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About Suzanne Wells
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Expertise
I can answer eBay selling questions such as what items to sell, eBay how-tos, marketing, shipping, and working with international customers.

Experience
I am an eBay Silver Level Powerseller. I have been an eBay seller since 2003 and have sold over 18,000 items as a one-person operation, have over 11,00 positive feedbacks from customers all over the world.

Education/Credentials
I have a BA in Business Administration, have written 5 books on eBay selling, offer free eBay instructional podcasts, have a free eBay discussion forum. My book, "The Stay-at-Home Mom's Guide to Successful eBay Selling" is available on Amazon, and has helped many moms create a lucrative home business selling on eBay.

Visit my website at www.ebaysellingcoach.com for eBay selling tips and resources.

   

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In Category  Buying & Selling Thru Ebay & Other Auctions

SubjectDate Asked

Store11/10/2009
  Q: A couple months ago on your blog you posted an article about website store off ebay. How is that ...
  A: The disadvantage having your own website, not through a channel like eBay or Amazon, is getting ...
ebay stores11/10/2009
  Q: I mostly sell internationally (my hubby is stationed there) would I want to open a store on ebay us ...
  A: It depends on what you are selling, and in what country your target market is located. The ...
buying from seller who is using ebay as third party11/8/2009
  Q: ..this person is moving have you heard of this before? Ebay sends me the invoice, transaction etc ...
  A: What you are describing sounds like a scam. If it were me, I wouldn't touch this with a 10-foot ...
buying from seller who is using ebay as third party11/8/2009
  Q: ..this person is moving have you heard of this before? Ebay sends me the invoice, transaction etc ...
  A: I am not sure I understand your question. It seems that someone is selling an item on eBay and you ...
Ebay traffic9/23/2009
  Q: My name is Fiona and I was looking at articles on how to increase traffic to my ebay shop. There is ...
  A: Fiona. The fees to sell on other eBay international sites are different in structure, so the fees ...
Traffic in my store9/20/2009
  Q: I opened my ebay store one month ago (I've been selling on ebay for 10 years). I have auctions and ...
  A: the answer to this question depends on many factora. What type of product are you selling? What is ...
Finding someone to sell my eBook ?9/1/2009
  Q: how can I find someone to sell my eBook? You can look at my site - ...
  A: eBay no longer allows the delivery of digital ebooks. You can sell them on eBay, however, the ebook ...
Shipping?9/1/2009
  Q: I want to sell my Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire which are being sold as cartridge only. I was wondering if ...
  A: you don't have to ship with UPS. You can ship the item either First Class or Priority Mail with ...
Two Big-time Sites8/27/2009
  Q: Which site is better for selling items: Craigslist or Ebay? Thanks!
  A: it depends on what you are selling. Craigslist is great for large items like furniture or exercise ...
How to find ways to advertise my eBay auctions8/25/2009
  Q: I recently discovered your writing and am enjoying your articles very much. Do you happen to know ...
  A: Jill, there are almost unlimited ways to promote your store on the internet without paying anything. ...
Dropshippers?7/18/2009
  Q: I'm interested in selling online but would like to know are there any good dropshippers you can ...
  A: Yes, there are several. Here is a blog post about using eBay's partner drop shipper: ...
Safety of selling jewelry on ebay1/18/2009
  Q: I have a diamond ring that I would like to sell. I see the protection in place for buyers, but how ...
  A: You can't be sure that someone won't switch the diamond and return it to you. Every sale on eBay ...
inspired bags10/23/2008
  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 ...
I did not pay for item at pickup9/4/2008
  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, ...
Dropshipping7/1/2008
  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 ...
Buy International6/11/2008
  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 shipping6/8/2008
  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 ...
ebay listing removed trademark violation4/8/2008
  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 listing4/5/2008
  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 notes4/3/2008
  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 ...
Salon Furnishings3/10/2008
  Q: Closed my Salon, wanting to sell 7 yr furnishing, people want to buy for to cheap, its high quality ...
  A: I am not sure I understand your question. Do you have photos of the items you want to sell? If not, ...
buying internationally2/25/2008
  Q: I was thinking of buying golf clubs on Ebay from the U.S. I'm I as a buyer, charged any fee's by ...
  A: I am assuming that you are outside of the USA? If so, the answer is no, you are not charged any ...
Sales taxes2/23/2008
  Q: I am trying to get my business up and running better but am curious as to whether or not I am ...
  A: This page on the IRS website will give you the information that you need. ...
pictures on ebay2/8/2008
  Q: I would like to know how do I put a picture of an item to sell on ebay? I have sold things but have ...
  A: do you know how to attach a file to an email? If so, you can load a picture on eBay. Simply go ...
Vacation Package1/8/2008
  Q: My parents have a vacation package through Fairfield Resorts and there trying to sell it can they ...
  A: Yes, eBay has a section for travel. Listing fees and final value fees will depend on a variety of ...
taking pictures12/15/2007
  Q: IF I TAKE A PICTURE OF AN ITEM USING A DIGITAL CAMERA, DO I NEED A SCANNER ALSO TO PUT THE PICTURE ...
  A: No, you don't need a scanner. Your digital photos load directly into your computer from the camera ...
Registration Suspension12/8/2007
  Q: FPA NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension - User Agreement - Abusing eBay - vl@y.com I am now to ...
  A: I am guessing it has something to do with these statements: And for each coupon used, you will ...
Registration Suspension12/8/2007
  Q: FPA NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension - User Agreement - Abusing eBay - vl@y.com I am now to ...
  A: I need more information regarding the listing to help you. What was the item? What were the exact ...
selling items10/12/2007
  Q: I would like to ask selling on ebay. i have been trying to sell many diff. and quality item on ebay. ...
  A: Establishing a selling reputation takes time. Not everything sells on auction. Perhaps you should ...
fees9/26/2007
  Q: how much are e-bay seller fee's each month
  A: eBay seller fees vary greatly depening on what you sell, how much you sell, the type of store you ...
Old currency9/18/2007
  Q: I have found 5 new £1 notes amongst my mother's things with almost consecutive serial numbers. ...
  A: you might want to search completed listings on eBay to see what these notes are selling for. Just go ...
What to sell?9/5/2007
  Q: Suzanne, I hope you can help me. I do have an ebay account and have made buying and selling ...
  A: Blue. I can offer you several free resources to help you with your eBay selling. You just need to do ...
ebay8/23/2007
  Q: I am trying to talk my mom into letting us use ebay. She's not really into internet shopping because ...
  A: If you go to eBay and read the help section, you'll find all the info you need. Look for the seller ...
shipping and handling7/7/2007
  Q: How do I ship furniture if I sell it? How do I charge?
  A: There are several options for shipping furniture. 1) Offer local pickup only, so you don't have to ...
Ebay6/11/2007
  Q: I need help finding free honest DROPSHIPPERS...and help setting up my very first auction...any help ...
  A: I don't use dropshippers, so I can't help you there. You can go to eBay, under the help section, ...
vacation package6/5/2007
  Q: I have a vacation package that I just puchased from worldmark resort and I like to sell it. I like ...
  A: eBay has special rules limiting who can sell travel-related items on eBay, and what can be sold. ...
selling on ebay5/31/2007
  Q: How do i get started selling on ebay? How do I know what to charge for shipping an item? I have ...
  A: First of all, start small. Set up an eBay account and buy a few things to learn the process and get ...
auction5/16/2007
  Q: There are times when the highest bidders of an ebay auction just do not send the money. How are ...
  A: my apologies for the delay in answering your question. Non-paying bidders are a fact of life on ...
Selling import DVD5/11/2007
  Q: What are your tips on what to avoid and how to list import dvd? Is the word "import" or "imported" ...
  A: According to eBay: As a seller, you're ultimately responsible for the legality of any item you ...
mom selling cloths on ebay NWT4/14/2007
  Q: HOW CAN I SPEAK TO SOMEONE ON THE PHONE ABOUT SELLING ON EBAY. I NOTICE EBAY DOES NOT OFFER ...
  A: if your items have bids on them, you cannot make revisions. If your items have less than 12 hours ...
Ebay Feedbacks4/9/2007
  Q: My question is that I have only 4 feedbacks on my Ebay account, and i can only sell item through ...
  A: according to eBay guidelines, you must have a feedback of 10 to use Buy it Now. If you need to ...
Ebay Selling4/3/2007
  Q: First your newsletter is great! Garage sales are a great idea and I'll try that. The two ideas I ...
  A: Alot of sellers buy from eBay and resell on eBay. Just be sure to do your research about your ...
Purchasing Computer Software3/28/2007
  Q: I am considering buying software on ebay. If they say “brand new”, “never used” or “original box”, ...
  A: First, research your seller. Read his feedback and see what other buyers have to say. How long has ...
illegal items3/23/2007
  Q: I found some disturbing items on Ebay that go against their rules and regulations I was going to ...
  A: To quickly find the answers to your questions, click the “Help” link at the top of any eBay page. ...
Computer Selling3/22/2007
  Q: I am an inspired & committed computer builder with Atleast 14 years of experience, i know the ins ...
  A: Start selling a few items and get a feel for eBay. Do some research on the internet regarding ...
Maximizing profit on selling used video games3/20/2007
  Q: I belivee this is the right peson to ask but please forward this question to the appropriate person. ...
  A: The best way to find if there is a demand for an item is to search past items sold on eBay. Go to ...

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