Ebay became the world's major on-line marketplace for all types of goods ten years after it was founded. presently, there are more than 29 million items available worldwide on eBay and more than 3.5 million fresh stuff are added each day. There are 135 million recorded users in 32 international markets. 430,000 individuals in the US alone have a full or part-time living on eBay. There are numberous procedures on how to start an eBay business and...more
The possibility of winning in penny auctions is similar to the possibility of any other auction. Because penny auctions offer huge advantages and savings, there are many people bidding, and then there are some who do not need the product but bid for the fun of it. Here are a few things to consider if one wants to win in penny auctions.1. Follow the bids. It is important to follow the bids in order to determine the correct time and amount to bid....more
One of the most frequently discussed topics with respect to eBay is the best time to end an auction. There are several studies and reports by analysts and trend analysis companies that give good insights into the best time to end an auction on eBay. There are several factors that determine the best day or time to do it. Here are a few of them.1. Know the product and analyze past sales. One needs to know the product, the demand for the product, and one can check the past sales on eBay for similar products. Check when the auctions were ended; one can find out if there is a pattern and if that pattern can be applied to ones product or products. Although it is no guarantee that the pattern will definitely work for ones product, there is a history of profitable endings, and one can definitely think in that direction.2. Determine the type of sale. If one is looking forward to highvolume, low-profit sales, then the strategy would be significantly different from the one used in lowvolume, high-profit sales. A seller moving a huge inventory is time bound and needs to strategize the offer and end the auction profitably. However, in case of low-volume sales, the seller generally has the...more
Whether to have an eBay store is a question that passes through the mind of every seller on eBay. Some get bogged down looking at the costs while others look at it as an investment. Some dispute that while one type of store is good, the others are not (eBay has three types of stores: basic, featured and anchor). These are the factors that underlie...more
Whats a store without customers? Whether its brick-and-mortar or the virtual world, a store is half of the story and the customer the other half. Together they complete the transaction. Setting up the store is the relatively easy part; the customer is the real challenge.The most important thing that you can do to promote an eBay store is to...more
Tired of running around in circles, having to shell out a bomb, and getting pushed and pulled around by an endless crowd? Relax. This festival season, you can keep your peace of mind by shopping online and enjoying the Diwali Dealights at eBay India, deals offered specially for Diwali, the festival of lights. This Diwali, shop to your hearts content without having to worry about emptying out your pockets. Festivals like Navratri and Diwali are the ideal festivals to gift yourself and your loved ones. And if you get to do it by browsing through a dazzling array of gift items, all with great deals and through the cosy comfort of your own home, its a huge bonus! eBay India offers not only a spectacular range of home and personal electronic items, jewellery, mobile phones, cameras, apparel, furnishings and more, but also fabulous deals on each and every item. Browse the myriad Diwali Dealights. There are top deals that everybody wants. To sweeten the deal even more, eBay is running a spectacular promotion especially for the Diwali season. For every purchase you make, you become eligible for their daily sweepstakes, which have Apple iPods and Sony cameras as gifts, among others. Browse...more
With the auspicious festival of Deepavali around the corner, it is time for ringing in the new with much pomp and enthusiasm. This festival of lights brings along with it a lot of joy, enthusiasm and a spirit of oneness. Flushed with the annual...more
Everyone wants a fresh, hot untapped eBay niche for their auctions. What you may not know is that although fads and phases come long, some niches are simply never saturated and remain profitable regardless of the competition. What niche do I have in...more
As a general rule, bidders cant cancel their bids on eBay. There are, however, exceptions or certain mitigating circumstances in which eBay allows relaxation of this policy. In such cases, the bidder needs to fill out the eBay bid retraction form at...more
Auctioneer is the one who conducts sales by auction. If you have ever been to any auction, you might have found it an exciting experience. You can adopt this as a side job or full time career. Some tips are given below to help you become a successful...more
EBay is a pretty fun and safe place to shop provided that you know what to look for and what to avoid while making a purchase. The fact of the matter is that there are many sellers on eBay who are not genuine. In order to avoid getting ripped off by...more
Of all the items sold on eBay, selling books is the easiest and most profitable. Listing books and magazines is easier than most other items as the site helps you provide ready information about the number of pages, copyright details and pictures of...more