Everyone has their own opinions about selling their stuff online through auction sites like eBay. And I don’t claim to know everything there is to know about selling on eBay or other online auction websites. However, based on personal experience, research and all the information that I have gathered throughout my career as an online marketer, I can tell you one thing – you can make a lot of money selling through online auctions.

The thing with selling via online auctions websites like eBay is, there are no secrets. Absolutely nothing like what many ‘online marketing experts’ will tell you….as in ‘7 insider secrets of selling through eBay’ and the likes. You have to do some experimenting and tracking in the beginning. And oh, don’t expect an instant success. As with any other types of online businesses, it takes persistence and patience.

When I first started selling my things on eBay, the first problem I bumped into was the problem with tracking. What did I sell and who bought it? And goodness, how much was I going to sell it for?
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If you are new the world of Internet marketing, or if you are an old hand interested in trying some new approaches to getting the word out about your products and to increase sales, you might want to give a serious look at eBay. In the 21st century, eBay can be a powerful marketing tool for you and your online business operations.

The Largest Online Marketplace

Founded in September 1995, eBay has been a powerhouse of Internet marketing. Today, the eBay boosts more than a hundred million registered members from around the world. People spend more time on eBay than any other online site, making it the most popular shopping destination on the Internet, far and away the largest online marketplace in operation.

As a result, by connecting with eBay in one manner or another, you will be linking up with a mammoth marketplace unmatched on the World Wide Web.

Launching an Online Business Through eBay

Countless men and women spend a good deal of time hemming and hawing over starting an online business. They assume that creating an online business is a complex — perhaps next to impossible — proposition. In point of fact, starting an online business does not have to be complicated whatsoever. Read the rest of this entry »

It is very easy for a new seller to get caught up in the excitement of selling and not pay attention to the costs involved in selling. Before deciding whether to sell an item on eBay, and what to sell it for (i.e. reserve or Dutch auction price), you need to understand all the costs involved.

First of all there is the “listing fee.” There is also a “selling fee” that will be set by what price the item actually sells for. There may be a fee to process a Billpoint, PayPal or credit card sale. If you use an auction management service such as Andale or AuctionWorks then you have their fees. Don’t forget shipping, and the cost of the shipping materials. Read the rest of this entry »

The saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” is never more true than with on-line auctions. Not having a photo of your item will greatly reduce your bids, and lead to unprofitable or unsuccessful auctions. Not only must you have a photograph of what you are selling, the photo must be accurate and revealing.

It is not necessary to be a professional photographer. Ebay bidders understand that most sellers are taking snapshots of the products they sell. But, your photo should be clear, and show the product as completely as possible. Here are some tips for good photos: Read the rest of this entry »