| I've learned recently that there are still a number of | | | | 6. Get your shipping supplies for free from the post |
| people that are reluctant to take the plunge and sell on | | | | office. Go to their site online and order for free. They |
| eBay. What do you sell? Where do you get it? Do you | | | | will deliver for free too! |
| need special software? Do I really need a camera? | | | | 7. Check your emails often to stay in touch with any |
| These are common questions so be easy on yourself | | | | buyers that have questions. eBay rewards sellers that |
| if you feel overwhelmed or confused. A lot of people | | | | have good communication by showing the listings at |
| are not sure on shipping and who pays for what. How | | | | the top of the page. |
| do you communicate with the seller? Here are few | | | | 8. Put in a thank you note of some sort with your |
| tips and tricks to help you get started; | | | | packages. This extra touch is very appreciated by |
| 1. Start by selling something you already own. Look in | | | | buyers and you never know, that may help get you |
| your closets and in your drawers to see what it is you | | | | better feedback. |
| have that you no longer use. | | | | 9. Request feedback if the seller forgets. Kindly remind |
| 2. Go to eBay and search for this item. Once found, | | | | them to do so. Feedback is very important. Make sure |
| scroll down the left of the screen and find "completed" | | | | to leave it back as well. |
| auctions. Click on this and sign in if needed. | | | | These are just a few of the things you need to focus |
| 3. Look for all the "green" prices. These are the ones | | | | on. There is a wealth of information on eBay's site |
| that sold. Pay attention to how much they sold for. | | | | itself as well as the internet. Whatever you are not |
| 4. If you don't have items to sell go to thrift stores. | | | | sure about, just pop that into the search field and take |
| Even if you can only afford to spend a dollar or two, | | | | a look at what you can learn. Take your time, there's |
| you can find some fantastic items. | | | | no rush. |
| 5. Take as good of photos as you can and as many | | | | And lastly, have fun! You don't want to stress yourself |
| as you can. Take up close photos of brand names | | | | to the point that you will not want to continue selling. |
| also. Yes, you need a camera but you can find them | | | | Stop when you want to and set your own hours. |
| very cheap now. | | | | After all, that's what selling online is all about! |