The Unofficial Guide to Making Money on eBay (Unofficial Guides) [Paperback]

Lynn Dralle (Author)

Book Description

Series: Unofficial Guides | Publication Date: January 31, 2006

The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line!

More than 430,000 people run full- or part-time businesses on eBay. Whether you want to become a PowerSeller yourself, supplement an established bricks-and-mortar business, or just make some extra money by cleaning out your garage and attic, this guide will help you get your merchandise going?going?gone! It tells you how to do everything from opening your seller's account and listing your items to collecting the payments. Chockfull of tips, techniques, and expert advice from "The Queen of Auctions," Lynn Dralle, it includes:

Vital Information for maximizing your sales, including the top ten eBay categories

Insider Secrets on acquiring merchandise, creating effective listings, earning positive feedback, and more

Money-Saving Techniques, including the best ways to ship various types of merchandise

Money-Making Techniques, such as selling collectibles individually rather than as a set

Time-Saving Tips, such as setting up efficient areas for staging, storage, and shipping

The Scoop on the latest trends, including Buy It Now sales and eBay drop-off stores

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line!

More than 430,000 people run full- or part-time businesses on eBay. Whether you want to become a PowerSeller yourself, supplement an established bricks-and-mortar business, or just make some extra money by cleaning out your garage and attic, this guide will help you get your merchandise going?going?gone! It tells you how to do everything from opening your seller's account and listing your items to collecting the payments. Chockfull of tips, techniques, and expert advice from "The Queen of Auctions," Lynn Dralle, it includes:

Vital Information for maximizing your sales, including the top ten eBay categories

Insider Secrets on acquiring merchandise, creating effective listings, earning positive feedback, and more

Money-Saving Techniques, including the best ways to ship various types of merchandise

Money-Making Techniques, such as selling collectibles individually rather than as a set

Time-Saving Tips, such as setting up efficient areas for staging, storage, and shipping

The Scoop on the latest trends, including Buy It Now sales and eBay drop-off stores

About the Author

LYNN DRALLE is an antique dealer and an eBay PowerSeller who has earned up to $20,000 a month through online auctions. An award-winning author and popular lecturer on buying and selling on eBay, she has written The 100 Best Things I've Sold on eBay and co-authored How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay...and Make a Fortune, and has appeared on national television.

Product Details

• Paperback: 370 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (January 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764598333
• ISBN-13: 978-0764598333
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #429,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #94 in Books > Computers & Technology > Business & Culture > eBay

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Has Me Motivated !, May 25, 2007

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Jana L. Hinds "Sincere Reader" (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Making Money on eBay (Unofficial Guides) (Paperback)

I have read several books about Ebay & enjoyed them all. When I started Lynn Dralle's "Unofficial Guide" I could not put that book down! I started pulling out those little sticky marker flags and plastered up my book for my future reference. The book is well written & is very motivating. It has me ready to begin a new career of selling on Ebay. The book is GREAT! Thank you.
J. Hinds Oklahoma City, OK

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide ever!!, May 24, 2007

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Bettie J. Hopson (Mobile, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Making Money on eBay (Unofficial Guides) (Paperback)

I read this book cover to cover TWICE before starting my eBay sales. It was priceless! When I made my first listing I literally used this book to guide me through the process step by step. It was fantastic. I have since bought ALL of Lynn's books. She is a marvelous mentor! You don't need anything else!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 4, 2007

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Louann C. Fink (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Making Money on eBay (Unofficial Guides) (Paperback)

I thought I knew all about ebay, but learned a lot reading Lynn Dralle's version! Delightful easy reading. Enjoyed it so much I could hardly put it down to get started. Her stories make it easy for anyone to get started selling and buying on ebay.