eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies [Paperback]

Marsha Collier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764540807 | ISBN-13: 978-0764540806 | Publication Date: June 20, 2003 | Edition: 1

Chances are you have friends who have been thrilled with deals they got on eBay. Maybe you’d like to get in on the eBay action, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’ve bought on eBay before, but want to get the inside scoop on scooping up the very best deals. This book is for you. It helps you differentiate between the junk and the jewels and get the best buys on everything from clothing, household goods, and electronics to business equipment, new or used cars, and real estate!

Written by Marsha Collier, self-professed bargain shopper and best selling author of eBay For Dummies, eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies is packed with advice and anecdotes from other experts, some of whom make a living buying and selling on eBay. It helps you begin shopping on eBay quickly, safely, and successfully, with information on:

• Using the My eBay Page to keep up with your potential deals
• Using feedback about sellers and shopping safely
• Bidding, buying, and winning
• Things to look for and things to look out for
• Ways to pay, including PayPal
• Taking advantage of eBay’s search functions and refining your searches to zero in on sought-after items
• Shopping eBay’s Bargain Basement

Even successful eBay veterans will discover tips and tricks they didn’t know and bargain shopping secrets. Whether you want to use eBay to seek out and snap up hard-to-find collectibles, or simply to save on everyday purchases, eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies takes you step-by-step through the process. And to get you started right, the book is a real bargain!

Editorial Reviews

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"...grab this book before you bid..." (Teddy Bear Club Intl, November 2003)

[EBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies] "...Recommended reading..." (Collect It, Jan 04)

From the Back Cover

Shop whenever you want, save money, and protect your privacy

What you need to know to find a treasure, bid in an auction – even buy a timeshare

You can buy everything from beanies to Buicks on eBay – if you know how and where to look. So grab this book before you bid! The leading eBay maven tells you where to find the good stuff, how to shop and pay safely, how to save big bucks, and lots more.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (June 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764540807
• ISBN-13: 978-0764540806
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,461,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In 1998 Marsha created the first edition of eBay For Dummies, then, followed up the success of the first book with a second book targeting individuals interested in making e-commerce their full time profession, Starting an eBay Business For Dummies. That book became an instant nationwide hit, making several notable Best Seller lists. Since then, Marsha has updated each of her books and published many more.

On a lighter note, for buyers who want to get a good deal online, Marsha penned a fun book, Santa Shops on eBay. Marsha's books have sold over 1,000,000 copies. (Not including the special editions in foreign countries; two in Australia, two in Canada and two in the United Kingdom - as well as translations in Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese and German).

Along with her writing, Marsha is also an experienced e-commerce educator. She was the lead instructor for eBay University (teaching at seminars all over the United States), as well as a regular presenter at the eBay Live national convention since its inception. Marsha also hosted "Make Your Fortune Online," a PBS special on online business that premiered in 2005. The show was the basis for her PBS premium five DVD set, "Your Online Business Plan." In 2006, she was invited to address the Innovations Conference in Singapore to present the ideas of e-commerce to a new market. In 2008, she was dubbed one of twenty influential iCitizens in Kelly Mooney's The Open Brand: When Push Comes to Pull in a Web Made World.

During the holiday season, she also does several national satellite media tours to explain the safety of shopping online. She hosts Computer & Technology Radio on KTRB 860 AM in San Francisco - as well as on the web at www.computerandtechnologyradio.com. She also makes regular appearances on television, radio, and in print to discuss customer needs and online commerce.

Marsha currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. She can be reached via her Web site, www.marshacollier.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I thought I was an expert - what a fun book!, June 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies (Paperback)

This book gave me tons of new ideas about how to shop on ebay. I didn't know that I could buy such interesting items - Pizza? It's written in an easy to read style, and I actually laughed out loud while I was reading it. Some of the stuff I knew, but I really learned a lot about the different areas of ebay that I hadn't visited before. I also found some new ideas on how to get deals. It's a fun book at a great price, I'm giving it as a holiday gift to all my friends who are always asking me about ebay.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for a BARGAIN ? This Book is for YOU !!!, February 7, 2009

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LISA D BOOTH (Louisiana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies (Paperback)

In these hard economic times everyone is looking for a bargain...a daunting task of frustration and aggravation if you don't know where to go or what to do. Only Marsha Collier through her dummy series with her savy style and sense of humor, unlocks the secret passages into the ebay search engines. She teaches the reader first and foremost how to navigate through this maze with specific, clear, and concise steps. This book is loaded with bargain shopping secrets and tips, but that's only the beginning of the reader's fabulous journey. Marsha teaches the reader how to shop safely, protect yourself from bad sellers, avoid a bad transaction, pay for that prized bargain, what you should expect from a seller and what sellers want you to know. Marsha, the guru of ebay leaves no stone unturned in exposing where the bargains are; you're only limited by your imagination !! Marsha refers to ebay as the world's largest shopping mall that never closes and explains why ebay serves as the greatest source for bargain hunting. Whether you are a powerseller known by the nickname of " Bulk " or a casual bargain hunter looking for a diamond in the rough this book will serve to stretch your hard earned dollars !!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Start!, March 21, 2010

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Ella Huffmaster "books for me" (Hillsdale,Mi) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies (Paperback)

This book gives you a lot of imformation on buying on Ebay, and the do's and don'ts of what to do on Ebay, like paying for your item, bidding,feedback, etc. If you are new to Ebay buying or want to sell something, this is a good starter book to read.