When buying or selling items online (either on a website or an auction site), you must take the necessary precautions to prevent fraud. There are several types of scams online that could affect you whether you are buying or selling goods, or even if you simply respond to an email or browse web pages. Below [...]
How to Save Money Shipping Items Online
April 25, 2009 by
Now that you know all of the basics about shipping packages and where you can obtain free supplies, here are a few quick tips to help recap all of the ways to save money when shipping items. How to Save Money on Shipping Expenses for eBay & Online Retail 1. Print labels online. Even though [...]
How to Print Paypal Shipping Labels Online
April 25, 2009 by
This is how to print paypal shipping labels online. Printing shipping labels from home can save time and money. But before you start printing labels, there are several things you need to know. For instance: What is the best service to use for printing shipping labels & how does it work? What kind of paper [...]
How to Get Free Packing Material for Shipping
April 25, 2009 by
There are several materials that can be used as a packing material for shipping packages. Some of the most common materials include: Packing peanuts, air-filled bags, bubble wrap, and Styrofoam. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, you can check local retail stores. If you are a business, then you can save [...]
How to Make & Re-Use a Shipping Box
April 25, 2009 by
Another great way to save money is to re-use boxes you may have received, and also to “make your own.” How to Reuse a Box When a box is in great condition with no major designs or colors on it, you can easily re-use it for shipping packages. Just make sure that remove or [...]
How & Where to Get Free Shipping Supplies
April 25, 2009 by
Whenever you begin shipping packages, your expenses can really start to add up. One way you can reduce your shipping cost & save money is by taking advantage of free supplies. To get free shipping supplies you can do can order them from companies that provide them for free (USPS®, UPS®, FedEx®), or you can [...]
Which Shipping Scale is Best for Shipping Online with eBay & Paypal?
April 25, 2009 by
Whenever you ship packages or print labels online, a good shipping scale can be an invaluable tool. So what are the benefits to getting a postal scale & with all the different scales on the market, which scale is the best to use and what features do you need? Having a scale can benefit you [...]
How to Ship or Mail Items Online with eBay
April 25, 2009 by
Whether you occasionally sell items on an online auction site (such as eBay®) or run a full-time business, you will need to know the basics about shipping. For instance, which company has the cheapest rates? What kind of shipping scale is best to use? Where can you get free supplies? How can you re-use or [...]
How Does eBay Feedback System Work?
April 25, 2009 by
Feedback is on of the things that makes eBay® successful. It establishes trust within the eBay® community & it helps differentiate good members from bad members. So how does feedback work, who should leave it first, what kind of rating should you leave, and what comments should you write? How Feedback Works On eBay®, [...]
How to Become an eBay Powerseller Fast
April 25, 2009 by
If you are just starting out selling on eBay®, then you may be asking yourself: What is an eBay® PowerSeller? Why would I want to be a PowerSeller & what are the benefits? How can I be an eBay® PowerSeller & Fast? These are all great questions! We will try to address all of them [...]
How to Increase Your eBay Auction Retail Sales
April 25, 2009 by
Okay, by now you should have mastered all you need to know about creating an eBay® sellers account, creating a great looking auction listing, and you listed your first items for sale online. But…sales are a little slow, and you want to know how you can speed up your sales. No Problem! Just follow these [...]
Tips to Making Great eBay Auction Listings
April 24, 2009 by
Want to know some free tips on how to create a better auction listing on eBay®? Then follow these simple tips and you too can have great looking auctions every time! 1. Always clearly and fully describe your item! This will make the buyer more confident if he or she knows exactly what they will [...]
Learn How to Sell Items on eBay & Make Money
April 24, 2009 by
Starting a Seller’s Account Not only is eBay® a great place to shop for deals & save money, but it is also a great place to sell your items! Whether you sell your own personal items or upgrade to a business, eBay® is a great place to make extra money. So how can you start [...]
Learn How to Buy on eBay Online
April 24, 2009 by
Registering for an Account If you are a bargain hunter, then you will definitely want to take advantage of the great deals you can find on eBay®! To start shopping & saving money, simply go to www.eBay.com & set up an account. It is free to have an account, free to shop around, and free [...]
eBay Enforces Selling Limits in Certain Categories
April 24, 2009 by
There is no doubt about it, eBay has made some major recent changes to their pricing structure & policies. They have lowered insertion fees, increased final value fees, & more. However there are many other less obvious changes that can also impact selling on the huge auction site. One of the less obvious changes are [...]
The United States Postal Service (USPS) Is Raising Rates Again
April 24, 2009 by
It looks like the Unites States Postal Service is once again raising its rates for first class mail & shipping services in 2008. The new rates will increase just one year after a previous increase in prices. This change isn’t going to be too significant. Most prices announced will increase by a few cents. However, [...]
eBay Makes Changes to Feedback, Seller Fees, and More
April 24, 2009 by
Oh NO!! eBay has done it again! Now the Gigantic auction site is changing its fee structure, feedback policy, & more. What does this mean for us online sellers??? I received a message from eBay today about the new pending changes that will be taking place soon in February. Now, sellers will get free gallery [...]
How to Make an eBay About Me Page
April 24, 2009 by
If you want an easy way to help boost your eBay sales & make your customers or buyers feel more comfortable purchasing items from you, you should consider creating an “About Me” page. An “About Me” page on your eBay account will give you an opportunity to let potential customers know more about you or [...]
eBay Places Ads in Seller Account, Must Be Hard Up
April 20, 2009 by
Recently while logging into the “My eBay” section, I knew something was different, but I couldn’t quite place my finger on it. This is probably due to the fact that eBay thinks it needs to add a new change every 5 minutes to keep sellers on their toes (I say that sarcastically, because they change [...]
eBay Changes Coming in June of 2009
April 20, 2009 by
eBay recently sent all active sellers an email outlining a series of changes they plan to roll out in June of 2009. For the most part, it seems like most of the changes are actually going to be good for the sellers (I know, quite a shock). Some of the changes will also be beneficial [...]