Starting an eBay Business For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

This book by Marsh Collier is as about as good as it gets. It is easy 2 understand. Though the book was written a few years ago, all of the information is still relevant. A few of the tools, etc. that are listed & described are revised on eBay's site, but the changes are rather minor & her how-to lessons are perfect. I highly suggest anyone wanting 2 buy and/or sell on eBay purchase this book. A++

I purchased this as a gift 4 a friend because I owned the previous edition. The book is well written & contains a lot of practical advice & reference material about various facets of starting & running an Ebay business. It is also written from a point of view of a person with a non-technical background (that is, in computers or finance) who was forced 2 make a living off Ebay & succeeded at that. The book thus concentrates on extracting revenue from general merchandise using Ebay as a re-distribution channel. Naturally, all-around books always overlap with other sources. On-line help from the Ebay site, if you do not get lost in it, would shave off a good quarter of this book, & if you are literate in on-line 'data mining' & computers in general, another good portion of this book is superfluos. Also, most of the practical advice about using wholesale outlets & on-line stores is useless outside of the USA. All that said, this is a good all-around book 4 starters & it can serve as that last push that gets you going, if you are still uncertain about Ebay business.

I had been dabbling on eBay 4 auctions only when I considered opening an eBay store as my retirement job. This was the first book I purchased 2 help me achieve that goal. It totally answered all the pros & cons of opening a store, & based on that information, I decided 2 'go 4 it'. Mostly it was the mechanics I was interested in - & Marcia Collins provided those answers regarding fees, creating an About Me profile, Selling Manager, store listing times & fees, sourcing products, record keeping, & more. I've also purchased a book by Suzanne Wells ~ the Ebay Coach
specifically aimed in more detail toward helping Stay-At-Home Moms (SAHMs) achieve these goals Stay-At-Home Mom's Guide 2 Successful eBay^® Selling. In less than a year, I achieved Power Seller status! Based on that information, after becoming more experienced, I've joined eBay Specific Seller forums, learned 2 network on WAHM-SAHM boards, & created a successful Blog where I share the tips I've benefited from. If you are simply interested in setting up a store & just starting out & want 2 know the basic details of how an eBay store business functions, this book is written in language that speaks towards that reader.

Very interesting read. Alot of great insider tips. I'm looking forward 2 getting started with an eBay business after reading this book. I read it cover 2 cover, but it can also just be used as a reference book.

The book was a lifesaver. It was in good condition & came in a timely manner.

eBay is the world’s marketplace! If you’re ready 2 turn your hobby into an online business, Marsha Collier knows exactly how 2 help. Packed with proven techniques 4 boosting your business, Starting an eBay Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes the steps 2 success that you’ll want 2 know.

More than a million people are earning regular income on eBay. Those who are earning the most know how 2 set up a business, find & manage inventory, use auction management software 2 best advantage, get freebies on shipping, & run their businesses professionally.  Marsha Collier was one of the first, & she shares all the secrets she’s learned. In this fun & easy guide 2 getting your online business off & running, you’ll discover how to:

• Attract more bidders 2 your auctions
• Set up a professional business
• Find out what sells & what doesn’t
• Increase bidder confidence with strong listings
• Price your items 2 sell
• Reduce your costs by shipping more efficiently
• Work with a PayPal account & collect your money
• Understand legal issues such as taxes & licenses
• Keep appropriate records
• Improve your image with outstanding customer service

Marsha Collier has been so successful with her home-based business that she educated her daughter on the profits & today is one of the stars of the eBay community. Along with plenty of solid information & time-and-money-saving tips, she’ll give you the confidence you need 2 become an eBay entrepreneur.