EBay the Smart Way: Selling, Buying, and Profiting on the Webs #1 Auction Site by Joseph T. Sinclair (2000, Book, Illustrated)

Key Details
Author:	Joseph T. Sinclair
Language:	English
Publisher:	American Management Association
Format:	Book
ISBN-10:	0814470645
ISBN-13:	9780814470640

Additional Details
Edition Description:	Illustrated

Size
Length:	418 pages
Height:	9.3 in
Width:	7 in
Thickness:	1.5 in
Weight:	28 oz

Publisher's Note
Includes the ins-and-outs of buying strategies, the basics of bidding and timing, the differing kinds of auctions, and third-party bidding software.

Jam packed with step-by-step guidelines and real-world examples, EBAY THE SMART WAY explains exactly how eBay works--and what sets it apart. Users on both sides of the bidding will get a crucial lesson in the Web site's emphasis on reputation, with tips for maximizing the eBay Feedback Forum--an innovative system that enables sellers and buyers to rate, assess, and monitor one another. Along with the lowdown on building credibility, they'll also discover secrets to achieving goals--and making money. In down-to-earth language, this sourcebook gives eBay buyers a crash course in searching out coveted items, evaluating their top price at auction, and mastering winning bidding tactics--with or without the help of "snipe" software. It also offers pointers on warding off fraud, illuminating the value of authentication and escrow services, among many preventative measures. But what makes this book truly stand out from the pack is its comprehensive coverage and targeted advice for eBay sellers. Complete with a helpful list of software and service vendors catering to eBay users and a glossary of technical terms, EBAY THE SMART WAY gives buyers and sellers across the board the hands-on tools and insider insights to thrive in this exciting on-line marketplace-and enjoy the adventure.