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Benefits of Being a Top-Rated eBay Seller

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:05:55 -0400

Remember how, even as a child, there was always a benefit to doing your best? Whether it was your grades in school or doing your chores as expected or sometimes going above and beyond what you were required to do, there was typically some type of benefit or reward that went with doing and being your best. Today, the same hold true for being a Top-Rated Seller on eBay. You've probably already heard a lot about the success of this company and how thousands of people from all walks of life are taking their goods or services to eBay and making great profits but did you know that you too can be a Top-Rated eBay Seller? Likewise, did you know that there are a wealth of benefits that go along with earning that recognition? Well, it's true so read on to learn more about how you can become one of the many Top-Rated Sellers on eBay. **End Summary** Topics: ebay top rated seller]]> ebay]]> ebay seller]]> ebay top rated]]> Benefits of Being a Top-Rated eBay Seller]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Why Being a PowerSeller on eBay Makes Sense

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:54:02 -0500

The name eBay is almost as popular as the Internet itself when it comes to the strength this website has built over the years. But it didn't happen just by accident. For many years people have been turning to eBay as a reliable source that provides a way to conduct secure transactions over the Internet and to take advantage of some really great bargains that you simply cannot find anywhere else. Due to the continued rise in popularity, eBay has become one of the best places that you can turn to for selling and buying all types of goods and some services. There are now classifications such as PowerSeller that demonstrate clearly why it makes sense to be selling your goods on eBay. First, let's get a clear understanding of what a PowerSeller on eBay is. A PowerSeller is one who achieves the requirements set forth by eBay for sales volume, customer satisfaction, good account standing and policy compliance. You may be wondering why you need to be a PowerSeller on eBay and if so, it's a good thing to understand why becoming a PowerSeller can take your business to the next level and put you ahead of the competition. **End Summary** Topics: Becoming PowerSeller on eBay]]> powerseller]]> ebay]]> ebay seller]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Holiday eBay Selling Ideas

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:54:24 -0500

The holidays are a great time to sell on eBay. That is because it is very busy during this time and people are looking for last minute holiday gifts. Preparing for the upcoming holiday shopping rush and offering the right gifts is key to tapping into a huge revenue stream during this time. Before the holidays approach, it would be a good idea to stock up on your inventory a couple months ahead of time. Some gift ideas you can stock up on are jewelry, childrens' toys, electronics, gadgets and other things. You should wait until the middle of November before you list anything. This is when people will be in a rush to get their shopping done and you will benefit from higher priced auctions. You might want to add a "Buy It Now" button during the holidays on your auctions. This will give your customers an easy way to buy what they want without having to go through the bidding process. Remember, people are usually rushed during this time and a "Buy It Now" button is just what they are looking for. **End Summary** Topics: holiday ebay selling ideas]]> ebay selling]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

eBay Policy Changes - Easier Selling Features and Dispute Resolution

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:17:11 -0400

In the past, eBay had more of a "hands off" approach to dispute resolution. In order to protect and nurture the transaction as well as the buyer and seller, this has undergone a change. The time to reach a resolution has also been escalated. All this has been updated by reducing the amount of "back and forth" between the seller and buyer. This is no longer mandatory and eBay will be taking a more "hands on" approach to resolving unpaid items. Now, the process can be started as early as 96 hours after a listing ends and it is possible that the resolution will be completed within eight days total. Also, the amount of pages that need to be filled out has been reduced, which further reduces the time involved here. The emails that are sent will now come from eBay and will take a more neutral tone. At any time during this process, eBay may be contacted via email or telephone to intervene. For PowerSellers, this process can be set to begin automatically and no feedback can be left while a claim is open. This is a very positive feature for sellers that have extremely high numbers of transactions. **End Summary** Topics: ebay policy changes]]> ebay]]> ebay sellers]]> ebay selling]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

eBay Policy Changes - Enhanced Search to Boost Relevancy in Listings

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:39:52 -0400

Did you ever wonder why your eBay auction listing wasn't getting visitors? You may have a great item up there but let's face it; until recently, eBay's search relevancy wasn't the best. Finding items that actually interested you was a crap shoot. The new changes put this down for good. First, if you are using the Best Match feature and decide to edit the price or description of an item, you retain your recent sales figures. Until now, those sales figures would be re-set and you lost all relevancy up to that point. This helps sellers stay at optimal advantage competitively. Next, eBay finally got the point that it takes traffic to sell. So they now added some traffic generation type adjustments to their fixed price auctions format. For instance, impressions now count towards your listing performance using a percentage formula. A listing with 5 sales in 50 impressions sores higher than one with 5 sales in 100 impressions. NOTE: An impression is any search results page that has that item listed on it. Also a major change is that multiple quantity and single item listings will receive this exposure under the new Best Match format. **End Summary** Topics: ebay policy changes]]> ebay]]> ebay sellers]]> ebay selling]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

eBay Policy Changes Rewards Sellers For Providing an Excellent Customer Experience

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:57:09 -0400

eBay is the world's marketplace and is dedicated to the buyer experience there. Because membership is free at eBay, they have instituted a set of policies that help ensure a quality experience for buyers. But the policies have been recently updated and the changes benefit the sellers in a more positive way. First , eBay uses a rating system called a DSR or detailed seller rating. This is calculated by buyers rating their experience in four areas: 1. Communication. 2. Accuracy of item description. 3. Shipping time. 4. Shipping and handling charges. eBay has made a change from using an overall average of ratings to the amount of low reports (1s and 2s) instead. In addition, only transactions with buyers in the USA will count for US sellers. Also transactions and reports from returning US buyers will be used to reward sellers who continually provide excellent service. This new way of looking at the DSRs benefits both sides. Sellers get a firsthand look at areas that need work and buyers can see exactly how many low scores you have received. **End Summary** Topics: ebay policy changes]]> ebay]]> ebay sellers]]> ebay selling]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Making Good Sales on eBay

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When it comes to selling, there will always be a challenge and one of the biggest challenges is getting as many people as possible interested in the products that you have to offer. Even if the code is cracked on how to make sales, sometimes profits aren't made leaving you at a disadvantage. Others may just blame luck and continue to wait for buyers to come around and buy something. There are some easy to do techniques in eBay selling that should drive more interest to your items. Even if you are a work at home mom, you should have no trouble as long as you climb these steps. Make your Title Descriptions Complete There is a chance that you might be selling the same item as someone else. When that happens, people that search for your item will end up making a decision and that decision isn't controlled by the price, but on how complete the title description is. Include important information such as the manufacture name and product number or simply list the item just like the original manufacture would on their website. **End Summary** Topics: Making Good Sales on eBay]]> sales on ebay]]> ebay selling]]> ebay sellers]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Ideas on What to Sell on eBay

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

There are a lot of people that are making lots of money every month just by selling things on eBay. If you browse around eBay and wonder who these people are, you will notice these people have a PowerSeller icon. This means they make around $1000 or higher a month just through selling. That is impressive considering the fact that you do all the work at home, but only possible if you actually have things to sell. If you have no idea what to sell, you won't be making any money so you need to think about how you can contribute to eBay and supply any demands as much as you can. You can get some ideas by following these basic tips. List all of the Items That You do not Need The first step of selling in eBay or preparing an eBay store is similar to the first step in setting up a garage sale. You should write down any items that no longer need and are sellable so you can get an idea on how much you can make if all the items are sold. **End Summary** Topics: What to Sell on eBay]]> sell on ebay]]> ebay selling]]> ebay sellers]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

How to Sell On eBay Without a Website

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

eBay has risen to be one of the most popular sites in selling things online with over 200 million active members around the world. Many people of all legal ages go there to buy the things that they can't find in their local areas while others try to make extra income by selling things that may appeal to others. This practice continued to grow popular as the site aged and now work at home moms are starting to get curious and are considering dropping their old garage sale tactics and bringing their inventory online. Selling is surprisingly easy to do in eBay, but it is actually more difficult for first timers to make any real sales even if the items that they are selling are unique. Making sales is not about luck or waiting for the right buyer, but making you as the seller more visible to buyers. Of course, a website would be the best way to generate more traffic back to your store because you can advertise it and drive people to your link so they can see what you are selling. **End Summary** Topics: How to sell on ebay]]> sell on ebay]]> ebay without a website]]> ebay selling]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Secrets to Becoming a Work at Home Mom eBay PowerSeller

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Whenever there is something that people can't find in their local stores, they usually turn to online shopping because of its easy accessibility and convenience in ordering products. eBay is one of the major sites that brought online shopping to the mainstream and now there are many buyers satisfying their needs and sellers making extra income. The number of frequent sellers has grown so much that eBay has had to make a category that separates these successful sellers from ordinary sellers. These sellers are known as PowerSellers and buyers are a lot more comfortable in buying from them because of their excellent products and service. They also have special perks as well, including reseller benefits. To the average work at home mom, becoming a PowerSeller may seem like a nearly impossible feat that takes a lot of technical knowhow and marketing knowledge to earn the mark. Actually, being a PowerSeller isn't so hard and can be achieved if you combine perseverance with these three techniques. Keep your Starting Bids Low One of the requirements that need to be met in becoming a PowerSeller is that you need to have a monthly income of around $1000 for the lowest rank. **End Summary** Topics: stay home mom ebay powerseller]]> ebay powerseller]]> ebay seller]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Selling Internationally on eBay

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Online shopping is very popular in the US mainly because most households are hooked on to the Internet and people find great convenience in shopping online as opposed to going to the mall to look for items that may not be available. eBay is one of those sites that not only provides buyers with a large selection of products in lots of categories, but also an opportunity to sell any items that they don't need. Products come in different types and the demand for each varies. Some can sell extremely well especially if it is not being sold by others, while other products can stay on the listings without any bids. Because of the fees that are required in listing the item, it may be logical to take the item out of your eBay store since nobody wants it. However, you should realize that eBay.com is one of the main sites where US people buy and sell things. One of the advantages of online shopping is that you can do it anywhere in the world and the international shipping makes it totally possible for people to sell others from around the world. **End Summary** Topics: Selling Internationally on eBay]]> ebay selling]]> selling on ebay]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Setting up your eBay Store

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Many of the major manufacturers are distributing their products to different markets so that they are available to everyone. But if you notice, not all of the products that are sold under your favorite brand are available and if you take a good look at the manufacturer's website, you'll notice that there is a wider selection. These make online stores highly advantageous over local stores because of the great variety of items available. This also means that companies are getting more sales than expected because of all the online transactions. With the huge potential of online stores, now regular sellers and resellers want to take advantage. One of the main problems that some sellers face is the lack of knowledge that is needed in creating a website that will showcase the items that they are selling. Even if they have basic web designing skills, an online store takes a lot of serious programming and paying a professional could be expensive. Fortunately, eBay provides a nice feature called "eBay Store" which allows you to place and organize all the things you are selling. **End Summary** Topics: setting up your ebay store]]> ebay store]]> ebay selling]]> ebay seller]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Simple Tricks for New eBay Sellers

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

There are so many different ways to make money online these days. One thing in common with most methods is that they take some time and commitment for the money to actually come to your pocket. There will always be a pile of work waiting for you and blocking your path to large incomes. But with selling, you can make money right away if you sign up on eBay and understand how it works. eBay has more members than any social networking site simply because it is a community composed of both buyers and sellers. There are millions of listed products to choose from and contributing by listing your own gives you significant chances of making sales only if you apply these simple tricks. It is important for new eBay members to know these things if fast sales are a requirement. Build your Reputation With millions of sellers registered on eBay, it is a clear fact that a fraction of these sellers are out there to scam buyers. This is the whole purpose of the reputation system and that reputation will help people judge whether you are a trusted seller or not. **End Summary** Topics: Tricks for New eBay Sellers]]> ebay sellers]]> ebay selling]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Different Ways to Sell on eBay

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Before the Internet was popular, people had two common ways to buy things. Either they needed to head to a store to find the things they need or place an order by telephone and have things delivered. Once these items are no longer of use, the tendency is to sell the product by means of garage sale or poster ads in hopes of attracting people. Of course this method hardly works unless you have a lot of connections in your local community. Now with the introduction to the Internet and eBay, it is now possible for even the average work at home mom to start selling things that they no longer need if ever they wish to earn some extra money. Before you start setting up your eBay account and eBay store, know that there are different ways to sell your item and choosing the best selling format is necessary for having maximum sales. Each format has its own advantages so you need to choose the right selling format based on the product, quality, and other parameters. **End Summary** Topics: ways to sell on ebay]]> ebay]]> ebay selling]]> ebay seller]]> ebay selling formats]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. If you want to make money on eBay, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com and sign up for a free 7-Day Mini Course. Vickie teaches others how to get started on eBay and offers tips and reources at her blog, VickieSayce.com . She has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001; Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Balancing Your eBay Business and Your Family Time

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

eBay is an attractive alternate to standard nine-to-five jobs for mothers who want to spend more time with their kids. Being an online business, eBay is available 24 hours a day, which gives you the flexibility you need to be able to create your own schedule. With your own schedule, you can spend as much time with your kids as you want. Finding items to sell is easier than you might imagine, as well. The average family household has over $6,000 worth of items that they would consider to be either unused or unwanted. This is a great starting point for eBay businesses because it does not require that you purchase items in order to start selling. Once you've started to make a profit, you will then have to decide how much of your money you will reinvest into your business. Do you reinvest all of it or none? One good rule that you should consider is the "Half Rule." Reinvest half of your money into purchasing new items for your store and keep the other half as profit. **End Summary** Topics: ebay]]> ebay and family]]> ebay sellers]]> ebay selling]]> ebay while raising the kids]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

How to Run an eBay Business as a Drop Shipper

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Drop shipping is a retailing technique in which you (the person running the eBay business) would not keep inventory in stock, but, instead, when auctions are won, you transfer the order to a wholesaler or manufacturer who takes care of shipping the item to the winning bidder. So basically, you sell items on eBay, collect money, send a portion of that money off to the drop shippers, and let them do the rest of the work for you. You, like all retailers, make money on the difference between the retail (eBay) price of the goods and the wholesale price. In order to get started as a drop shipper, you first need to have a selling account on eBay. Sign up and confirm your mailing address and bank account information. Also, sign up for a PayPal account. You will need it in order to process winning bids. Confirm your information for PayPal, as well. Once these two accounts are up and ready to go, you can start looking for a drop shipper. There are many different options for drop shippers, and many sell very different items. **End Summary** Topics: Run eBay Business Drop Shipper]]> drop shipping]]> ebay]]> ebay seller]]> ebay selling]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

How to Open Your Own eBay Store

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Opening a personalized store on eBay is probably the fastest and easiest way to get your eBay business off the ground. With eBay, and especially once you have a store up and running, you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of running your own business, all while still being around to raise your kids. Starting an eBay store is fast and easy. Obviously the first thing you will need is a computer with the Internet. Once you have that covered (if you do not already), go to ebay.com. You will need to set up an account with eBay in order to become an eBay seller. Once you have done that, click on the "Sell" tab on eBay's site. Follow the instructions they have online in order to set up your seller account. There are also FAQs and "Help" sections on eBay's website if you have trouble or questions. It is important to note that eBay does charge sellers fees for their auctions (the website has to make money too, of course), but these fees are very small and not due until your items have sold. **End Summary** Topics: Open Your Own eBay Store]]> open ebay store]]> ebay store]]> ebay]]> ebay selling]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

How to Promote Your eBay Store

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Other than a lack of feedback restricting bids, the most common problem that new eBay businesses have is a lack of promotion. Having great items that are packed and ready to ship does not make people start bidding. If you do not promote your store, no one will know that you (or your items) exist. After all of the time you put into your store, you cannot afford to skip out on marketing your efforts. Promoting your eBay business does not have to be time consuming or expensive. You can start by adding information and links about your eBay business to all of your online correspondence. You can do this by creating an online signature for your emails (or by simply modifying an existing one). Look for instructions on how to do this from your email account. If you post in any online forums, you can also add a link to your store in your forum signature. These are simple and effective means of getting the word out there about your new eBay venture. **End Summary** Topics: Promote Your eBay Store]]> ebay store]]> ebay seller]]> ebay selling]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

How to Maximize Your Time Working on eBay

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

As your business grows and grows, you will naturally find yourself with more eBay responsibilities, and as these responsibilities increase, you may find it harder to find enough time to devote to your newly flourishing business. Maximizing the time you do have available for eBay is therefore the key to maintaining both the success of your business and your sanity. The first step to maximizing your eBay time is to do your research. Take pointers from top eBay sellers. See what they are selling and for how much. Selling popular items at discount prices is a very smart way to make your business profitable and popular. Researching websites that sell at wholesale prices and in bulk is another good use of your time. You can acquire lots of items at one time and pass the discounts on to your customers, because the more you buy at wholesale stores the more you save, usually. This also saves Internet researching time because, in theory, you would have gotten all (or at least most) of your items from one store and at one time. **End Summary** Topics: ebay]]> ebay seller]]> ebay selling]]> time on ebay]]> Maximize Time Working on eBay]]> working on ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

How to Get Started as a Seller on eBay

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Getting started on eBay is simple and quick. If you follow these instructions you can be up and running on eBay in no time. First, go to ebay.com and register a username. Before you finalize your name, though, be sure to think it through. You might not want to pick the username that you commonly use on the Internet. People may be able to search and see other things you've posted online if you make your everyday username available. It might not necessarily be a concern, but it is something to consider. Alternatively, it might be smart to pick a name that reflects the type of business or products you want to sell. "Jane Doe's Antique Glassware" is just one example. eBay also allows you to change your uername at any time, so whatever decision you make, know that it does not have to be final. If you change your mind or your business later, you can alter your name accordingly (and it does not affect your feedback or reputation). Secondly, you need to set up your seller account on eBay. Click on eBay's selling tab on the eBay website. **End Summary** Topics: start selling on ebay]]> ebay]]> ebay selling]]> ebay seller]]> seller on ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Scheduling Your eBay Business Time While Raising the Kids

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

For stay-at-home moms, time management is by far the most pressing concern when deciding whether or not to run a home eBay business. Working from home can give you the freedom and flexibility to work when and as you please, but as your business picks up, it will likely require more and more time away from your kids. The key to being a stay-at-home mom running a successful eBay business is finding the balance between family time and "eBay" time. First of all, there are certain advantages to running an eBay business from home. You are working your own schedule and are still accessible to your children, which means that you do not have to miss those important moments in their lives. eBay also gives you the ability to earn a healthy living, but successful time management is the most important aspect of whether you will be happy with your eBay business. The first thing you need to do is to examine your daily schedule very carefully. Are your kids in school all day? When do they take their naps? When do they have alone time? **End Summary** Topics: Scheduling Your eBay Business Time]]> ebay business]]> ebay while raising the kids]]> ebay while raising the kids]]> ebay seller]]> ebay selling]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

How to Make Money on eBay While Raising Children

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

No one can raise your kids better than you can, but in this economy mothers are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet once they have given up their careers. This leads to many women turning to the Internet to try and replace the income they used to receive at their day jobs. However, most work-at-home opportunities require too much effort and time for minimal pay. The point of working from home is to spend time with your family, but you cannot do that if you are working long hours online for barely minimum wage. This is where eBay is different than most work-from-home jobs. You get out of eBay what you put into it. This means that you can work a few hours for extra pocket cash or work several hours a week to match a traditional income. Obviously, making more money requires more hours, so you can decide how much money you need and weigh it against how many hours you have available to work. **End Summary** Topics: make money on ebay]]> money on ebay]]> ebay]]> ebay sellers]]> ebay selling]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

Using Marketing Techniques to Make More Money on eBay

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Marketing is the foundation of a good business. If customers do not know who you are or where to find you, they cannot purchase your products (regardless of how good those products may be). Creative marketing can create buzz about your store and have a very positive impact on your business. One important thing to remember is that you are not selling an item as much as you are selling your business and the type of transaction that your customers can expect from you. If someone really is after an item, it will sell itself, so it is your store and your reputation that people are "buying." One of the easiest ways to attract attention is by making your listings colorful and fun. Having an attractive template and well-produced photographs will help you stand out from the "black and white" listings that abound. Be creative and have fun with your listings. Another way to catch buyers' attention is by creating a marketing campaign. This does not have to be difficult or take up to much time. It can be as simple as a digital flier that advertises what items you have to sell and where they can be purchased. **End Summary** Topics: marketing techniques on ebay]]> ebay]]> ebay sellers]]> ebay selling]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

How to Customize Your eBay Store

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Once you have an official eBay store up and running, you will most likely see an increase in both traffic and business. As this happens, you will probably want to customize your store to reflect your own personality and business style (but remember, keeping the store looking clean, polished, and professional trumps all else). Fortunately, altering and customizing your store is very easy to do. eBay offers a "Quick Store Setup," which is probably your best bet for an easy instant store makeover. The setup includes drop-down menus that let you choose headers, background colors, tables, and the like. Plus, going this route only takes a few minutes. The downside to this option is that you are choosing from eBay's preset options in each category, and, therefore, "customization" is limited to the different combinations of the pre-existing settings. If you want to be more detailed, though, you can create a personalized store logo using programs like Paint and Photoshop. Alternatively, you can hire a graphic designer to create the logo for you (simple designs can be as low as $20). **End Summary** Topics: Customize Your eBay Store]]> ebay store]]> ebay seller]]> ebay selling]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.

About Me Page Boosts Your eBay Business

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Advertising is extremely important, especially when you are just starting a business. Buying ad space or starting a marketing campaign are certainly good options to getting your name out there, but there are also inexpensive and less time consuming ways to let people know about your eBay store. One of these methods is writing an About Me page. eBay allows for unlimited space on this page, so you have the freedom to design and create a page that reflects both you and your business. Many people include statistics on their most recent feedback, customer testimonials, information about themselves and why they started their eBay business, their customer services policies, and a detailed outline of all of their shipping and return policies. Discussing what kind of items you sell and why you sell them is also good information to include. If there are specifics on how you price your items, that can also be helpful. The idea is to connect with your buyers and for them to understand you, your business, and your business practices. It is usually wise to use a template to create the layout for your About Me page. **End Summary** Topics: about me page]]> ebay about me page]]> ebay seller]]> ebay selling]]> about me]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> If you want to make money on eBay while raising the kids, visit http://AuctionPaydayKidsPlay.com to find out how. Vickie Sayce has written a very informative book on starting an eBay business to make money from home while raising the kids. She teaches others how to get started on eBay ( VickieSayce.com ), and has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Her ebay store is Vickie's Ventures.