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eBay for Dummies
Thinking about buying or selling items on eBay? Whether you want to use eBay to make smart bids and win auctions or turn household clutter into cash, eBay for Dummies, Fifth Edition is your passport to the most successful trading community on the planet. Beginning with an overview of what eBay is and how to become a registered user, eBay for Dummies helps you discover how you can:
Search for items to buy and list items to sell on eBay Place a bid--and determine how much you should spend Use pictures and basic HTML to make your eBay listings more appealing Communicate well and close deals without a problem Identify auction terms (reserve price, starting bid, Buy It Now, etc.) Organize your transactions and interactions using the My eBay page Resolve buying and selling issues with eBay's Trust & Safety program And much more! Registering at eBay makes you part of a really unique community of people who like to collect, buy, and sell items of just about every kind! So if you're ready to join the millions of people who use their home computers to make great deals, buy cool stuff, and turn a profit, eBay for Dummies does all the legwork so you can sit back and let the bidding begin!
Search for items to buy and list items to sell on eBay Place a bid--and determine how much you should spend Use pictures and basic HTML to make your eBay listings more appealing Communicate well and close deals without a problem Identify auction terms (reserve price, starting bid, Buy It Now, etc.) Organize your transactions and interactions using the My eBay page Resolve buying and selling issues with eBay's Trust & Safety program And much more! Registering at eBay makes you part of a really unique community of people who like to collect, buy, and sell items of just about every kind! So if you're ready to join the millions of people who use their home computers to make great deals, buy cool stuff, and turn a profit, eBay for Dummies does all the legwork so you can sit back and let the bidding begin!
386 pages, Paperback
First published October 7, 1999
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November 10, 2017
The problem I hit with the Dummie books is that they always seems to fall short of what you really need to know and you only get a general overview. I've been selling on eBay for years, and the only reason I read this latest edition was to see if there were any new tips available. There were not. It's a good jump off point for an absolute beginner. Beyond that, go elsewhere to learn.
May 27, 2017
This is a good basic book about buying and selling on e-Bay. The author makes it interesting, and gives many examples throughout the book on what she is describing. This book is a valuable source of information and it is written in such a way as to also be entertaining, not dull.
May 25, 2018
Makes it easy, easy, easy!
September 25, 2020
Really dated
December 14, 2020
Wen you pick up a "for dummies" book, you know exactly what you're getting - a broad overview of all the basics on a specific topic. And this book delivers just that. Nothing more, nothing less.
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April 1, 2024Left off on page 24.
September 11, 2025
Extremely in depth and informative for the absolute beginner, with information both for buyers and newbie sellers.
November 15, 2016
This is a typical example of the "For dummies" series. The information is simple, easy to understand, not very deep, not terribly technical. It is informative, and it helps get you going if you knowledge about the site is zero or near-zero.
This is a photo of the informative pages of the book I read. As you can see, it was a 2016 edition, so I was expecting something new, something that I didn't know, anything besides the very basic.
The following image is the table of contents. I, of course jumped to the third part hoping to shed some light in the stuff-selling business. I found a few useful tips.
This is the introduction. The author says she can't believe this is her 9th edition. I can't either! Time definitely flies!
In the following excerpt, the author says that this book will be helpful if the reader has an idea of eBay as a money-making site. I found it difficult to find the tips about making a lot of money in eBay in this book.
The following image is a page that contains one tip that I found very useful: how to find a seller in eBay. I have not tried it, but I would love it when I finally can accomplish that elusive task by myself.
And finally, here is a couple of pages with abbreviations commonly used by ebayers.
In conclusion, an informative book for people that are really absolutely ignorant about eBay. Those who don't have a clue.
Well, I hope you liked this little review. Did you know that I also have a blog? Take a look here: http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com
This is a photo of the informative pages of the book I read. As you can see, it was a 2016 edition, so I was expecting something new, something that I didn't know, anything besides the very basic.
The following image is the table of contents. I, of course jumped to the third part hoping to shed some light in the stuff-selling business. I found a few useful tips.
This is the introduction. The author says she can't believe this is her 9th edition. I can't either! Time definitely flies!
In the following excerpt, the author says that this book will be helpful if the reader has an idea of eBay as a money-making site. I found it difficult to find the tips about making a lot of money in eBay in this book.
The following image is a page that contains one tip that I found very useful: how to find a seller in eBay. I have not tried it, but I would love it when I finally can accomplish that elusive task by myself.
And finally, here is a couple of pages with abbreviations commonly used by ebayers.
In conclusion, an informative book for people that are really absolutely ignorant about eBay. Those who don't have a clue.
Well, I hope you liked this little review. Did you know that I also have a blog? Take a look here: http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com
September 10, 2021
My favorite chapters are chapter 11 which talks about where to find items to sell on ebay and chapter twelve which talks about closing the deal and shipping. Because for me the two things I worry about if I sold on ebay would be where to find things to sell and then how to pack what I am selling for shipping.
I also learned that there are tools that you can use with ebay. One tool was a website that will bid at the last minute so you don't have to sit in front of you computer and do it yourself. The author calls bidding at the last minute sniping. By last minute I mean as close to the end of the auction as you can get.
There is so much that I learned from reading ebay for dummies. I think if you want to learn how to sell on ebay that ebay for dummies will give you the information you need to get started.
I also learned that there are tools that you can use with ebay. One tool was a website that will bid at the last minute so you don't have to sit in front of you computer and do it yourself. The author calls bidding at the last minute sniping. By last minute I mean as close to the end of the auction as you can get.
There is so much that I learned from reading ebay for dummies. I think if you want to learn how to sell on ebay that ebay for dummies will give you the information you need to get started.
April 27, 2010
This author has written a series of "For Dummies" books about eBay which are intended to be read sequentially as you become more advanced in the topic. This is the very first book, and it is for true beginners. It walks you through extremely basic topics such as setting up an account on eBay, learning how to buy, and starting to sell. That's about where it ends. Unfortunately, this was more elementary than I was looking for, but the writing keeps you engaged so I will likely check out one of the more advanced books she has written.
June 16, 2012
Per chi è davvero ignorante sul funzionamento di eBay è un ottimo libro.
Copre praticamente tutto quello che c'è da sapere per imparare a fare acquisti oculati e vendite.
Purtroppo non copre minimamente la parte che interessava a me (i negozi eBay), ed è molto orientato al mercato americano, trattando estesamente le forme di pagamento, di tassazione e soprattutto di spedizione disponibili solo in USA.
Copre praticamente tutto quello che c'è da sapere per imparare a fare acquisti oculati e vendite.
Purtroppo non copre minimamente la parte che interessava a me (i negozi eBay), ed è molto orientato al mercato americano, trattando estesamente le forme di pagamento, di tassazione e soprattutto di spedizione disponibili solo in USA.
June 1, 2012
This book is out of date, which I don't blame the book for since I bought it at a used bookstore. But what I don't like about it is having to wade through all the attempts at stupid humor to find useful information.
May 14, 2019
Wanted some quick pointers for selling on eBay - not the book for me - made it seem a complicated and expensive process - so much so that I almost didn't bother. Turns out eBay is so simple (and cheap) that I didn't need this book complicating things at all.
November 14, 2007
At a glance, this book promises to provide the info I want/need to sell some kindly used things via the "information superhighway." I can appreciate a book for giving me "just the facts.
March 18, 2008
Good book for newbees
December 6, 2011
A good resource for anyone who wants to learn about eBay! :)
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July 18, 2012informational
October 15, 2012
This is eBay for Dummies (ebook) 6th ed. 323 pages.
Good for a few hints.
Good for a few hints.
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December 4, 2014October 2010 -- Mary Cheney Library, Manchester, CT -- Very Interesting book about E-Bay
August 30, 2015
Very helpful.
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July 13, 2015Guess I am not a Dummie. Nothing I didn't already know. Of course, I had a great teacher!
July 13, 2016
A pretty good book for those interested in learning about buying and selling on eBay.
August 31, 2018
The bestselling guide to successfully buying and selling on eBay, fully revised and updated eBay is the world's #1 shopping and selling site, where millions find bargains and make money with their own sales. Marsha Collier is the #1 eBay expert and bestselling author, with more than a million copies of her books in print. And eBay For Dummies has been the bestselling book on eBay since the original edition in 1999. Thoroughly updated to cover all the changes in the eBay site, eBay For Dummies, 6th Edition gets you started with information about signing up and navigating the site. It shows you how to find the best bargains, bid to win, and complete your purchase securely. Then it guides you into become a successful eBay seller, showing you how you can pick up extra money in a tight economy with eBay sales. Covers how to find bargains on eBay, bid successfully, and pay for your purchases safely Helps new users become comfortable with the site and shop with confidence Shows you how to set up a seller account, list items, offer customer service, ship merchandise, and receive payment securely Prepares you for other issues that may arise Explores eBay's special features, showing you how to work within the rules, use the community, and even set up a charity auction Includes insider tips on becoming a better buyer and seller eBay For Dummies, 6th Edition prepares you to save money on your purchases and make money on your sales, all from the comfort of your home.
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