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The A, B, C's of Selling Online Using eBay
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The A, B, C's of Selling Online Using eBay

Begin Using eBay List to Sell Your Personal Items, Make Extra Income, Even If You Are Busy!
Created byAnne Zarraonandia
Last updated 8/2018
English
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What you'll learn

  • List at least one item on eBay. If it sells, collect payment and then ship item to buyer!
  • Write a succinct and engaging title & description for creating a money making listing.
  • Shoot a series of clear photographs that will attract customers.
  • Ship an item that will fit into a flat rate box to any location throughout the USA.
  • Be able to "let go" of an item that doesn't sell and donate to a local charity.

Course content

5 sections • 54 lectures • 3h 15m total length

  • Introduction - Welcome Video!2:58

    Learn to sell on eBay in one hour a day with step-by-step guidance on registering, finding items, photographing, listing, shipping, and managing feedback.

  • Course Landscape2:55

    Explore the course landscape for selling on eBay, covering setup, mindset, daily routines, listing strategies, pricing, shipping, donations, tax benefits, and ways to grow your business.

  • Who Am I? Anne Z4:23

    Meet an experienced eBay education specialist and top rated seller who shares how her diverse passions—from tennis gear to memorabilia—guide niche, sustainable selling on eBay.

  • What's this Course About? Here's a Bare Bones Outline!5:58
  • The Mindset of Selling Online5:35

    Develop a winning online selling mindset by starting small, setting goals, staying persistent, and listing items consistently on eBay, while learning from mistakes and focusing on buyer needs.

  • 1 Hour a Day is All You Need2:57
  • Feedback - Your Online Reputation5:40

    Build your eBay reputation by delivering great customer service to earn positive, neutral, or negative feedback, tracked by DSR criteria and a detailed feedback profile.

  • Tell A Friend!1:47
  • Using Social Media to Market Listings3:11

    Promote eBay listings on social media by using share buttons, engage authentically with followers, and follow a one-to-six promotion-to-comment ratio to build trust and attract buyers.

  • Communication on eBay2:02
  • Donating and Charity4:12
  • Simple Bookkeeping4:52

    Keep track of eBay sales, costs, and fees with PayPal reports and an Excel or Google spreadsheet. Then use GoDaddy bookkeeping or QuickBooks to categorize transactions and prepare taxes.

  • The Pluses and Minuses of Selling3:44

    Explore the pluses and minuses of selling on eBay, including free listings and final value fees, to declutter and earn extra money.

  • Put Your Kids to Work, or Friends, or Family, or Neighbors2:04

    Leverage family, friends, and neighbors to help you list, source, and ship on eBay, assigning tasks like weighing, photographing, and packing to build a productive team.

  • Set Some Realistic Goals1:32

    Set realistic goals for selling online on eBay to guide your strategy and measure progress.

  • Recap of "Start Here Before Selling" Article1:52

Requirements

  • Basic computer skills including use of internet browsers and navigating websites.
  • Gather three household items that you'd like to sell, such as CDs, books, household items, toys or clothing.
  • Have a PayPal account, active email address and active credit card for registration purposes.
  • Basic photography with a smart phone or tablet or point & shoot digital camera.
  • Have at least one free hour per day to get started on your new selling adventure.

Description

Do you have unused items sitting around the house that you'd like to sell? Are you a busy person, but would like to make some extra income on the side? Do you have at least one hour a day to dedicate to selling online using eBay?

This course is for the person who has thought about selling but who has never taken the plunge and actually tried it. Or for the person who has unsuccessfully tried selling online and was discouraged because it seemed "too hard to do". This course will break down the processes, step by step for the newbie or beginner who want's to give it a go! It is possible to sell things from around your house, closet and garage taking very little time out of your busy day. 

You will determine what sells best on eBay even if you've never sold anything before. You will learn to create an eye catching "Titles" and "Descriptions" so your listing will stand out! Included will be tips on taking simple yet clear photographs for your listings. Once the sale is complete, the course will show you how to collect payment and ship the item to the buyer easily and quickly. Using the methods in the course, you will see that it is possible to make some extra money and clear out the house at the same time, even during your busy day! 

Who this course is for:

  • Stay at home Moms, Retired folks, Students who want to sell on eBay!
  • First time sellers with little or no experience selling online.
  • Busy people who have at least one hour per day to sell and manage their selling accounts.
  • People who want to make some part time income selling personal items on eBay.

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