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by Marsha Collier (Author) "So you've decided to get serious about your sales at eBay..." (more)
Key Phrases: bubble cushioning, auction management software, bidder alert, Auction Wizard, Los Angeles, Mister Lister (more...)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 1st edition (December 15, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764515470
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764515477
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
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11:39 AM PDT, March 19, 2007

An item’s description tells the customer what to expect about their possible purchase. Mention size, manufacturer, material, condition--basically, anything and everything to give the buyer more information about the item. Lucky media sellers get the advantage of eBay’s license of the Muze database, which supplies further details on books, movies, games and music. But believe it or not, some sellers don’t even take the time to click their mouse to include it in their listings--all you'll see in their descriptions is "New and sealed." Wow. What you should do is tell the customer what they’ll get and what to expect. Then take some time to sell yourself--tell them why they should buy from you.

If you're trying to sell multiple items on eBay, there may be many people who don’t know the difference between the types of jeans (curvy, boot cut, cigarette, etc.), light bulbs (fluorescent, true color, watts, etc.), cell phone accessories or other products you sell. The variations are endless. The solution is one: Write solid descriptions.

When writing descriptions, it's also important to think beyond your listing pages. If you have an eBay store, consider using one of the blank pages that come with your store for a product FAQ page. Or at the very least, put the information on your "About Me" page. That way, you can provide information about all the products you sell, so customers will know which of your listings to look at.

Don't forget - FREE BONUS CHAPTERS with the 5th edition of  eBay For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) . I wrote this book to get even the most inexperienced user up and running. When you buy the book, visit my website for 2 FREE bonus chapters in PDF format. On my website page: www.coolebaytools.com/bonus  - let me know that last word on page 239 and I'll send you the link to the chapters.

 
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6:31 PM PST, November 24, 2006, updated at 6:48 PM PST, November 24, 2006
eBay sellers and eBay buyers go into full swing this month . . . and so have I. I have two new books out now. For those who just want to avail themselves of the bargain on the site, I wrote   Santa Shops on eBay: How to find deals, get organized, and give yourself the gift of time . It's a fun book that gives you just enough information to find the deals and stay safe online. There's even a chapter with gift giving etiquette and a directory of 100 very cool ebay stores.

There's also a new edition (the 5th) of   eBay For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) . I wrote this book to get even the most inexperienced user
up and running. It makes a great gift for friends who are always asking you about eBay (you know, the ones who want you to teach them everything). This way, you can just give them the book and not feel guilty. Also, when you buy the book, visit my website for 2 FREE bonus chapters in PDF format. In your website feedback - let me know that last word on page 239 and I'll send you the link to the chapters.

Also, if you're ready to take on the world and get your eBay business going, check out the 850 page,   eBay Business All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance)) . Answers to your questions are easy to find because the book is well indexed and designed to be simple to use.

In the future, I'll be posting information from my newsletter in my Amazon blog. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this, and have a very happy holiday season.
 
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