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Summary

This updated guide covers all the basics an eBay beginner needs to know to start using the service and winning auctions. eBay For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes you from registration, through bidding and selling techniques, up to paying online and setting up your own eBay store. Plus, the book also covers the enhanced features of eBay including the new eBay storefronts feature and Billpoint, eBay2s online payment service. And you2ll find out about new eBay services like half.com, eBay Live Auctions, and wireless eBay.

Author Biography

Roland Woerner and Stephanie Becker are Emmy-nominated producers for NBC's Today Show. Marsha Collier is a trend-spotter with over 15 years of advertising experience. All three are avid eBay traders.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(6)
Part I: Forget the Mall: Getting a Feel for eBay 7(64)
Why eBay Is Better Than Your Local Antique Shop
9(10)
The Bucks Start Here: Signing Up at eBay
19(12)
There's No Place Like the Home Page
31(16)
My Own Private eBay
47(24)
Part II: Are You Buying What They're Selling? 71(70)
Seek and You Shall Find: Research
73(20)
Bidding: The Basics
93(24)
Power Bidding Strategies
117(12)
After You Win the Auction
129(12)
Part III: Are You Selling What They're Buying? 141(108)
Selling in Your Bedroom Slippers for Fun and Profit
143(24)
Filling in the Blanks: Cyber Paperwork for the Savvy Seller
167(24)
Going, Going, Gone: Closing the Deal
191(20)
Troubleshooting Your Auction
211(20)
Using Pictures and Strategies to Increase Your Profits
231(18)
Part IV: Oy Vay, More eBay!: Special Features 249(54)
Privacy: To Protect and Serve
251(14)
eBay's Rules & Safety Program
265(20)
The eBay Community: Playing Nice with Other eBay Members
285(12)
Charities and Special Features
297(6)
Part V: The Part of Tens 303(18)
Ten (Or So) Golden Rules for eBay Buyers and Sellers
305(6)
Ten (Or So) Programs and Services to Ease Your Way on eBay
311(10)
Appendix A: Computers: How High-Tech Do I Go? 321(12)
Appendix B: Answers for the Fanatic: Finding More Stuff to Sell 333(6)
Index 339

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