As with all retail businesses, there are certain laws to guide those participating. If you are thinking about selling homemade goods on eBay®, there are certain laws you must adhere to or risk being banned from selling.
If your homemade goods are food products, then you have rather more laws to deal with. These laws will mainly […]
Once you have a good eBay® business up and running you might find that it is taking up too much of your time, or something has changed and you are unable to continue, but don’t wish to pack it up altogether. You’ve put a lot of effort into it and are making some money, so […]
Everyone hopes that they will be able to sell successfully without the buyer having any complaint, but in reality, there may come a time when something goes wrong - at least from your buyer’s perspective - and you will have to be the one to sort it out.
How you do this will depend partly on […]
Selling on eBay® is the same as selling anywhere else in one respect. That is, your customers want to know they can trust you. Buyer confidence is crucial to successful selling. If a buyer has no confidence in you as a seller, they will not buy. So how can any buyer know what your reputation […]
When you are ready to write ad copy for your products you have to look at it from the buyer’s point of view.
A buyer who is looking for a certain product will type in the appropriate keyword to find it. If your ad copy consists of words like “Wow! Or “Look at this!” it will […]
To decide what price you should start your bidding at, you’ll need to do some research. Look at other similar items being sold on eBay® to get an idea of the going price. Find out your likely freight or postal charges and the cost of packaging too, if you are going to add that to […]
When writing ad copy for the products you wish to sell, the most important part is the headline. The headline is what will first attract your potential customer, because it is the biggest font and that is what catches the eye when a person is scanning. It is also important that your headline then keeps […]
When you decide to sell products on eBay®, you may need to source products, unless you make your own. One of the best sources of products are called Drop Shippers. These are companies who will sell products to you for the wholesale price, so that you can resell them at a profit. Not only that, […]
Whether you are in business selling many items or you are just selling one or two, shipping your goods is one of the most important things for you to do. There are several aspects of shipping to consider. Firstly, there is the question of packaging the item.
No matter whether it is to go near of […]
To sell products through eBay® - unless you are going to make your own products - you need to be able to access reputable wholesalers. Don’t take just anyone’s word that a certain product will sell well on eBay®.
There are unreputable dealers out there who are eager to take your money - as much of […]
When you have a query about selling on eBay® that is difficult to find an answer for anywhere else, it a good idea to go to ask about it at one of the many discussion groups or forums. For a start, you can be sure that your problem is not totally unique.
Someone, somewhere will have […]
Some people just want to sell that disgusting vase from great-great aunt Emmeline that they have always hated, but if you are looking for a product to sell that will get you a little profit, it is a wise idea to find out what is likely to be the most successful seller on eBay®. You […]
Rules are a necessary part of everyday life to enable all concerned to get the most out of any function. We need road rules and school rules for safety and for expedience. So too, we need rules for eBay® usage.
Rules protect us from the unscrupulous people who try to make a quick buck without […]
Before you decide to sell something on eBay®, it is wise to learn all the basics first. That way, you’ll be able to surge ahead with no frustrating hold-ups.The first thing you will need to do is register with eBay.This is quite easy when you follow the instructions carefully and better still, it is free. […]