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About Marvinator
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Expertise
I`ve been involved with Ebay practically since it`s inception. I`ve spent a lot of free time in helping people find the answer to problems as well as selling techniquest on the Ebay system. I`m more than comfortable with the Ebay system, it`s rules and policies and the why`s and wherefores of it`s day to day operation and the operations of both a seller and buyer.

Experience
Been a consistent seller on Ebay since 1997 and have been regarded as a 'source' for information on Ebay itself.
(Under Expertiese, it should be techniques, not techniquest...sorry bout that....)

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Questions Answered By Expert Marvinator
In Category Buying & Selling Thru Ebay & Other Auctions

Subject	Date Asked

using ebay	9/29/2008
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 ...
Listings Pulled	8/5/2008
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 a car overseas through ebay	7/14/2008
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 ...
Buy International	6/11/2008
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 ...
selling technique	5/16/2008
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 ...
Ebay + Paypal	4/19/2008
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	2/13/2008
Q: One of my ebay listing is been removed and reason for that was it says (eBay Listing Removed: ... A: In checking your auction, I find that you used the Ipod brand, yet the item is NOT Apple. Remember ...
Incorrect stored eBay password	1/24/2008
Q: What follows may be proof that the difference between "wisdom" and "stupidity" is that there's a ... A: Stored Passwords are held by Internet Explorer's Auto Complete Function. You can clear this ...
Best digital camera	1/1/2008
Q: What's a good little digital camera for taking indoor pictures for eBay listings? Nothing fancy, ... A: I can't really recommend any one camera over another because so many are so similar these days. ...
Ebay Coupons	12/18/2007
Q: I'm new to e-bay, and i intend to purchase an unlocked cell phone, and pay using paypal. By any ... A: Ebay will never have 'checkout codes' due to the main fact that you are never buying from Ebay. ...
Ebay Seller Does Not Want To Issue Refund	12/18/2007
Q: I have been a loyal customer with this particular seller for about a year. They have a store but ... A: Contact your credit card company and ask for a refund. Explain simply that you never received the ...
buyers on e-bay	11/20/2007
Q: I try to startup online business and When i find what customers what to buy on interneti heard about ... A: Forgive me, this makes no sense. If I can glean a bit of what you're asking, it appears that you ...
item listed	10/30/2007
Q: i listed an item with 6 watchers a buyer( 100% feed back)contacted me with, wanting to buy it, i ... A: There is no hard an fast rule about these things. You are allowed to do this, make changes and sell ...
Payment	10/2/2007
Q: How can I pay for items with a debit card? I heard that Paypal charges fees for use and I don't want ... A: You rheard correct, Paypal does charge fees, but those fees are charged to the RECEIVER of the ...
Re: Buying and Selling on Ebay	9/30/2007
Q: I want to start a business of buying shoes from cheaper source and selling them on ebay, and due to ... A: Ebay does not provide you with anything other than a venue for selling your stuff. Whether you sell ...
Third Party Fees Charged for Selling your items.	9/10/2007
Q: I just spoke with a local business that will place my item on ebay. They named the numerous fees ... A: Yes, 25% is about average. Ebay has an entire section called "Trading Assistants", who are basically ...
ebay	8/23/2007
Q: I am trying to talk my mom into letting us use ebay. She's not really into internet shopping because ... A: The fact that you have stated you "asked your mom" tells me that you may be under age. It is my ...
regarding ebay charges & gorwth	8/13/2007
Q: how r u.. i appreciate your affort to help people and resolve their problem,, keep it up wish u best ... A: You ask several questions at once, I'll try to take them one at a time. 1) Ebay is free. Free to ...
Validity of a Dropshipper?	7/10/2007
Q: I recently received this email below: "Dear Sir/Madam, I saw your information on eBay. Are you ... A: Obviously, I would not have any information on whether any particular company is valid or not. This ...
ebay dropshipping laws? rules?	6/29/2007
Q: I just started drop shipping some ralph lauren polo shirts. I ordered them first, thought they were ... A: First off, I am not a lawyer so anything I tell you is as one business person to another. If you ...
changing from ebay store to just listings	6/19/2007
Q: I am a jewelry and clothing designer and I have had an ebay store for over a year now. The fees are ... A: I've given this a lot of thought and think that going with only one type of listing may be a ...
Adding description to ebay	6/7/2007
Q: I am a selling items on ebay from past 2 months and i found it very good. I am just wondering if ... A: To begin, please accept my apologies for answering so late. I was called out of town unexpectedly ...
Undelivered items	6/1/2007
Q: Two weeks ago I bought (and paid for) an ipod from a seller that appears to have a good rating with ... A: Sellers like this give Ebay a bad reputation. This is the reason to check a person's feedback ...
Safety of my User ID	5/27/2007
Q: I have two user ids on ebay. One for buying and one for chatting on discussion boards. A certain ... A: Ebay ID's are not connected except by the credit card on file and only IF two accounts share a ...
Selling Imported DVDs	4/15/2007
Q: Is it illegal to sell imported DVDs if they are region free and official Asian releases? A: These items may be sold on eBay, but be careful of the type of DVD you are selling. To get a Legal ...
Ebay Feedbacks	4/9/2007
Q: My question is that I have only 4 feedbacks on my Ebay account, and i can only sell item through ... A: Many if not all of the special items in selling on Ebay require a feedback rating of 10 or higher. ...
Purchasing Computer Software	3/28/2007
Q: I am considering buying software on ebay. If they say “brand new”, “never used” or “original box”, ... A: In order to discuss this subject, we need to take a moment and discuss the basic makeup of Ebay ...
selling	3/11/2007
Q: i want to start seling on ebay but i do not where to get items to sell on ebay thanks don A: Sorry for the delay in getting a response to this question. Every so often, the emails letting me ...
ebay	3/10/2007
Q: I am thinking about selling some books on ebay for the first time and the question I have is: ... A: There is really no way to deal with such a person, other than to stick to your guns. YOu know you ...
gift card	3/10/2007
Q: Is there any good way to buy a gift card through ebay at a discount? Most completed listings I've ... A: Though I am not personally acquainted with the sale of Gift Cards on ebay, I can only guess at the ...
Doing Business with Ebay	2/28/2007
Q: My name is Jessica, I'm a 30yr old who lives in N.Y. I was wondering what you thought of doing ... A: Doing business through a Drop-Off Store should only be done when you have neither the time nor the ...
Selling on the internet	2/25/2007
Q: How do I go about setting up an acct. w/ebay or other auction sites so I can sell by ... A: To set up a selling account, you need only set up your account with a credit card (or debit card) on ...
t-shirt business	2/21/2007
Q: We have a side gig designing & selling T-shirts. We produced a batch of 100 shirts with our first ... A: It sounds as if you are trying to be a business without being IN business. Before I answer your ...
Starting a business on eBay	1/17/2007
Q: I would like to start my own business on eBay. I have 115 positive feedback. Can you give me any ... A: I hope you will have a great and successful time on Ebay as a seller. It is a long hard road and ...
public domain	1/17/2007
Q: Is there any law against selling public domain items downloaded from the web on eBay? Things like ... A: There is, so far as I know, no rule against selling public domain information downloaded from the ...
seller has not shipped item	1/13/2007
Q: I bought a transmission on ebay from a guy in Iowa Park Texas. He sent me an invoice for it with his ... A: Continue to call the seller and stay polite. This is the number one thing I can offer you is that ...
not going for much	1/9/2007
Q: I've found some sites where I can buy single items at what appear to be wholesale prices. Thousand ... A: You've at least got the right idea and that is to check the viability of an item BEFORE you list it. ...
buy internationaly	12/31/2006
Q: i am interested in bidding for a flute on ebay. the seller has a very good reputation. and i ... A: There is no way to know if an individual who is selling a flute will have to pay any duties or ...
Starting an ebay store	12/7/2006
Q: I was offered an opportunity by a friend to go in together starting an online store on ebay however ... A: Although this question has more to do with business than Ebay, I can offer you a bit of direction. ...
competitors	12/6/2006
Q: My wife has been a power seller on Ebay for a number of years. Recently she had some items get ... A: From my own experience in the Power Seller arena, I know that all Power Sellers have access directly ...
Buying cars overseas	11/23/2006
Q: I read the question about buying a car overseas on 8-6-06. My question is can you find out if this ... A: Sorry, there is no way to find this information. Ebay keeps auctions on the site for only 90- 100 ...
Ebay Products and Dropshipping.	11/20/2006
Q: could you tell me what type of product sells best on ebay and is dropshipping a good way to sell ... A: WHAT DO I SELL? For the home hobbyist, finding ‘product’ is easy. Look at the shelves in your home ...
lost auctions	11/18/2006
Q: I have a fabric store and would like to sell fabric on ebay. This is my third week putting fabric ... A: The best way to tell if your auctions are being seen is to include a hit counter. Ebay provides a ...
Drop Shipping	11/17/2006
Q: I have just started selling on ebay, my question is, have you ever used Doba for drop shipping? If ... A: Most all drop shippers work the same way. YOU don't pay THEM until you order the item. You probably ...
abusive offensive emails	11/16/2006
Q: I have contacted ebay and reported the abuse several times as the abuse escalated - they haven't ... A: I can't speak for Ebay on the abuse as I just learned today that Ebay's standards in that area have ...
abusive offensive emails	11/16/2006
Q: Sold first item thru ebay - got a non-payer - right from her first email she has been abusive and ... A: First and foremost, don't repond to any abuse. Report it to Ebay. There is a special page to report ...
shall i believe this ???	11/15/2006
Q: I recieved an email from UK NATIONAL LOTTERY stating that I've won 500,000 GBP, below is the email: ... A: This has nothing to do with ebay, but I am well versed in this sort of scam, and yes, it is a scam. ...
shall i believe this ???	11/15/2006
Q: I recieved an email from UK NATIONAL LOTTERY stating that I've won 500,000 GBP, below is the email: ... A: No. It's a Scam. The only money involved is yours and they want it. Usually what happens is ...
selling knowledge on Ebay	11/12/2006
Q: I have a question that is probably a little different from what you are used to. I am also an ... A: You can create an E-Book on the subject by merely typing out all your questions and answers and ...
selling my knowledge on ebay	11/11/2006
Q: I have a question that is probably a little different from what you are used to. I am also an ... A: This is a question I get a lot. The options are to find a way to answer questions at a set price ...
Choosing a Product to Resell	10/20/2006
Q: If I don't opt to use the drop ship method, what do I need to do to set myself up to sell products ... A: Getting setup is easier than you may think. Once you're registered, y ou only need to put a credit ...
Choosing a Product to Resell	10/17/2006
Q: I am considering becoming a reseller. I am having difficulty choosing a product. I had considered ... A: The one thing I tell every aspiring seller is that you have to sell what you know. If you know ...
Internation Trading	10/15/2006
Q: I've got lots of cool Egyptian items (papyrus,statues,handmade stuff) that id like oto put on ebay ... A: You are in a bad position where many international Ebay users find themselves at the is time. On ...
Step by Step to reinstate account	10/4/2006
Q: I have been listing on Ebay France to sell a particular brand name watches, After a week or so, my ... A: I know of the form, but not it's location. YOu can find these more quickly by going through the ...
Which site best after eBay for sales	9/29/2006
Q: The cost of EBay has risen so much. Is there another site that is effective and cheaper? A: There are literally hundreds of smaller sites which have sprung up over the years, but very few with ...
Does eBay allow drop shipping on eBay	9/28/2006
Q: Does eBay allow drop shipping and do they outline it anywhere in their policies? Sounds like a ... A: forgive the delay in responding to this question. I have just 'discovered' the Question Pool ...
NWT, Which Tags, Price or Brand Tag	9/24/2006
Q: However, there is no 'Nike Retail Price Tag' on the garment, only the 'Nike Measurement Chart Tag' ... A: Yes. Any Manufacturer's original tag, still on the item would classify this as New With Tags. There ...
selling furniture	9/24/2006
Q: I buy used furniture at auctions, etc., and after refurbishing it, I sell it in a shop. I do pretty ... A: As the seller of the item you will have to be the one to decide whether it's worth it. Most charge ...
legally binding?	9/19/2006
Q: Well I bid and won an item on ebay, but the seller and I agreed to not go through with the ... A: I am not a lawyer, and let's state that at the outset, that I'm giving you my personal, Layman's ...
pricing	9/10/2006
Q: OK, I am not sure who else to turn to. I have some Winnie the Pooh items I am trying to price out ... A: You don't say what KIND Of problems you're having when you search eBay, so for the moment, I'll put ...
Finding Products to Sell on Ebay	8/29/2006
Q: I am new to ebay selling...I don't have a product to sell in ebay..I stay in India can u explain me ... A: For the home hobbyist, finding ‘product’ is easy. Look at the shelves and find those nifty ...
selling and selecting categories	8/20/2006
Q: I have number of items I need to sell on eBay. I am trying to select a category on the first page ... A: Yes, this is an easy fix. That section of the Sell Your Item page is created through Java ...
eBay dropshipping liability	8/13/2006
Q: Marvinator, First off, I very much appreciate your insight into the dropshipping concept as I have ... A: No, you can't circumvent the FTC. A lot of people think that with some "fine print" (or not so fine ...
buying a car overseas	8/6/2006
Q: I am wanting to buy a car from overseas. The guy said it had a clear title, and that it was ... A: I'll start with the admonition that "Anything which sounds too good to be true, probably IS too good ...
selling on ebay	8/6/2006
Q: This is my first time I plan on selling on ebay. I would like to put a cue for auction for 10 days. ... A: Ebay's auctions are all dated, and timed. YOu cannot put up an auction for the item to stay listed ...
Another question or two. :)	8/3/2006
Q: Would it be wrong or illegal if in order to bring up the price of my items on ebay I have a friend ... A: Yes. It's not only wrong, it's against the Ebay Terms of Service. This is called "Shill Bidding". ...
Expenses	8/2/2006
Q: One more question. I've not heard much of auction sites other than ebay. Do they have a competitor ... A: There are several auction sites out there, including Yahoo Auctions (http://auctions.yahoo.com) The ...
Expenses	8/1/2006
Q: I was thinking it might be a good idea to spare no expense making one ebay entry attractive that ... A: Attractive auctions don't sell. It's a known fact. Though ebay would tell you differently, the ...
Expenses	7/31/2006
Q: I find that in many cases if I spend the extra money to get the bold, border, highlighting, photo ... A: Unless you're selling a high priced item, the extra listing features only add money to Ebay's ...
About a website, from a fellow ebayer	7/30/2006
Q: A fellow ebayer had advertised a website for free, on ebay (uk), which state that they have contacts ... A: First and foremost, I trust nothing which is free. Listing a website location in an auction is ...
Buying something from Ebay	7/27/2006
Q: I'm very much interested in online shopping. Could you please tell the safest & easiest of buy from ... A: Before bidding or buying any item on Ebay, you should take the time to research the deal and make ...
ebay	7/27/2006
Q: how do i find the top selling items on ebay? either by volume or price. how do i get this product ... A: Ebay has compiled several lists for you to use in finding the item or subject you want. First, go ...
will they really reinstate my account	7/25/2006
Q: My ebay account was recently suspended because of unpaid fees, i went through a hard time ... A: If the message you received actually came from ebay it is absolutely NOT a lie. And there are two ...
Ebay selling...	7/23/2006
Q: My wife and I have sold several items on Ebay through out the past 3 years. She stays at home with ... A: Let's start with your final point. Those so called "Lists" of the perfect items, the wholesalers and ...
VERO	7/21/2006
Q: What is Ebays Protocol to suspend a seller for items being removed due to VERO. Is it a total nmbr ... A: I know that they send several warnings, and then you are suspended. One seller i know received only ...
selling on eBay	7/12/2006
Q: Marvinator, I want to thank you for the thorough and detailed description that you gave me, however ... A: I misunderstood your intentions as far as the low end sales. I really think that the low end items ...
selling on eBay	7/12/2006
Q: Since about April of last year (2005), I have been really interested in starting a semi eBay ... A: When it comes todoing ebay, there is really no 'right' or 'wrong' way to do things, so long as your ...
Month/s that EBAY has highest total number of sales	7/4/2006
Q: I have 2 follow-up questions, though. I presumed that Christmas would be the best season for selling ... A: Christmas is not just December. A good seller will list beginning in Mid October and sell up to and ...
Wholesale and Drop shipping Prices	7/1/2006
Q: I read up on one of your answers to one guy about "drop shipping and wholesale which is best to do." ... A: Let's start with the definitions. Wholesale is defined on Dictionary.net as "Sale of goods by ...
Month/s that EBAY has highest total number of sales	6/26/2006
Q: There seems to be rhyme or reason to what, if or when people buy or how much they spend. Have you ... A: Al in all sales on Ebay seem to follow the same rhymes and reasons as retail stores but with a ...
Insurance	6/22/2006
Q: I am a quilified holistic therapist. Although I dont really practice at the moment I do sell a cream ... A: What my personal opinion is of our insurance needs are irrelevant. For legal advice, you need to ...
help to solve mobile phones in ebay	6/19/2006
Q: i stay in india.but i have found that in india the selling rate is very less compared to other ... A: I will try and answer each of the 4 parts of your questions in order. 1) Drop Shippers. I don't ...
plz help me to sell in ebay	6/19/2006
Q: i have been thinking to sell in ebay indi amobile phones of differnt models.i am buying it from ... A: I will try and answer each of the 4 parts of your questions in order. 1) Drop Shippers. I don't ...
Selling handbags	6/14/2006
Q: If your can't use the words Louis Vuitton, Chanel etc then why do several bags still get through ... A: The answer is again obvious. Ebay doesn't have a filter which goes out and finds these auctions, ...
Selling handbags	6/14/2006
Q: Obviously there is a market on ebay for replica goods, particularly handbags. I have been looking ... A: If a handbag is not made by a certain manufacturer, you cannot mention that manufacturer even by ...
best times to sell on EBAY!	6/12/2006
Q: Hey I was wondering if you could tell me what times during the week (days/hours) have the highes ... A: Obviously, nights and weekends will have the highest viewings. However, you need to take into ...
a fraud question....once again	5/26/2006
Q: Can you actually trust the feedback on a seller??...We have bid on a HD TV, and had won the bid for ... A: First, let me answer your first question. Yes, a seller's feedback can be mostly believable. You ...
listing downloadable media	4/13/2006
Q: i may sound like the village idiot ; but i can't seem to see how to list my ebook , i get as far as ... A: The only reference I know of is that when selling digital media, you must select the proper category ...
Shipping problem	3/21/2006
Q: I am fairly new to selling on eBay. I recently signed up with a dropshipping service and listed a ... A: Ebay has ways of handling this. You can find all of these in the Site Map (there is a link at the ...
Ebay	3/12/2006
Q: Hey, I recently started on Ebay. I was wondering how to boost my sales, because no one buys, and is ... A: The only auction I see is for a website which promises sales building tools. The idea that ...
ebay stores	3/9/2006
Q: i am new to ebay. i just dont understand how these phones are starting off at such at $1 bid. they ... A: To understand auctions like this, you need to understand marketing. The seller knows they have an ...
The Print	2/28/2006
Q: I accidentally pressed a button on my keyboard when I was on Ebay and now all the text is large and ... A: This is not a question about Ebay, but has to do with the browser settings. In your Internet ...
Finding Suppliers	2/14/2006
Q: Is there an easy way to find wholesalers and suppliers that will sell to someone like me who's just ... A: This has little to do with ebay but I can offer a bit of insight on this. It is easy to find ...
Address	2/12/2006
Q: Hey there! I won an item on ebay about 3 days ago.I was supposed to send out the money to the seller ... A: There are a few things you can do depending on your email settings and your seller. First, let's ...
Nutritional Supplements on EBay	1/23/2006
Q: I recently bought a bottle of Sea Vegg on Ebay, and when I received the bottle, I noticed that the ... A: First, you should ask the company if you can send them a photograph of the bottle and ask them to ...
I need the truth!	1/13/2006
Q: I need to know the truth! What do I need to do to make a living from ebay. My husband and I are both ... A: I do happen to have written an Ebook on the subject, but I'm not going to hawk it here. You want ...
Fraud on eBay	1/12/2006
Q: I was wondering what eBay does to prevent fraud on its site. I 've noticed that it is very easy to ... A: Yes, there is fraud on Ebay. There is fraud in the hospitals and fraud on the streets. Fraud is ...
Ebay business	12/27/2005
Q: I am currently serving in the US Air Force (National Guard) and when i am at home i want to spend as ... A: I want to be able to help you, but to be honest, you have three strikes against you. Let me see if I ...
How we can sell?	12/21/2005
Q: I am from Pakistan. And want to sell books online. How can i sell books on ebay. And tell me other ... A: Selling books on ebay is as easy as selling anything else on Ebay. You merely place an auction. ...
Legal rights.	12/19/2005
Q: ..I'm in the U.K. I recently bought a bed on Ebay. Although I collected it, it was well packaged so ... A: I know that some of hwat I have to say here may seem a bit brusk, but it's important to know the ...
how do I remove a favorite search from Ebay?	12/17/2005
Q: as above A: This can be done from My Ebay. 1. Sign in to MyEbay. 2. Scroll down the left hand list to the ...
I'm sorry for the question,...	11/29/2005
Q: I'm sorry for the question, but is ebay only auction?Haven't the goods fixed price? A: I'm not fully understanding your questions, but I think you want to know if Ebay ONLY offers Auction ...
Ebay Newbie	11/25/2005
Q: I'm new to eBay, and am in the process of selling my first item. Can you possibly help me with a ... A: Your question is in three parts, which I shall try to answer in three parts. 1) If I were you, ...
eBay Pulse	11/21/2005
Q: Can you tell me the links to get me to eBay Pulse. I know I can access through: ... A: There are two easy ways to get to Ebay PULSE. Click BUY and scroll down to the divider which has ...
HTML in eBay listing	10/28/2005
Q: When I have used eBay in the past, I have never had to used HTML script for my product description, ... A: Can you please give me some more information. When you say "When I have used Ebay in the past..." ...
Problem with a seller	9/9/2005
Q: I little while back I won a 5 pound bag of world coins on ebay that was $44. It was a legitimate ... A: Please forgive me if I come off a bit brusk here. YOu've been scammed out of $44 (plus shipping I"m ...
Multiple EBay Screen Names	7/16/2005
Q: I still do not understand multiple screen IDs. Is this a recent policy? Why do people need more ... A: You ask several very good quesitons. Let me see if I can address these. Ebay has always had a ...
Ebay fees	7/14/2005
Q: Ebay charges a fee, I think. How much does Ebay charge? And does Ebay charge only when I sell an ... A: And while we're at it, say goodbye to all your free time! Ebay is more fun than you can imagine, ...
Shipping an item/drop shippers	7/11/2005
Q: How does notifying the buyer they've won and invoicing work?- Do I e-mail them and ask for their ... A: When you registered with Ebay, and with Paypal, you put your address into the system. (Let's hope ...
When and what sells best?	7/11/2005
Q: I have been selling on Ebay on and off for about a year now. I was just wondering if you could tell ... A: I wish it were that easy. You have no idea how many times people come to me and ask what day is ...
Shipping an item/drop shippers	7/10/2005
Q: I would like to start selling on E-bay, but my biggest concern is that I will somehow make a mistake ... A: You ask actually two questons, so forgive me if I separate this into two sections. Shipping. It ...
How to Begin Selling on eBay	7/4/2005
Q: I have been buying on eBay for a year and a half and am thinking of selling items. Can you ... A: Selling on ebay is not an easy proposition. You are one step ahead of the game in that you have ...
using ebay	7/1/2005
Q: i guess my question is how to use ebay? i want to sell using ebay i know that ebay account has to be ... A: Yes, you can start selling now. Paypal is a way to receive payments, which you may want to get, but ...
powerseller numbers	6/19/2005
Q: Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Titanium $1,000 $3,000 $10,000 $25,000 $150,000 i understand the ... A: You are correct in your understanding of the levels for Powersellers, but I'n not sure what good it ...
closing ratio	6/12/2005
Q: i found an ebook with a link to ebay where it says you can look at closed auction for different ... A: Auctions, sold or not, remain on the system for up to 120 days. You can search this archive for up ...
picture posting	5/30/2005
Q: I was wondering how to put the pictures of the item in the description instead of paying 15 cents ... A: First, let me take a moment to point out that using Ebay picture services costs you nothing for one ...
Starting on eBay.	5/22/2005
Q: Can one really make money selling in auction sites? Ive set up a Paypal account and am considering ... A: You ask several questions so let me take this one step at a time. Your first question is ...
special ebay listing fees	5/5/2005
Q: i heard that ebay offers one cent listing fees every month....is this true...and if it is, when do ... A: As far as I know, Ebay does not have a set date for any special listing fees. Sporatically, they ...
internet buying	4/27/2005
Q: I want to know what is the reason of wide range of prices of one product in internet stores. for ... A: Most of the time, price differences come from buying power. A company which is able to purchase a ...
Growth	4/26/2005
Q: Basically this is software developer online located in Malaysia. Please advise whether i could try ... A: You seem to be embarassed about your business, and/or afraid to discuss it. You don't say who ...
Growth	4/26/2005
Q: How are you doing? Sorry for the non related questions. I have just started a new company one month ... A: I'm sorry, but this has little to do with ebay and more to do with standard business. I'd be ...
Undelivered goods.	4/25/2005
Q: I have been purchasing a lot of DVD's on eBay lately, but have experienced a few problems with ... A: The answer to this question is one which affects anyone that makes purchases on Ebay and should be ...
how to find a list of all auctions i have not paid for yet?	3/28/2005
Q: the last few days i have won 3 items. i have not paid for them yet because i want to conbined them ... A: At the top of every Ebay page is a link to a section called "MYEBAY". Log into this section and ...
Novice on E-bay	2/20/2005
Q: I am downsizing & thought I would sell some of the collectables & antiques on e-bay but would like ... A: You probably won't be surprised to learn that most items that sell on Ebay sell for LESS than their ...
Home/Online Business	2/20/2005
Q: I'm looking for a legitimate online or home based business. Even $400.00 extra income per month ... A: You sound like you have either done your homework on the subject or have first hand expereince in ...
Hi, Thanks for the reply......	2/8/2005
Q: .. I definatly set my mum up with the chat rooms... With regard to the book, I looked on amazon for ... A: Yes, that's the book I was referring to, but it would seem by your reference that your mum has ...
Hello, I set my mum (age...	2/7/2005
Q: I set my mum (age 50's) on ebay a few months ago and since, shes picked it up extremly well... ... A: You don't say which of the many ebay books you bought for her, so I hope I'm not making a duplicate. ...
BEING REGISTERED ON EBAY WITHOUT A CREDTCARD	1/28/2005
Q: As a young Nigerian graduate with only a phone number, a postal box, and an Email, could I be ... A: Before you signup for Ebay/Paypal, you must first understand the problems facing you. You are in ...
Trademark Merchandise	1/24/2005
Q: I do sewing/embroidery work and I bought software on an auction. The software has Mickey Mouse, ... A: Artists and huge companies go to great lengths to copyright or trademark a piece of work, whether it ...
credit card processing	1/23/2005
Q: Hi I'm living in Iran and I search for a “gateway” company for "accepting credit cards" on my web ... A: I can answer questions about Ebay, and it's affilliates, but this question is about internet cash ...
bidding	1/22/2005
Q: so its impossible for one bidder to go from let's say $1 to $150 without an input of another bidder ... A: As I stated, a bidder cannot bid against themselves. In some instances, it may LOOK like a bidder ...
bidding	1/21/2005
Q: I have sold 6 items on ebay. I'm not a rookie but still have some questions unanswered. I was a ... A: What is confusing you is the Ebay proxy system. This is the system which actually bids FOR you in ...
Making money	1/8/2005
Q: I am really interested in getting into Ebay and online buying and selling to make some dough(and not ... A: What you are asking is basically "tell me everything I need" - which can be difficult as there are ...
is this a good idea	1/8/2005
Q: i found this website www.dropshipsellers.com and im wondering if this is a good/safe way to make ... A: Please read addendum to first letter below. I love helping people whereever I can, especially on ...
Mobile home	1/5/2005
Q: We have a Mobile home in MN, that belonged to our daughter. We live in MT, can we sell a Mobile ... A: Yes, ebay has an entire site devoted to vehicle sales. It's www.motors.ebay.com The cost to sell a ...
Hi Narvinator I am a producer...	12/29/2004
Q: I am a producer of Haitiancrafts and my store is in Haiti. Is it posible for me to use ebay as a ... A: I know of only one person who sells items from his country and is very successful with it. He sells ...
Ebay Selling	12/28/2004
Q: Do you have any specific tips for selling on Ebay? (must-do's & don'ts) A: This is perhaps the most broad question I've ever received. I have many tips, in different areas of ...
CAN I?	12/24/2004
Q: . I hear alot of people talking about ebay but I don't really know what the whole thing is about.. ... A: This is a very basic question and one which seems simple on the surface, but at the base is quite ...
estimating shipping costs when selling on ebay	11/26/2004
Q: How do you estimate shipping costs? Do i have to buy a postal scale or what is the best way? thanks A: Welcome to the wide world of Ebay Sales. I hope you have a long and fruitful relationship with ebay ...
COLLECTORS PLATES	11/23/2004
Q: HOW DO I FIND VALUES OF COLLECTOR PLATES I HAVE??? A: Although this is not an Ebay question, I'd like to answer your question and give a bit of ...
Selling on Ebay	10/30/2004
Q: I have multitudes of stuff. Some things brand new, others used but in great condition. I was going ... A: The first thing you must do is to go through your "STUFF" and decide how much of it really is junk. ...
pumpkin pez	10/17/2004
Q: i have this pumpkin head pez and i was wondering how much it was worth. A: but I am not an appraiser of toys and such. There are appraisers out on the internet that will be ...
Ebay buying & selling	10/14/2004
Q: and have only been a buyer. I am interested in becoming a Seller, and would love to get your ... A: I'm sure it won't surprise you to hear that I get this one question a lot. First and foremost let ...
NBA ticket purchasing	10/11/2004
Q: I am looking to buy good tickets for an NBA game – the Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies on Dec. 13 in ... A: If a game is a hot commodity, then tickets are going to be very hard to get. At this point in time, ...
itemwon bougth,pdfor, and recevied, e-bay still showing i owe for item	9/30/2004
Q: I bid on a cat creamer from theboweryofantiques (4282*). item #3744632165 a cat creamer.i requested ... A: One of the silly little quirks of the Ebay system is that when you don't use the ebay system to make ...
Ebay statistics	9/30/2004
Q: Can you tell me what are the top 10 best selling items on ebay, please? Is there any free source for ... A: You could go into a lot of auctions where people are trying to sell this information, and you could ...
Wholeseller question...	9/26/2004
Q: Marvin; I would like to sell on ebay, but I haven't a clue as to what is a good item(s)to sell? And ... A: As a recognized expert on the Ebay system and internet selling, I get this question over and over ...
pda	9/20/2004
Q: i am from pakistan and plan to buy a pda pocket and simliar gadgets online please guide me as i am ... A: Since this seems to be several questions in one, let me take them one at a time. 1) - Does ebay ...
Search for multiple items	9/2/2004
Q: ------------------------- Followup ------------------------- Hello & Thank you for the quick ... A: I have to agree that something of that nature does not exist. Seller's lists are created by ...
Search for multiple items	9/2/2004
Q: Do you know a way to search ebay for multiple items at once and find the seller that offers the most ... A: If I understand your question correctly, you're looking for a way to search for all the above ...
eBay Help	8/30/2004
Q: Can I set up eBay to notify me when a particular item/product comes up for auction? If so, how do I ... A: This is an easy task. First use the Search feature to search for the item you want. Adjust the ...
selling furniture on ebay	8/17/2004
Q: how do i handle the shipping A: I know very little about selling furniture, but I've known some people who have sold larger items. ...
Dropship vs. Bulk Wholesale for resale?	8/13/2004
Q: Regarding getting products to resell, please tell me if you would suggest buying wholesale items in ... A: The answer to this question on the suface seems easy. That is, go with the cheapest rate. But you ...
Products	8/10/2004
Q: What do you sell on ebay? Do you know best sellers who sell DVD´s, hardware? Thanks a lot. Mr. ... A: I know there are DVD wholesalers out there, and you can probably find them quickest by using Google ...
Selling on ebay	8/4/2004
Q: I've heard stories about people selling merchandise from a drop-ship warehouse. Buying it at ... A: To start, it's no story about using a Drop Shipper to supply merchandise to customers. There are ...
ebay selling	7/27/2004
Q: I was just wandering how to find out about wholesale sources in countries such as the Philippines ... A: Many of the large sellers of electronic equipment ARE the wholesalers that you would buy from. This ...
I want someone to sell on ebay for me	7/19/2004
Q: I am looking for someone in my area who will sell a variety of my stuff on ebay for me for a ... A: There is a little known group of sellers on Ebay called Trading Assistants. They will do just what ...
links on sale on ebay	7/17/2004
Q: On Ebay there are these links for sale that claim to sell latest brand new laptops/electronics for ... A: It brings to mind two very important quotes. First is "If it sounds to good to be true, it ...
Selling Collector Plates	7/15/2004
Q: I have just begun selling on Ebay and I love it! My question is regarding collector plates and ... A: In my personal experience, I find it's best to sell items separately, rather than in a set. Many ...
Selling	7/11/2004
Q: Good day! Im interested in making money on selling things on ebay... do you have any tips on what I ... A: The one thing I can tell new sellers is that you have to sell what you know. If you don't know ...
Mailing expense	7/10/2004
Q: What do you find is the best way to deal with the cost of mailing? Should I wrap up the item in a ... A: THe Postage/weight question is one that has plagued sellers from day one. Some sellers won't list ...
The casual seller	7/10/2004
Q: The owner of the company for which I work is a gadget freak. He buys phones, PDAs, computer stuff, ... A: 1. What is your favorite (free) HTML generator? > Netscape Communicator comes bundled with the ...
Picture Hosting	7/10/2004
Q: I have tried using my geocities account to host auction pictures but it never seems to work. Are ... A: It is written into the Geocities information pages that you cannot link to Geocities sites. What ...
using HTML on my listing	7/5/2004
Q: are you knowledgeable with html in ebay listings? If not, can you point me in the right direction to ... A: You will not be able to use this script. Ebay does not allow Java Scripting to this extent in an ...
selling ethics	6/26/2004
Q: What if youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re a buyer and you negotiate a price off site (eBay) and you pay for the product ... A: Once you agree to a deal off site, you really have little recourse. You have paid for an item, and ...
selling ethics	6/25/2004
Q: Can one sell a product listed on ebay through private channels with out telling ebay and with out ... A: What you're basicaly asking is how to cheat. You want to be able to use Ebay and NOT pay them their ...
eBay Business Structure	6/24/2004
Q: I thank you for answering my questions a few weeks back, you helped me out with the questions I had. ... A: This is a good start, but I"d offer a couple more thoughts to your business plan. 1) Contact a ...
eBay Pictures	6/22/2004
Q: I would like to sell on eBay, but do not have knowledge on how to post pictures. Could you tell me ... A: There are two ways to post pictures in Auctions on Ebay. The first is to use the Ebay Picture ...
info needed	6/19/2004
Q: I want to know how to start. What are the best products to start with and what tools can i research ... A: I'm sure you understand that your question is like asking "I want to be a brain surgeon, what do I ...
Requesting Ebay feedback	6/17/2004
Q: is there a tool to make the job easier for requesting feedback from buyers...I have approximately ... A: There are no special tools other than good email use, and in actuality, I'm glad there isn't. No ...
I want to start selling on ebay	6/16/2004
Q: What should I know about selling on Ebay? Any secrets? What should I watch out for? Thanks A: I'm sure you understand that your question is like asking "I want to be a brain surgeon, what do I ...
adding to paypal accout	6/16/2004
Q: Greetings I am a complete beginner and I think I have it worked out. But I wish to use paypal and ... A: A debit card tied to your checking account (these also have a Visa or MC logo on them) can be used ...
wholesale / dropshipping	6/15/2004
Q: I am interested in doing more business on Ebay and am looking for reputable wholesale/dropshipping ... A: Finding a wholesaler or dropshipper is reletively easy. Many of the merchandise marts have wholesale ...
Auction Item Alert Software	6/13/2004
Q: Is there any freeware that scans ebay periodically and emails you when an item with certain keywords ... A: eBay has its own search alert service called "Favorite Searches." You can sign into your "My eBay" ...
Ebay	6/10/2004
Q: I just wanted to know what your opinion is on the current eBay Fiasco going on with the new ... A: I would like to answer this question honestly and hope you will take the information to heart. At ...
Ebay business	6/9/2004
Q: I heard of an opportunity where you are given a website from Ebay. You give yourself a company name ... A: You were very smart to question this before you made the move. There is a new business of making ...
questions on ebay??????	6/6/2004
Q: 1st off hello Marvinator, I am new to ebay and auction sites. I am looking into buying and selling ... A: This is quite a group of questions! I'll do my best to take them a section at a time. 1) Paypal ...
First time seller to ebay	6/2/2004
Q: i was recently offered a job to start selling inventory on ebay. I know the basics to setting up the ... A: If this is for a company that you already work for or you are taking a full time job with a salary ...
ebay auction end times	6/2/2004
Q: i sell vintage lingerie and vintage tshirts, old cds, books and paper type collectibles and general ... A: This is a huge multifaceted question and I will try to take it piece by piece, using your comments ...
buying & selling on ebay / marketing packages	6/2/2004
Q: What is your take on these packaged marketing products being sold on ebay? Do people really make ... A: This is one of those questions that always makes one pause. Gee, can it really be that easy? Buy ...
ebay photos	6/1/2004
Q: I want to sell a book on ebay. I have been told i can copy the photos put on ebay by other sellers. ... A: Though I get this question a lot as a seller, no one has asked anything that would allow me to ...
Replica brand name items	5/28/2004
Q: I been browsing through various listings for brand name items that are listed as '100% Auth" or ... A: I've taken some tim in answering this as I was unsure of your question. Sellers on Ebay sell real ...
Category number	5/22/2004
Q: I've done Ebay listings before, but I have trouble getting my item into the correct category. This ... A: John, All I can see is that you and I are clicking two different things. Here are my clicks in ...
Ebay best sellers	5/21/2004
Q: Is there a method to determine what is selling best on eBay on a daily basis? What products? Also is ... A: Let me start by answering your last questions first. Ebay is the place to sell ANYTHING. Ok, so ...
Category number	5/19/2004
Q: I've done Ebay listings before, but I have trouble getting my item into the correct category. This ... A: From the directions you've given, I can see a probable problem. You have not selected a sub ...
Selling on eBay	5/18/2004
Q: Wanted to get your advice about selling on eBay. My daughter had twin girls 3 weeks ago(already had ... A: If I understand your question, it can be broken down into three parts. 1) Is it possible to make ...
Using Paypal	5/18/2004
Q: I interested in selling on eBay but I don't know which kind of Paypal account to use. As of right ... A: This is one of those questions that had an easy answer because it's staring us all in the face. ...
Using Paypal	5/15/2004
Q: I am interested in selling on Ebay, but I need to know if you can use a Personal Paypal account, or ... A: You can use your Personal Paypal account until you reach the maximum amount received. At that ...
value of book	5/14/2004
Q: I have found a book written by George Agnew Chamberlain, cobyright, 1928. Which is signed by the ... A: THis question has little to do with Ebay and more to do with the appraisal of an item. I'm sure ...
Not recieving things I pay for	5/14/2004
Q: Even before your answer I sent both sellers a polite letter simply asking what happened...I also ... A: If a seller recieved that many feedbacks for not sending items, he may be NARU before too long (If ...
e-business	5/13/2004
Q: my husband wants to start an e business. I found a program for sale on ebay that demonstrates how to ... A: There is no way I can evaluate a piece of software as to how it would help, who it would help or ...
Not recieving things I pay for	5/12/2004
Q: I have 3 seprate articals I paid for but never recieved...is there anything I can do to get my money ... A: In order to get your money back you need to examine how you paid. If you paid by credit card, ...
eBay selling problems	5/5/2004
Q: I am trying to list an item on eBay but have encountered problems. I wrote my own html and it works ... A: This is a simple problem that lies more in where you keep your pictures rather than how you code ...
Ebay items	5/1/2004
Q: What Are The Best Kind Of Things To sell on Ebay? A: You would expect this to be an easy question to answer. You'd think that all you'd get is a list of ...
what do I have to do to use pay pal and buy now	5/1/2004
Q: HOW DO YOU USE PAY PAL AND BUY NOW? A: This is a very broad question, but not impossible to answer. First, let me offer a few suggestions ...
Books about Ebay	4/27/2004
Q: After spending a few bucks buying on Ebay.ca I thought it was time I understood how to buy, sell and ... A: Of all the questions I answer for people on the Ebay experience, this is the one I answer over and ...
SIGNING UP ON EBAY	4/27/2004
Q: I would like to try selling some items like Movie DVDs and Books on Ebay. Upon registeration, they ... A: I'm really glad you asked this question because it allows me to talk about the ins and outs of ...
Buying a Laptop on Ebay	4/23/2004
Q: I have never used Ebay and have been looking for an IBM Thinkpad T40. They are hard to find. I ... A: First and foremost, just because they put it in the auction, doesn't mean it's real. There is NO ...
eBay account suspension	4/22/2004
Q: With reference to your comments: <By following the steps outlined in the forms you've already ... A: Marv<<Unfortunately, the VERO program has very little visibility in the Ebay <community. You don't ...
eBay account suspension	4/22/2004
Q: First of all let me tell you that it's great to find experts like you about eBay and I appreciate ... A: By following the steps outlined in the forms you've already received is the only way to get your ...
selling on ebay	4/21/2004
Q: I retryed again, the response I received says my sign in is not valid. what is not valid? I am new ... A: You do not say whether you did anymore than just 'try again'. This can mean a lot of different ...
selling on ebay	4/21/2004
Q: I am new to this, but I have done everything I have been told to sign in. but I always get a message ... A: My initial suggestion is to check your personal information which you have placed on file. This ...
selling on ebay	4/18/2004
Q: i've been an ebay member for the past couple of years and have since used the web-site for personal ... A: Your endeavor has a few bugs to work out, not the least of which is the fact that many of your sales ...
Selling on Ebay	4/5/2004
Q: What is a good way to get info as to what is a hot seller on ebay? I am looking for rate of return ... A: A lot of the information you seek may not be available on Ebay. What you can learn from closed ...
old ebay purchase	3/29/2004
Q: i purchased 10 dvd,s 6 weeks ago from a single seller. they were never received and i cant remember ... A: It's a fact that the system will only keep 30 days worth of auctions in your 'history', but there is ...
selling software on ebay	3/24/2004
Q: Im very new to ebay, but have been programming for a long time and have a 'somewhat' successful ... A: You could probably use the Software Category for your auction, though I'm unaware of very many ...
ebay access	3/24/2004
Q: My preferred Netscape memory has always been 16,535 MB. Is this perhaps too much? Is that why it is ... A: I'm not really sure if this is the problem or not. Without checking your entire system I cannot ...
first time ..............chances?	3/23/2004
Q: Do you think it is better to search privately for a buyer instead of going to an Auction ... A: This is not a question I can answer. You have to put in the time to search out the possible ...
relsting time	3/22/2004
Q: The reslist button is given next on the page we r given the option to relist our item. I want to ... A: Clicking the RELiST button will take you through a relist Process. It does not merely relist your ...
relisting the item	3/22/2004
Q: i want to relist my item. Can i add another item in relisting while i didnt place any second ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. You cannot add another item to an auction you are ...
ebay access	3/20/2004
Q: I have Netscape 4.7 on my Mac G4, system 9.1, and I can access websites without problem. Except ... A: Error type 2 is a memory error, or "memory allocation error." I would try the following: ...
Shipping Estimate	3/19/2004
Q: When you sell on ebay how do you find out how much the shipping would cost for an item? A: First, you will need the shipping weight of the item. Most times, people will take the item to the ...
What to sell and Why?	3/15/2004
Q: ------------------------- Followup To... Thank You for your detailed answer. In follow-up, is ... A: Considering the inexpensive cameras that are on the market, I can't see Ebay Sellers wanting someone ...
Equipment requirements for ebay selling	3/15/2004
Q: I have been buying baseball cards and coins on Ebay for over 2 years. Now I want to also become a ... A: When it comes to making images for selling on Ebay, a good camera is a necessity. When I first ...
What to sell and Why?	3/14/2004
Q: Doing great with ebay when it is cameras or photo supplies. However I'm looking for a product to ... A: People come to me all the time with that one question - looking for a clue to the one item that will ...
Selling on ebay	3/11/2004
Q: My follow up question is how do I go about finding these close out companies and end of the line ... A: FOLLOW UP: Close out companies are usually located near the department store warehouses or ...
Selling on ebay	3/10/2004
Q: I've been selling purses and used children's clothes on eBay. My question is this: How do people get ... A: Ever wonder what stores do with clothing that is out of season? Department stores don't want huge ...
Selling on ebay	3/10/2004
Q: My friend and I were thinking about selling items on ebay. She had suggested that we call Storage ... A: I know a lot of people that have gone to storage auctions and done well. There are some things to ...
ebay ?	3/4/2004
Q: I've been selling on ebay for awhile now and making decent money from buying items retail. I now ... A: Each company that exists has their own criteria for doing business with someone. Some, like Enesco, ...
Selling on Ebay	2/24/2004
Q: I am wanting to sell some items on ebay. I've read their tips, but I'm still not sure where to ... A: Of all the questions I answer for people on the Ebay expereince, this is the one I answer over and ...
From a novice	2/16/2004
Q: Please get me started. I have informed myself on general knowlege, have signed up for PayPal, etc. ... A: This is a very broad question. The neat thing about ebay is that if you have any questions, you can ...
photos post cards	2/16/2004
Q: We have been taking pictures throughout the SE US for several years, mostly outdoors stuff, ... A: There are really a couple of questions here. Let's examine them in parts. First, photos. I know ...
Selling on E-Bay	2/13/2004
Q: I have bought some items on E Bay that I now wish to sell, like clothing that didn't fit. Is there ... A: Take the time to read all the sellers information on Ebay. This can be found in one place, on the ...
selling	2/12/2004
Q: I'M NEW TO EBAY AND I HAVE BEEN READING EVERYTHING I CAN FIND. IN YOUR OPINION IS THERE A CERTAIN ... A: I'm always glad to meet someone that is open to advice and new ideas. With that in mind, may I make ...
Ebay Feedback and Bidding	2/10/2004
Q: Im a librarian at a public library about to teach my first class on Ebay. Here is myif a bidder has ... A: First and foremost, every seller must learn the main rule of Ebay and that is "The seller sets their ...
paypal	2/9/2004
Q: Do you use Paypal? If yes, could you help me out? I am in the process of opening a Paypal ... A: A lot of people miss the full daily use of paypal. It's there, hidden within the information. It ...
Hello. I would like to sell...	2/8/2004
Q: I would like to sell tshirts for charity and am having a hard time selling them. With so much ... A: Charity Auctions don't do well on Ebay. The one reason for this is that most people don't believe ...
ebay	2/8/2004
Q: I am wanting to buy a laptop on ebay. I have noticed that whenever I bid on something, it is always ... A: Your question seems to have three parts. Let's take them one at a time. First, Bidding. If I read ...
real estate auctions on ebay	2/7/2004
Q: just came from an advanced course at ebay Univ in Bellevue, Wa and was amazed that they totally ... A: I'm not sure why you would need someone 'versed' in real estate auctions on ebay, over any other ...

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