Setting Realistic Goals for your eBay Business

Written by on May 6, 2010

Setting goals sometimes seems like a useless task. It would seem if you want to do something, you just get to it and finish. Though that sounds easy enough, I think there is more to it than that. Having something to work towards is important. If everyone’s business plan, or goal, were simply, “Make More Money” most businesses would not succeed. Though you can’t practically say, “My e...

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Get More Money On eBay By Taking Good Photos Of Your Item

Written by on April 29, 2010

A picture is worth a thousand words. When selling items online on auction sites such as eBay this saying becomes more relevant. A picture is worth money and a lot of money. A good set of pictures can make the difference between an item that is sold and an item that is not sold. It can also make a big difference in the highest bid price received for an item. It is not enough to just to take a ph...

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The Best Selling Items on eBay

Written by on April 20, 2010

It’s an eBay seller’s most frequently asked question: What should I sell? If you’ve got a hobby you’re passionate about, this question is a no brainer. But if you’re not sure which items to list, take a look at the characteristics of eBay’s best selling items: collectibles, limited lifetime goods, and seasonal items. Limited lifetime goods are products that are meant to be used, not...

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How To Price Your Item Correctly On eBay

Written by on April 12, 2010

Many new eBay sellers often fall into the pricing trap. Either they price their items too high to be unsellable or they price it too low to make any profits. Here I would like to share some basic information on the eBay pricing. eBay has three prices that can be set for an auction: The "Buy It Now" Price Allow bidders to buy the item at a fixed price immediately without waiting for the...

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