5 Best Tips for New eBay Sellers

Looking to make some extra money? That's ok, who isn't these days? One of the easiest ways to do this is by selling on eBay. Here are some tips to get you started.

1. Use the resources on eBay itself, starting with the SITE MAP, to take advantage of the help they offer new sellers (through many avenues, such as the Discussion Groups).

2. Stay away from drop-shipping as a way to sell. To source products get a feel for what's being talked about, what's hot, and most important what may be relevant down the road. Read pubs such as TrendHunter, an online blog. And read Auctionbytes (at AuctionBytes.com) for timely insights on eBay and e-commerce.

3. Go the extra mile for each customer as you strive to build a bulletproof feedback record.

4. At first sell items that are easy to ship and keep in stock as a way to keep the selling process as smooth as possible for yourself. This is another way to keep that feedback score high.

5. Look around the site and see how more experienced sellers are listing products. What are they doing right? What's appealing and unappealing about their listings? Learn from those who have gone before you!

For more, see our website at www.bradanddeb.com to see if any of our books may help you (How eBay Really Works, for ex.) Be sure to click on the articles tab at the top so you can read some of our other eBay articles. Good luck!