How to Set Up an Ebay Account

Ebay is a great way to earn money and it can be either a little supplemental income, or it can even be your main source.  It's also a fun way to shop, and buy and sell, and just browse for all sorts of interesting things.  A few tips to get you started are outlined below.

·         To create a seller's account you need you give the company your debit or credit card or bank account info.

·         Tell Ebay how you want to pay your seller's fees.

·         Check off how you want to get payment for things you sell.

·         Set up a public feedback profile.

·         Check into PayPal Verified as this can be a strong tool for your new Ebay business.

After that, set up your questions and answers section.  Buyers can contact you through this to ask any questions.  Respond quickly and keep a good customer service record.  You can also set up some stock answers that may cover most of the questions that buyers may have. 

Research both the items you are selling, as well as the rules that Ebay has for selling.  Research your item and fix an interesting and fair starting price.  Compare with similar items which have sold on Ebay.  Try and work out the shipping costs and list them.  This lets a buyer know how much they have to spend in total to get your item.  Study up on shipping to know how to pack and send.  Study up on what items you can list for sale on Ebay.

List your item or items in the appropriate category and manner.  You can use an auction format or fixed price format.  The latter is just like any retail online store.  Auction format gives buyers a sense that they are getting a bargain.  Sellers can upgrade to photos or font options and make their items stand out more.  Sellers can also make listings with variations, and one fixed price if they have various styles and colors of an item, for instance. 

Check your item or items constantly and see how they are doing.  Handle any sales professionally and you'll get terrific feedback, which adds to your references and may induce potential buyers to become bidders.  Pack your items well and then sit back, with the satisfaction that the person who bought your treasure, will appreciate it and give you that vital feedback!