Build an eBay Business QuickSteps [Paperback]

Carole Boggs Matthews (Author), John Cronan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072261617 | ISBN-13: 978-0072261615 | Publication Date: July 21, 2005 | Edition: 1

Based on courses for eKnowledge Institute, a training company run by longtime eBay insiders, this highly visual guide explains how to set up and operate a thriving eBay business. Full-color, step-by-step instructions show you how to develop a business plan, implement a sales strategy, create great listings, run successful auctions, set up an eBay store, and much more. Each chapter�s �How to� list and color coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to specific topics right away.

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From the Back Cover

Learn instantly from step-by-step graphics!.

We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to set up and run a profitable eBay business in no time. Follow along and learn to develop a business plan, build inventory, create great listings, manage successful sales, handle customer service, set up an eBay store, and so much more. Each chapter�s �How to� list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that helps you get your eBay business up and running right away.

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In each chapter:

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• Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks.
• Need-to-know facts in concise narrative.
• Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things .
• Bonus information related to the topic being covered.
• Errors and pitfalls to avoid.

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Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you�ll see on your computer screen while you�re doing a task

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John Cronan has been an eBay user since 1999 and has been working with computers for more than 25 years. His books include eBay QuickSteps, Microsoft Office Excel 2003 QuickSteps, Microsoft Office Access 2003 QuickSteps, and Adobe Acrobat 7 QuickSteps.

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Carole Matthews is an entrepreneur, business owner, and best-selling author. She has written or contributed to nearly 50 books, including eBay QuickSteps, Photoshop CS2 QuickSteps, Photoshop Elements 3 QuickSteps, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 QuickSteps.

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About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (July 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072261617
• ISBN-13: 978-0072261615
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,415,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Disappointment at best, August 25, 2009

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Susan Kilpatrick "Soul Cat" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Build an eBay Business QuickSteps (Paperback)

Even the Crayola-bright illustrations aren't enough to redeem this book. In fact, the Crayola colors used should have been a clue to me that what's inside is far from geared towards getting "your eBay business started right away..."

In this 2009 Second Edition, one would hope for current information. Not so. As an example, this book touts Registered eBay Drop Off Locations (REDOL). While it's true, there are some REDOLS left, most fell by the wayside by 2007. The overhead of a REDOL is simply too expensive to have been a viable option.

The greatest problem with this manual is it's lack of meaningful, meaty help. Simply, the manual points you in the general direction of websites. And, unfortunately, several of the links touted are broken.

I'd hoped for more. Instead, I purchased a manual that's directed towards an individual who reads at an elementary school level. I purchased a manual with no solid "how to."

I give this manual 1 star. The manual is a nice size.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars PRETENTIOUS, August 20, 2009

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Laurel Gardens "Gourmet Cook" (Davenport, IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Build an eBay Business QuickSteps (Paperback)

I decided to call my review in a BIG word, because there are hundreds of BIG words in this book. None of them necessary. I have been on ebay since the beginning and I couldn't follow this book.

Buy Marsha Collior's books, each one was well worth the price.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars step by step guide for newcomers to eBay, September 10, 2005

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W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Build an eBay Business QuickSteps (Paperback)

This is the latest in the successful QuickSteps series from McGraw Hill. The authors strive to show how eBay can be very easy to sell items on. And certainly the emphasis is on selling, not buying. When you hear of people having a livelihood on eBay, invariably it centres around selling.

The book is lavishly illustrated, with heavily annotated screenshots from eBay's pages, to show you the key steps in selling. The first few times can indeed be awkward. Many complications, like do you already have a PayPal account, to accept payments in? Strictly, you don't need this. But many buyers like to pay this way, and having it can enhance your sales.

The book also shows how good pictures of your items can boost the number of bids and the eventual winning price. Again, none of this is difficult, if you know what to do, and methodically go through it, step by step.