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Auction Tactics Newsletter January 2, 2006
Welcome to all of our new subscribers!
This week our newsletter covers the following topics: Hot Selling Items for eBay Auctions The Silent Sales Machine Hiding on eBay The Super Gifts Giveaway – CONTINUES Help Yourself Giveaway - CONTINUES HOT SELLING ITEMS for eBAY AUCTIONS
Many people who are trying to start an eBay business spend a great deal of time trying to figure out which items sell the best on eBay. Many of these people have elaborate systems for determining this information. Many others purchase expensive courses that teach them how to find this information as well. None of that is necessary. Everything you need to know is right there in front of you – on the eBay website!
Take a look at any category, and you will see the word ‘hot’ beside some items. These items are not marked as hot sellers randomly – there is a method to the madness! Items only get marked as hot when there have been more than thirty bids placed on the item. All you have to do is wander around the eBay website for a while to find an item that will do well.
Most power sellers will agree that there is more involved in figuring out which items sell best than this, however. In fact, many claim that it is a science. A great way to start your search for items that will result in a successful auction in the future is to do research on the auctions that were successful in the past. You can view old listings that have completed at: http://listings.ebay.com .
A new way to determine which items sell best on eBay is ‘eBay Marketplace Research.’ Marketplace Research will allow you to view important statistical information on the buying trends at eBay. This product contains the data one can use to determine how well – or how poorly – an item will do in an eBay auction. There is a small fee for using the eBay Marketplace Research tools, however.
Another tool that will be very useful in your quest for finding hot selling items for your eBay auctions is the listing of popular eBay search terms. This list can be found at: http://popular.ebay.com/ . The list is divided into categories, which will make it easier to determine how popular your potential item may be.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that an item will do poorly, or that it will do well without doing your homework on the item first. Some of the strangest things sell for the highest prices, while items that would sell quickly in any other environment just sit there. Almost any eBay Power Seller will tell you that the key to a successful auction rests in the amount of research you put into the items you hope to sell.
Countless people have been scammed and defrauded on eBay. eBay is a fun place to bid on items and to sell items – but you must know how to recognize a scam. You must know how to avoid a scam or you may quickly join the ranks of those who have lost their money to eBay scams. Of course, if you are scammed, there are some actions you can take the correct the situation – but in many cases, the scammer does indeed get away! The best option is to avoid being scammed.
You can easily avoid many scams with the payment method that you use – whether you are a buyer or a seller. eBay owns Paypal. In most cases, Paypal is the payment method you should use. First, as a buyer, if you are scammed or less than satisfied with the item when it arrives, you can dispute the charge easily, and demand a refund. The seller must reply and show proof that the item was shipped, and that it arrived in the condition that you expected, or Paypal will return your funds to your account.
As a seller, you can protect yourself by only accepting Paypal. This will eliminate the chances of receiving a bad check or having the buyer dispute a credit card charge. Instead, they must dispute the charge through paypal, and you of course will be able to prove that you shipped the product. You cannot, however, prove that the product arrived in the condition that was expected. In this case, you should demand that the product be returned to you before the refund is issued.
If you are an eBay seller, you can further protect your auctions by placing a notice on your auctions page declaring that you have the right to back out of the sale if you suspect potential fraud. As both a buyer and a seller, also beware of spoofed emails. These emails appear to be from eBay. The email may claim that you need to verify your information, and ask you to login to your eBay account, using the link provided. If you follow that link, the site looks exactly like eBay, but it is actually a scam to get your eBay login details, as well as your credit card details! eBay will never ask you to do this. If you suspect a spoofed email, report it to eBay immediately!
Don’t let scammers ruin your eBay fun! Just use good common sense, and a reasonable amount of caution, and everything should run smoothly. Report suspicious activity to eBay. If a deal doesn’t feel right, simply back away from it and move on to the next auction.
The Silent Sales Machine Hiding on eBay Let me start by thanking the many who purchased The Silent Sales Machine Hiding on eBay through our link. We know you will be glad you have this great ebook as a part of your eBay library.
If you have not examined this #1 Best Selling eBay success ebook every written, there is still time. The Silent Sales Machine Hiding on eBay is a must-have, must-read, must follow for every person who is really serious about long-term eBay success.
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Bob Hamilton can be contacted directly at Bob@OnlineAuctionsMadeSimple.net. All inquiries will be answered. However, due to the volume of mail I receive, please allow up to 72-hours.
Bob Hamilton is a business author, online business writer, business consultant and trainer. He can be reached at: http//www.OnlineAuctionsMadeSImple.net http//www.MarketingSuccessCenter.com, http//www.OpeningaDollarStore.com WINNING BASICS – A Story of Leadership, Communication and Inspiration (ISBN 1-4137-9684-2.) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2006. Copying or reprinting of this material without the express written permission of the author is prohibited. Business Authority Limited 17265 SW Swank Road Sherwood, OR 97140
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