Author Archives: Lynn Little

eBay and Skype

Skype users can now allow potential buyers to contact them about their auctions instead of going through the normal contact methods. While it’s not available for all auctions yet, this faster form of communication can mean that last minute bidders with questions might have an answer before the final seconds have ticked away. Skype is…

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Selling Items on eBay

I hear so many people talk about wanting to make extra money through eBay but just haven’t gotten around to trying it out. Selling those unneeded items can not only generate you some extra money but help to declutter your home. It’s a win-win situation, so why do people procrastinate to become an eBay seller?…

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Opening an eBay Store

I’ve recently taking the plunge to open an eBay store. We have a lot of stuff that we are hoping to sell through eBay, so I’m hoping en eBay store will be an easy and affordable way to do it. My store is the very basic one which is $15.95 per month. My store just…

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Taking Pictures

Pictures are a great selling point for an eBay auction. Photos of an item can really enhance the number of bidders and interest in auctions. Here are some things to keep in mind when taking pictures to use on eBay. Lighting is very important especially when using digital cameras. Sometimes it can be hard to…

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Last Minute Bidders

It seems lately that more people are waiting to bid on items until the the last few minutes of the auction. This trend can be somewhat stressful to buyers who enjoy checking on their items each day to see how they are doing. When there are no bids, it appears there is no interest and…

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Packing Materials

You’ve listed your item on eBay, got some bids, and now your item has sold. Then comes the fun part of packing and shipping. Packing materials can eat away at your profits, so here are some creative packing material solutions from around the house. Reuse Boxes and Packing Material. Order something recently? Save that box…

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Leaving Feedback

With every transaction through eBay, there is a chance for both buyer and seller to leave feedback. Feedback can either be positive, negative, or neutral and contain a brief explanation. In addition to the feedback system, buyers can leave additional feedback on sellers in categories like shipping charges and item description. These detailed seller’s ratings…

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Changes to the PowerSeller Program

The PowerSeller program is an exclusive club for eBay sellers who meet the criteria. They must average sales of $1000 for three months and maintain a 98% positive feedback score with at least 100 feedback votes. Membership is free, and invites are e-mailed directly to the seller from eBay. PowerSellers now only get a nice…

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Embed Video into your eBay Listing

eBay has recognized the power of using video on the web. Sellers can now either link a video or embed it right into their listing. Creating a short video of your product can make your listing more informative. A short video can demonstrate how a product works or show the condition of a piece better…

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