20 Questions to Ask Before Buying on eBay [Paperback]

Michael Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Series: 20 Questions | Publication Date: January 30, 2006

With over 80 million registered eBay users in the English speaking countries, consumers are empowered to buy just about anything at a price that’s fair. And millions have used eBay to either sell some of the stuff lying around the house, or they make a living utilizing this unique online flea market. The two latest additions to the 20 Questions series break the subject of "eBaying" down into two distinct books for two distinct audiences: eBay buyers and eBay sellers. And if readers were to buy both books, they’d have the complete information on how eBay works and how they could make it work for them.

Of the millions of eBayers, the vast majority are buyers. In 20 Questions to Ask Before Buying on eBay, shoppers will learn it all—from how to get started, how to search for an item, and how to "etch" an item; to how to place a bid, how to not get outbid, what happens when the auction ends, and the importance of feedback.

Companion Volume 20 Questions to Ask Before Selling on eBay (ISBN 1-56414-854-8)

Michael Lewis is author/coauthor of eight books, including The Cheapskate’s Guide to Walt Disney World, A Guy Walks Into a Bar, and Here, There, and Everywhere. He is a frequent eBay buyer, and also sells on the website through his screenname SamsPop1 (and has 100% positive feedback with nearly 500 independent reviews since 1998). He lives in Northern New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: Career Pr Inc (January 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564148475
• ISBN-13: 978-1564148476
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,811,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #75 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Reference > Consumer Guides

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5.0 out of 5 stars 20Questions to Ask Before Buying on eBay (20 Questions), February 18, 2006

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This book by Michael Lewis is a fast read 122 pages. It covers the essentials in a well-organized fashion. I personally feel Michael does a great job. I am a power seller. Several times a week I encounter someone who really needs to read this book. The answer to Question #7 `How do I know I am getting something a good price,' will pay for this book.