Dreams Noon - Giấc Mơ Trưa
Lyrics: Giấc Mơ Trưa - Thùy Chi
Em nằm em nhớ 1 ngày trong veo, 1 mùa nghiêng nghiêng, cánh đồng xa mờ, cánh cò nghiêng nghiêng cuối trời.
Em về nơi ấy, 1 bờ vai xanh, 1 dòng tóc xanh, đó là chân trời
hay là mưa cuối trời.
Và gió theo em trôi về con đường, và nắng theo em bên
dòng sông vắng, mùa đã trôi đi những miền xanh thẳm, người đã wên đi những lần em buồn.
Từng dấu chân xưa trên đường em về, giờ đã lên hoa những cành hoa vàng, người đã đi wa những lời em kể , này giấc mơ trưa bao giờ em về, 1 tiếng chuông chùa
Hate You - Giận Anh
Lyrics: Giận Anh - Phương Vy
Giận anh vì sao anh không đến?
Giận anh vì sao bỗng dưng trời lại mưa
Giận anh vì sao không tin nhắn
Giận anh cứ ngó nghiêng cafe la cà suốt ngày.
Giận anh vì sao đêm không nắng
Giận anh vì sao bỗng dưng phố lại đông
Giận anh vì sao? Vì sao em giận anh?
Vì yêu quá vẫn muốn giữ lấy anh mà thôi cho riêng em thôi.
English:
Lyrics: Gian Anh - Phuong Vy
Angry because he does not do to him?
Angry because he stars in heaven stop the rain
Angry because he does not do message
His anger for maize is inclined cafe all day.
Angry because he does not do night sun
Angry because he stars in the crowded street stop
Why he angry? Why is he angry children?
As for the still want to keep only get his own children only.
Submit Your Blogspot Blog to Yahoo
One of the most important ways to attract traffic to your site is to ensure that your Blogger (Blogspot) blog is properly indexed by popular search engines such as Yahoo. If you want to increase your chances of having your site quickly indexed by the Yahoo search engine it pays to submit your site and your feed. In this tutorial we will be covering the process of signing up with Yahoo, authenticating your site and adding your site feed to Yahoo Site Explorer.
Yahoo can be notoriously slow at indexing and will not necessarily include all crawled pages in its search results. For guaranteed inclusion you can opt for a paid service but if you follow the steps below you have a good chance of having your Blogger blog properly indexed relatively quickly and without any cost.
1. Sign up for a free Yahoo Account if you don't already have one.
2. Sign in to Yahoo Site Explorer where you will be taken to the MySites page.
3. Submit your Blogger website by entering the URL of your blog and then clicking on the Add My Site button.
4. You will now see your website address included in the site list. The 3 columns to the right contain information about feeds, actions, and status. You will notice that the status of your site will be set to new (represented by a yellow circle). Click on the link to your site or click the Explore button.
5. You will be taken to the results page and should get a message like the one pictured below.
6. From the menu on the left click on the Authentication
7. You will be presented with 2 authentication options. Choose Add a META Tag from the dropdown menu then copy the code provided using Ctrl + C.
8. In a new window of your browser login to your Blogger blog. Keep the window of Site Explorer open as we will be returning.
9. Navigate to Layout > Edit HTML in your Blogger (Blogspot) blog
10. When you arrive at the Template page it is a good idea to make a backup of your site's template as a precaution. Go ahead and download it your computer by clicking on the Download Template link. Remember if you inadvertently overwrite some code you may not be able to restore your template so it is worth taking an extra few moments to do this step.
11. Once you have backed up your site locate the Head tag. It will be only a few lines of code down from the top. Now insert the copied code from Yahoo in the position suggested as shown in the picture below using the Ctrl + V command.
12. Once you have pasted the code into the template there is still one further action needed. You will need to add a trailing slash at the end of the new line of code to avoid getting a parse error. Once you have added the trailing slash and are certain you have placed the code in the correct position go ahead and click on the Save Template button.
13. Return to Yahoo Site Explorer and follow the mysite link. You will see that the status of your site has been verified and is represented by a green checkmark.
14. From the lefthand menu select Feeds. You will be taken to the feeds page where you can go ahead and add a feed for your blog by entering the URL of the feed. Notice in the example below I have set an extra parameter to handle redirection of the feed by services such as Feedburner.
15. Once the feed has been accepted it takes around 24 hours before it is active. After this time and provided there are no errors Yahoo displays "processed" followed by a green tick as can be seen in the picture below.
You have now completed the steps involved in having your Blogger (Blogspot) blog crawled and indexed by Yahoo. All that is left to do is to check back periodically to see if Yahoo has indexed your pages. This process can take time so don't expect overnight results. However once Yahoo recognises your feed your pages will be regularly crawled and any updates in content indexed. The process of adding a feed and verifying your site will have gone a long way towards ensuring your site is included in Yahoo search engine results.
In this tutorial you have learned how to submit your Blogger (Blogspot) blog to Yahoo Site Explorer by authenicating your site and adding a feed which Yahoo can use as a sitemap to improve its indexing of your pages.
Yahoo can be notoriously slow at indexing and will not necessarily include all crawled pages in its search results. For guaranteed inclusion you can opt for a paid service but if you follow the steps below you have a good chance of having your Blogger blog properly indexed relatively quickly and without any cost.
1. Sign up for a free Yahoo Account if you don't already have one.
2. Sign in to Yahoo Site Explorer where you will be taken to the MySites page.
3. Submit your Blogger website by entering the URL of your blog and then clicking on the Add My Site button.
4. You will now see your website address included in the site list. The 3 columns to the right contain information about feeds, actions, and status. You will notice that the status of your site will be set to new (represented by a yellow circle). Click on the link to your site or click the Explore button.
5. You will be taken to the results page and should get a message like the one pictured below.
6. From the menu on the left click on the Authentication
7. You will be presented with 2 authentication options. Choose Add a META Tag from the dropdown menu then copy the code provided using Ctrl + C.
8. In a new window of your browser login to your Blogger blog. Keep the window of Site Explorer open as we will be returning.
9. Navigate to Layout > Edit HTML in your Blogger (Blogspot) blog
10. When you arrive at the Template page it is a good idea to make a backup of your site's template as a precaution. Go ahead and download it your computer by clicking on the Download Template link. Remember if you inadvertently overwrite some code you may not be able to restore your template so it is worth taking an extra few moments to do this step.
11. Once you have backed up your site locate the Head tag. It will be only a few lines of code down from the top. Now insert the copied code from Yahoo in the position suggested as shown in the picture below using the Ctrl + V command.
12. Once you have pasted the code into the template there is still one further action needed. You will need to add a trailing slash at the end of the new line of code to avoid getting a parse error. Once you have added the trailing slash and are certain you have placed the code in the correct position go ahead and click on the Save Template button.
13. Return to Yahoo Site Explorer and follow the mysite link. You will see that the status of your site has been verified and is represented by a green checkmark.
14. From the lefthand menu select Feeds. You will be taken to the feeds page where you can go ahead and add a feed for your blog by entering the URL of the feed. Notice in the example below I have set an extra parameter to handle redirection of the feed by services such as Feedburner.
15. Once the feed has been accepted it takes around 24 hours before it is active. After this time and provided there are no errors Yahoo displays "processed" followed by a green tick as can be seen in the picture below.
You have now completed the steps involved in having your Blogger (Blogspot) blog crawled and indexed by Yahoo. All that is left to do is to check back periodically to see if Yahoo has indexed your pages. This process can take time so don't expect overnight results. However once Yahoo recognises your feed your pages will be regularly crawled and any updates in content indexed. The process of adding a feed and verifying your site will have gone a long way towards ensuring your site is included in Yahoo search engine results.
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In this tutorial you have learned how to submit your Blogger (Blogspot) blog to Yahoo Site Explorer by authenicating your site and adding a feed which Yahoo can use as a sitemap to improve its indexing of your pages.
Submit Your Blogspot Blog Sitemap to Google
I often see questions from beginner bloggers in forums about adding a sitemap of their Blogspot blog to Google. This is surprisingly easy to do although there is virtually no documentation about how to go about it. That's why I have written this tutorial with the beginner blogger in mind. It provides a set of simple step by step instructions to guide you through the process of adding a sitemap to Google. By following this tutorial you will have your Blogspot sitemap added to Google in less than 5 minutes flat.
Why Add a Sitemap to Google?
As Google owns the Blogger.com platform most sites are indexed by Google automatically. However, you might find as I have done that this process doesn't always run as smoothly or as quickly as you might like. Manually adding a sitemap to Google has some distinct advantages:
Follow this step by step walkthrough of how to add a sitemap to Google to your Blogspot Blog and begin enjoying the benefits.
1. Sign in to Google Webmaster Tools
Once set up this site will give you detailed analysis about how Google indexes your blog. Best way to get to Google Webmaster tools is to click on My Account on the Blogger Navbar and then choose Google Webmaster Tools from the list.
2. Navigate to the Webmaster Tools Dashboard
Directly below the word "Dashboard" in the top lefthand corner you will see the option to add a site. Click once inside the box to remove the default text. Now enter the full URL of your site in the box including the prefix http:// and click on the "Add Site" button. For example to add this site "blogknowhow" you would enter http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/
3. Navigate to Webmaster Tools Overview
If all is going well you will now see your site in a list below the "Add Site" box. Click on your site in the list and you will be taken to "Dashboard>>Overview." It is easy to check you are in the right place as your site name will be listed in blue below the word "Overview".
In the overview menu you will find details about Google's current indexing of your site. If Google hasn't indexed your site yet you will see the message "No pages from your site are currently included in Google's index" displayed. Alternatively if Google has already discovered your site then you will get the following message "Googlebot has successfully accessed your home page" and "Pages from your site are included in Google's index."
4. Select Method of Verifying Your Site
Whether the pages of your site have been indexed or not you will be asked to click on the "Verify Your Site" link in the yellow box. At this point you will be given 2 options: one to verify your site by uploading an HTML file and the other by inserting a meta tag into the HTML coding on your site. As you do not have access to the server on Blogspot you will need to choose the second option. To do this select "add a meta tag" in the dropdown menu entitled "Choose Verification Method."
Immediately you make your choice you will be presented with a couple of lines of text which you will need to copy to the clipboard of your computer.
5. Go to Blogger Layout Tab of Your Site in a New Window
In another window open Blogger and sign in if you are not already signed in. From the Dashboard navigate to the "Layout" menu of your blog by clicking on the Layout tab. If you have created more than one blog make sure that you click on the appropriate title of your blog.
6. Edit the Template of Your Blog in Blogger
In the Layout menu follow the “Edit HTML” link (third from left under the Layout tab). At this point you need to search through the coding in the template for the first "Head" tag. This will be somewhere between line 7 and 10 from the top. Once you have located the correct spot paste the code for the metatag you created in Step 4 directly into the template taking care not to overwrite any existing code. Click on the "Save Template" button to update your blog.
If you wish to err on the side of caution you might consider backing up your template before you make any changes to it however as long as you are careful this precaution is probably not necessary.
8. Return to Webmaster Tools and Verify Site
Once you have saved the changes to your template return to Webmaster Tools and click on the "Verify" button at the bottom of the page in the "Dashboard>>Verify a Site" screen. You will then receive coonfirmation from Google that your site has been verified.
9. Navigate to Sitemaps in Webmaster Tools
Once your site is verified you can now move on to adding your sitemap. To do this navigate to Sitemaps by following the "Sitemaps" link in the sidemenu. This will take you to "Dashboard >> Sitemaps" where you will see a box with the URL of your site already added. Next to the box will be a button labelled "Submit Sitemap."
10. Add Sitemap in Webmaster Tools
As your blog was created in Blogspot we are going to make use of the rss or atom feed. Either can be used for this purpose.
On the Sitemaps page in Webmaster Tools type either atom.xml or rss.xml into the box provided to extend the displayed URL and click on the "Submit Sitemap" button. Using the same example as before http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/ becomes either
http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/atom.xml
or
http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/rss.xml
All going well Google will then display a message indicating that your sitemap submission is pending. It can take some hours for your sitemap to be fully updated by Google. At that point you will be able to see the number of URLs identified by Google and the time of the last download. This is useful information as it will help you keep tabs on your for your Blogger.com blog site and identify any URLs that may be being missed. Now that you have your sitemap in place you can look forward to increased traffic as more visitors will now be able to find your site.
Read This If Your Feed is Being Redirected
If you are redirecting your feed because you are using Feedburner for example you will need to add a query parameter to stop the redirect so that it will act as a sitemap.
Therefore instead of adding atom.xml you will need to add atom.xml?redirect=false to the site URL in the "Submit Sitemap" box. Thus http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/atom.xml becomes http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/atom.xml?redirect=false
If you have a lot of posts it would be worth your while adding the following parameter to have all your posts included:
atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1&max-results=100
In the above example Google will index your first 100 posts. If you have more than 100 posts you can create another sitemap in which case you would start your index at 101 instead of 1.
This tutorial has guided you through the process of authenticating your Blogger blog at Google Webmaster and adding a sitemap to ensure better crawling and indexing of your website.
Why Add a Sitemap to Google?
As Google owns the Blogger.com platform most sites are indexed by Google automatically. However, you might find as I have done that this process doesn't always run as smoothly or as quickly as you might like. Manually adding a sitemap to Google has some distinct advantages:
Step by Step Guide to Adding Sitemap to GoogleMore likely to have timely indexing of your blog
More likely that all URLs on your site will be accessed
More frequent updating of your blog index in response to new posts
Increase in site traffic as a result of all your pages being indexed
Follow this step by step walkthrough of how to add a sitemap to Google to your Blogspot Blog and begin enjoying the benefits.
1. Sign in to Google Webmaster Tools
Once set up this site will give you detailed analysis about how Google indexes your blog. Best way to get to Google Webmaster tools is to click on My Account on the Blogger Navbar and then choose Google Webmaster Tools from the list.
2. Navigate to the Webmaster Tools Dashboard
Directly below the word "Dashboard" in the top lefthand corner you will see the option to add a site. Click once inside the box to remove the default text. Now enter the full URL of your site in the box including the prefix http:// and click on the "Add Site" button. For example to add this site "blogknowhow" you would enter http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/
3. Navigate to Webmaster Tools Overview
If all is going well you will now see your site in a list below the "Add Site" box. Click on your site in the list and you will be taken to "Dashboard>>Overview." It is easy to check you are in the right place as your site name will be listed in blue below the word "Overview".
In the overview menu you will find details about Google's current indexing of your site. If Google hasn't indexed your site yet you will see the message "No pages from your site are currently included in Google's index" displayed. Alternatively if Google has already discovered your site then you will get the following message "Googlebot has successfully accessed your home page" and "Pages from your site are included in Google's index."
4. Select Method of Verifying Your Site
Whether the pages of your site have been indexed or not you will be asked to click on the "Verify Your Site" link in the yellow box. At this point you will be given 2 options: one to verify your site by uploading an HTML file and the other by inserting a meta tag into the HTML coding on your site. As you do not have access to the server on Blogspot you will need to choose the second option. To do this select "add a meta tag" in the dropdown menu entitled "Choose Verification Method."
Immediately you make your choice you will be presented with a couple of lines of text which you will need to copy to the clipboard of your computer.
5. Go to Blogger Layout Tab of Your Site in a New Window
In another window open Blogger and sign in if you are not already signed in. From the Dashboard navigate to the "Layout" menu of your blog by clicking on the Layout tab. If you have created more than one blog make sure that you click on the appropriate title of your blog.
6. Edit the Template of Your Blog in Blogger
In the Layout menu follow the “Edit HTML” link (third from left under the Layout tab). At this point you need to search through the coding in the template for the first "Head" tag. This will be somewhere between line 7 and 10 from the top. Once you have located the correct spot paste the code for the metatag you created in Step 4 directly into the template taking care not to overwrite any existing code. Click on the "Save Template" button to update your blog.
If you wish to err on the side of caution you might consider backing up your template before you make any changes to it however as long as you are careful this precaution is probably not necessary.
8. Return to Webmaster Tools and Verify SiteOnce you have saved the changes to your template return to Webmaster Tools and click on the "Verify" button at the bottom of the page in the "Dashboard>>Verify a Site" screen. You will then receive coonfirmation from Google that your site has been verified.
9. Navigate to Sitemaps in Webmaster Tools
Once your site is verified you can now move on to adding your sitemap. To do this navigate to Sitemaps by following the "Sitemaps" link in the sidemenu. This will take you to "Dashboard >> Sitemaps" where you will see a box with the URL of your site already added. Next to the box will be a button labelled "Submit Sitemap."
10. Add Sitemap in Webmaster Tools
As your blog was created in Blogspot we are going to make use of the rss or atom feed. Either can be used for this purpose.
On the Sitemaps page in Webmaster Tools type either atom.xml or rss.xml into the box provided to extend the displayed URL and click on the "Submit Sitemap" button. Using the same example as before http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/ becomes either
http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/atom.xml
or
http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/rss.xml
All going well Google will then display a message indicating that your sitemap submission is pending. It can take some hours for your sitemap to be fully updated by Google. At that point you will be able to see the number of URLs identified by Google and the time of the last download. This is useful information as it will help you keep tabs on your for your Blogger.com blog site and identify any URLs that may be being missed. Now that you have your sitemap in place you can look forward to increased traffic as more visitors will now be able to find your site.
Read This If Your Feed is Being RedirectedIf you are redirecting your feed because you are using Feedburner for example you will need to add a query parameter to stop the redirect so that it will act as a sitemap.
Therefore instead of adding atom.xml you will need to add atom.xml?redirect=false to the site URL in the "Submit Sitemap" box. Thus http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/atom.xml becomes http://blogknowhow.blogspot.com/atom.xml?redirect=false
If you have a lot of posts it would be worth your while adding the following parameter to have all your posts included:
atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1&max-results=100
In the above example Google will index your first 100 posts. If you have more than 100 posts you can create another sitemap in which case you would start your index at 101 instead of 1.
This tutorial has guided you through the process of authenticating your Blogger blog at Google Webmaster and adding a sitemap to ensure better crawling and indexing of your website.
Ngay Buon Nhat - Sad Day
Lyrics:
Nắng tắt trên con đường dài
Kí ức hôm qua mệt nhoài
Nước mắt em rơi rơi trong cơn mưa lúc anh ra đi trong một chiều thu
Dẫu biết xa nhau thật rồi, vẫn muốn ôm anh một lần
Hãy nói câu anh yêu em dù là gian dối.
Khẽ nấc nhưng không thành lời
Khẽ thấy con tim bồi hồi
Muốn trách anh sao vô tâm nhưng không thể hé môi dẫu chỉ là một câu
Để chính em đây hiểu rằng
Chỉ có riêng em ngộ nhận
Những phút giây em bên anh giờ này hoàn toàn xa tay với…
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Lyrics: Chiếc Khăn Gió Ấm - Khánh Phương
Ở bên kia bầu trời.Về đêm chắc đang lạnh dần.Và em giờ đây chìm trong giấc mơ êm đềm.Gửi mây mang vào phòng.Vòng tay của anh nồng nàn
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10 Mistakes eBay Sellers Make
If you are not getting the bids you want with your eBay auctions you could be making some crucial mistakes in your listings. As a PowerSeller who makes a living on eBay I find myself browsing eBay's listings on a daily basis. While browsing I see so many eBay sellers (even PowerSellers) making crucial errors in their listings. Here are 10 simple mistakes eBay sellers make.
1. Poor title. I see this so often, the most common mistake is only using a few characters. You have 53 characters at your disposal so try and use them all. Also, imagine yourself looking for the item you are selling. What keywords would you search for? Try and include these in your title.
2. Spelling errors. If you have spelling errors in your listing you will get fewer bids. All it takes is to run your listing through a spellchecker before you list.
3. Silly terms and conditions. Do you really need payment within 24 hours? Must the buyers feedback be higher than 10? Try and avoid silly terms in your listings and you will get more bids.
4. Starting price to high. Try to start your auction with a 1 cent starting price. This gets the bidding going and starts the whole process. Remember, you only need 2 people interested in your auction to make a killing.
5. No pictures. A picture says a thousand words. Make sure you include at least one picture of the item you are selling. Also, never get your pictures from the internet as people want to see a real picture of what you are selling.
6. Poor feedback score. If you have a lot of negative feedback you will get fewer bids. Treat your customers with respect and don't lie in your listings and you will have a glowing feedback score.
7. Poor listing appearance. EBay has many tools to help your listings look attractive. Adding a simple listing design can make a huge difference. Also, if you are familiar with html it helps to design your listing with your favourite html editor.
8. Bad start time. Remember, the time you list your auction is the time it will end. You will usually find you will have more success with auctions ending between 7pm and 11pm so don't list your item before you start your 6am shift.
9. High shipping or no shipping displayed. If it only costs $2.00 to pack and ship an item don't charge $5.00. Most buyers will avoid auctions with excessive shipping charges. Also, if you don't state your shipping costs you will receive fewer bids.
10. Not replying to questions quickly. If you get a question from a potential bidder try to answer within 24 hours. Also be polite with all answers. Be sure to display these questions in your listing for others to see. It also helps to keep an eye on your auction as the item comes to an end just in case you get any last minute queries.
How to Sell on eBay for Beginners #5
Step 5: After Your eBay Sale
* Congratulations for a successful sale! But don't stop yet; you need to send the buyer her new item. Remember, with ebay's detailed seller ratings, shipping on time is important to your feedback score!
Shipping What You Sold on eBay
1. Ship items in a timely manner. If you laid out a shipping schedule in your policies section, follow this! Buyers want to get their new purchase as soon as possible.
2. Pack carefully:
* Sturdy boxes or crates can ensure the item isn't damaged during transit.
* Use newspapers, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, or other packing materials to protect the item inside its box.
* You can get free boxes and shipping supplies from the Post Office.
* Move the package to see if the item will shift around inside during transport. No matter how many times you write "Fragile" and "This End Up" on the outside, your package will probably get flipped and turned during its trip.
3. You must ship to the address listed on the transaction details page to be eligible for PayPal protection, should something go awry with your shipment.
4. Shipping insurance and delivery confirmation notices cost extra, but they do offer protection should anything go wrong during shipping.
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Leave Feedback for Your eBay Buyer
1. You already know how important feedback is to the eBay community.
2. Make sure to leave feedback for your buyer once she has left feedback for you.
3. If your buyer does not leave feedback within a week of receiving her item, write the buyer feedback. This can remind the buyer to leave you feedback on a successful transaction.
Pay Your eBay Fees
* As mentioned above, listing items for sale on eBay incurs fees, based in part on the final price your item sells for.
More eBay Selling Options
* In addition to the options outlined above, here are a few more ways to sell your wares on eBay.
1. Get It Fast means you offer overnight shipping and will ship one business day after receiving payment.
2. eBay Express hosts fixed-price listings by experienced sellers.
eBay Stores
1. Experienced and high-volume sellers may want to open an eBay store. You pay a monthly fee to eBay, and then you can post items for sale at any price you choose.
2. Selling options include Auction Style, Fixed Price, and Store Inventory.
3. Keep in mind that merchandise from eBay stores appear at the bottom of the page of search queries, separated from Fixed Price and Auction results.
Use an Outside Service to Sell on eBay
1. If you want to avoid the hassles of selling on eBay, a trading assistant can help you post your item. Trading assistants also assist with packing and shipping once your item sells.
2. Find trading assistants on eBay by entering your zip code on this page.
3. Trading assistants charge varying commissions; check what it is before contracting with one.
4. You can also visit an eBay consignment store, like i Sold It, which are basically bricks and mortar stores staffed by trading assistants. These stores charge higher commissions, usually between 30-40%, but take care of every aspect of selling your merchandise on eBay.
More Tips for How to Sell on eBay
1. Turbo Lister is a free listing tool distributed by eBay. It can help you create professional listings, as well as aid you in handling bulk listings.
2. eBay offers free online tutorials in buying and selling at eBay University.
3. Join sellers' forums; fellow sellers can provide more tips and insight!
4. If you specialize and build a reputation, you are more likely to have a successful eBay career.
5. Try to drum up repeat business by offering to send customers a weekly or monthly email newsletter that spotlights upcoming auctions.
6. A high sales volume and excellent customer service can help you reach Powerseller status.
7. If you are making a profit from your eBay sales, you may owe taxes. Consult a tax professional for further information.
* Congratulations for a successful sale! But don't stop yet; you need to send the buyer her new item. Remember, with ebay's detailed seller ratings, shipping on time is important to your feedback score!
Shipping What You Sold on eBay
1. Ship items in a timely manner. If you laid out a shipping schedule in your policies section, follow this! Buyers want to get their new purchase as soon as possible.
2. Pack carefully:
* Sturdy boxes or crates can ensure the item isn't damaged during transit.
* Use newspapers, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, or other packing materials to protect the item inside its box.
* You can get free boxes and shipping supplies from the Post Office.
* Move the package to see if the item will shift around inside during transport. No matter how many times you write "Fragile" and "This End Up" on the outside, your package will probably get flipped and turned during its trip.
3. You must ship to the address listed on the transaction details page to be eligible for PayPal protection, should something go awry with your shipment.
4. Shipping insurance and delivery confirmation notices cost extra, but they do offer protection should anything go wrong during shipping.
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Leave Feedback for Your eBay Buyer
1. You already know how important feedback is to the eBay community.
2. Make sure to leave feedback for your buyer once she has left feedback for you.
3. If your buyer does not leave feedback within a week of receiving her item, write the buyer feedback. This can remind the buyer to leave you feedback on a successful transaction.
Pay Your eBay Fees
* As mentioned above, listing items for sale on eBay incurs fees, based in part on the final price your item sells for.
More eBay Selling Options
* In addition to the options outlined above, here are a few more ways to sell your wares on eBay.
1. Get It Fast means you offer overnight shipping and will ship one business day after receiving payment.
2. eBay Express hosts fixed-price listings by experienced sellers.
eBay Stores
1. Experienced and high-volume sellers may want to open an eBay store. You pay a monthly fee to eBay, and then you can post items for sale at any price you choose.
2. Selling options include Auction Style, Fixed Price, and Store Inventory.
3. Keep in mind that merchandise from eBay stores appear at the bottom of the page of search queries, separated from Fixed Price and Auction results.
Use an Outside Service to Sell on eBay
1. If you want to avoid the hassles of selling on eBay, a trading assistant can help you post your item. Trading assistants also assist with packing and shipping once your item sells.
2. Find trading assistants on eBay by entering your zip code on this page.
3. Trading assistants charge varying commissions; check what it is before contracting with one.
4. You can also visit an eBay consignment store, like i Sold It, which are basically bricks and mortar stores staffed by trading assistants. These stores charge higher commissions, usually between 30-40%, but take care of every aspect of selling your merchandise on eBay.
More Tips for How to Sell on eBay
1. Turbo Lister is a free listing tool distributed by eBay. It can help you create professional listings, as well as aid you in handling bulk listings.
2. eBay offers free online tutorials in buying and selling at eBay University.
3. Join sellers' forums; fellow sellers can provide more tips and insight!
4. If you specialize and build a reputation, you are more likely to have a successful eBay career.
5. Try to drum up repeat business by offering to send customers a weekly or monthly email newsletter that spotlights upcoming auctions.
6. A high sales volume and excellent customer service can help you reach Powerseller status.
7. If you are making a profit from your eBay sales, you may owe taxes. Consult a tax professional for further information.
How to Sell on eBay for Beginners #4
Step 4: How to Behave on eBay
* Now that your listing is on eBay, make sure to follow the rules and etiquette of the site, so you have a successful auction.
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eBay Rules
1. In addition to only listing items which are allowed by eBay, you want to follow eBay's policies and regulations.
2. An overview is available here.
3. Key rules include:
* Do not bid on your own items, or have friends or family bid for you.
* Do not advertise items for sale outside of eBay.
* Honor all sales contracts.
* Pay relevant fees and taxes.
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Interaction With the eBay Community
1. Be available to answer questions. You do not want a buyer to lose interest because you do not answer an email for two days.
2. Use eBay's internal email system. This way a record will be maintained of all exchanges.
3. Always treat buyers courteously and professionally.
4. If the buyer has an issue, try to resolve it amicably.
* Now that your listing is on eBay, make sure to follow the rules and etiquette of the site, so you have a successful auction.
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eBay Rules
1. In addition to only listing items which are allowed by eBay, you want to follow eBay's policies and regulations.
2. An overview is available here.
3. Key rules include:
* Do not bid on your own items, or have friends or family bid for you.
* Do not advertise items for sale outside of eBay.
* Honor all sales contracts.
* Pay relevant fees and taxes.
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Interaction With the eBay Community
1. Be available to answer questions. You do not want a buyer to lose interest because you do not answer an email for two days.
2. Use eBay's internal email system. This way a record will be maintained of all exchanges.
3. Always treat buyers courteously and professionally.
4. If the buyer has an issue, try to resolve it amicably.
How to Sell on eBay for Beginners #3
Step 3: Create an eBay Listing
* To sell your item on eBay, you need to create a listing. You're going to create a great listing that attracts potential buyers.
o Remember eBay charges fees for listings; look at eBay's page of fees to see what those are.
o If at any time you don't see an option described here, click on "Add or remove options."
Choose Your eBay Category
1. On any eBay page, click on the sell tab in the top right corner.
2. Type in the name of your item. eBay will then suggest a category for the listing.
3. Think carefully about the category you place your listing in; buyers often shop by category, so if your listing is in the wrong category, fewer people will see it.
4. You can browse categories to find the right one for your item. To do this click on the "Browse for categories" tab on the left.
5. Check if there is a less-crowded category where your listing still fits but will stand out more.
6. When you find the proper category, click "Save and Continue."
* For an additional fee, you can place your item in a second category, which can bring more people to your listing.
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Write Your eBay Listing Title
1. Enter a listing title that accurately describes what you are selling.
2. Put yourself in the buyer's position: what search term would you use to find this item? That's your title!
3. Stuck for ideas? Search the completed listings again for similar items. The keywords that appear in high-selling items are good ones to include in your own listing.
4. When you write the title for your listing, make sure it's spelled correctly: you don't want buyers to miss it!
* Misspelled items receive lower sale prices because fewer people see the listing.
5. For an extra fee, you can add a subtitle to further describe your item.
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Photos of Your eBay Item
1. Now it's time to upload the photo(s) of your eBay item.
2. Photos are very important on eBay; buyers want to see what they might get!
3. Check the previous step for more tips on creating great photos.
4. Click "Add Pictures" to upload your photo(s).
5. You may choose to upgrade your picture display. But remember that the most important thing is to upload great photos; paying more for design upgrades will not improve your photo quality!
6. Adding a gallery photo may be the best upgrade you can make; it lets buyers see a thumbnail shot of your item as they search listings.
7. Keep in mind that eBay charges for hosting photos after the first photo, although it is not a large fee.
8. You can use a free hosting service like Photobucket or TinyPic to avoid paying eBay fees.
* Click on the "Self-hosting" tab to upload the URL for your hosting service.
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Write Your eBay Item Description
1. Take time to write a clear description of your item.
2. Be honest in your description. You do not want to be penalized with negative feedback for faulty information.
* "Excellent condition" can mean many things to different people.
3. If there are problems or flaws with your item, be forthright about them. This will help you avoid any disputes after the sale.
4. If you have a rare item, give sources and background to explain how it is genuine; certificates of authenticity are too easily duplicated by unscrupulous sellers and therefore do not suffice.
5. Remember, you want the winning bidder to feel they got the exact item they were expecting from your description!
6. Do not write an overlong description, however, as it is more likely to turn buyers off. Just write a clear and concise description, without typos.
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Design Upgrades for Your eBay Listing
1. eBay's Listing Designer offers extra design options for your listing, like bold or italicized fonts. These can help your item stand out, especially if there are many similar items.
* These upgrades incur extra fees.
2. Keep in mind the time it takes to add these extra touches to your page. It may be better to spend the time putting together a clear description and uploading good photos.
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Choose a Selling Format for Your eBay Listing
1. Most eBay listings are auctions in which you accept bids for your item during a set length of time. The highest bidder when the auction ends wins the item.
2. You can vary the auction format, or bypass auctions altogether, with one or a combination of the following options:
* Fixed Price and Best Offer on eBay
1. A Fixed Price listing is a non-auction selling format, wherein your item shows up in categories and searches, but the only purchase option is the price you decide to accept.
2. Best Offer lets you accept bids at your discretion; you choose the winning price.
* Multiple Item Listings on eBay
1. Dutch Auctions let you sell multiple items in one listing.
2. You can list your identical items:
* In an auction listing (people bid on price and the number of items they would like).
* In a fixed price listing (there is a set price for each individual item).
* In a lot listing (all the items are sold as one lot to one buyer).
* Private Listings on eBay
* Private Listings allow you to keep buyers' identities hidden.
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Enter Your eBay Selling Price
1. Set a low opening price for your auction. It will attract more bids and buyers flock to auctions with more bids.
* Set a low opening price that is reasonable. You do not want to discourage buyers by making them think your item is of low quality or that the price is too good to be true.
* Be prepared; either set a reserve price or be prepared to sell your item at the low initial price in case more bidders do not arrive.
2. The one exception for the low starting price rule is if you are selling an idiosyncratic item that will not generate much general interest.
3. If you have many of the same type of item to sell, spacing out auctions instead of selling the items right after each other will net you a higher price.
* Reserve Prices on eBay
1. A reserve price lets you set a minimum amount that you are willing to sell your item for.
* For example, you want to sell a painting on eBay. You set the opening price at $1, and the reserve at $25. If the highest bid is $20, no one wins the auction.
2. Setting a reserve price requires a small additional fee.
3. eBay does not refund listing fees if your item does not sell, so set a reasonable reserve price.
4. Keep in mind that buyers avoid auctions with secret reserve prices, although auctions for higher-priced items (over the $25 - $50 range) may benefit from a reserve price.
* Buy It Now on eBay
1. Buy It Now sets a price at which the listing ends and the item is sold. You can use Buy It Now in an auction format, as well as in a fixed price format.
* Buy It Now can be a great option if you want to sell your item right away.
* If you need the money straightaway, asking for immediate payment via PayPal is a prudent option to make sure you get paid quickly.
2. Some sellers feel that the Buy It Now price is often lower than what a bidding war can generate.
3. In fact, should someone bid over the Buy It Now price, the option is voided and the sale proceeds as a normal eBay auction.
* Combination eBay Selling Options
1. You can also combine formats and pricing options.
2. For example, in the Fixed Price category, you could combine a high Buy It Now price with the Best Offer option.
3. The higher Buy It Now price may encourage sellers to make a Best Offer bid which is good enough that you accept it and end the auction.
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Enter Duration of Your eBay Listing
1. You can choose the number of days your listing will be available.
2. Research has shown that longer auctions generate higher prices. If you have the time to wait, 10-day auctions receive 42% higher prices on average.
* 10-day listings incur an additional fee.
3. You can start your listing immediately, or schedule the start time for an additional fee.
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Contact Options
* eBay now lets sellers place listings with their Skype contact information. Please note that you'll need to download Skype and create an account (both the download and account creation are free).
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Enter Payment Methods for Your eBay Listing
1. As noted above, you need to accept credit cards or PayPal for your listing.
2. You can also accept checks or money orders.
3. You may require immediate payment if someone uses the "Buy It Now" option.
* This is especially prudent if you are selling an expensive item; this assures you will be paid quickly!
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Enter Your eBay Shipping Information
1. You can use Shipping Wizard to outline your shipping options and costs.
2. It is not necessary to offer multiple means of transport or insurance, but it can be an easy way to attract more bidders.
3. For example, you can offer:
* Express Mail, Priority Mail, and Ground shipping through the U.S. Post Office.
* Delivery via FedEx or UPS.
4. If you want to offer different shipping methods, clearly describe how long each method will take.
5. It can also help buyers if you explain how often you mail packages.
* For example, if you can realistically only get to the post office on Saturday, state that you ship packages once a week.
6. Offer your item for sale internationally and you increase the number of potential buyers.
* Keep in mind the shipping costs to overseas customers. If you live in the U.S. and are selling a large item that will be expensive to ship, it may be smarter to limit shipping to the U.S. and Canada, or even just the U.S.
* Your eBay Shipping Price
1. Buyers are more attracted to low-cost, higher-shipping auctions than to higher-price, free shipping ones.
2. eBay does prohibit excessive shipping fees, and may remove your listing or downgrade your status if members complain that your shipping charges are too high.
3. eBay allows you to charge:
* Actual shipping cost
* Handling charge
* Insurance
* Tax (if applicable)
4. Don't have shipping fees that are much higher than your competitors or you risk losing bids.
5. And with eBay's detailed seller ratings, you can be rated negatively on shipping & handling costs, so price accordingly!
6. Do not hide your shipping costs. This is called shrouding, and it turns off potential buyers.
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Who Will You Sell to on eBay?
1. You can block selective levels of buyers, if you want to maintain an extra level of security around your listing.
2. For example, you may not want to sell to:
* Buyers who do not have PayPal accounts.
* People registered in countries you don't ship to.
* Bidders who have negative feedback scores.
3. Exercise caution with this option: you are more certain about the quality of bidders, but you will limit your pool of potential buyers.
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Your eBay Return Policy
1. A return policy is optional, but buyers often prefer to deal with sellers who have one.
2. A clearly stated return policy also protects you should anything go wrong; you will have already detailed what you take responsibility for and what you will not cover.
* To sell your item on eBay, you need to create a listing. You're going to create a great listing that attracts potential buyers.
o Remember eBay charges fees for listings; look at eBay's page of fees to see what those are.
o If at any time you don't see an option described here, click on "Add or remove options."
Choose Your eBay Category
1. On any eBay page, click on the sell tab in the top right corner.
2. Type in the name of your item. eBay will then suggest a category for the listing.
3. Think carefully about the category you place your listing in; buyers often shop by category, so if your listing is in the wrong category, fewer people will see it.
4. You can browse categories to find the right one for your item. To do this click on the "Browse for categories" tab on the left.
5. Check if there is a less-crowded category where your listing still fits but will stand out more.
6. When you find the proper category, click "Save and Continue."
* For an additional fee, you can place your item in a second category, which can bring more people to your listing.
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Write Your eBay Listing Title
1. Enter a listing title that accurately describes what you are selling.
2. Put yourself in the buyer's position: what search term would you use to find this item? That's your title!
3. Stuck for ideas? Search the completed listings again for similar items. The keywords that appear in high-selling items are good ones to include in your own listing.
4. When you write the title for your listing, make sure it's spelled correctly: you don't want buyers to miss it!
* Misspelled items receive lower sale prices because fewer people see the listing.
5. For an extra fee, you can add a subtitle to further describe your item.
#
Photos of Your eBay Item
1. Now it's time to upload the photo(s) of your eBay item.
2. Photos are very important on eBay; buyers want to see what they might get!
3. Check the previous step for more tips on creating great photos.
4. Click "Add Pictures" to upload your photo(s).
5. You may choose to upgrade your picture display. But remember that the most important thing is to upload great photos; paying more for design upgrades will not improve your photo quality!
6. Adding a gallery photo may be the best upgrade you can make; it lets buyers see a thumbnail shot of your item as they search listings.
7. Keep in mind that eBay charges for hosting photos after the first photo, although it is not a large fee.
8. You can use a free hosting service like Photobucket or TinyPic to avoid paying eBay fees.
* Click on the "Self-hosting" tab to upload the URL for your hosting service.
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Write Your eBay Item Description
1. Take time to write a clear description of your item.
2. Be honest in your description. You do not want to be penalized with negative feedback for faulty information.
* "Excellent condition" can mean many things to different people.
3. If there are problems or flaws with your item, be forthright about them. This will help you avoid any disputes after the sale.
4. If you have a rare item, give sources and background to explain how it is genuine; certificates of authenticity are too easily duplicated by unscrupulous sellers and therefore do not suffice.
5. Remember, you want the winning bidder to feel they got the exact item they were expecting from your description!
6. Do not write an overlong description, however, as it is more likely to turn buyers off. Just write a clear and concise description, without typos.
#
Design Upgrades for Your eBay Listing
1. eBay's Listing Designer offers extra design options for your listing, like bold or italicized fonts. These can help your item stand out, especially if there are many similar items.
* These upgrades incur extra fees.
2. Keep in mind the time it takes to add these extra touches to your page. It may be better to spend the time putting together a clear description and uploading good photos.
#
Choose a Selling Format for Your eBay Listing
1. Most eBay listings are auctions in which you accept bids for your item during a set length of time. The highest bidder when the auction ends wins the item.
2. You can vary the auction format, or bypass auctions altogether, with one or a combination of the following options:
* Fixed Price and Best Offer on eBay
1. A Fixed Price listing is a non-auction selling format, wherein your item shows up in categories and searches, but the only purchase option is the price you decide to accept.
2. Best Offer lets you accept bids at your discretion; you choose the winning price.
* Multiple Item Listings on eBay
1. Dutch Auctions let you sell multiple items in one listing.
2. You can list your identical items:
* In an auction listing (people bid on price and the number of items they would like).
* In a fixed price listing (there is a set price for each individual item).
* In a lot listing (all the items are sold as one lot to one buyer).
* Private Listings on eBay
* Private Listings allow you to keep buyers' identities hidden.
#
Enter Your eBay Selling Price
1. Set a low opening price for your auction. It will attract more bids and buyers flock to auctions with more bids.
* Set a low opening price that is reasonable. You do not want to discourage buyers by making them think your item is of low quality or that the price is too good to be true.
* Be prepared; either set a reserve price or be prepared to sell your item at the low initial price in case more bidders do not arrive.
2. The one exception for the low starting price rule is if you are selling an idiosyncratic item that will not generate much general interest.
3. If you have many of the same type of item to sell, spacing out auctions instead of selling the items right after each other will net you a higher price.
* Reserve Prices on eBay
1. A reserve price lets you set a minimum amount that you are willing to sell your item for.
* For example, you want to sell a painting on eBay. You set the opening price at $1, and the reserve at $25. If the highest bid is $20, no one wins the auction.
2. Setting a reserve price requires a small additional fee.
3. eBay does not refund listing fees if your item does not sell, so set a reasonable reserve price.
4. Keep in mind that buyers avoid auctions with secret reserve prices, although auctions for higher-priced items (over the $25 - $50 range) may benefit from a reserve price.
* Buy It Now on eBay
1. Buy It Now sets a price at which the listing ends and the item is sold. You can use Buy It Now in an auction format, as well as in a fixed price format.
* Buy It Now can be a great option if you want to sell your item right away.
* If you need the money straightaway, asking for immediate payment via PayPal is a prudent option to make sure you get paid quickly.
2. Some sellers feel that the Buy It Now price is often lower than what a bidding war can generate.
3. In fact, should someone bid over the Buy It Now price, the option is voided and the sale proceeds as a normal eBay auction.
* Combination eBay Selling Options
1. You can also combine formats and pricing options.
2. For example, in the Fixed Price category, you could combine a high Buy It Now price with the Best Offer option.
3. The higher Buy It Now price may encourage sellers to make a Best Offer bid which is good enough that you accept it and end the auction.
#
Enter Duration of Your eBay Listing
1. You can choose the number of days your listing will be available.
2. Research has shown that longer auctions generate higher prices. If you have the time to wait, 10-day auctions receive 42% higher prices on average.
* 10-day listings incur an additional fee.
3. You can start your listing immediately, or schedule the start time for an additional fee.
#
Contact Options
* eBay now lets sellers place listings with their Skype contact information. Please note that you'll need to download Skype and create an account (both the download and account creation are free).
#
Enter Payment Methods for Your eBay Listing
1. As noted above, you need to accept credit cards or PayPal for your listing.
2. You can also accept checks or money orders.
3. You may require immediate payment if someone uses the "Buy It Now" option.
* This is especially prudent if you are selling an expensive item; this assures you will be paid quickly!
#
Enter Your eBay Shipping Information
1. You can use Shipping Wizard to outline your shipping options and costs.
2. It is not necessary to offer multiple means of transport or insurance, but it can be an easy way to attract more bidders.
3. For example, you can offer:
* Express Mail, Priority Mail, and Ground shipping through the U.S. Post Office.
* Delivery via FedEx or UPS.
4. If you want to offer different shipping methods, clearly describe how long each method will take.
5. It can also help buyers if you explain how often you mail packages.
* For example, if you can realistically only get to the post office on Saturday, state that you ship packages once a week.
6. Offer your item for sale internationally and you increase the number of potential buyers.
* Keep in mind the shipping costs to overseas customers. If you live in the U.S. and are selling a large item that will be expensive to ship, it may be smarter to limit shipping to the U.S. and Canada, or even just the U.S.
* Your eBay Shipping Price
1. Buyers are more attracted to low-cost, higher-shipping auctions than to higher-price, free shipping ones.
2. eBay does prohibit excessive shipping fees, and may remove your listing or downgrade your status if members complain that your shipping charges are too high.
3. eBay allows you to charge:
* Actual shipping cost
* Handling charge
* Insurance
* Tax (if applicable)
4. Don't have shipping fees that are much higher than your competitors or you risk losing bids.
5. And with eBay's detailed seller ratings, you can be rated negatively on shipping & handling costs, so price accordingly!
6. Do not hide your shipping costs. This is called shrouding, and it turns off potential buyers.
#
Who Will You Sell to on eBay?
1. You can block selective levels of buyers, if you want to maintain an extra level of security around your listing.
2. For example, you may not want to sell to:
* Buyers who do not have PayPal accounts.
* People registered in countries you don't ship to.
* Bidders who have negative feedback scores.
3. Exercise caution with this option: you are more certain about the quality of bidders, but you will limit your pool of potential buyers.
#
Your eBay Return Policy
1. A return policy is optional, but buyers often prefer to deal with sellers who have one.
2. A clearly stated return policy also protects you should anything go wrong; you will have already detailed what you take responsibility for and what you will not cover.
How to Sell on eBay for Beginners #3
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Step 3: Create an eBay Listing
* To sell your item on eBay, you need to create a listing. You're going to create a great listing that attracts potential buyers.
o Remember eBay charges fees for listings; look at eBay's page of fees to see what those are.
o If at any time you don't see an option described here, click on "Add or remove options."
#
Choose Your eBay Category
1. On any eBay page, click on the sell tab in the top right corner.
2. Type in the name of your item. eBay will then suggest a category for the listing.
3. Think carefully about the category you place your listing in; buyers often shop by category, so if your listing is in the wrong category, fewer people will see it.
4. You can browse categories to find the right one for your item. To do this click on the "Browse for categories" tab on the left.
5. Check if there is a less-crowded category where your listing still fits but will stand out more.
6. When you find the proper category, click "Save and Continue."
* For an additional fee, you can place your item in a second category, which can bring more people to your listing.
#
Write Your eBay Listing Title
1. Enter a listing title that accurately describes what you are selling.
2. Put yourself in the buyer's position: what search term would you use to find this item? That's your title!
3. Stuck for ideas? Search the completed listings again for similar items. The keywords that appear in high-selling items are good ones to include in your own listing.
4. When you write the title for your listing, make sure it's spelled correctly: you don't want buyers to miss it!
* Misspelled items receive lower sale prices because fewer people see the listing.
5. For an extra fee, you can add a subtitle to further describe your item.
#
Photos of Your eBay Item
1. Now it's time to upload the photo(s) of your eBay item.
2. Photos are very important on eBay; buyers want to see what they might get!
3. Check the previous step for more tips on creating great photos.
4. Click "Add Pictures" to upload your photo(s).
5. You may choose to upgrade your picture display. But remember that the most important thing is to upload great photos; paying more for design upgrades will not improve your photo quality!
6. Adding a gallery photo may be the best upgrade you can make; it lets buyers see a thumbnail shot of your item as they search listings.
7. Keep in mind that eBay charges for hosting photos after the first photo, although it is not a large fee.
8. You can use a free hosting service like Photobucket or TinyPic to avoid paying eBay fees.
* Click on the "Self-hosting" tab to upload the URL for your hosting service.
#
Write Your eBay Item Description
1. Take time to write a clear description of your item.
2. Be honest in your description. You do not want to be penalized with negative feedback for faulty information.
* "Excellent condition" can mean many things to different people.
3. If there are problems or flaws with your item, be forthright about them. This will help you avoid any disputes after the sale.
4. If you have a rare item, give sources and background to explain how it is genuine; certificates of authenticity are too easily duplicated by unscrupulous sellers and therefore do not suffice.
5. Remember, you want the winning bidder to feel they got the exact item they were expecting from your description!
6. Do not write an overlong description, however, as it is more likely to turn buyers off. Just write a clear and concise description, without typos.
#
Design Upgrades for Your eBay Listing
1. eBay's Listing Designer offers extra design options for your listing, like bold or italicized fonts. These can help your item stand out, especially if there are many similar items.
* These upgrades incur extra fees.
2. Keep in mind the time it takes to add these extra touches to your page. It may be better to spend the time putting together a clear description and uploading good photos.
#
Choose a Selling Format for Your eBay Listing
1. Most eBay listings are auctions in which you accept bids for your item during a set length of time. The highest bidder when the auction ends wins the item.
2. You can vary the auction format, or bypass auctions altogether, with one or a combination of the following options:
* Fixed Price and Best Offer on eBay
1. A Fixed Price listing is a non-auction selling format, wherein your item shows up in categories and searches, but the only purchase option is the price you decide to accept.
2. Best Offer lets you accept bids at your discretion; you choose the winning price.
* Multiple Item Listings on eBay
1. Dutch Auctions let you sell multiple items in one listing.
2. You can list your identical items:
* In an auction listing (people bid on price and the number of items they would like).
* In a fixed price listing (there is a set price for each individual item).
* In a lot listing (all the items are sold as one lot to one buyer).
* Private Listings on eBay
* Private Listings allow you to keep buyers' identities hidden.
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Enter Your eBay Selling Price
1. Set a low opening price for your auction. It will attract more bids and buyers flock to auctions with more bids.
* Set a low opening price that is reasonable. You do not want to discourage buyers by making them think your item is of low quality or that the price is too good to be true.
* Be prepared; either set a reserve price or be prepared to sell your item at the low initial price in case more bidders do not arrive.
2. The one exception for the low starting price rule is if you are selling an idiosyncratic item that will not generate much general interest.
3. If you have many of the same type of item to sell, spacing out auctions instead of selling the items right after each other will net you a higher price.
* Reserve Prices on eBay
1. A reserve price lets you set a minimum amount that you are willing to sell your item for.
* For example, you want to sell a painting on eBay. You set the opening price at $1, and the reserve at $25. If the highest bid is $20, no one wins the auction.
2. Setting a reserve price requires a small additional fee.
3. eBay does not refund listing fees if your item does not sell, so set a reasonable reserve price.
4. Keep in mind that buyers avoid auctions with secret reserve prices, although auctions for higher-priced items (over the $25 - $50 range) may benefit from a reserve price.
* Buy It Now on eBay
1. Buy It Now sets a price at which the listing ends and the item is sold. You can use Buy It Now in an auction format, as well as in a fixed price format.
* Buy It Now can be a great option if you want to sell your item right away.
* If you need the money straightaway, asking for immediate payment via PayPal is a prudent option to make sure you get paid quickly.
2. Some sellers feel that the Buy It Now price is often lower than what a bidding war can generate.
3. In fact, should someone bid over the Buy It Now price, the option is voided and the sale proceeds as a normal eBay auction.
* Combination eBay Selling Options
1. You can also combine formats and pricing options.
2. For example, in the Fixed Price category, you could combine a high Buy It Now price with the Best Offer option.
3. The higher Buy It Now price may encourage sellers to make a Best Offer bid which is good enough that you accept it and end the auction.
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Enter Duration of Your eBay Listing
1. You can choose the number of days your listing will be available.
2. Research has shown that longer auctions generate higher prices. If you have the time to wait, 10-day auctions receive 42% higher prices on average.
* 10-day listings incur an additional fee.
3. You can start your listing immediately, or schedule the start time for an additional fee.
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Contact Options
* eBay now lets sellers place listings with their Skype contact information. Please note that you'll need to download Skype and create an account (both the download and account creation are free).
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Enter Payment Methods for Your eBay Listing
1. As noted above, you need to accept credit cards or PayPal for your listing.
2. You can also accept checks or money orders.
3. You may require immediate payment if someone uses the "Buy It Now" option.
* This is especially prudent if you are selling an expensive item; this assures you will be paid quickly!
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Enter Your eBay Shipping Information
1. You can use Shipping Wizard to outline your shipping options and costs.
2. It is not necessary to offer multiple means of transport or insurance, but it can be an easy way to attract more bidders.
3. For example, you can offer:
* Express Mail, Priority Mail, and Ground shipping through the U.S. Post Office.
* Delivery via FedEx or UPS.
4. If you want to offer different shipping methods, clearly describe how long each method will take.
5. It can also help buyers if you explain how often you mail packages.
* For example, if you can realistically only get to the post office on Saturday, state that you ship packages once a week.
6. Offer your item for sale internationally and you increase the number of potential buyers.
* Keep in mind the shipping costs to overseas customers. If you live in the U.S. and are selling a large item that will be expensive to ship, it may be smarter to limit shipping to the U.S. and Canada, or even just the U.S.
* Your eBay Shipping Price
1. Buyers are more attracted to low-cost, higher-shipping auctions than to higher-price, free shipping ones.
2. eBay does prohibit excessive shipping fees, and may remove your listing or downgrade your status if members complain that your shipping charges are too high.
3. eBay allows you to charge:
* Actual shipping cost
* Handling charge
* Insurance
* Tax (if applicable)
4. Don't have shipping fees that are much higher than your competitors or you risk losing bids.
5. And with eBay's detailed seller ratings, you can be rated negatively on shipping & handling costs, so price accordingly!
6. Do not hide your shipping costs. This is called shrouding, and it turns off potential buyers.
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Who Will You Sell to on eBay?
1. You can block selective levels of buyers, if you want to maintain an extra level of security around your listing.
2. For example, you may not want to sell to:
* Buyers who do not have PayPal accounts.
* People registered in countries you don't ship to.
* Bidders who have negative feedback scores.
3. Exercise caution with this option: you are more certain about the quality of bidders, but you will limit your pool of potential buyers.
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Your eBay Return Policy
1. A return policy is optional, but buyers often prefer to deal with sellers who have one.
2. A clearly stated return policy also protects you should anything go wrong; you will have already detailed what you take responsibility for and what you will not cover.
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Step 4: How to Behave on eBay
* Now that your listing is on eBay, make sure to follow the rules and etiquette of the site, so you have a successful auction.
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eBay Rules
1. In addition to only listing items which are allowed by eBay, you want to follow eBay's policies and regulations.
2. An overview is available here.
3. Key rules include:
* Do not bid on your own items, or have friends or family bid for you.
* Do not advertise items for sale outside of eBay.
* Honor all sales contracts.
* Pay relevant fees and taxes.
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Interaction With the eBay Community
1. Be available to answer questions. You do not want a buyer to lose interest because you do not answer an email for two days.
2. Use eBay's internal email system. This way a record will be maintained of all exchanges.
3. Always treat buyers courteously and professionally.
4. If the buyer has an issue, try to resolve it amicably.
Step 3: Create an eBay Listing
* To sell your item on eBay, you need to create a listing. You're going to create a great listing that attracts potential buyers.
o Remember eBay charges fees for listings; look at eBay's page of fees to see what those are.
o If at any time you don't see an option described here, click on "Add or remove options."
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Choose Your eBay Category
1. On any eBay page, click on the sell tab in the top right corner.
2. Type in the name of your item. eBay will then suggest a category for the listing.
3. Think carefully about the category you place your listing in; buyers often shop by category, so if your listing is in the wrong category, fewer people will see it.
4. You can browse categories to find the right one for your item. To do this click on the "Browse for categories" tab on the left.
5. Check if there is a less-crowded category where your listing still fits but will stand out more.
6. When you find the proper category, click "Save and Continue."
* For an additional fee, you can place your item in a second category, which can bring more people to your listing.
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Write Your eBay Listing Title
1. Enter a listing title that accurately describes what you are selling.
2. Put yourself in the buyer's position: what search term would you use to find this item? That's your title!
3. Stuck for ideas? Search the completed listings again for similar items. The keywords that appear in high-selling items are good ones to include in your own listing.
4. When you write the title for your listing, make sure it's spelled correctly: you don't want buyers to miss it!
* Misspelled items receive lower sale prices because fewer people see the listing.
5. For an extra fee, you can add a subtitle to further describe your item.
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Photos of Your eBay Item
1. Now it's time to upload the photo(s) of your eBay item.
2. Photos are very important on eBay; buyers want to see what they might get!
3. Check the previous step for more tips on creating great photos.
4. Click "Add Pictures" to upload your photo(s).
5. You may choose to upgrade your picture display. But remember that the most important thing is to upload great photos; paying more for design upgrades will not improve your photo quality!
6. Adding a gallery photo may be the best upgrade you can make; it lets buyers see a thumbnail shot of your item as they search listings.
7. Keep in mind that eBay charges for hosting photos after the first photo, although it is not a large fee.
8. You can use a free hosting service like Photobucket or TinyPic to avoid paying eBay fees.
* Click on the "Self-hosting" tab to upload the URL for your hosting service.
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Write Your eBay Item Description
1. Take time to write a clear description of your item.
2. Be honest in your description. You do not want to be penalized with negative feedback for faulty information.
* "Excellent condition" can mean many things to different people.
3. If there are problems or flaws with your item, be forthright about them. This will help you avoid any disputes after the sale.
4. If you have a rare item, give sources and background to explain how it is genuine; certificates of authenticity are too easily duplicated by unscrupulous sellers and therefore do not suffice.
5. Remember, you want the winning bidder to feel they got the exact item they were expecting from your description!
6. Do not write an overlong description, however, as it is more likely to turn buyers off. Just write a clear and concise description, without typos.
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Design Upgrades for Your eBay Listing
1. eBay's Listing Designer offers extra design options for your listing, like bold or italicized fonts. These can help your item stand out, especially if there are many similar items.
* These upgrades incur extra fees.
2. Keep in mind the time it takes to add these extra touches to your page. It may be better to spend the time putting together a clear description and uploading good photos.
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Choose a Selling Format for Your eBay Listing
1. Most eBay listings are auctions in which you accept bids for your item during a set length of time. The highest bidder when the auction ends wins the item.
2. You can vary the auction format, or bypass auctions altogether, with one or a combination of the following options:
* Fixed Price and Best Offer on eBay
1. A Fixed Price listing is a non-auction selling format, wherein your item shows up in categories and searches, but the only purchase option is the price you decide to accept.
2. Best Offer lets you accept bids at your discretion; you choose the winning price.
* Multiple Item Listings on eBay
1. Dutch Auctions let you sell multiple items in one listing.
2. You can list your identical items:
* In an auction listing (people bid on price and the number of items they would like).
* In a fixed price listing (there is a set price for each individual item).
* In a lot listing (all the items are sold as one lot to one buyer).
* Private Listings on eBay
* Private Listings allow you to keep buyers' identities hidden.
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Enter Your eBay Selling Price
1. Set a low opening price for your auction. It will attract more bids and buyers flock to auctions with more bids.
* Set a low opening price that is reasonable. You do not want to discourage buyers by making them think your item is of low quality or that the price is too good to be true.
* Be prepared; either set a reserve price or be prepared to sell your item at the low initial price in case more bidders do not arrive.
2. The one exception for the low starting price rule is if you are selling an idiosyncratic item that will not generate much general interest.
3. If you have many of the same type of item to sell, spacing out auctions instead of selling the items right after each other will net you a higher price.
* Reserve Prices on eBay
1. A reserve price lets you set a minimum amount that you are willing to sell your item for.
* For example, you want to sell a painting on eBay. You set the opening price at $1, and the reserve at $25. If the highest bid is $20, no one wins the auction.
2. Setting a reserve price requires a small additional fee.
3. eBay does not refund listing fees if your item does not sell, so set a reasonable reserve price.
4. Keep in mind that buyers avoid auctions with secret reserve prices, although auctions for higher-priced items (over the $25 - $50 range) may benefit from a reserve price.
* Buy It Now on eBay
1. Buy It Now sets a price at which the listing ends and the item is sold. You can use Buy It Now in an auction format, as well as in a fixed price format.
* Buy It Now can be a great option if you want to sell your item right away.
* If you need the money straightaway, asking for immediate payment via PayPal is a prudent option to make sure you get paid quickly.
2. Some sellers feel that the Buy It Now price is often lower than what a bidding war can generate.
3. In fact, should someone bid over the Buy It Now price, the option is voided and the sale proceeds as a normal eBay auction.
* Combination eBay Selling Options
1. You can also combine formats and pricing options.
2. For example, in the Fixed Price category, you could combine a high Buy It Now price with the Best Offer option.
3. The higher Buy It Now price may encourage sellers to make a Best Offer bid which is good enough that you accept it and end the auction.
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Enter Duration of Your eBay Listing
1. You can choose the number of days your listing will be available.
2. Research has shown that longer auctions generate higher prices. If you have the time to wait, 10-day auctions receive 42% higher prices on average.
* 10-day listings incur an additional fee.
3. You can start your listing immediately, or schedule the start time for an additional fee.
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Contact Options
* eBay now lets sellers place listings with their Skype contact information. Please note that you'll need to download Skype and create an account (both the download and account creation are free).
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Enter Payment Methods for Your eBay Listing
1. As noted above, you need to accept credit cards or PayPal for your listing.
2. You can also accept checks or money orders.
3. You may require immediate payment if someone uses the "Buy It Now" option.
* This is especially prudent if you are selling an expensive item; this assures you will be paid quickly!
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Enter Your eBay Shipping Information
1. You can use Shipping Wizard to outline your shipping options and costs.
2. It is not necessary to offer multiple means of transport or insurance, but it can be an easy way to attract more bidders.
3. For example, you can offer:
* Express Mail, Priority Mail, and Ground shipping through the U.S. Post Office.
* Delivery via FedEx or UPS.
4. If you want to offer different shipping methods, clearly describe how long each method will take.
5. It can also help buyers if you explain how often you mail packages.
* For example, if you can realistically only get to the post office on Saturday, state that you ship packages once a week.
6. Offer your item for sale internationally and you increase the number of potential buyers.
* Keep in mind the shipping costs to overseas customers. If you live in the U.S. and are selling a large item that will be expensive to ship, it may be smarter to limit shipping to the U.S. and Canada, or even just the U.S.
* Your eBay Shipping Price
1. Buyers are more attracted to low-cost, higher-shipping auctions than to higher-price, free shipping ones.
2. eBay does prohibit excessive shipping fees, and may remove your listing or downgrade your status if members complain that your shipping charges are too high.
3. eBay allows you to charge:
* Actual shipping cost
* Handling charge
* Insurance
* Tax (if applicable)
4. Don't have shipping fees that are much higher than your competitors or you risk losing bids.
5. And with eBay's detailed seller ratings, you can be rated negatively on shipping & handling costs, so price accordingly!
6. Do not hide your shipping costs. This is called shrouding, and it turns off potential buyers.
#
Who Will You Sell to on eBay?
1. You can block selective levels of buyers, if you want to maintain an extra level of security around your listing.
2. For example, you may not want to sell to:
* Buyers who do not have PayPal accounts.
* People registered in countries you don't ship to.
* Bidders who have negative feedback scores.
3. Exercise caution with this option: you are more certain about the quality of bidders, but you will limit your pool of potential buyers.
#
Your eBay Return Policy
1. A return policy is optional, but buyers often prefer to deal with sellers who have one.
2. A clearly stated return policy also protects you should anything go wrong; you will have already detailed what you take responsibility for and what you will not cover.
#
Step 4: How to Behave on eBay
* Now that your listing is on eBay, make sure to follow the rules and etiquette of the site, so you have a successful auction.
#
eBay Rules
1. In addition to only listing items which are allowed by eBay, you want to follow eBay's policies and regulations.
2. An overview is available here.
3. Key rules include:
* Do not bid on your own items, or have friends or family bid for you.
* Do not advertise items for sale outside of eBay.
* Honor all sales contracts.
* Pay relevant fees and taxes.
#
Interaction With the eBay Community
1. Be available to answer questions. You do not want a buyer to lose interest because you do not answer an email for two days.
2. Use eBay's internal email system. This way a record will be maintained of all exchanges.
3. Always treat buyers courteously and professionally.
4. If the buyer has an issue, try to resolve it amicably.
How to Sell on eBay for Beginners #2
Step 2: Before You Sell on eBay
* Naturally you want to create your listing right away, but there are a few key things to consider before doing so. Looking at these steps first can save you time and money.
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Establish a Good Reputation on eBay
1. Buyers are less likely to buy from sellers with no eBay history.
2. You will get positive or negative feedback on your eBay transactions, both buying and selling.
3. eBay also now offers detailed seller ratings. Buyers can give sellers 1 to 5 stars on four criteria: item description, communication, shipping time, and shipping & handling charges.
4. Having a high (4.6+) score in these categories makes you eligible for listing discounts and better listing placements, both of which can make a big difference to your bottom line.
* Sellers have found it particularly difficult to get high ratings in the shipping category.
5. You can start creating a positive eBay history by purchasing items from other sellers and paying promptly and selling small items that you describe accurately and ship promptly.
6. Buyers often pay higher prices to sellers with more positive feedback.
7. Establish a reputation as a reliable eBay seller before offering a high-value item. Most eBayers will be reluctant to offer a high bid to an untested seller.
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Check What Can't You Sell on eBay
* Review eBay's list of prohibited and restricted items to learn what you cannot sell on eBay. For example, the only live animals you can sell on eBay are tropical fish and domestic aquatic snails. You don't want to set up an eBay listing only to learn that your item is prohibited or restricted.
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Research the Price of Your eBay Item
1. Before you go to list your item, you should check what similar items have sold for. You may not want to sell your prized Spider-Man action figure if others have only sold for $4.
2. To find sale prices for earlier auctions on eBay, click on eBay's advanced search option and check the option to search "Completed Listings Only."
3. Enter the name of the item you're planning to sell on eBay. You can also select a category to search in.
4. Sort the results by price. This lets you approximate the going rate on eBay for similar items.
5. Also check sites like Amazon.com to see what their prices are.
6. If the prices you see are lower than what you want to accept, perhaps because there are multiple similar products selling, consider holding off on selling the item or reducing your price.
7. If your item is seasonal, you may want to create a listing when it is most in demand.
* For example, baseball merchandise sells for more during the season and coats fetch higher prices during cold weather.
8. Also consider what it will cost to ship your item. A large item, like a chair may cost so much in shipping that you get fewer auction bids.
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Take Photos of Your eBay Item
1. Every item you list on eBay should have photos to attract, and inform, potential buyers.
2. Basic items, like CDs and DVDs, may only need one photo.
3. Most of the time you should take multiple shots of your item, from different angles and showing different sides.
4. Show any flaws, dings, or dents in your items; do not angle your photos to hide them.
5. Make your photos as clear and well-lit as you possibly can.
6. Clean your item before photographing it.
7. Only have one item in your photograph, unless the items are all selling together. You do not want to confuse potential buyers.
8. Try to shoot your photos in a bright area, preferably in natural light. A blurry, shadowy photo takes time for you to upload, but does not help any potential buyer with useful information.
9. If you are unsure how to stage the photos, look at similar items already listed on eBay. Emulate the style and framing of the photos that are most appealing to you.
10. eBay recommends uploading photos that are 1024 x 768 pixels. Your photos will be re-sized to the standard 400 x 300 pixels, so you can re-size them yourself before uploading them to see how well your item is represented.
11. You can re-size a photo with the program Photoshop, with an online service like Snipshot, or with any other image re-sizing tool.
12. It's also good to sharpen your photo. This can be done with the adjust menu on Snipshot, or by accessing the sharpen submenu of the filter menu in Photoshop.
13. Save your photo as a high-quality JPEG (.jpg). This will maintain photo quality after it's on eBay.
14. For a fee, you can also add a Gallery photo to your listing, which places a thumbnail photo to the left of your listing when it comes up in search results.
* Gallery photos are 96 x 96 pixels; at that size you may want to take a separate photo to use instead of cropping your auction photo.
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Duration of Your eBay Listing
1. You also want to think about the best time for your auction to start (and therefore end). You can choose the number of days your listing will be on eBay. But, unless you pay an additional fee, your auction will end at the same time of day you begin it.
2. The highest bids often come in during an auction's final moments, so you do not want your auction to end when most people are asleep.
3. People disagree over the best time to end an auction. Some feel weekend mornings are the best end times, but remember that many people go out during the day and leave their computers. Others believe that between 6 and 11am Eastern time is a better end time, but that excludes many people on the West Coast.
4. Sometimes ending an auction during peak hours is less likely to result in a sale, because the market is crowded with too many auctions.
5. To pick an optimal end time, consider what you are selling:
* Laptop computer: end the auction at night, when most people are not at work.
* Video games: end the auction in the afternoon, when kids are out of school.
6. Also think about where your primary market is. If you sell internationally and find that most of your items go overseas, choose an auction end time when people in your target time zone are awake.
7. You can experiment with different auction end times and see what works best for you.
* Naturally you want to create your listing right away, but there are a few key things to consider before doing so. Looking at these steps first can save you time and money.
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Establish a Good Reputation on eBay
1. Buyers are less likely to buy from sellers with no eBay history.
2. You will get positive or negative feedback on your eBay transactions, both buying and selling.
3. eBay also now offers detailed seller ratings. Buyers can give sellers 1 to 5 stars on four criteria: item description, communication, shipping time, and shipping & handling charges.
4. Having a high (4.6+) score in these categories makes you eligible for listing discounts and better listing placements, both of which can make a big difference to your bottom line.
* Sellers have found it particularly difficult to get high ratings in the shipping category.
5. You can start creating a positive eBay history by purchasing items from other sellers and paying promptly and selling small items that you describe accurately and ship promptly.
6. Buyers often pay higher prices to sellers with more positive feedback.
7. Establish a reputation as a reliable eBay seller before offering a high-value item. Most eBayers will be reluctant to offer a high bid to an untested seller.
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Check What Can't You Sell on eBay
* Review eBay's list of prohibited and restricted items to learn what you cannot sell on eBay. For example, the only live animals you can sell on eBay are tropical fish and domestic aquatic snails. You don't want to set up an eBay listing only to learn that your item is prohibited or restricted.
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Research the Price of Your eBay Item
1. Before you go to list your item, you should check what similar items have sold for. You may not want to sell your prized Spider-Man action figure if others have only sold for $4.
2. To find sale prices for earlier auctions on eBay, click on eBay's advanced search option and check the option to search "Completed Listings Only."
3. Enter the name of the item you're planning to sell on eBay. You can also select a category to search in.4. Sort the results by price. This lets you approximate the going rate on eBay for similar items.
5. Also check sites like Amazon.com to see what their prices are.
6. If the prices you see are lower than what you want to accept, perhaps because there are multiple similar products selling, consider holding off on selling the item or reducing your price.
7. If your item is seasonal, you may want to create a listing when it is most in demand.
* For example, baseball merchandise sells for more during the season and coats fetch higher prices during cold weather.
8. Also consider what it will cost to ship your item. A large item, like a chair may cost so much in shipping that you get fewer auction bids.
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Take Photos of Your eBay Item
1. Every item you list on eBay should have photos to attract, and inform, potential buyers.
2. Basic items, like CDs and DVDs, may only need one photo.
3. Most of the time you should take multiple shots of your item, from different angles and showing different sides.
4. Show any flaws, dings, or dents in your items; do not angle your photos to hide them.
5. Make your photos as clear and well-lit as you possibly can.
6. Clean your item before photographing it.
7. Only have one item in your photograph, unless the items are all selling together. You do not want to confuse potential buyers.
8. Try to shoot your photos in a bright area, preferably in natural light. A blurry, shadowy photo takes time for you to upload, but does not help any potential buyer with useful information.
9. If you are unsure how to stage the photos, look at similar items already listed on eBay. Emulate the style and framing of the photos that are most appealing to you.
10. eBay recommends uploading photos that are 1024 x 768 pixels. Your photos will be re-sized to the standard 400 x 300 pixels, so you can re-size them yourself before uploading them to see how well your item is represented.
11. You can re-size a photo with the program Photoshop, with an online service like Snipshot, or with any other image re-sizing tool.
12. It's also good to sharpen your photo. This can be done with the adjust menu on Snipshot, or by accessing the sharpen submenu of the filter menu in Photoshop.
13. Save your photo as a high-quality JPEG (.jpg). This will maintain photo quality after it's on eBay.
14. For a fee, you can also add a Gallery photo to your listing, which places a thumbnail photo to the left of your listing when it comes up in search results.
* Gallery photos are 96 x 96 pixels; at that size you may want to take a separate photo to use instead of cropping your auction photo.
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Duration of Your eBay Listing
1. You also want to think about the best time for your auction to start (and therefore end). You can choose the number of days your listing will be on eBay. But, unless you pay an additional fee, your auction will end at the same time of day you begin it.
2. The highest bids often come in during an auction's final moments, so you do not want your auction to end when most people are asleep.
3. People disagree over the best time to end an auction. Some feel weekend mornings are the best end times, but remember that many people go out during the day and leave their computers. Others believe that between 6 and 11am Eastern time is a better end time, but that excludes many people on the West Coast.
4. Sometimes ending an auction during peak hours is less likely to result in a sale, because the market is crowded with too many auctions.
5. To pick an optimal end time, consider what you are selling:
* Laptop computer: end the auction at night, when most people are not at work.
* Video games: end the auction in the afternoon, when kids are out of school.
6. Also think about where your primary market is. If you sell internationally and find that most of your items go overseas, choose an auction end time when people in your target time zone are awake.
7. You can experiment with different auction end times and see what works best for you.
How to Sell on eBay for Beginners #1
Introduction: How to Sell on eBay
* Congratulations—you've decided to join the world of eBay sellers. This page will walk you through creating a listing, and offer tips and suggestions for making your listing a success. Read on so you can get the most out of selling on eBay!
Step 1: Create an eBay Account
* To sell anything on eBay, you must be a registered user. If you are already registered on eBay and have a seller's account, feel free to move to the next step. If you do not have an account on eBay, please create one using the steps below.
1. On eBay's first page, choose the blue "register" link in the upper lefthand corner.
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o eBay: Become a registered eBay user today.
1. On the Registration page, fill in your personal information.
* Choose an email address that you check regularly, as any eBay alerts or questions from buyers will go to that inbox.
2. Choose a username and password.
* To protect your privacy, do not choose a username that reveals too much personal information. For example, do not use your email address or first and last names.
3. Make sure to read through the terms of service, then check the box if you agree to them.
4. Click continue.
5. eBay will send a confirmation email to the address you provided.
6. When this email arrives, open it and click on the link "Activate Your eBay Membership."
Create a Payment Account
1. Sellers registering after January 17, 2007 are required to offer either PayPal or credit card payment options.
2. The easiest and most secure option is to set up a PayPal account. PayPal payments offer an extra layer of protection for buyers and sellers alike, as well as some free auction tools for eBay sellers.
* To accept credit cards without PayPal you need to set up a merchant account. Depending on what types of cards you accept, your credit, and where you set up your account fees can vary, but they are usually higher than PayPal.
3. To set up your first PayPal account:
* Go to PayPal registration.
* Choose a Personal account, Premier account (for casual eBay sellers) or Business account (for larger amounts of sales and transactions).
* Click here for a description of the fees associated with each type of account.
* PayPal's transaction fees overview explains the fees you will owe, based on your volume of sales.
* If you are unsure what type of account to choose, don't worry! You can upgrade at any time.
4. Or, if you prefer, you can sign up for PayPal as you create your first listing.
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o For more information on using PayPal, visit Mahalo's Basics and Beyond Guide
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Create an eBay Seller's Account
1. If this is your first listing, you will need to verify your identity by submitting a credit or debit card number before you can offer your item on eBay. You may also need to submit a checking account number.
2. Click here to create a seller's account.
3. You will also need to select a method for paying your eBay selling fees. You have multiple options, including:
* PayPal: You can make a one-time payment or have the fees automatically deducted from your PayPal account.
* Credit card: eBay will keep a card on file and automatically charge your account each month.
* Direct Pay: eBay will automatically deduct your fees from your checking account (only for sales in U.S. dollars and U.S. accounts).
* Check: An option only available for business retailers.
4. If you prefer, you can register for your seller's account as you create your first listing.
* Congratulations—you've decided to join the world of eBay sellers. This page will walk you through creating a listing, and offer tips and suggestions for making your listing a success. Read on so you can get the most out of selling on eBay!
Step 1: Create an eBay Account
* To sell anything on eBay, you must be a registered user. If you are already registered on eBay and have a seller's account, feel free to move to the next step. If you do not have an account on eBay, please create one using the steps below.
1. On eBay's first page, choose the blue "register" link in the upper lefthand corner.
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1. On the Registration page, fill in your personal information.
* Choose an email address that you check regularly, as any eBay alerts or questions from buyers will go to that inbox.
2. Choose a username and password.
* To protect your privacy, do not choose a username that reveals too much personal information. For example, do not use your email address or first and last names.
3. Make sure to read through the terms of service, then check the box if you agree to them.
4. Click continue.
5. eBay will send a confirmation email to the address you provided.
6. When this email arrives, open it and click on the link "Activate Your eBay Membership."
Create a Payment Account
1. Sellers registering after January 17, 2007 are required to offer either PayPal or credit card payment options.
2. The easiest and most secure option is to set up a PayPal account. PayPal payments offer an extra layer of protection for buyers and sellers alike, as well as some free auction tools for eBay sellers.
* To accept credit cards without PayPal you need to set up a merchant account. Depending on what types of cards you accept, your credit, and where you set up your account fees can vary, but they are usually higher than PayPal.
3. To set up your first PayPal account:
* Go to PayPal registration.
* Choose a Personal account, Premier account (for casual eBay sellers) or Business account (for larger amounts of sales and transactions).
* Click here for a description of the fees associated with each type of account.
* PayPal's transaction fees overview explains the fees you will owe, based on your volume of sales.
* If you are unsure what type of account to choose, don't worry! You can upgrade at any time.
4. Or, if you prefer, you can sign up for PayPal as you create your first listing.
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Create an eBay Seller's Account
1. If this is your first listing, you will need to verify your identity by submitting a credit or debit card number before you can offer your item on eBay. You may also need to submit a checking account number.
2. Click here to create a seller's account.
3. You will also need to select a method for paying your eBay selling fees. You have multiple options, including:
* PayPal: You can make a one-time payment or have the fees automatically deducted from your PayPal account.
* Credit card: eBay will keep a card on file and automatically charge your account each month.
* Direct Pay: eBay will automatically deduct your fees from your checking account (only for sales in U.S. dollars and U.S. accounts).
* Check: An option only available for business retailers.
4. If you prefer, you can register for your seller's account as you create your first listing.
