The bulk of this blog’s contents focuses on stories and tips provided by eBay PowerSellers. I made a conscious effort to minimize the amount of direct instructional text. You don’t see many how-to sections or step by step instructions. In this appendix, however, I’d like to turn that around.
I summarize, below, practical tips and techniques for becoming a more effective and productive eBay seller. The tips are taken from the interviews presented in this book, from talking to sellers for other books I’ve written, and last but not least from my own experience.
I summarize, below, practical tips and techniques for becoming a more effective and productive eBay seller. The tips are taken from the interviews presented in this book, from talking to sellers for other books I’ve written, and last but not least from my own experience.
- Step 1: Find Something You Love and Sell It
- Step 2: Set Out to Build a Business Rather than a Hobby
- Step 3: Do the Research Up Front
- Step 4: Develop a Steady Supply of Merchandise
- Step 5: Know Who Your Customers Are and What They Want
- Step 6: Don’t Be Afraid to Grow
- Step 7: Find People or Software to Help You
- Step 8: Act Like a Salesperson
- Step 9: Market Yourself and Your Business
- Step 10: Sell in More than One Venue
- Step 11: Make Your Customer Your King or Queen
- Step 12: Be Prepared for Really Hard Work
