Start an internet business on ebay: Here’s How To Do It

eBay is very popular these days.  Most shoppers turn to eBay to find new and exciting products at affordable price.  It serves as an online marketplace for traders locally and internationally and millions of items are being sold on eBay everyday through online auctions.  If you are planning to start an internet business and earn some extra cash selling on eBay is a great idea.

Create a sellers account

Prior to registration to eBay be ready with your valid credit card, debit card or bank account information.  Provide your option on how you will pay seller fees as well as payment method, PayPal is highly recommended and make sure it is verified.  When creating a sellers account do not forget to make your feedback profile public.

Set-up the Q&A

We all know once a buyer is interested in certain products there are usually many questions before, during and after a sale.  Therefore, it is very important to answer buyer questions quickly to keep them interested.

Research your item and the rules of selling

Do an extensive research especially in setting up a starting price for your items, identify categories and format listings for each item.  Compare your item on completed listings on eBay based on category, format and selling price.  You must inform buyers about the shipping cost and shipping options, to let them understand and to avoid shipment issues later.  It is also very important to educate yourself about the rules when selling on eBay, especially their policies on certain items prior to listing and completing the sale.

Create your listing

There are listing options available when selling on eBay, you can opt for auction-style or fix priced format.  You can also sell for the benefit of a non profit organization.   If you trade various products of different sizes and designs of a t-shirt, you can put it under a fixed price listing and create a sub list with variations.  You can do this by using eBay sell your item form which is found at the top of most eBay pages.

Manage your listing

After creating your listing you are now ready to run and start internet business through eBay. To know if somebody placed a bid or buy your products you can check through the sell section of My eBay.  If you received questions regarding your items be sure to answer quickly, it will create a good rapport and trust with potential buyers of your products.

Wrap up with your buyer

Contact your buyer after your listing ended within three days of sale if you have not heard anything from them.  If you use eBay checkout you will be informed through email when a sale is completed.  If you deactivated checkout you can get in touch with the buyer directly through email or by phone.  Be sure to receive the payment first before shipment of any item.  Check also if it was accepted and credited to your account.  Once you verified the payment you can now ship the item to the buyer, be sure it is safe and the buyer will receive it on time.

Be sure to pack the item by securely and safely, double check the shipment information for assurance.  Leave the buyer feedback, this system is useful to everyone.  The feedback about your buyer will serve as a source of information for other sellers.

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