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Buying & Selling Thru Ebay & Other Auctions/Questions Answered by Expert Suzanne Wells
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Beanie babies value | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I have: White Tiger beanie buddy with tag, Darling beanie buddy with tag, Stretch the cat with tag, ... A: rather than telling you an estimated value (which could change at any time), here are the steps to ... | |
| vacation package | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a vacation package I bought for my husband and I, but we can no longer go and I would like to ... A: you could find a Trading Assistant to handle this for you. Just Google "eBay Trading Assistant" and ... | |
| Selling book "Amazon 90 Day Experiment" | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I have just recently signed on with Amazon to sell some of there catalog products to get my feet ... A: Roger. I am assuming you are referring to the 90 Day Experiment report? If so, this is a free ... | |
| Ebay question | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I have found an item on Ebay that I want to purchase. When I found it the item it was up for auction ... A: Unfortunately, once there is a bid on an item the seller is not able to add a buy it now option. ... | |
| Selling jewelry on ebay | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a diamond pendant that I would like to sell. Is Ebay a good place to sell it? Any tips? ... A: Of course! eBay is a great place to sell anything. Make sure you research the price by checking ... | |
| Finding products to sell | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any tips on ways to find new items to sell. I already know of the various ... A: One technique for finding niche products is to sell accessories or products that compliment popular ... | |
| Ebay selling | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: issue of items sometimes selling and sometimes not selling. I find it a bit stressful sometimes. ... A: There are no guarantees on eBay and all sellers struggle with slow sales periods. There are many ... | |
| Store | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 stores | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 party | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 party | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 traffic | 9/23/2009 |
| 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 store | 9/20/2009 |
| 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 Sites | 8/27/2009 |
| 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 auctions | 8/25/2009 |
| 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 ebay | 1/18/2009 |
| 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 bags | 10/23/2008 |
| 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 pickup | 9/4/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| Dropshipping | 7/1/2008 |
| 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 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: Yes, you can purchase items on eBay. Ask the seller if he will ship the item to your country. If ... | |
| How to estimate shipping | 6/8/2008 |
| 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 violation | 4/8/2008 |
| 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 listing | 4/5/2008 |
| 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 notes | 4/3/2008 |
| 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 Furnishings | 3/10/2008 |
| 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 internationally | 2/25/2008 |
| 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 taxes | 2/23/2008 |
| 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 ebay | 2/8/2008 |
| 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 Package | 1/8/2008 |
| 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 pictures | 12/15/2007 |
| 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 Suspension | 12/8/2007 |
| 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 Suspension | 12/8/2007 |
| 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 items | 10/12/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| fees | 9/26/2007 |
| 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 currency | 9/18/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: If you go to eBay and read the help section, you'll find all the info you need. Look for the seller ... | |
| shipping and handling | 7/7/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ebay | 6/11/2007 |
| 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 package | 6/5/2007 |
| 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 ebay | 5/31/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| auction | 5/16/2007 |
| 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 DVD | 5/11/2007 |
| 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 NWT | 4/14/2007 |
| 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 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: according to eBay guidelines, you must have a feedback of 10 to use Buy it Now. If you need to ... | |
| Ebay Selling | 4/3/2007 |
| 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 Software | 3/28/2007 |
| 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 items | 3/23/2007 |
| 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 Selling | 3/22/2007 |
| 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 games | 3/20/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
Buying & Selling Thru Ebay & Other Auctions
Answers by Expert:
Suzanne Wells
Top Expert on this page
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 12,00 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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