How to do business on EBAY?

Well first, of course, you must REGISTER as a seller. Super simple. For the basic info, see Seller Education on the Site Map at Ebay.

DOING BUSINESS...
http://cgi.ebay.com/SELL-ON-EBAY-Super-S…
Get yourself a starter kit...but watch out for "FREE" ones that actually bill your credit $39./mo starting in 14 days!! (I just saw one here).

Alot depends on how many different items you will be selling. If you just have one or two items, and aren't planning on doing a business, then you can just AUCTION, the more expensive listing costs. Just do some research so you know what to price so it will sell, and some of the ins/outs of FIXED and RESERVED auctions if you will require that for these couple items. Auctions are on a sliding scale, but suffice it to say - up to $9.99 (item cost only, shipping doesn't count except in Paypal money receipt)....it's about 65 -85 cents to list.

If you have 20-30 items laying around, - and plan on finding popular selling types of items that you can get wholesale to keep on "moving on" after whatever it is you are starting with is dwindling (though if you have a garage, it never has to!)...

...then you open the EBAY STORE for $15/mo and you can still (and should) AUCTION the popular items once per week or so (now this is just a generic comment)... which brings buyers to your store. You would then just be auctioning a couple things a week and keep costs in line with whatever your budget/goal/product line will bear.

(auctions cost more to list, I have a formula somewhere - it's auction and pay 8% + $1.00 (I'm including Paypal), or inventory, and it's 10% +, well nevermind, I can't find my piece of paper right now! email me!)

The cost to list each inventory item (in the $15.00/mo Store), is only $0.06 cents each, and includes a gallery picture. ($0.05 cents without). However, when it sells you do pay approx. 3% more closing costs, but that is really nothing.

I started my Store over a year ago, and including the first month - have always made minimum double my FEES and COSTS. I.e., profit. It's a bit tricky with a small store like mine, so knowing some the ropes, tricks and tips really helps.

I auction popular items once per week, and offer discounted shipping, - people tend to look at what else you have in a store setting, lured there by the GREAT item on Auction at Great price...., and many purchase more than just the auction item.

TIP: To have 100 pictures in your ad, and only pay for the gallery (little picture that shows up in auctions and in your store)....get a web-host, ($3.99/mo at Peaceful Sites.com), and upload your pictures there. If you "host" your own images, Ebay doesn't charge.

For a VERY popluar and run-down, I have a bundled package that gives people all the information, plus programs to use- it's what I use -and sell in my Ebay store ....
http://cgi.ebay.com/SELL-ON-EBAY-Super-S…

For all it's faults, Ebay is the leader. According to the Wall Street Journal, if Ebay were a Nation, it would be the 5th Largest Nation in the World. Just think what that could mean - it's worth the research and a little planning.

Best wishes for your success. Email me if you have any specific questions once you get on your way, I'm happy to help.
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