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You can use feedback ratings and comments to judge the trustworthiness of other eBay users. For quick reference, different levels of feedback ratings are indicated by a different color and type of star. You can view other users’ feedback by clicking on the feedback rating numbers next to their user names. At the end of […]

You should leave feedback at the end of every auctionwhether it was a positive or a negative experience for you. Don’t miss your chance to inform other eBay users about the quality of the person you just got done dealing with. Transaction Feedback Comments Transaction transpires in a timely fashion. Positive “Great transaction. Fast payment/shipment. […]

Here it is – part 4 of the tips for closing more auctions on eBay: Tip #31: Be Nice Remember that you’re dealing with another human being, someone who has feelings that can be hurt. A little bit of common courtesy goes a long way. Say please and thank you, be understanding and tolerant, and […]

Here it is – part 3 of the tips for closing more auctions on eBay: Tip #21: Slow Down in the Summer For whatever reason, eBay traffic slows way down in the summertime. (Lots of potential buyers are on vacation, and even more are outside enjoying the sunshine.) If you want to maximize your bids, […]

Here it is – part 2 of the tips for closing more auctions on eBay: Tip #1: Make the Buyer Pay Stipulate in your listing that the buyer pays all shipping and handling costs (and you might even want to detail these costs ahead of time in your listing). Also, make sure that the buyer […]

All eBay sellers want to sell more stuff and for higher prices. Fortunately, the tricks of the trade aren’t limited to the guys who list 100 auctions a week. Here are 40 tips that can help anyone be a more profitable seller at any online auction. Tip #1: Research Your Price Don’t sell without doing […]

Buy It Now is the option that lets you sell your item to the first bidder who offers a specific fixed price. If the first bidder bids lower than the Buy It Now price, the Buy It Now option disappears and the auction continues as normal. To add the BIN option to an auction, you’ll […]

This one sounds simple. You have an item, you find the category that best describes the item, and you’re done with it. To be fair, sometimes it is that simple. If you have Singin’ in the Rain on DVD, you put it in the “DVDs & Movies: DVD” category, no questions asked. What if you […]

Before you list your first item, you need to get all your ducks in a row. That means determining what you’re going to sell and for how much, as well as how you’re going to describe and promote the item. If you try to list an item, you’ll find yourself stopping and starting as you […]

Whether you snipe or not, you can do many other things to increase your chances of winning an auction without overpaying for the item in question. Here are my top tips that can help anyone be a more successful eBay bidder. Tip #1: Bid in the Off Season You already know that the final minute […]


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