eBay® QuickSteps, Second Edition [Paperback]

Carole Matthews (Author), John Cronan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071485597 | ISBN-13: 978-0071485593 | Publication Date: October 12, 2007 | Edition: 1

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!

Get started using eBay right away-the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to buy and sell just about anything. You'll learn to navigate eBay, become a member, and develop strategies for buying at the lowest prices. You'll also find out how to list your items well and price them to sell, research other buyers and sellers, protect yourself from fraud, and much more. It's easy to flip straight to the information you need using the color-coded tabs. Get the book that gets you up-and-running on eBay in no time.

Use these handy guideposts:

• Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
• Need-to-know facts in concise narrative
• Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Bonus information related to the topic being covered
• Errors and pitfalls to avoid

 

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Learn instantly from step-by-step graphics!

We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to buy and sell on eBay in no time. Follow along and learn to bid at eBay auctions, find bargains and unusual objects, sell all kinds of items, make your products stand out, find out about other buyers and sellers, and much more. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color-coded thumb tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you started using eBay right away.

In each chapter:

• Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
• Need-to-know facts in concise narrative
• Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Bonus information related to the topic being covered
• Errors and pitfalls to avoid
• Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task

  Carole Matthews has more than 30 years of computing experience. She has written more than 60 books, including Photoshop CS QuickSteps, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 QuickSteps, and FrontPage 2003, The Complete Reference. She and her husband Marty have been using eBay since 1998. John Cronan has over 25 years of computer experience and has been writing and editing computer-related books for over 10 years. His recent books include, Microsoft Office Excel 2003 QuickSteps, Microsoft Office Access 2003 QuickSteps, and Windows Server 2003: A Beginner’s Guide. He and his wife Faye have been eBay users since 1999.

  --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Carole Matthews, an eBayer since 2002, is the co-creator of the bestselling QuickSteps series. She has written or co-written more than 60 books, including Build an eBay Business QuickSteps.

John Cronan, an eBayer since 1999 with extensive selling experience, has also been writing and editing computer-related books for more than 15 years. He is the coauthor of Build an eBay Business QuickSteps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (October 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071485597
• ISBN-13: 978-0071485593
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #761,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars eBay Quick & Easy, June 21, 2005

By 

Frank D (ridgewood, nj United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: eBay Quicksteps (Paperback)

eBay Quick Steps
A book review by Frank Dobrowolski
May 12, 2005

by Carole Matthews & John Cronan
Published by McGraw-Hill/Osborne
ISBN 0-07-225506-4 2004 240 pages
List price: $16.99 On Amazon: $11.55 +S/H

This is a short book, with wide margins and many vivid color illustrations and tables. As a result it is a quick read - per its title. It has a simple, direct approach which works well for eBay beginners and novices. It also contains some information that likely would help advanced users.

I like the illustrated, annotated Walk through of an eBay Transaction
1. Prospective seller registers to sell an item on eBay
2. Takes photos of object to sell and writes a description of it
3. Enters the description, photos, payment terms, shipping information, and other supporting material into eBay's auction selling form
4. Track the item as buyers start bidding on it
5. The buyer registers to participate in the auction
6. Buyer finds the item and bids on it
7. Buyer wins the auction and connects with seller to verify the details and the buyer pays the seller
8. Seller sends the package per the shipping terms specified
9. Buyer receives the item
10. Buyer and Seller provide feedback about each other in this transaction.

The Find Your Way around eBay chapter begins with a page-filling illustration that is typical of this book. The eBay home page is shown and eight areas are picked with a comment on each. The chapter continues with more large figures and sidebar "Tips" and "notes".

One page is filled with a table that lists the type of auction, gives a description and notes requirements. For example:
* Auction - Buy It Now [Fixed Price]
* Description - Offers the item for a given price and there is no auction
* Requirement - Seller must have a feedback rating of at least 30 and be a registered user for at least 14 days of be ID Verified.

The guidance on ID Verified contains 11 steps and one figure, one Note and one Tip.

The following chapters are similarly presented in easy to follow text with numerous colorful illustration, tables and sidebars. Chapter 9 presents information I have not seen this in other books on eBay and it is done well here. The Chapter
has sections entitled
* Detect and Report Account theft
* Use Buyer Fraud-Protection Measures
* File a Fraud Alert
* Set up a Bidder Alert
* Block Bidders or Buyers
* Report Unwelcome Buyers
* Use Additional Resources
a. Security Center
b. Law Enforcement & Other Resources

This may be the best book on eBay I have seen for beginners and novices in using eBay. Advanced users probably would find some information that they could use.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book Simple Steps, May 17, 2010

By 

Kathleen M. Jenkins - See all my reviews
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This review is from: eBay Quicksteps (Paperback)

We purchased this book as a reference for our eBay classes and so far, is holding up to our expectations.