How to Buy Everything for Your Wedding on eBay . . . and Save a Fortune! [Paperback]

Dennis L. Prince (Author), Sarah Manongdo (Author), Dan Joya (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 22, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0071455418 | ISBN-13: 978-0071455411 | Edition: 1

From the bestselling authority on eBay--an online shopping guide that saves brides and grooms thousands of dollars

According to weddingchannel.com, the average wedding costs more than $10,000. But through the bargain-hunting power of eBay, it's possible to cut this budget down and plan an entire wedding for a savings of 80 percent! Everything can be purchased online, including dresses, invitations, flowers--even gifts for the wedding party. This complete guide helps couples navigate this hot eBay category with tips on:

• What to do if the received products aren't what was expected or if they don't fit
• When to start bidding to keep plans on track
• How to resell items after the wedding
• Using eBay to plan a fabulous and affordable honeymoon

Also includes advice from 60 eBay wedding PowerSellers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Chicagoans Sarah Manongdo and Dan Joya found an innovative way to pay for their own wedding... -- Chicago Sun Times, July 26, 2005 by Misha Davenport

Find "detailed instructions on online search strategies, eBay registration, and selling one's items online to raise cash, consolidate" belongings post-wedding. -- Library Journal, May 15, 2005

It thoroughly guides and motivates the reader through the ins and outs of on-line shopping: from the gown, tux... -- Bride & Groom Magazine, Fall 2005 by Cynthia M. Allegrezza

Learn how to research, bid on and purchase invitations, party favours, even that fairy-tale dress for a fraction of [retail]/ -- Edmonton Sun, August 18, 2005, by Jennifer Parks

From the Author

Dan and I had a great time writing about our "eBay wedding", along with the help of our friend & eBay expert Dennis L. Prince.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 22, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071455418
• ISBN-13: 978-0071455411
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,377,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on wedding purchase on ebay, May 10, 2005

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Lily Matthews - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Buy Everything for Your Wedding on eBay . . . and Save a Fortune! (Paperback)

Fabulous well written book in easy to understand language even for a layman ebay person. There are pictures to help communicate and show ebay auctions which will help the customers. There is even a chapter on how to become an ebay seller. All brides to be should buy this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to buy Everything for your Wedding day on eBay and save a fortune!, July 14, 2005

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Nancy "dnsmartshop" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Buy Everything for Your Wedding on eBay . . . and Save a Fortune! (Paperback)

BRAVO!! This is the ONLY wedding book that you will need to plan your wedding. Looking for a great gift idea for the newly engaged THIS IS IT. Look no further. This book is jammed packed with awesome advice and how to plan your wedding from start to finish. It guides you step by step on how to search the internet and eBay for great bargains and much, much, more. These authors deserve a standing ovation for their hard work and dedication. They truly will save millions of brides and grooms a lot of headaches and MONEY! 2 thumbs up!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the BEST most COMPREHENSIVE wedding book out- A MUST READ!!!, May 11, 2005

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HANDYKANEWEDDINGS (Austin, TEXAS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Buy Everything for Your Wedding on eBay . . . and Save a Fortune! (Paperback)

This book outlines planning your wedding from start to finish, & THEN teaches you how to make a fortune by selling everything you bought for your wedding, often more than you paid for those items! Of all the wedding books out there, this one will teach you in easy and fun fashions how to make your wedding the most cost effective yet still the Fairy Tale Wedding you always dreamed of, you'll just save THOUSANDS! In my expert opinion, this is the ONLY wedding book you need to buy, it gives you EVERYTHING you need to from beginning timelines to honeymoons! Written in almost the same format as the popular DUMMIES books, it's not only a MUST READ-it's a fun read! For every bride & groom, parents of the couple, etc., this book is THE Educational tool that doesn't only show you over and over how to save a fortune, it guides you to the right sellers, stores, deals, and ALSO gives you those unique wedding ideas that are SHOW STEALERS that you otherwise wouldn't have thought of! This price is UNIMAGINABLE!! This book should be at least double or triple this low price for all that you're getting. These authors have outdone themselves, I KNOW this new book will soon be on the BEST SELLERS list, as once word of mouth spreads on this masterpiece educational tool- I'm confident this book will be sold out, so by yours quickly today, and start saving and MAKING money!!