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About Russell Smiley
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I can answer most eBay buying and selling questions. I can answer questions regarding setting up a Ebay account and creating a selling account. I can also answer questions regarding Paypal, which is essential to your eBay success. I can answer questions on how to establish a good feedback rating if you are a new seller. In rare cases you may receive a damaged product or no item at all, I can guide you though contacting the seller and requesting a full refund though eBay and Paypal if you need to. I am familiar also with most of eBays policies and rules. I can also give you tips on how to spot bootleg software. I cannot answer questions on how to start your own eBay business, find good drop shippers, and find really cheap merchandise on the Internet to sell on Ebay for a profit.

Experience
I use eBay regular to sell my products around my house that I no longer use. I have 135 positive Feedback rating. I always have Paypal listed as a payment option, so I am familiar with using Paypal. I have been an eBay member since 2003.

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High School Graduate

Awards and Honors
135 positive feedback rating Honor Roll

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Trading Assistants - Sell Novelty Products?10/26/2008Marvinator
  Q: Marvinator - I have 2 novelty products I created and manufactured. I need help selling them on ...
  A: The real problem with the TA program is that each TA makes their own rules. Yes, it's probably safe ...
Need someone to list for me on eBay10/24/2008Marvinator
  Q: I love going to estate sales and finding colletibles and antiques. My eBay store "Bellas ...
  A: Ebay has, in the past, offered a membership to what was called "Ebay Trading assistants" or "Ebay ...
Open Auction & BIN10/24/2008Rob James
  Q: I make custom gowns and sell them on Ebay. Currently, I have one listed. I usually get alot of ...
  A: The option is really yours. My rule of thumb is if I have a buyer interested in my items and is ...
inspired bags10/23/2008Suzanne Wells
  Q: can i sell inspired bags on ebay? is so can i buy a replica bag and list it as inspired? say if the ...
  A: Replica and counterfeit handbags are absolutely not allowed on eBay. eBay is very serious about ...
inspired bags10/23/2008Suzie Eads
  Q: can i sell inspired bags on ebay? is so can i buy a replica bag and list it as inspired? say if the ...
  A: Helen; I'm sorry to tell you, that you can not sell replica handbags on eBay. They must be ...
casio elixim10/10/2008Rob James
  Q: I read a past response regarding selling items on Ebay and the Casio cameras. Being it is 9 months ...
  A: Sorry for the delay Tim. I have several cameras that I use. Some of the Casio models do have an ...
using ebay9/29/2008Marvinator
  Q: I've just signed up for ebay and paypal together and i have linked both accounts together. now the ...
  A: Either way works fine. If you bid and there is no money in your Paypal account, the funds will be ...
I did not pay for item at pickup9/4/2008Suzanne Wells
  Q: I went to pick up a motorcycle I bought off ebay. When I got there It was not in the condition the ...
  A: eBay policy prohibits member-to-member threats of physical harm via any method including, phone, ...
Ebay Buyer won't pay shipping8/28/2008Rob James
  Q: I am new to selling on ebay and I don't know how to handle a circumstance with a buyer. This buyer ...
  A: Melissa, Basically, if she hasn't paid you are under no obligation to send anything at all. If she ...
Ebay Listing8/8/2008Suzie Eads
  Q: I was asked by an individual who I know, if I could list items on my ebay account for them. They ...
  A: Andrew; I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I did not have my setting on vacation ...
listing description8/7/2008John W. Watson
  Q: I'm starting my first listing on ebay with a 3 CD music set. I became concerned about copyright. Can ...
  A: Using your mouse, click on the beginning of what you want copied and hold the mouse button down as ...
Listings Pulled8/5/2008Marvinator
  Q: I am having trouble listing items on ebay and not having them pulled down. For example: I was ...
  A: The email you received at the "pulling of the auction" gives you the exact reason for the ...
Buying on Ebay7/28/2008Rob James
  Q: So, I'm thinking about buying a used drum set on Ebay, and I found one that I like. The problem is ...
  A: What I would do is look at the sellers feedback first. If it looks good and they do not have an ...
any new buy & sell website? Have you heard about click2city?7/26/2008Rob James
  Q: Is there any new classified / buy & sell website? I am tired of ebay or craigslist. I heard there is ...
  A: The only free classified site I've dealt with is Craigslist. I did look at click2city. It looks nice ...
Ebay help7/16/2008Russell Smiley
  Q: Hey Russel, I recently won an auction on speakers this guy put up. After I won, I, due to some ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your questions today. Their is no way to cancel the auction after you ...
help!!!7/14/2008Russell Smiley
  Q: okay. i listed 15 items and sold 3. now it says i have to create a paypal account to recieve my ...
  A: When you set up the seller, account, which e-mail did you use to accept payments from. If you have a ...
buying a car overseas through ebay7/14/2008Marvinator
  Q: so i found this car they guy is stationed in portugal says he will ship the car to my door step and ...
  A: Yes, it's a scam. Keep in mind, that there is no car. What happens is that the guy will ...
selling my stuff?7/12/2008Rob James
  Q: I saw that you will sell stuff for others on e-bay. I didn't see any contact info so how am I to ...
  A: I do sell for others on eBay if they are located in my general area. If you are not local, you can ...
international shipping7/11/2008Pierre
  Q: i have a possible buyer asking if i will ship a children's set of a dress and a small sweater ...
  A: International shipping of small packages is pretty easy. Pack it, then go to the post office. You ...
shipping to austrailia7/11/2008Russell Smiley
  Q: i have a possible buyer asking if i will ship a children's set of a dress and a small sweater ...
  A: You don't have to fill out any customs formms to ship internationally. I am not sure which shipping ...
PayPal: Credit card or Bank account?7/6/2008Russell Smiley
  Q: I’ve been using paypal to buy things from ebay for 5 years now, recently I opened my own account ...
  A: I would be happy to answer all your questions today. Here are the pro's and cons to using your bank ...
Dropshipping7/1/2008Suzanne Wells
  Q: Suzanne, I am so happy I found your websites! I am very new to the home based business arena, and ...
  A: I have never had the need to use a dropshipper - I have been able to find products with higher ...
ebay photos6/22/2008Suzie Eads
  Q: I can not seem to find a relative inexpensive digital camera that will take crisp, clear, color ...
  A: Michael; I am SO sorry it took me SO long to answer you. I did not realize I had a question in the ...
getting picts to craigslist and ebay sites6/20/2008Russell Smiley
  Q: Just got a new canon camera,installed zoom browser,and managed to send a pic by email but can't ...
  A: Your picture may be to big to post on craigs list or eBay. Usually a jpeg image will do at low ...
Buy International6/11/2008Marvinator
  Q: I live in Venezuela. Can I buy something on eBay or Amazon? Can reach the article to my house in ...
  A: The answer to your inquiry is rather complicated. Let's start by understanding that when you ...
Buy International6/11/2008Suzie Eads
  Q: I live in Venezuela. Can I buy something on eBay or Amazon? Can reach the article to my house in ...
  A: You definatly can buy things on eBay and Amazon. With both company's you'll need to make sure that ...
Buy International6/11/2008Russell Smiley
  Q: I live in Venezuela. Can I buy something on eBay or Amazon? Can reach the article to my house in ...
  A: Im not sure about Amazon.com, but I know you can still buy on eBay as long as the seller ships world ...
Buy International6/11/2008Suzanne Wells
  Q: I live in Venezuela. Can I buy something on eBay or Amazon? Can reach the article to my house in ...
  A: Yes, you can purchase items on eBay. Ask the seller if he will ship the item to your country. If ...
How to estimate shipping6/8/2008Suzanne Wells
  Q: Suzanne - if I'm sitting in my home with 5 items to sell and I want to list them. How do I estimate ...
  A: You can just weigh the items in whatever packaging you plan to ship them in, then go to USPS.com and ...
????5/21/2008Russell Smiley
  Q: I have items to sell. what do I do first?
  A: Well you didn't really give me a lot of information. You first need to set up a eBay account. You ...
selling technique5/16/2008Marvinator
  Q: I've got an unusual question about techniques for selling on ebay. Are people more willing to bid if ...
  A: There is no set of information on what may make someone bid over what does not. As for your main ...
How can buy and ship off ebay from Nigeria?5/3/2008Suzie Eads
  Q: Please how can I buy and ship off ebay as a Nigerian, considering the fact that Nigerians cannot ...
  A: This is a very unusual question! I have put a call into eBay to get the answer for this. I have not ...
How to stop AUTO LISTING?4/19/2008Rob James
  Q: rob how are you? Thanks for your reply. i have one problem and I am getting stuck with this. I use ...
  A: I think you are referring to the scheduled listings. You can specify that lsitings be done at ...
Ebay + Paypal4/19/2008Marvinator
  Q: Hey there! Pretty simple questions, Ive bought 3 items on eBay using money orders, but now hooked up ...
  A: You have it figured correctly. It works like this. If you send money from Paypal when you do ...
ebay listing removed trademark violation4/8/2008Suzanne Wells
  Q: recently, I have this auction# 150233027719 removed by ebay with an explanation of trademark ...
  A: Contact eBay customer service through Live Chat or via email and ask them about the listing being ...
auto listing4/5/2008Suzanne Wells
  Q: Suzanne. its my secnd question to you. Hope yo can help me. I dont have enough time to sit every day ...
  A: You can set your preferences on eBay to automatically relist items. Detailed information about this ...
world war 2 currency notes4/3/2008Suzanne Wells
  Q: i was wondering if i could sell a few of the world war notes i have.i had inherited this from my ...
  A: you might want to do a search for public forums that specialize in this topic. I have found ...
Money refund issue on non-working item4/2/2008Suzie Eads
  Q: I recently purchased a video game off of ebay for approximately $20US through a moneyorder. Once I ...
  A: Brian; I am really sorry you are having this problem. How is the seller's feedback? Have they had ...
selling on e-bay3/31/2008Russell Smiley
  Q: I was just wondering if you can help, i have set up a business acoount on e-bay do i need to pay tax ...
  A: If your are turning a profit on the items you sell on eBay, which you probably are because its your ...
I'm a new ebay seller3/24/2008Russell Smiley
  Q: If my item doesnt sell, do I get charged anything? Also, how can I get possitive feedback if someone ...
  A: Normally, Insertion Fees are non-refundable. However, if your listing ends without a winning buyer ...

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