subject: Learn To Sell On Ebay With This Quick Guide [print this page] eBay can be an excellent way to supplement your income, get rid of some unwanted stuff, set up your own business or even just to have a bit of fun.
However, as with any new venture there is a bit of a learning curve before you can expect to be proficient at your new skill. eBay is no different and, although practice most definitely makes perfect, this quick guide will help you with the basics of how to learn to sell on eBay.
Set up your eBay account
Before you can consider selling on eBay you must set up your account. Your account is easily set up from the eBay homepage with just a few details about yourself and how you can be contacted. Consider what you will be using the website for when choosing your username. If you're planning to sell a lot of things within one specific area see if you can work it into your username somehow.
Build up some positive feedback
Buyers are far more inclined to trust a seller that has received some positive feedback as they will feel more confident in receiving their goods. To help you to build this start by selling a few cheap items that may not require so much trust. You may also wish to consider making a few purchases as this can also increase your feedback rating - just be sure to pay for your purchases quickly.
Create your auction
Creating an auction is a simple thing to do, with the auction website itself offering many guides as to how to learn to sell on eBay. However, before you jump right in you should perform some research as to the item or items that you are planning to sell. Search for them to see how much they usually sell for and to get some tips for how to write descriptions that successfully sell.
Once you're clued up as to how much you can expect to make and have some ideas for great descriptions you'll be ready to set up your auction. Pay special attention to the following:
- The title of your item is the first thing that people will see and what they will search for so be sure it correctly describes your product.
- The description needs to include all details about the product, be easy to read and informative.
- Take a photo of your item, no matter how small it may be, and include this in your auction; you'll be surprised how much difference it can make.
- Make sure the end time of your auction is not some obscure hour in the middle of the day or night. Ending at 7 / 8pm could increase your profits.
Keep these points in mind and in no time at all you will learn to sell on eBay very successfully. Although this information will help you to get started there is certainly a lot more to be aware of. Keep researching, keep practicing and before you know it you'll be selling plenty of items.
by: Amanda O'Brien
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