eBay is chock-full of products that people are looking for. The problem is that eBay is also chock-full of people selling these sought after products. How do you create a business that is profitable? What kind of products do you sell to set yourself

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Looking for the truth about the costs of selling on eBay versus selling in a bricks and mortar store? If so, then this blog posting is for you. It’s time for an eBay Reality Check! It costs money to sell on eBay. The more successful you are, the more it costs you in listing and final value fees. There is no free ride. However, it is a whole l

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As an online retailer, you need to pay taxes just as if you are a real business. Why is that? NEWS FLASH! You ARE a real business. The sooner you come to this realization, the sooner your business will be on the path to success. This post talks about some resources the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has online for you, the online retailer. We

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There is a lot of information out there in cyberspace, especially when it comes to eBay, the world's largest marketplace. We have assembled a list of blogs that talk about eBay that we find useful. Check it out! You might find a blog that you too find useful (besides ours, of course!). And we would love to hear if there are other eBay blogs

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Rules, rules, rules. We all have to live by them. Some of us don't like following them. eBay is no exception.

This blog post deals with how to find out all about the rules that eBay wants you to follow when you are selling (and buying) on the world's largest marketplace. We also discuss how to report those on eBay that don't play by the

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eBay recently made changes to their PowerSeller program, allowing more people to be eligible for the elusive eBay PowerSeller status. Now, in addition to the normal $1000 a month minimum sales volume, sellers are eligible for to become PowerSellers through a new Annual Sales Volume amount, or by selling a certain number of items per month/yea

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It is of the utmost importance that you clearly state what your eBay seller policies are. By doing so, not only do you come across as professional, but you eliminate many questions that you would potentially be asked about said policies. You will al

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The pricing of some products that you sell will be strictly controlled by the manufacturer. This is done by setting what is called a Minimum Advertised Price, or MAP. The manufacturer of the product is the one that sets MAP pricing. This pricing structure is then enforced by the distributors of said product. For example, you want to sell this

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Everyone is looking for a deal while shopping on eBay. As an eBay seller, you are constantly having to walk a fine line between giving your customers what they ask for and maintaining enough of a profit margin to stay in business. This blog posting talks about some strategies on how to deal with requests for a better deal on the items you sel

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Are you ready to finally start making money on eBay? Are you tired of all the hype that has gotten you nowhere? Are you ready to listen to someone who has practiced what they write? Have you read all of the other books (that you’ve had to pay for) o

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Some of you may have the objective of selling on eBay as a way to supplement your current income. Others might want to turn their eBay selling into a profitable, full-time venture. If you are part of the latter group, let us give you some insight in

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Shipping is a vital part of your business when you’re selling online. It is one of the few ways that you can directly interact with the customer. The impression that your shipping methods leave with the customer can make or break your reputation with them and anyone they know. This article has 5 tips that you can use to improve your shipping

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As an online retailer, the number one issue that you probably have is finding a supplier who is willing to work with you. Online only retailers often get turned down when they apply with a supplier/wholesaler for a variety of reasons. This post discusses some of the reasons that we have personally experienced, and we offer a few solutions to

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