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Marsha Collier (Author)
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0764556541 978-0764556548 January 30, 2004 4
eBay is the world's #1 online shopping destination and can be a bit intimidating for first-time users. Thankfully, though, the latest edition of eBay For Dummies addresses all the issues a first-time or inexperienced eBay user will confront. Readers will be up to date in no time on the latest changes in the eBay interface, fee structure, and methods for buying and selling. Readers will quickly be on the path that makes bidding, buying, and selling the fun it should be!

A Reference for the Rest of Us!

  • Author Marsha Collier is a recognized eBay expert, thanks to her bestselling books, appearances as an instructor at eBay University events, and appearances on NBC's Today Show, ABC's The View, and numerous print and radio interviews
  • Topics include: getting a user name, making first bids, completing transactions, selling items, and what to do if anything goes wrong
  • An ideal resource for everyone from corporate customers to mom & pop retailers, as well as individuals who are cleaning out their closets and garages


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Turn clutter into cash, find great deals, and shop safely

Win auctions, sell with confidence, and share the secrets of the eBay elite

Where else can you shop in your jammies, never have to hunt for a parking space, and find someone eager to pay you for that ridiculous-looking lamp? With Marsha Collier at your elbow, the virtual marketplace is your playground! From opening your first eBay account to buying or selling real estate, she’s got you covered.

The Dummies Way

  • Explanations in plain English
  • "Get in, get out" information
  • Icons and other navigational aids
  • Tear-out cheat sheet
  • Top ten lists
  • A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

  • Participate in different types of auctions
  • Develop bidding strategies that win
  • Take digital photos that sell items
  • Conduct searches for items, bidders, and sellers
  • Join in the eBay community

About the Author

Marsha Collier is also the author of eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies. She is an instructor of eBay University classes, and has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s The View.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 408 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 4 edition (January 30, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764556541
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764556548
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #288,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Was Afraid...I Was Very Afraid!...., May 8, 2004
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This review is from: eBay for Dummies, Fourth Edition (Paperback)
This review refers to "ebay For Dummies" (4th Edition) by Marsha Collier....

I did alot of "window" shopping over at eBay, but never actually got up the nerve to bid, buy or sell over there. I felt real safe here at Amazon. I saw so many items over there that I was interested in(you name it..they got it!), but was just afraid of jumping in. Was it safe? Would I wind up with something I really didn't want? How do you know when and what to bid? If your selling, how do you go about that? etc. etc...

This book answered ALL those questions and much, much more. Even this book itself was intimidating to me when it first arrived. There was sooo much 'stuff' in it. Did I have to know ALL that before i could hang out at eBay? So I just started glancing through it and realized what a treasure chest of info it was. Pretty soon I was reading it chapter by chapter just because I found it all so interesting.

"eBay for Dummies" covers it all. From the very basics...getting a feel for eBay, how to sign up,getting the "lay of the land", getting info on the seller, and bidding, to putting items up for sale, completeing cyber paperwork, shipping and dealing with buyers and sellers.There are chapters on rules and a safety program, bidding stategies, and there's even one on how to present the best pictures of your items if you are selling.

Yes..I was afraid..I was very afraid..but there's no better feeling than going into something armed with knowledge, even if you are a newbie! And you don't need to read it cover to cover to get started. It's easy to look up and find answers to questions you have to get started, and it'll always be there as a refrence as you go along and become more comfortable.You'll be a biddin' and a buyin'(and maybe even a sellin')in no time at all. Be careful though..you may get hooked!

Thanks Marsha Collier for this great fountain of new age shopping information for beginners. I'm not afraid anymore!

Go For It...Laurie

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90 of 94 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not a dummy, but it still helped!, April 1, 2001
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I have always considered myself a fairly proficient eBay-er, but this book has helped me fine tune my habits. It may not be as helpful to more experienced user, but is definitely great for the beginner to intermediate user.

This book breaks down buying and selling point by point, everything from how to find exactly what you are looking for to a bidding practice called 'sniping' (which I use A LOT!). It also has lots of eBay's rules and is incredibly easy to read. There is really not much more I can say about it than that.

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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Truly a beginner's book, July 2, 2001
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Old Fisherman "Jim" (Orange, California USA) - See all my reviews
I've been selling on Ebay for a while and I picked up this book hoping to find some help with making my selling work better. That is really not the focus of this book so I can't fault it for not finding what I wanted. However, if you're a newbie to Ebay and want to find out what's going on without actually logging on and clicking all of the buttons, then this is a good starting place. Like all "Dummies" books it covers the basics but doesn't go very deeply into anything. And truthfully, you can learn 98% of what's in this book just by logging onto Ebay and clicking around. Ebay really is pretty easy to use. Oh yes, like most Dummies books they load it down with lame jokes. I just wish they'd leave that ... out. In summary, not an outstanding book but good at what it's designed to do.
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eBay has emerged as the marketplace of the twenty-first century. Read the first page
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auction item page, retract your bid, subnavigation bar, completed items search, value fee credit, auction item description, auction page, canceling bids, main navigation bar, cool collectible, bidder search, current high bidder, leaving feedback, feedback profile, bidding history, shipping calculator, final value fee, completed auctions, auction description, feedback rating, feedback history, auction experience, infringing items, reserve price, current auctions
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Postal Service, Priority Mail, Emergency Contact Board, Feedback Forum, Non-Paying Bidder Alert, Selling Manager, Star Trek, Palm Beach County, Picture Services, Security Center, Customer Support, End of Auction, Items I've Sold, Business For Dummies, Express Mail, General Announcements, Pacific Time, Announcements Boards, Auction Hawk, Auction House Floor, Featured Plus, System Announcements, Final Auction Value, Items I've Won, Social Security
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