How to Sell Collectibles On eBay [Paperback]

Entrepreneur Press (Author), Jennifer A. Ericsson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2006 | Series: How to Sell Collectibles on Ebay

Cash In with Collectibles

Stand out from the crowd and attract high bidders with expert advice straight from eBay's top collectibles PowerSellers. Whether you're cleaning out your attic or selling a prized collection, we'll show you how to tap into eBay's biggest market—nearly 20 million people. Different from any other type of sale, selling collectibles on eBay requires a unique approach. Learn from our category-specific tips that focus on finding, appraising, pricing, presenting, selling and shipping rare merchandise.

Learn how to:

• Select the keywords and brand names that experienced collectors search for
• Authenticate your inventory so you don't get taken in by fakes
• Ship fragile or odd-size collectibles without fear of breakage
• Predict the next hot trend and watch out for the end of a fad
• Determine the value of your items and price them to get top dollar

Plus: eBay Powersellers' exclusive category tips!

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From the Back Cover

Cash In with Collectibles

Stand out from the crowd and attract high bidders with expert advice straight from eBay's top collectibles PowerSellers. Whether you're cleaning out your attic or selling a prized collection, we'll show you how to tap into eBay's biggest market—nearly 20 million people. Different from any other type of sale, selling collectibles on eBay requires a unique approach. Learn from our category-specific tips that focus on finding, appraising, pricing, presenting, selling and shipping rare merchandise.

Learn how to:

• Select the keywords and brand names that experienced collectors search for
• Authenticate your inventory so you don't get taken in by fakes
• Ship fragile or odd-size collectibles without fear of breakage
• Predict the next hot trend and watch out for the end of a fad
• Determine the value of your items and price them to get top dollar

Plus: eBay Powersellers' exclusive category tips!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Press; 1 edition (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599180049
• ISBN-13: 978-1599180045
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,784,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good basic guide for newbies, July 3, 2006

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Lizbeth Baker "Liz" - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Sell Collectibles On eBay (Paperback)

I just finished reading the second eBay book in the pocket guide series and I must confess that I did not enjoy it as much as the first (How to Sell Clothing). I think perhaps the writer got off on the wrong foot when she admitted in the beginning pages that she knew nothing about selling collectibles (or anything else) on eBay before writing it. Although I understood the point she was trying to make, this does not inspire much confidence in readers who want to learn the ins and outs of the business. Some things are better left unsaid.

And other things need to be expanded on. For example, the book covered most of the basics on starting and operating an eBay business in an easy-to-understand format, which is a plus. But if you are looking to find new information on how and where to find collectibles, or inspirational ideas for different niches in the collectibles category, the book does not have much to offer in those areas. However, I did enjoy the spotlight sidebars which offered interesting trivia about renowned collectibles and memorabilia.

Bottom line: This book could be a good resource for someone new to eBay who wants to sell collectibles; but experienced sellers will probably want to pass.