Even in these difficult economic conditions, and with eBay facing more competition than ever, there are many people adding to their income by selling on UK eBay. Indeed, for some of the top sellers their eBay business is their primary or sole source of income.Achieving this level of success on UK eBay is something which many eBay sellers aspire to. And there is a tip which can be learned from studying those who are eBay's Top Rated...more
With over 15 million UK members, eBay is a potentially lucrative market place which can be exploited to make serious income.The problem many people have is that they list anything and everything, and then simply hope for the best. This isn't the approach which will make consistent sales.I've personally run over 10,000 auctions on UK eBay since 1999, and I suggest that one of the keys to consistent sales is research. The type of...more
One of the ironies of eBay is that you can sell virtually anything on there. By this I mean that no matter what item you list, there is a good chance that it will sell. This is because eBay is such a powerful market place that there will probably always be someone searching for exactly what you're selling.The true top sellers on eBay, however, never follow that process. You will rarely find them listing an item "to see if it sells". Top sellers adopt a much more pragmatic route. They will always do their research before even selecting products to sell. They will want answers to these three key questions:1. What currently sells best on UK eBay?2. What are buyers searching for on UK eBay?3. What are buyers watching on UK eBay?By finding the answers to the three questions, top sellers know what items they should source and then list.Can you see the logic in this? The answer to question one tells you what buyers are presently purchasing on eBay. Naturally you're at an advantage if you list products which you know are currently in demand. Answer two tells you what eBay buyers are looking for. If you list products which you know will be brought back in search results, then...more
For quite some time, eBay and Paypal have offered buyers discount coupons online, which allow them rebates on their purchases. EBay sellers should make use of this opportunity and start accepting payment through Paypal or eBay to increase the chances of a sale happening through the use of such coupons. Paypal and eBay send such promotional discount...more
Ebay is undoubtedly the heaven for online shopping and auctioning. Signing up for ebay isnt much of a hassle. However, go slow while you create your user password. If imposters manage to access your ebay account, you can be ruined in minutes. With some simple cues and tips to guide you through the procedure of creating the right password, the job...more
With the globalization and advances in international trade technology, businesses today have become truly global and convenient. Thanks to the Internet, sourcing opportunities have been so abundant and varied. Once viewed as the territory of multi-national companies and big businesses, it is now possible for even the smallest and most inexperienced eBay seller to look across the globe for the next great product idea.Choosing The Right ProductThe first step to choosing the right product is to decide on whether to source a standard, off-the-shelf item or to customize a product and make it exclusively your own. If you buy standard items that are made continuously by many factories, all you need is to contact a few suppliers, get their best quotes and do a quick quality check on the product. If you plan to buy customized products, however, ensure that your suppliers clearly understand your specifications.Locating A Dependable SupplierDealing with a serious and dependable supplier ensures good quality items and can help deflect many potential disputes. If possible, visit China and check out potential manufacturers directly. However, first-hand scrutiny is often not...more
Winning bids on eBay is an exhilarating experience. It is generally accepted by the eBay buyers community that trading and sniping are some of the most powerful tools to win bids on eBay. If you want to keep winning bids on eBay or want to resell and...more
One place to find some of the best bargains on all types of items is at a seized property auction. These types of sales usually have no minimum bid or reserve price and property of all types can often be bought for pennies on the dollar...more
When eBay was created it connected buyers and sellers in a way that had never been seen previously. It was founded in 1995, right after the internet boom.It started out with one employee and one president and several buyers. However, today it boasts...more
Online auctions are a great way to obtain rare or expensive items for a cheaper price than you would normally have to pay. You must be careful when you are participating in these auctions as many of the founders are fraudsters who are trying to trick...more
One of the most important decisions that you need to take while starting an eBay business is choosing a shipping company to ship off the products to customers. The selection of a shipping company is integral to your eBay business as it helps in...more
It wont be an exaggeration if we say that eBay and dropshipping are indeed two sides of the same coin! Neither side can do without the other and complements the other in the most valuable way.Ebay Bidding Process And How Sellers Can Gain From ItThe...more