| On any given day, there are millions of items on | | | | for now you simply want to gain experience and |
| eBay available through auction style and fixed | | | | build your feedback. You'd be amazed at what |
| price trading. There is no time like the present to | | | | people buy. |
| jump on the eBay bandwagon. Below is a very | | | | Online payments such as PayPal are very |
| basic overview for the beginning seller. | | | | convenient. Even if you are not going to start |
| It's not nuclear science anyone can learn easily | | | | selling on ebay right away I still recommend |
| how to start selling on eBay. Essentials needed | | | | getting a paypal account up and going. You can do |
| are few, including a computer, internet access, a | | | | this right now very easily by clicking PayPal. You |
| digital camera and some space to put your stuff. | | | | may also want to accept money orders but I |
| That's really all you'll need to get started. You'll | | | | don't recommend accepting personal checks. The |
| also need shipping and packing supplies; we will talk | | | | more options you leave your buyers, the more |
| more about that later but know that Priority mail | | | | likelihood you'll get more bids; although most |
| boxes and envelopes are free through USPS. | | | | buyers prefer the ease of online payments. |
| Next you'll need to learn how to list auctions. | | | | A large amount of people ship the items using |
| Rather than using this limited space to tell you all | | | | USPS. You can print postage online and mail the |
| the mechanics, you can find out the details | | | | items from your home. There are of course |
| directly from Ebay. Don't be overwhelmed; just | | | | other vendors UPS, FedEx, DHL you can chose to |
| take it one step at a time. Listing is quite simple | | | | use. The size and weight of the items may help |
| through the use of templates. You literally merely | | | | you make a decision. |
| fill in the blanks. There are some tips and tricks | | | | Remember this is a learning process. eBay, Yahoo |
| you can learn along the way about listing but for | | | | and MSN have wonderful message boards and |
| starters, just follow the logistics of how to put a | | | | networks to help you along the way. In summary, |
| listing onto eBay. | | | | if you want to just "start pushing buttons" and |
| To get your feet wet, look around your own | | | | learn on your own, you can do it! If you do better |
| house for items to sell. You should eventually find | | | | chatting with others, those resources are available |
| a niche to sell as you get more experienced, but | | | | too. Use what is available. |