You read that title right, but I’ll say it again: If you can create an eBay listing, then you CAN make money on eBay without selling a thing.

How?

I just stumbled across a new book called Showroom Secrets and it teaches you how to make money on eBay by creating listings for other people and companies who are to lazy to do it themselves.

The way this method works is to focus on the eBay Motors side of eBay. Almost 90% of the vehicles sold on eBay are sold by dealers, the problem with this, is that most of those dealers consider their eBay sales program to be quite a hassle and because of this they are willing to outsource this task to somebody else.

This is where you come in. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »