THE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO EBAY

"Expand your collection--and your profits--using eBay’s sales resources

Thrive in the collectibles market on eBay--as a buyer and a seller. This easy-to-follow guide explains how to find the rare items you love and reap huge profits along the way. You’ll learn to establish yourself on eBay as a prominent collector in your field, easily assess the value of your collection, open an eBay store, and strategically bid on items to win auctions. You’ll also find out how to use eBay as an all-around collecting resource. Collectibles remains eBay’s strongest category with millions of active collectors trading every day--so get in the game and turn your collection into a lucrative business enterprise!

Evaluate the condition, authenticity, and value of what you find
Use eBay’s feedback system to research collectors
Write compelling sales descriptions and photograph your merchandise
Market yourself as a respected collector in your field
Join an eBay collectors’ group or start your own
Do business with international collectors successfully
Bid and buy at exciting live eBay auctions
Boost your income by selling for others as a Trading Assistant
Appraise your collection using eBay and other online resources
Pack and ship your collectibles securely
Manage your inventory, finances, and tax data
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Greg Holden (Chicago, IL) is an eBay expert and best-selling author. His past books include How to Do Everything with Your eBay Business (25,000 copies sold) and Starting an Online Business For Dummies, which has sold more than 100,000 copies. He has used eBay for years for his own collecting purposes, and comes from a long line of collectors, antique hounds, and bargain hunters.