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Victim Designations Frequently are in Error

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:15:22 -0400

The term "victim" is one of those words that evoke instant emotions in rational human beings. We like to think of ourselves as empathetic, caring and responsible citizens. We all want to provide services, care, medical treatment, financial support and legal assistance to those people we label as victims. There are millions of dollars and innumerable jobs associated with the "industry" of being a "victim" in today's modern criminal justice arena. Most law enforcement agencies, prosecutor's offices and state agencies have "victims" advocates, counselors and ombudsmen assigned to work with victims. Now, these are not people that have been deemed victims in any court of law. Rather, they are people that have been so designated by law enforcement or social service agencies. We want to help legitimate crime victims. Most people have a stereotypical ideal of a "victim" in their mind. The problem is, to each of us, the term victim means something different. Reality has a way of being messy and not conforming to pre-conceived notions or definitions. Don't believe me? Read on... **End Summary** Topics: law enforcement training]]> victim services]]> victim advocate]]> victim witness coordinator]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real law enforcement topics, stripped of 'political-correctness'? I present these real topics on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Visit me at http://www.focusedinterview.com Law Enforcement Articles

First Respondres: 4 Easy Steps to Field Interviewing

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:33:52 -0400

"Who do I interview first?" is the thought that runs through the mind of every first responder at incident scenes. Fire fighters, paramedics, security officers and law enforcement officers are all expected to manage a scene upon their arrival, make critical decisions and formulate an approach to handling the situation. Responders must act quickly in evaluating a situation, isolating the involved parties, deciding the involvement of each person and initiating a field interview. These 4 interviewing decision steps will aid the first responder in that evaluation. Step 1:Scene Information First, we need to use background information, dispatch information and scene evaluations to process the scene mentally. It is at this stage where the responder must triage the scene and all involved persons; that is, decide who needs immediate attention, who can wait and who can be identified for later follow-up. Step 2: Initial Veracity Assessment First responders must separate and identify the involved persons from passers-by and other curious onlookers. Once separated from each other at the scene, the responder must observe them behaviorally when no applied stress is involved. Make observations regarding their outward demeanor, speech patterns and emotionality. **End Summary** Topics: first responder interviews]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn more Interview and Interrogation techniques, completely free of charge? I present these techniques on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. First Responder Interviewing Tips

How to Interview a Sex Offender

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:06:27 -0400

The case information was pretty weak, with no evidence at all. A 13 year old girl had disclosed to her school counselor that her step-father was "touching her" inappropriately and making her feel nervous. The counselor reported the allegation to Health & Welfare authorities, who notified the county Sheriff's office that had jurisdiction in the small mountain community. The Sheriff assigned the case to one of his top investigators, a veteran who had worked many child abuse cases in her career. When the Sheriff's Investigator met with the involved parents of the young girl, the hostility was tremendous. The stepfather yelled and screamed, the mother continually said her husband couldn't or wouldn't do such a thing and the investigator was ultimately asked to leave their house. The Sheriff's Deputy, acting in concert with a Health & Welfare caseworker, declared the girl in imminent danger and removed her from her home, along with three younger children, pending the outcome of the investigation. The girl went through a forensic interview process with a team of forensically trained medical personnel, where she received a complete physical exam and forensic interview where she related the extent of the abuse. **End Summary** Topics: how to interview a sex offender]]> interview and interrogation]]> interrogation]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you think this guy is guilty of Child Abuse? Click Here to Find Out

Bow Hunting Big Game - The Ultimate Pursuit

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:59:17 -0400

Those looking for a method of hunting that offers great challenge will find just what they are looking for in bow hunting. Before there were guns, hunters used a primitive yet effective bow to take down their quarry. The skill required for this type of hunting has a long history in many cultures. Through the years, the evolution of technology and bows has brought many advances, allowing them to be more accurate than ever. The aspects and elements of materials and construction have helped to improve the bow hunting experience for many. From the beginner to the seasoned bow hunter, there is nothing more satisfying than to be able to use one's skills effectively. In bow hunting, just buying equipment can get tricky. While equipment is sold for right or left handed users, when bow hunters pick out their equipment, they do so by determining which eye is most dominant. Although it is not always the case, right handed people tend to be right eye dominant. Right handed equipment is also more prominent than left handed equipment. **End Summary** Topics: archery]]> archery hunting]]> bow hunting]]> big game archery]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real hunting stories and tips, tricks and techniques? I present these real stories on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Hunting-Fishing-Camping

There's Nothing Small About Big Game Hunting

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:58:16 -0400

For the majority huntsmen and outdoor enthusiasts, big game hunting is not just a way to pass the time. Only a strong passion could prompt individuals to rise in the early predawn hours, during the coldest time of year, to go sit out in a field with no promise of even getting to shoot. For the true sportsman, the thrill of the hunt is more than enough. Just getting to catch a glimpse of big game animals in the wild can be a satisfying reward. Of course, there's nothing better than bagging that trophy mule deer along the way, too. As long as there is a good story to tell at the end of the day, a hunting trip can be considered successful. Whether hunting by rifle, bow or muzzleloader, there is always an opportunity for game hunting. Outfitters will usually devise guided trips specifically for one's chosen method of hunting. A guide will be able to show a hunter not only where the best hunting spots are but the best way to use his or her game call. **End Summary** Topics: hunting]]> big game hunting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real hunting stories and tips, tricks and techniques? I present these real stories on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Hunting-Fishing-Camping

Choose a Stand for Successful Whitetail Hunting

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:53:21 -0400

The best way to bag a trophy is to ensure you see plenty of deer. The very best way to see as many deer as possible is to find a stand, sit there quietly and wait. When we say wait, we mean wait while making no possible noise. Nature gave the whitetail deer exceptional vision, indeed their eyesight is legendary among hunters. In reality, their eye sight is more geared toward picking up motion than noticing stationery objects. That's why it doesn't seem to matter if we wear hunter orange, as long as we remain still. So sitting still, especially when the wind is in your favor, pays huge dividends. I have fallen asleep while glassing a slope looking for animals in the warm sunlight. When I awoke, deer (and elk)were walking everywhere in plain sight! I have to tell you, this has happened more than once. Most hunters I know have been sitting down eating lunch or answering nature's call when they look up and see big game. What was the common denominator? When I fell asleep or was eating lunch or doing my other business, I was quiet and still. **End Summary** Topics: deer hunting]]> whitetail deer]]> hunting-fishing-camping.com]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real hunting stories and tips? I present these real stories and tips on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Hunting-Fishing-Camping

Why People Outside of Law Enforcement also need Interviewing Skills

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:17:20 -0500

Traditionally, the "art" of interviewing (and it is an art as much as a science) has been seen as the province of law enforcement and military officers. Ironically, the rest of society outside of law enforcement, also has a great need to properly interview people in ways that maximize effectiveness. Imagine how it feels to know if someone is lying to you. **End Summary** Topics: interviewing]]> interrogation]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real crime stories and interviews? I present these real stories on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Focused Interviewing We also have a free interviewing course for those interested: FREE Interviewing Course

Why Rigid, Stylized Interviewing Approaches Actually Inhibit the Flow of Information

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:52:25 -0500

Why Rigid, Stylized Approaches Actually Inhibit the Flow of Information. I get mad when I see training advertisements touting the latest and greatest confrontational style interviewing method. I get seriously pissed. Why? Because it's a bunch of horse manure and the people that advertise and promote the training know it too. They make a lot of money promoting this old-fashioned interview style but it's not nearly as effective as their exaggerated claims and they know it! Have you ever gone to an interview and interrogation class and heard the instructor talk about the "sure fire" method he or she was promoting? Supposedly, it was a virtual slam-dunk, right? Just follow these "steps" or guidelines in the prescribed format and the result was certain to lead to a confession. Step 1, then Step 2, then Step 3, and so on and so on...always leads to a confession, right? WRONG!! Well, I've left those seminars too, all fired up and ready to impress the world with my new-found knowledge. The problem is, when you are working with human beings, no one approach works with everyone. **End Summary** Topics: interrogation]]> interview and interrogation]]> interviewing techniques]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real crime stories and interviews? I present these real stories on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Focused Interviewing We also have a free interviewing course for those interested: FREE Interviewing Course

Using Contrast in the Interview Process

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:07:25 -0500

Recently, I interviewed a man accused of stabbing another individual. The circumstances involved drinking, an altercation and a woman who was the object of two men's affection. Witness statements were unreliable (as usual) because most people don't actually see an event until they hear a commotion, then they look to see what's going on. By asking others what happened, hearing people talk and just by a process of logical deduction, most witnesses then swear that they observed an event. It's kind of like a traffic accident - how many people hear the crash, then look up at the aftermath, but swear they witnessed the wreck? In this case, one guy (the suspect) was dancing with a girl. The dancing became slow and sensual, which infuriated the girl's date (the victim), who was watching the couple dance. Words became pushes, pushes became punches and then the victim slumped over holding his stomach - the victim of a stabbing. The suspect was apprehended by bouncers right inside the bar, but the knife was found on the dance floor, so this case had some big holes in it. No witness could put the knife in the suspect's hand at any point. **End Summary** Topics: interrogation]]> interview and interrogation]]> custodial interview]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real crime stories and interviews? I present these real stories on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Focused Interviewing We also have a free interviewing course for those interested: FREE Interviewing Course

Debunking the False Confession Syndrome

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:43:21 -0500

We hear a lot about false confessions and the "false confession syndrome" in the media. Indeed, there is even a Ph.D. (or two) who makes his living trying to convince the American public that suspects are "made" to confess falsely with a high degree of frequency. I think it's funny that the case studies people use to make their point about false confessions are all 5-12 years old! If this phenomena was as pervasive as the critics claim, why aren't there cases we can study which are 2 or 3 weeks old? When I actually study the "false confession" cases referenced, I find that they all have one thing in common: these are false admission cases, not false confession cases. What's the difference? An admission is an acknowledgment to the asked question, a mere positive indicator. For instance, if an interviewer repeatedly asks a suspect if they committed the crime in question and the suspect finally says "Yeah" that is an admission, not a confession. In several highly publicized cases, investigators have been dealing with suspects who are either young or mentally challenged. **End Summary** Topics: false confessions]]> false confession syndrome]]> coerced confessions]]> admissions versus confessions]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real crime stories and interviews? I present these real stories on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Focused Interviewing We also have a free interviewing course for those interested: FREE Interviewing Course

Interviewing People with Mental Disabilities

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:11:34 -0500

This week, I was asked to "quality control" an interview conducted by a police detective who had secured a "confession" from a suspect. The attorney who retained me said that his client was Developmentally Delayed, had been in Special Education classes throughout school and could barely function independently in society. He had been accused of stealing a wallet and supposedly had confessed. The client's parents (who still function as his guardians) didn't believe he committed the crime and were suspicious of the confession. The bizarre part of this case is the fact that the elements of the crime were met by the prosecution: all that is except for intent. The suspect had been caught leaving a Men's restroom at a department store clutching another man's wallet. Store security watched as the suspect left the store, still with wallet in hand. He was apprehended in the parking lot and the police were called. I got suspicious of the confession when the state didn't want to turn the recording over during discovery. The attorney finally got a copy of the recorded interview. **End Summary** Topics: mental disabilities. interview DD people]]> interviewing cautions]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real crime stories and interviews? I present these real stories on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Focused Interviewing We also have a free interviewing course for those interested: FREE Interviewing Course

19 Free eBay Secrets. For Your Success

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:41:23 -0500

Gaining success through the eBay selling business may not be as complicated as you think. You only have to know where to find free secrets that count. Once you get hold of the secrets, start applying them in order for you to put up a successful selling business. No need to look high and low, we've got them compiled here for you. You can use these free eBay secrets to create a booming business on eBay. Once you decide to become an eBay seller, choose the user ID you will have to use, carefully. Choose a User ID that represents your business or the items you sell. Your User ID automatically becomes your online identity to potential buyers. Look up the "How to Sell" Tour and watch the selling demonstration video. Then learn of the free secrets in starting up at the Learning Center. Get your ID verified by using the ID Verify option when setting up a Seller's Account. This gives you an ID Verify icon in your feedback profile thereby giving the eBay community more confidence to buy from you. Don't let this secret go unheeded. **End Summary** Topics: ebay tips]]> tips]]> bussines]]> bussiness online]]> auction]]> auto income secret]]> sales]]> sell]]> buy]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> eBay can be fun, profitable and an easy way to supplement your income. But it can also be a frustrating way to lose time and money, if you do it wrong! Learn the right way at Security Tech We also have a free eBay course for those interested: FREE eBay Course

The Truth About Child Abuse Reporting

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:55:13 -0500

I just had another "victim" of the Child Abuse epidemic in my office today. "Oh" you say "that is so sad, I hate to see kids get abused." What you've just done is fallen for the same old trap that everyone falls for these days; this trap is fed by the media, by Hollywood, by politicians, by our own sense of right and wrong and by the criminal justice "machine" itself. You may be thinking "What's this guy talking about? All he said was he talked to a child abuse victim and I said I hate hearing about kids getting abused. So what 'trap' have I fallen into?" The trap is this: nowhere in my original statement did I say that I talked to a child who was a victim of abuse. Go ahead, read it again. What I said was I talked to a victim of the Child Abuse Epidemic that is rampant in America. The victim I talked with was an unjustly accused man. Since he didn't commit the act for which he was wrongly accused, HE IS THE VICTIM in this case! Here's the scenario in this case: * Man and woman get married. **End Summary** Topics: child abuse]]> false child abuse allegations]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Do you like real crime stories and interviews? I present these real stories on my blog and encourage dialogue about them. Focused Interviewing We also have a free interviewing course for those interested: FREE Interviewing Course

13 Ways To Stay Safe On Ebay

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:17:19 -0500

EBay is a very large website with millions of visitors each week. Some people just want to browse through and buy items, while others take this opportunity to prey upon them. Here are the thirteen ways to staying safe on eBay. 1) Beware of invitations to trade on another site. This is a classic tactic of fraudsters. Once they make some kind of contact with you, they will invite you to purchase or sell off eBay. The attraction here to the scammer, is that they can drive the transaction along with any lines they prefer. They will try to milk every cent out of your pocket and laugh about it. Another reason why trading off eBay is not a good idea is that you have to keep your own records of the transaction. Keep in mind that you forfeit any cover from eBay buyer protection and Pay Pal buyer protection. Another thing is that you will not be able to leave feedback to warn others. 2) Keep an eye on brand new sellers. Although the vast majority of new sellers are genuine and honest, be very cautious of buying from people selling high priced items too early. **End Summary** Topics: eBay]]> safe]]> traffic]]> buyer]]> seller]]> purchase]]> merchant]]> drop ship]]> paypal]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money, or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website: Security-Tech

Ebay Niche Research

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:52:21 -0400

We will establish that in order to experience real and lasting success with your online business, you need to build a niche email list that you can promote your products to on a regular basis. If this is done correctly you can pretty much guarantee a good monetary return from every single email you send out to your list. Some internet marketers claim they expect a return of several thousand dollars every single time they recommend a product or send out an offer to one of their targeted email lists. Just think, you could soon be building a similar list for yourself. It takes time, but the destination is well worth the wait. Your internet business will determine what your niche should be, although you might need to narrow the focus slightly in order to generate plenty of sign-ups to your email list. For example, if you sell e-Books on how to make money from home then your niche will be slanted toward people who want to do this themselves. But if you sell computer software, the focus is not so easy. **End Summary** Topics: eBay mailing list]]> niche research]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech

Creating Your Ebay About Me Page

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:14:12 -0400

Everyone knows that when you join eBay you get access to your own "About Me" page, which you can use to tell people all about yourself. Many people don't use this at all, and those that do often don't use it to its fullest advantage. But if you want to convert more of your auction visitors and buyers to customers who will visit your website, sign up for your newsletters and buy from you on a regular basis and spend more money with you in the process, it's vital that you devote some time to creating a good quality and professional "About Me" page. The truth is, if you stick to eBay's rules about how you can and can't use your "About Me" page, you can use it as a means to drive traffic directly over to your own website. Think of this page as a landing page which should try and persuade surfers to click across and see your own website. Obviously not everyone who arrives at your "About Me" page will make that journey, but the more people you can get to visit, the better. **End Summary** Topics: eBay]]> eBay About Me page]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech

Why Use Ebay?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:09:30 -0400

Why use eBay? If you stop to think about it, the answer is quite simple. There are millions of people the whole world over who, even as you are reading this, are browsing the listings on eBay, looking for items to buy. And what specifically do they look for? They look for items relating to their hobbies, their interests and their lifestyle. If they see a product that could improve or enhance any one of those three things, they will very likely buy it. This equates to pure gold for you as a seller. As soon as you log on to your eBay account and list an item for sale, you are tapping into a market that runs into the millions. People from countless countries all around the world will find your auction (or "Buy It Now" item) if you have written a good title and description that is designed to be easily found in the search results. It's far easier to find customers on eBay than it is to find them anywhere else online. **End Summary** Topics: eBay]]> eBay buyers]]> eBay auctions]]> eBay mailing list]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money, or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website: Security-Tech

eBay - 7 Ways To Outsell Other Ebook Resellers On Ebay

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:51:22 -0400

How would you like to have your car payment or mortgage paid for? Or perhaps you would like to quit your job and work part time from the comfort of your home? Whatever your dreams are, selling e-books and software with resell or master resell rights can help make them a reality! But what if you are not a savvy internet marketer? Well, eBay is an easy and great place to start. It is also a great source of supplemental income even for seasoned resell rights marketers. But, with increased competition on eBay among e-book resellers, an effective strategy is a must have to continue to grow your e-book business effectively. Don't ever let the seemingly low prices and the thought of resell rights saturation discourage you from reaping large financial rewards. I have been selling e-books and software on eBay for 3 years now and have developed and refined 7 tried and true tactics that will allow you to resell e-books for up to 10 times the price of your competition. The secret is in the listing title! Below are 7 ways to maximize your traffic, conversion and profit using smart listing strategies. 1. **End Summary** Topics: resellebooks]]> resell ebook]]> sell ebooks]]> resell rights]]> resale rights]]> resale ebooks]]> resell software]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech

eBay - 9 Reasons To Do Joint Venture Deals On eBay

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:44:14 -0400

We all know that eBay is THE most popular home business in the USA, but it's not without its problems. Many have tried to succeed but have failed due to confusion over what products to sell, giant numbers of competitors, copy and picture theft from other sellers and eBay and Paypal costs that eat into profits. One way to avoid this swamp, though, is to do a Joint Venture with established eBay sellers. This allows a JV partner to build her own mailing list and sell products off eBay. There are multiple advantages to this way of doing business on eBay: 1. The biggest uncertainty for would-be eBay sellers is what products to sell. Sometimes vendors risk large sums of money on untried products, only to lose their investment, become sour and give up. With a Joint Venture there is no risk except for a few hours of time. 2. Since there are no auctions listed on eBay, no one can steal copy or pictures from JV sellers - because there is nothing to copy. In effect, we become invisible - no one even knows we exist and this hidden aspect has many advantages. 3. **End Summary** Topics: sell on ebay]]> joint venture]]> joint ventures]]> how to sell on ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech

eBay - 3 Tools For Product Sourcing - Using Seller Central

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:12:23 -0400

You may have already discovered that selling on eBay can be fun and profitable. But after you've cleared out your garage and attic and auctioned off everything your husband owns, where can you go to get new product ideas? Tapping into eBay's internal resources is an excellent way to get those creative juices flowing and learn about product sourcing. Most people don't realize that eBay itself is actually a terrific place to find product sourcing ideas. Besides being an easy selling venue with built-in traffic, it also contains a goldmine of useful data about what that traffic wants to buy. One of eBay's best-kept secrets is their Seller Central page. Very few people, even Power-Sellers, are aware of this valuable resource. Consequently, very few people are taking advantage of the tools available there: The merchandising calendar - this is a great spot to get sourcing leads because it shows you specifically what products eBay will be promoting over the next few months. It gives you dates and tells you which item categories you need to list your product in for it to be displayed on eBay's homepage. When a user clicks on that item, your auction will pop right up. **End Summary** Topics: ecommerce]]> market research]]> ebay]]> auction]]> auction listings]]> find products]]> sell]]> ebiz]]> online store]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech

eBay - 10 Steps to Successful Selling on eBay

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:26:17 -0400

So you want to be a successful seller with your own eBay business, do you? Here's a simple, ten-step path to eBay enlightenment: Step 1: Identify your market. Take a while to sit and watch for what sells and what doesn't out of the items you're interested in. Any market research data you can collect will be very useful to you later on. You'll probably see the sweet spots quite quickly - those one or two items that always seem to sell for a good price. Step 2: Watch the competition. Before you invest any money, see what the other sellers in your category are up to, and what their strategies are. Pay special attention to any flaws their auctions might have, because this is where you can move in and beat them at their own game. Step 3: Find a product: Get hold of a supplier for whatever it is you want to sell, and see what are the best rates you can get. Don't be afraid to call quite a few to get the best deal. If the eBay prices you've seen are higher than the supplier's, then you're all set. **End Summary** Topics: ebay]]> online auction]]> ebay selling]]> selling on ebay]]> online business]]> make money online]]> ebay auctio]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech

eBay - 10 Things You Never Thought to Buy on eBay

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:16:19 -0400

I have to admit, sometimes I get teased by friends or family for what I buy on eBay. There is very little I purchase that I don't at least attempt to buy on eBay first. Why not? There are thousands (if not millions) of eBay listings at any given time - that's a pretty amazing resource for everything under the sun. For everything you buy on eBay, there's probably at least one other thing you haven't thought of. To start you off, here's a list of ten things you (probably) never thought to buy on eBay: 1. Postage Stamps: Yes, it is possible to get a discount on postage stamps! A lot of times companies or individuals will purchase a mass quantity of stamps for a mailing and end up not using them all. The USPS doesn't buy back stamps, so a good alternative is to sell them on eBay. Expect to pay between 80% and 90% of face value, with the bigger discount coming from a larger purchase quantity. 2. Timeshares: Real estate is big on eBay, especially timeshares! **End Summary** Topics: ebay]]> deals on eBay]]> saving money with eBay]]> save money on eBay]]> home finances]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech

eBay - 7 Tips for Selling Expensive Collectibles On eBay

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:56:14 -0400

Recently, a friend asked me to help her brother sell his collection on Lladro glass figurines on eBay. These are expensive glass collectibles and I knew nothing about them - but I don't have to. The principles for selling expensive collectibles on eBay are the same, regardless of what is being sold. Obviously, like any eBay auction, the seller must have a powerful listing with great pictures. This is always true regardless of what the merchandise is. Expensive collectibles offer splendid opportunities, but also need special precautions. 1. Price: decide the lowest amount you will accept for each figurine and set that price as a reserve. Then make your opening bid absurdly low - yes, absurdly. Example: if you will accept $1,000 - make your opening bid $25. There is no risk in this, because you don't have to sell unless the bidding reaches $1000, but the low price attracts buyers, (assuming there is demand, of course). Looking at completed eBay auctions allows us to track prices. Again and again we learn that starting the price where the seller hopes it will end is not a wise tactic. For instance, a seller wants to get $750 for his figurine. **End Summary** Topics: lladro collectible]]> how to sell on ebay]]> glass collectibles]]> ebay]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the top money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech

eBay - 10 Great Ways To Source Low Cost Products For Ebay

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:30:05 -0400

So you're having trouble finding stock cheaply enough to sell it for a good profit? Well, you've come to the right place. Garage sales. The chances are you've gone most of your life seeing ads for these and ignoring them. Start going to as many as you can. You won't find good things at every one, but when you find one person with good stuff, make them an offer for the lot - they'll be so happy about it that you can get a real bargain. Markets. If your area has a market, then go there and look around for anything good. You could buy it there if it's cheap enough, or try to make friends with the market traders and find out who their suppliers are. Pawn shops. Pawn shops don't usually know what to do with the junk they accumulate (unless it's jewelery, of course). Generally, they put their stock out on the shelves haphazardly, hoping that someday someone with a little money will just happen to come in, search around and buy wildly obscure things. Get them to offer you a discount for bulk. Real auctions. **End Summary** Topics: eBay]]> eBay product sourcing]]> eBay feedback]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech

eBay - 7 Ways To Enhance High Priced Items On Ebay

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:24:03 -0400

When selling high priced items, as in any eBay auction, you as the seller must have a powerful listing with attention-grabbing photos. It does not matter what type of object you want to sell. If potential buyers see it well presented on eBay, the chances of a sale only increase. 1) Price Always decide the lowest possible amount you will accept for each object and set that price as the reserve. Make your opening bid as low as possible. If you foolishly start the bid at the price of the object, there is no doubt that you will lose customers. Keep in mind that people shop on eBay because that is where they want to get items very cheap. It does not take a rocket scientist to understand this method. That is just how business is done on eBay. 2) Shipping In order to keep everyone protected, you should insist that the potential buyer purchases shipping insurance. Try very hard not to make this a simple little option to be brushed off. You do not want to be held responsible if there is a problem getting a high priced item to the buyer. **End Summary** Topics: eBay]]> selling]]> seller]]> profit]]> price]]> high priced auction]]> high priced items]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> EBay can be an exciting way to make unlimited amounts of money - or it can just frustrate you and leave you broke! We offer a totally FREE eBay report detailing all of the money making strategies used on eBay. Free eBay Manual We also have a free series of articles concerning eBay on our website - Security-Tech