This text is a guide to bidding and offering things at an Internet auction, completing the transaction and observing all the legal issues involved with auction site policies. The common problems with online auctions are discussed and useful tips and tricks are offered.
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While it doesn't share any real inside information about Internet auction sites, such as might be gleaned from the leader of such a site, The e-Auction Insider has a lot to say about buying and selling online. Authors Dave Taylor and Susan M. Cooney (Taylor runs iTrack.com, the auction-monitoring site) give advice on getting the best price for an item that you're selling and dealing with shark-like, last-second bidders--also known as snipers--when you're buying. They also detail how to contact the other parties in your transactions and the proper use of escrow services. Although a sizable section is devoted to each of the main general-interest auction sites--eBay, Amazon.com, and Yahoo! Auctions--the emphasis falls solidly on eBay. Readers might wish for more coverage of variants on the auction theme, such as Priceline.com.
The book concludes with a directory of general- and special-interest auction sites that includes everything from Robynsegg.com (stickers, rubber stamps, and other scrapbook goods) to RockAuction.com (guitars, amplifiers, lighting equipment, and so on). It describes each site--with more substance than you usually find in directories of sites--and reports on registration rules, as well as any fees that apply to buyers or sellers. Some of what this book contains is common sense, but a lot of it will prove new and worthwhile to many readers. --David Wall
Topics covered: Buying and selling, safely and profitably, on Internet auction sites. How to list items; search for auctions; bid; monitor bid competitions; use escrow services to reduce your chance of being defrauded; and the specifics of auctions on eBay, Amazon.com, and Yahoo! Auctions.
From the Back Cover
Whether you're looking for art and antiques, computers and electronics, or even a house, browsing online auction sites can be both fun and educational.
But so many auction sites and items - hundreds of new items are added every second - getting the right item for the right price or selling your own merchandise for the best price can be quite a challenge. With The e-Auction Insider, you will learn insightful strategies and secrets for getting the most out of bidding, buying, and selling online.
Packed with Insider Tips, this revealing reference explains how auction sites work, how to navigate sites to find the items you want, how and when to bid, how to complete transactions, how to understand privacy and security issues, and much more. You'll also get a listing of 50 of the best auction sites, including both general interest and specialized sites. No matter what you level of experience, the tips in this book will make you a savvy player in the exciting world of online auctions.
COVERAGE INCLUDES:
*Information on reserve auctions and automatic bidding *How to use site search systems to find and track the items you want *Ways to enhance your own listing when offering items in an auction *Things to know before you start to bid or list an item for sale *How to protect yourself in high-ticket auctions and understand third-party escrow services *How to use various bidder/seller feedback systems and features on eBay, Amazon.com, Yahoo!, and FairMarket auction sites *Listings of useful Web sites and organizations
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Dave Taylor has been involved with the Internet since 1980 and is widely recognized as an expert on both technical and business issues. He has been published over a thousand times, launched four Internet-related startup companies, has written twenty business and technical books and holds both an MBA and MS Ed. In addition to being a busy writer and blogger, Dave is also a top-rated speaker, sought after conference and workshop participant and frequent guest on radio and podcast programs.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Answers to my online auction buying and selling questions,
By A Customer
This review is from: The e-Auction Insider: How to Get the Most Out of Your Online Experience (Paperback)
This book not only tells how ebay functions, it also describes and rates a number of other auctions sites I didn't know existed. It explains all about buying and selling. Definitely a necessity for anyone thinking of selling on the net which seems more difficult to me than buying online. The book also has useful 'insider tips' boxed on the pages for added help. It also has figures showing how the actual online pages appear for various auction functions.If there is a comparable book available, I'm not aware of it. Well organized and most useful.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best e-auction book out there!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The e-Auction Insider: How to Get the Most Out of Your Online Experience (Paperback)
Marvelous book - well written and takes all the fear out of going online to buy and sell at various e-auctions. Great book for beginners - it takes you through an auction step by step. For experienced folks it has great hints to increase your chances at winning auctions, plus a very good section on how to write descriptions of sale items to install confidence in buyers and get bids. Recommend this book to all Ebayers and other internet auction-goers.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great advices.,
By mitsos (Athens, Greece) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The e-Auction Insider: How to Get the Most Out of Your Online Experience (Paperback)
Internet books usually have an "expiry date", because of the rapid changes. This book holds some timeless advices. It is an excellent guide, although on a general basis. The price is attractive as well!
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