eBay Auctions

WHAT IS EBAY? For those of you who don't know,feedback.There are 3 types of feedback available at
EBay is one of the largest online auctions websites inthe present time. They are stated as the
the world with over 3 Million listings per day. If youfollowing:POSITIVE: You are meant to see more of
wish to buy or sell on eBay you can. You can also dothese than of the ones below. This shows that the
both if you wanted to.WHAT IS THE SITE LAYOUTbuyer or seller was really happy with the transaction.
LIKE? The website layout is one of the bestThis type of feedback adds to your reputation
features. It's easy to use for new users. Like anynumber.NEUTRAL: This means the buyer or seller
other website just click on the hyperlinks to take youwas not dissatisfied or pleased with the transaction
to the location of that website. It offers great colourThis leaves your feedback at the same number as
schemes and it also has brilliant auction listingbefore.NEGATIVE: I hate these. Most people hate
features, which are easy to use.WHAT IS THE SITEthem. This means the seller or buyer was really
NAVIGATION LIKE? The website navigation is reallydissatisfied with the purchase and transaction. The
easy to use as I have said above. You can get thenot minuses 1 positive feedback from you feedback
odd technical glitch, which you click, on the link and itstatus.THERE IS A BLUE AND RED ABOUT ME LOGO
will take you to the international part of theNEXT TO THE BUYERS NAME, WHAT DOES IT
company, other than that it's brilliant and easy toMEAN?You have your "ABOUT ME" page, which gives
use.WHAT IS THE SITE STABILITY LIKE? The sitethe opportunity to other eBay sellers and buyers to
stability has a couple of glitches especially with theirreally get to know you. The more good stuff you
log in scripts. If you click on the hyperlink for the Signwrite the better your chances of either selling an
In tab at the top of the page you may getitem or getting pre-approved for an item. You can
re-directed to the German login page. You cannot useeven add pictures to this page.WHAT IS AN EBAY
this, as you might not understand it. According toSHOP AND HOW DO I GET ONE?Having an eBay
ebay.co.uk they are trying to sort out all glitchesshop is recommended if you are listing lots of items
within the next 12 months.HOW DOES THE BIDDINGinstead of just the couple of items. You will see that
WORK AND HOW DO I BID ON AN ITEM? This ismost of the shops belong to power sellers. More is
really easy to do. You must have a registeredexplained about Power sellers below. To get an eBay
account with them. Its FREE if you are just buyingshop you must have a feedback rating of 10 or
but if you are selling this takes longer see below formore. This must now be 100% positive feedback. No
more information on this. If you wish to bid or buyNeutral or Negative.
an item you must follow the following procedures:1)If you choose to have an eBay shop eBay will
Click on the item title from the featured or searchcharge you reasonable and unreasonable amounts of
listing.2) This will take you into the auction page formoney to get one. The charges are as follows:Basic -
that specific item.3) Read the item description and£6 - This means that you will get no advertising
make sure you understand it before bidding ordone by eBay. It will not appear in search
buying.4) If you need to ask the seller a question doresults.Featured - £30: This not only is featured
so by clicking on the link at the top of the pagein search results it's easier to use. The only thing is
where the sellers id and feedback number is.4a) Ifthat the £30.00GBP is per month. They a lot of
you don't need to ask the seller a question ormoney in the long run.Anchored - £300: Yes you
questions regarding the item just scroll to the bottomhave to this. If someone clicks on eBay shops from
of the page to check the posting and paymentthe homepage you shop will be there in at the top of
terms and conditions (Most ebayers use this featurethe page in an anchor. Not many people choose this
so keep your eyes peeled) After reading that makeitem at the moment. This is because you have to
sure you are happy about the payment and postagepay £300.00GBP per MONTH. That's what I call
terms and conditions.4b) If you are happy with all ofdaylight robbery.
the above just enter the maximum amount ofThe only good thing about the shops is that you
money you are willing to bid on that item and click onhave longer durations like 30 day "BUY IT NOWS" 60
the bid button. After you have done that it will takeday "BUY IT NOWS" 90 Day listings. You also have
you into the confirmation page and make sure youthe opportunity to have a GTC (Good till Cancelled
adhere to placing a bid. It should then re-direct youlisting) at 30 days. The prices are cheaper for listing in
saying one of the following:5) "YOU ARE THEEBay shops at only 5p per Listing. Extra if you use
HIGEST BIDDER"5a) "YOU HAVE BEEN OUTBID BYthe other features above like BOLD and
ANOTHER USER"It is really that easy.HOW DO IHIGHLIGHTED.THERE IS A MY EBAY TAB AT THE
SELL AN ITEM? In order to sell an item you must beTOP OF THE PAGE, WHY IS IT THERE? The answer
registered and have a valid credit or debit card on file.to that is that its you own private area of eBay. No
Selling an item is easy just follow these methods:1)other member can see what items you are selling
Click on the "SELL" tab at the top of the page. Ifand watching. This is brilliant I use mine a lot.WHAT
you are not a member it will ask you to registerIS THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT LIKE? IN relation to
again as a seller and ask you for your credit or debitthat question the online fellow ebayers are willing to
card details or it will take you straight in to the sellinghelp at all times in the community forums. Whether
area where you can select your category.2) Searchyou are a new member or stuck on finding things to
for the relevant directory where your item should bebuy and sell. You can also get recommendations
listed. (If you don't do this eBay have the rights tothere. As for the EBay staff, they are completely
remove the auction if it is in the incorrect directory.3)useless. They haven't got a phone number to
Enter you eBay item title and description on the nextcontact on the website all that is there is automated
page.4) When you have done that you must entere-mails which you cannot reply to.WHAT IS THE
the payment methods you accept. Whether it isCOMPETITION LIKE? The competition is really good.
PayPal (Most used), Cheque, Bankers Draft or PostalYou see other people selling the same item but then
Order. You can select other payment services if youyou see the other person not selling the same item.
use things like E-GOLD, NOCHEX, STORMPAY,Competition is great on eBay and the better the
FASTPAY (Natwest Online Payments), Etc.5) Whenfeedback total the more chance you have of selling. I
you have done that you get the opportunity to addsold information on how to get Sony laptops for
extra features to your listing such as pictures, and£20.00GBP the other week for £0.30P. I
other listing boosts (The boosts cost allotsold about 3000 e-mails to buyers who want to
though).SELLING BOOST COSTS:HIGHLIGHTED:know. Many of them have praised me for this. Other
£1.50people when I was selling the item were charging
BOLD: £0.75about £9.99. I saw one auction ended at
GALLERY: £0.15£369.54p for just the information.WHAT ARE
FEATURED PLUS: £9.95POWERSELLERS? Power sellers are people you can
HOME PAGE FEATURED: £49.95trust as it goes with buying an item. You cannot
FEATURED GALLERY: £15.95apply to become a Power seller, as eBay must select
BUY IT NOW: £0.06you. There are different types of Power sellers. See
SCHEDULED LISTINGS: £0.12below for a diagram:
LIST IN 2 CATEGORIES X 2 OF THE FINALMembers have five tiers to aspire to - Bronze,
TOTAL.Here are the basic insertion fees:START /Silver, Gold, Platinum and Titanium - each enjoying the
RESERVE PRICE --- LISTING FEE£0.01 -Power Seller Benefits reserved just for them. From
£0.99 ---£0.15fast track customer service and exclusive Power
£1.00 - £4.99 --- £0.20Seller Programmes to 'best practice' discussion
£5.00 - £14.99 --- £0.35boards, our Power Seller Programme is designed to
£15.00 - £29.99 --- £0.75help you grow your e-commerce business and
£30.00 - £99.99 --- £1.50increase profits on eBay.WHAT IS MY VIEW OF
£100.00+ --- £2.00Starting a reserve itemEBAY? My view of EBay is really good. The only
can cost a lot of money on eBay. I once listed mydownsides are that you get the occasional stupid
first laptop on there for a reserve of £800.00. Itbuyer that tries to tarnish your reputation. The fees
hit the reserve and the reserve amount gotare TOO high as well. My view is that eBay is great
refunded to my seller account.HOW DOES THEfor buying not so much as selling due to the charges.
FEEDBACK RATING SYSTEM WORK? This is theEBay is the best for online advertising as they have
main bit you want to be focusing on. If you haveover 100 Million members worldwide. Follow the
brought or sold an item you are eligible for itemmethods above and get an account.