Download or read book Internet Auctions For Dummies written by Greg Holden and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1999-07-23 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online Auctions Internet Directory Inside! Discover How to Get the Best Possible Deal — and Protect Your Privacy! From baseball cards and Beanie Babies to Fiesta Ware and folk art, Internet auctions are the easiest way to buy and sell collectibles (or anything else) at a great price. But with today's proliferation of sites and auction types, where do you begin? Internet Auctions For Dummies® cuts through the confusion. With clear advice and eye-opening stories from real-life sellers and bidders, author Greg Holden guides you to the best sites for your particular interests and shows you step-by-step how to get great deals — whether you're buying or selling. Let These Icons Guide You! Highlights tips that can help bidders get the best auction deals Points out strategies that can help sellers attract customers and maximize profits Marks profiles of successful Internet auction bidders and sellers Valuable Bonus CD Includes: Auctioneer 3.0 — Demo version of program that allows you to design and maintain an online auction house EveryAuction — An easy to use freeware CGI auction program Paint Shop Pro — Evaluation version of popular image editing tool Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs you like — free — but they have no technical support System Requirements: 486 or faster PC running Windows 95 or later, Windows NT 4, or 68040 or faster Macintosh running system 7.5.5 or later, 8MB RAM (16MB RAM recommended); CD-ROM drive double-speed (2X) or faster; Internet connection (14,400 bps or faster modem, or network-regular access charges apply). Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Navigate the Web's hottest auction sites — eBay, Yahoo! Auctions, Amazon.com Auctions, OnSale, uBid, AuctionAddict.com, Up4Sale, Auction Universe, The Collectible Exchange, Sotheby's, and more Understand the different types of online auctions and the best strategies for buying or selling at each Handle credit card transactions, set up escrow accounts, and protect yourself from fraud Attract customers worldwide by learning about translation services, customs, and more Connect with other collectors who share your interests and locate hard-to-find items

Download or read book eBay For Dummies written by Roland Woerner and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1999-10-07 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internet auctions are the hottest place to buy and sell anything, and the most popular location is eBay. Woerner introduces readers to the popular online auction service and the convenience of finding elusive collectibles without trudging through flea markets. Learn how to make savvy bids and improve selling techniques with information on image editing, pricing, marketing and more. With over 375,000 new postings and more than 1.7 million hits a day, the e-Bay auction community can be overwhelming. In this new edition of eBay For Dummies, you will find updated strategies for coming out on top, whether you're posting items, making bids, or arranging payments.

Download or read book The Business Guide to Selling Through Internet Auctions written by Nancy L. Hix and published by Maximum Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those businesses that want to supplement their sales online or those who want to sell online in a structured, repeatable way, this book shows the new online auction seller the ins and outs. Businesses will learn how to find online auction sites and how to judge whether a particular one meets their needs, how to register and establish an account, and how to list auctions and attract bids.

Download or read book Starting Your Online Auction Business written by Dennis L. Prince and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online auctions are, undeniably, a firm fixture in our evolving consumer culture. Since the publication of Prima's first auction "how-to, how-come" resource, Online Auctions at eBay, it is more apparent than ever that Internet auctioning is here to stay. Accounting for an estimated $4.5 billion in online earnings, online auctions are no fad, fluke, or flash-in-the-pan venture. Because of this phenomenal growth, readers of Online Auctions at eBay (1st and 2nd editions) want more. The sentiments are much the same from many readers, those who are looking for help in taking the next step in evolving their online auctioning. A natural progression from Online Auctions at eBay, 2nd Edition and Auction This!, this exciting new title will unclock the door to even more intrinsic details of establishing a regular online auction routine that helps readers of all levels to further their auctioning activities and enable themselves to draw even more from the growing online auction pool.

Download or read book Starting an eBay Business For Dummies written by Marsha Collier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-08-27 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: eBay is the world’s marketplace! If you’re ready to turn your hobby into an online business, Marsha Collier knows exactly how to help. Packed with proven techniques for boosting your business, Starting an eBay Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes the steps to success that you’ll want to know. More than a million people are earning regular income on eBay. Those who are earning the most know how to set up a business, find and manage inventory, use auction management software to best advantage, get freebies on shipping, and run their businesses professionally. Marsha Collier was one of the first, and she shares all the secrets she’s learned. In this fun and easy guide to getting your online business off and running, you’ll discover how to: Attract more bidders to your auctions Set up a professional business Find out what sells and what doesn’t Increase bidder confidence with strong listings Price your items to sell Reduce your costs by shipping more efficiently Work with a PayPal account and collect your money Understand legal issues such as taxes and licenses Keep appropriate records Improve your image with outstanding customer service Marsha Collier has been so successful with her home-based business that she educated her daughter on the profits and today is one of the stars of the eBay community. Along with plenty of solid information and time-and-money-saving tips, she’ll give you the confidence you need to become an eBay entrepreneur.

Download or read book The Everything Online Auctions Book written by Steve Encell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-05-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Everything Online Auctions Book is an inside look at how to buy or sell anything on eBay and other notable online auction sites. Steve Encell, one of the most successful dealers in the field of online auctions, gives readers the real low down on the online marketplace. Includes: Finding the right sites to buy or sell Tips on how to avoid scams, fraud, and identity theft Taking advantage of perks and promotions Organizing and maximizing business earning potential 50-plus screenshots for step-by-step instruction

Download or read book The Internet GigaBook For Dummies written by Peter Weverka and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-09-21 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get connected, get clicking, and get what you need from the Internet, whether that’s answers from Google, bargains from E-bay, music from iTunes, or merchandise from the thousands of shopping sites. The Internet Gigabook For Dummies has almost 900 pages jam-packed with information, how-tos, tips, techniques, advice, and short-cuts to help you use the Internet for all it’s worth! Whether you’re an experienced Web surfer or just daring to get your feet wet for the first time, you’ll discover how to get the most from the Internet and its most popular sites with information on: The basics—everything from installation to browsing, navigation, and setting up your e-mail account Googling—searching for information, photographs, newsgroups, bargains, and more Yahooing— searching, mail, shopping, chatting, playing games, doing financial research, and more Buying and selling on eBay—finding collectables, hard-to-find items, and bargains; bidding, buying, and paying online; and selling your own trash and treasures Making beautiful music together with iTunes—buying and playing music, burning CDs, organizing your music collection with playlists, and even editing on your iPod Creating your own Web Pages—building your first site, including the essentials and working with HTML, FrontPage, Dreamweaver, posting your Web site, and more Edited by Peter Weverka, author of many For Dummies books, The Internet Gigabook For Dummies includes information culled from eight For Dummies books. It’s like a greatest-hits collection! Even experienced surfers will discover some new tricks such as how to: Use Yahoo! Finance to get stock quotes, do financial research, and create an online portfolio Use Instant Messaging with AOL, MSN Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger Shop Google Catalogs or use Froogle for online comparison shopping Use advanced techniques and bidding strategies to help you win in eBay auctions Use Yahoo! People Search to find old friends. search Yahoo! Personals to find true romance (or someone semi-compatible). place your own personal ad, and more Use Google News to scan the headlines, search for specific topics, follow related links to go in-depth, or track a story over time Whether you’re new to the Internet and want to learn how to set up your e-mail or have a great e-tail idea and want to set up an online business, this Gigabook, complete with an in-depth index, helps you get GigaValue from your online experience.

Download or read book eBay For Dummies written by Marsha Collier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-10-11 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking about buying or selling items on eBay? Whether you want to use eBay to make smart bids and win auctions or turn household clutter into cash, eBay for Dummies, Fifth Edition is your passport to the most successful trading community on the planet. Beginning with an overview of what eBay is and how to become a registered user, eBay for Dummies helps you discover how you can: Search for items to buy and list items to sell on eBay Place a bid—and determine how much you should spend Use pictures and basic HTML to make your eBay listings more appealing Communicate well and close deals without a problem Identify auction terms (reserve price, starting bid, Buy It Now, etc.) Organize your transactions and interactions using the My eBay page Resolve buying and selling issues with eBay’s Trust & Safety program And much more! Registering at eBay makes you part of a really unique community of people who like to collect, buy, and sell items of just about every kind! So if you’re ready to join the millions of people who use their home computers to make great deals, buy cool stuff, and turn a profit, eBay for Dummies does all the legwork so you can sit back and let the bidding begin!

Download or read book Starting an Online Business For Dummies written by Greg Holden and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nuts-and-bolts for building your own online business and making it succeed Is there a fortune in your future? Start your own online business and see what happens. Whether you're adding an online component to your current bricks-and-mortar or hoping to strike it rich with your own online startup, the sixth edition of this popular and practical guide can help. Find out how to identify a market need, handle promotion, choose Web hosting services, set up strong security, pop up prominently in search engine rankings, and more. The book explores the hottest business phenomenon today—social media marketing—with full coverage of Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and other technologies that are now firmly part of the online business landscape. Dives into all aspects of starting and establishing an online business, including the very latest big trends Highlights business issues that are of particular concern to online businesses Reveals how to identify a market need, handle promotion, choose Web hosting services, set up strong security, pop up prominently in search engine rankings, and more Covers the hottest social media marketing opportunities, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and blogs Shows you specific types and examples of successful online businesses Provides the latest on B2B Web site suppliers, such as AliBaba.com Build a better online business from the ground up, starting with Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 6th Edition!

Download or read book eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies written by Marsha Collier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-10-21 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chances are you have friends who have been thrilled with deals they got on eBay. Maybe you’d like to get in on the eBay action, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’ve bought on eBay before, but want to get the inside scoop on scooping up the very best deals. This book is for you. It helps you differentiate between the junk and the jewels and get the best buys on everything from clothing, household goods, and electronics to business equipment, new or used cars, and real estate! Written by Marsha Collier, self-professed bargain shopper and best selling author of eBay For Dummies, eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies is packed with advice and anecdotes from other experts, some of whom make a living buying and selling on eBay. It helps you begin shopping on eBay quickly, safely, and successfully, with information on: Using the My eBay Page to keep up with your potential deals Using feedback about sellers and shopping safely Bidding, buying, and winning Things to look for and things to look out for Ways to pay, including PayPal Taking advantage of eBay’s search functions and refining your searches to zero in on sought-after items Shopping eBay’s Bargain Basement Even successful eBay veterans will discover tips and tricks they didn’t know and bargain shopping secrets. Whether you want to use eBay to seek out and snap up hard-to-find collectibles, or simply to save on everyday purchases, eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies takes you step-by-step through the process. And to get you started right, the book is a real bargain!

Download or read book Internet Auctions written by Ernan Haruvy and published by Now Publishers Inc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internet Auctions reviews recent empirical and theoretical works on internet auctions with a focus on internet auction design, formats, and features that are currently debated in the marketing literature.

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Download or read book Starting a Business on eBay co uk For Dummies written by Dan Matthews and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-22 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting a Business on eBay.co.uk For Dummies covers all the essentials an eBay user or budding entrepreneur needs to start a money-making venture by trading on eBay.co.uk. It features straight-talking advice on every aspect of starting and growing a successful business, including; setting-up shop, running successful auctions, delivering goods, keeping customers happy, and maximising profits.

Download or read book EBay for Dummies written by Marsha Collier and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For use in schools and libraries only. Presents a guide to the online auction house explaining how to buy and sell online, submit winning bids, and effectively market items for sale.

Download or read book eBay co uk For Dummies written by Jane Hoskyn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated edition of a UK bestseller, eBay.co.uk For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the most current and comprehensive guide available. Packed with expert advice on buying and selling successfully and safely this book explains every aspect of using the site in simple steps – it’s the easiest way to get started and make some serious money in the world’s biggest marketplace. Second edition new content includes: Making serious money on eBay.co.uk Fair trade goods Feedback 2.0 Advanced searching Latest security information – including infringing items, increased buyer protection, dealing with counterfeit goods and ticket touts Express selling, including discount sales for shop owners Updated Pay Pal information Using Skype Blogging and MyWorld

Download or read book The Everything Online Auctions Book written by Steve Encell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-05-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to buy and sell on online auction Web sites such as eBay, discussing topics such as bidding, PayPal, and seller etiquette.

Download or read book Getting Started in Internet Auctions written by Alan C. Elliott and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-04-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive Coverage Completely Up-to-Date Your complete guide to buying and selling at Internet auctions As millions of people worldwide have discovered, online auctions can be a fun, safe, and easy way to buy, sell, or trade virtually anything-from Pez dispensers to mobile homes, antiques to computers. But the world of Internet auctions is unlike any other marketplace, and finding and making the great deals you're hoping for can be a very tricky business, especially for newcomers. In this complete guide, expert Alan Elliott saves you the time and expense of learning the ins and outs of Internet auctions the hard way. He reviews all the best auction sites and, step-by-step, teaches you everything you need to know to safely and successfully participate both as a buyer and a seller. From finding an auction site to setting up and managing your own auctions, Elliott covers all the bases, including how to: * find the real online bargains * spot inferior merchandise * use safe, smart bidding practices * set limits and time your bids * conduct financial transactions online, safely and securely * avoid Internet scam artists * determine what is salable online and what isn't * find the best auction site for what you have to sell * correctly price your merchandise * successfully advertise and market your merchandise * make a living in Internet auctions For Internet auction updates and links to valuable auction resources, contact the Companion Web site at: www.alanelliott.com/auction.