Using the eBay Shopping Cart
This holiday season buyers on eBay will see something they've never seen before: an "Add to cart" button. Image: Aron Hsiao This holiday season eBay shoppers will be greeted by a new feature that's...
View ArticleHow to Dispute a Credit Card Purchase
When eBay and its Buyer Protection Program fail you, your credit card issuer can turn out to be your best friend. Via sxc.hu, condition-free/royalty-free stock Nobody wants to see an eBay transaction...
View ArticleI wanted to buy that! Where did it go?
Sure, it's frustrating to decide to buy something only to find out that you can't, but it's often better than the alternative. Photo: Elenathewise / Fotolia Question: I wanted to buy that! Where did it...
View ArticleWhy does eBay want my personal information?
If you're careful about your personal data, you may wonder why eBay wants so much of it. In fact, there are sensible, non-nefarious reasons. Image: Goosey / Dreamstime Question: Why does eBay want my...
View ArticleUse Listing Upgrades to Tweak Your Selling
For a few additional cents you can significantly improve the performance of your listings. Photo: Ersler / Dreamstime.com eBay item listings are the lifeblood of any seller's eBay business. Listings...
View ArticleWhat are the basics for pro eBay sellers?
Before cutting the ribbon on your new eBay business, take a look at what others tend to find necessary and ask whether you have everything you need. Image: Serrnovik / Dreamstime So you're looking to...
View ArticleTweak Your Listings for Mobile Shoppers
Though the basics remain the same, creating mobile-friendly listings presents a few unique challenges. Photo: Dolgachov / Dreamstime With the exploding popularity of mobile shopping on eBay, for which...
View ArticleeBay vs. Amazon.com for Sellers
Photo: Miszaqq / Dreamstime In recent years as eBay’s domination over the online retail world has waned, Amazon Marketplace has been eBay’s most-often-cited competitor. Amazon.com also offers sellers a...
View ArticleHow eBay Selling Has Changed
Remember when this was eBay's logo? Even this one is relatively recent, but already feels long gone. Sean Gallup / Getty Images Next year will mark eBay's 20th anniversary as the world's premier online...
View ArticleOrganize and Tame Your Selling Records (cont'd)
Don't let your selling life turn into yet another pile of unmanageable, incomplete paper records. Image: Bill / Fotolia Continued from page 1 Though a tool like Evernote offers a tremendous amount of...
View ArticleDon't Automatically Exclude APO and FPO Sales
APO and FPO parcels go to U.S. military persons stationed around the world, but for sellers and shippers, behave and cost the same as domestic U.S. mail. Image: Ryan D. McLearnon / U.S. Navy Sellers on...
View ArticleRecognize Common eBay Scams Against Buyers
eBay scams aren't particularly common, but they are out there, and you don't want to be a victim. Learn to recognize the signs. Image: Ben Chams / Fotolia Getting "scammed" on eBay is not nearly as...
View ArticleEight Things You Should Know Before Shopping on eBay
It's easy to shop eBay without knowing much about it, but as too many one-time eBay shoppers have discovered, eBay is nothing like Amazon.com, Buy.com, or Overstock.com. eBay is a special kind of...
View ArticleHelp Your Teen Start an eBay Business (cont'd)
Summer jobs for teens don't have to be a choice between sweeping, mowing, or working a cash register. eBay gives teens a way to make money, have fun, and gain real business experience, all at the same...
View ArticleMale sellers on eBay have an edge over women, study finds
Successful sellers on eBay know certain things matter: item description, appealing photos, strong seller ratings and, of course, price. Now, a study published Friday in the journal Science suggested...
View ArticleWhat to Do When You Can't Contact eBay
Going nuts trying to reach a helpful human being at eBay? Maybe you don't have to. Image: jfg / Sxc.hu It’s no secret at this point that eBay is tough to contact, particularly if you’re looking to...
View ArticleTen eBay Best Practices for 2014 and Beyond
Being data-driven in all that you do is one of the key elements of present-day eBay success. Image: valterdias / Fotolia eBay has changed a lot over the years, certainly for buyers, but especially for...
View ArticleCan I shop eBay from my home country?
You can shop eBay from just about anywhere on earth, often with less trouble than you imagine—but your expectations need to be realistic. Photo: Indianeye / Dreamstime eBay is one of the world's most...
View ArticleNo-Nonsense eBay Toolkit
Bookmark this no-nonsense list of eBay tools for future use. Each link on these two pages performs the eBay task in question by linking directly to the eBay website. On Page 1 below: Contact eBay...
View ArticleOops! I've made a big eBay mistake! How do I cancel?
Peter Cade/ The Image Bank/ Getty images Everyone makes mistakes, but mistakes made while buying or selling on eBay can be very frustrating and at times even frightening. At least once in their eBay...
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