eBay Bargain Shopping for Dummies (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"...grab this book before you bid..." (Teddy Bear Club Intl, November 2003)

[EBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies] "...Recommended reading..." (Collect It, Jan 04)

"...grab this book before you bid..." -- Teddy Bear Club Intl, November 2003

[EBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies] "...Recommended reading..." -- Collect It, Jan 04

Product Description

eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies offers help to those who want to cash in on the amazing bargains that eBay vets have found for years. Self-confessed bargain shopper and best selling author of eBay For Dummies Marsha Collier wrote this book based on her own experiences from buying almost everything for her family and business online – most of it on eBay.

eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies shares the secrets on outwitting and outbidding the competition, allowing you to find mega-discounts on everyday items (only 400f the merchandise sold on eBay is considered collectible – the rest is merchandise you use every day). The book also shares information on being fully prepared to shop online safely. With the help of this book, you’ll become a real pro at finding the bargains at eBay with chapters targeted at finding items like:

· New everyday and designer clothing - a pair of Nike shoes sells every 2 minutes – 24/7! New designer outfits sell every day!

· Household goods – from furniture to pool tables to children’s needs – thousands of deals daily, some with free shipping!

· New and used cars with warranties available only on eBay - $3 billion dollars worth sold last year- the #1 automotive site on the internet.

· Business equipment – outfit your business from consumables to major purchases for 1/5 of the price

· Real estate – homes, condos, timeshares for sale and rent – also a great market for HUD and VA foreclosures!

eBay is the number one shopping site on the Internet with $18 billion dollars in sales this year. eBay Bargain Shopping for Dummies gives you the inside track on getting in on the fun of finding bargains on eBay.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (June 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764540807
• ISBN-13: 978-0764540806
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #762,987 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great idea!, June 13, 2003

By	elleinthecity (NYC) - See all my reviews

I've been shopping on eBay (as well as Amazon :-) for years. But my mother and mother-in-law are both novices. They're always bugging me with, "What's this eBay thing? What can I get on there? My friend completed her discontinued china set on eBay.." All with the gist of "How can I do this too." As soon as I saw this book was coming out, I picked up two copies of it (mother in laws are rarely great sharers) and gave it to them. Finally! They get what eBay is all about. They know how to set up their user accounts, how the "store" is laid out, how to uncover the best deals and, most importantly for them, how to stay safe when buying on eBay. Now, they're ready to get off and running. In fact, they picked up so much great information, they even taught me a few things (no more staying up late waiting for an auction to end in order to swoop in with the best bid!) This book is great! It's an easy read, and you can jump around to find the points that are most relevant to you. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to become an eBay power shopper.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I thought I was an expert - what a fun book!, June 19, 2003

By A Customer

This book gave me tons of new ideas about how to shop on ebay. I didn't know that I could buy such interesting items - Pizza? It's written in an easy to read style, and I actually laughed out loud while I was reading it. Some of the stuff I knew, but I really learned a lot about the different areas of ebay that I hadn't visited before. I also found some new ideas on how to get deals. It's a fun book at a great price, I'm giving it as a holiday gift to all my friends who are always asking me about ebay.

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for a BARGAIN ? This Book is for YOU !!!, February 7, 2009

By	LISA D BOOTH (Louisiana, USA) - See all my reviews

In these hard economic times everyone is looking for a bargain...a daunting task of frustration and aggravation if you don't know where to go or what to do. Only Marsha Collier through her dummy series with her savy style and sense of humor, unlocks the secret passages into the ebay search engines. She teaches the reader first and foremost how to navigate through this maze with specific, clear, and concise steps. This book is loaded with bargain shopping secrets and tips, but that's only the beginning of the reader's fabulous journey. Marsha teaches the reader how to shop safely, protect yourself from bad sellers, avoid a bad transaction, pay for that prized bargain, what you should expect from a seller and what sellers want you to know. Marsha, the guru of ebay leaves no stone unturned in exposing where the bargains are; you're only limited by your imagination !! Marsha refers to ebay as the world's largest shopping mall that never closes and explains why ebay serves as the greatest source for bargain hunting. Whether you are a powerseller known by the nickname of " Bulk " or a casual bargain hunter looking for a diamond in the rough this book will serve to stretch your hard earned dollars !!