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[8 Dec 2009 | 3 Comments | 91 views]
Taking Advantage of “Slow” eBay Auctions

Some auctions get hundreds of bids, but some go much more slowly, getting only a few bids or even none at all for days. Auctions are generally much slower during the summer months than they are in the winter – and sales on eBay are slowing each year, as more sellers than buyers sign up, hoping to get rich quick. There are a number of ways that you can take advantage of slower auctions to get the best price.
Wait to Bid
If you bid, then everyone can see you’re interested – …

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[4 Dec 2009 | One Comment | 94 views]
eBay Title Writing Tips

Trying to be help your buyers find your auctions can be a truly daunting task. Most people only search eBay by title, not by description, and that means that you only have those 55 characters of the title to cover all the possible search terms. That’s not easy. But here’s a few pointers.
Don’t bother with eBay clichés: There are plenty of eBay auction titles that say things like “Super rare camera wow look low price”. These are stupid things to put in your title, as no one is going to …

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[28 Nov 2009 | 4 Comments | 89 views]
When to “Buy Now” and When to Bid

You will often find yourself facing the choice of whether to pay a fixed price or keep on bidding. This choice might be presented to you in a single auction, or you might be choosing between different auctions of the different types. So should you use that ‘Buy it Now’ button or keep on trying to outbid everyone else? It’s all a question of weighing up the advantages and disadvantages.
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Buy it Now.
- The Advantages.
When you use Buy it Now, you know the asking price and you can take some …

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[26 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 48 views]
eBay – To Do It Part Time or Full Time?

Wanna bite half of the apple or would you like to have one full apple?  What’s the risk??
Going full-time as an eBay seller is living the dream: making a real income, working from home, being your own boss and all the rest of it. It’s the promise of a million scams, and it’s finally come true – at least for some.
What they don’t tell you in the success stories, though, is that becoming a full-time eBay seller is by no means for everyone. You really, really ought to try it …

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[21 Nov 2009 | 2 Comments | 97 views]
10 Sure-Fire Ways to Kill Your eBay Business

It’s surprisingly easy to kill your eBay business, if you’re not careful – sure, you can start over from scratch without it costing you anything, but do you really want to? Still, if you want your business to end up dead in the water, here are some simple ways to do it.
Lie about an item: Say it works fine when it sometimes doesn’t work. Say it is in perfect condition when it has a scratch or two. Your customers will hate you!
Post whenever you feel like it: Make sure to …