt hard to master, but just as with any tool, if you know the ins and outs, youre ahead of the game. You can get the bargains, and when you sell, you can make the most money. This book is designed to help you understand everything you need to know about buying and selling on eBay, the most successful person-to-person trading community website. You get all the tools you need to get moving at eBay, whether youre new to the Internet or a webaholic. You see how to turn your everyday household clutter into cold, hard cash and how to look for items that you can sell on eBay. If youre a collector (or youd like to be), we show you how to work out how much you should spend, how to make clever bids and how to win the auctions. How much money you earn (or spend) depends entirely on how often and how well you conduct your eBay transactions. You decide how frequently you want to run auctions and place bids; were here to help with the rest by sharing tips weve discovered along the way.

A website as complex as eBay has many nooks and crannies that may confuse the first-time user. Think of this book as a detailed road map that can help you navigate the site, getting as much or as little as you want from it. Just come back to the book whenever you need a question answered.

After you know the nuts and bolts of eBay, you can start buying and selling stuff. Weve got a whole load of canny buying and selling strategies that help you get the most out of your auctions. With this book and a little elbow grease, you can join the ranks of the millions of people who use their home computers to make friends, become part of the eBay community and turn a profit.

About This Book

Remember those surprise tests that teachers sprang on you at school? Well, sometimes you may feel like eBay is setting you little tests while youre online. Think of eBay.co.uk For Dummies as your book of answers. You dont have to memorise anything just keep this book handy to help you get through the confusing parts of eBay.