How to make money on eBay

We have shown you how to join and sell unwanted goods on eBay but how can you make sure you get the best possible prices and make the most money? We researched to find the five top tips for making the most from your unwanted stuff.

Five winning tips for making money on eBay:

Timing is everything
Our Facebook friend Eddy Gunn says: "My daughter always aims for around 8pm when most people will be at home. Also pick Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as most people will stay in."

Di Skillen, also on Facebook, agrees but has found auctions that end on Sunday evening have the best results for her.
Don't undervalue postage
It's easy to take a guess at how much it will cost to post out goods, only to find you've got it wrong. Di says: "Make sure postage is correct, don't get caught out and have to pay out of your own pocket."
Take advantage of offers
Look out for free listings weekends, where you don't pay anything to eBay to put items up for sale, suggests Jen Wilcockson, particularly for higher value items.

"Watch out though," she cautions, "it doesn't apply to all categories".
Priorities pictures
“A good photograph of the item(s) for sale is essential,” says

“Poorly photographed items don't tend to sell as they can look cheap/poor quality.”

Make sure you choose a spot with good natural light when you take your picture, and try to capture the item from helpful angles that really showcase it.
Be a safe eBayer
Make sure that you actually get all the money that you deserve. Using PayPal means that both seller and buyer can flag up concerns and PayPal can get help with disputes. Never send goods without receiving cleared payment – you could sell an item for a fantastic price but it’s no good if you never receive the money!

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How to Open an eBay Account

Two Parts:Setting up a Basic Account Customizing Your Username

In order to use eBay, one of the biggest online commerce sites in the world, it's first necessary to set up a user account. With an eBay account, it's possible to bid on auctioned items, buy products immediately (a la Amazon.com), and even become an online vendor by selling or auctioning your own items to people all over the world. See Step 1 below to get started.

1Visit the eBay homepage. To get to the main eBay website, typehttp://www.ebay.com intr browser's navigation bar or search "eBay" on a search engine.
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Click on the "Register" link. In the top left corner of the main eBay homepage, you should see text reading "Hi! Sign in or register", unless you already are logged in to an account. Click "register" to begin the account set-up process.
- Without an account, you can still browse the items for sale on eBay, but you'll be prompted to make an account if you try to buy or sell anything.
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Enter your contact information on the next screen. On the registration page, you'll be asked to provide your first and last name, an email address, and a password for your account.
- Make sure to enter a current email address that you have access to. This address will be used to retrieve your password in the event that you forget it.
- Your password must meet minimum length requirements and use both letters and numbers. You may want to copy this information to a document and save this document in a secure location.
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Agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Policy by clicking on "Submit". By making an eBay account, you're legally agreeing to let eBay use the information you provide for its own purposes. Read eBay's User Agreement and Privacy Policy for more information.
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Receive your pre-selected user ID. After you submit your account information, you'll be taken to a "Success" screen. On this screen, you'll be notified that eBay has automatically chosen a user ID for you. This is the name that other eBayers will know you as - when you bid, buy, or sell, other users will see this name. Click "Continue" and you'll be taken back to the home page.
- If you don't like the username you've been given, it's easy to change it to something you prefer. See the section below for information.
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Start using eBay! Congratulations - your account is now activated and you can start using Ebay. You will receive an email from Ebay with an official "Welcome" message at the email account you provided.
- Note that you'll have to provide payment information to buy or sell on eBay. You will be prompted to enter this information if you try to buy, sell, or bid on anything on the site. eBay accepts a variety of payment options but encourages users touse a Paypal account for this purpose.
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Visit the eBay homepage. If you're not already on the eBay website, navigate tohttp://www.ebay.com.
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Open the account menu in the upper left. Move your mouse over the "Hi, (your name)" text in the upper left corner of the page. You should see a menu with options for "My Collections", "Account Settings", and "Sign Out".
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Click "Account Settings". You will be brought to your account management page. Here, you have a variety of options in terms of providing personal information, setting your own preferences, and more.
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Click "Personal Information" on the left. On the left hand side of the page, you should see a box of links with "Personal Information" listed at the top. Click this.
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Click the "edit" link to the right of "User ID". You should see a small table listing some of the information you provided when you made your account. The second row of the table contains your user ID. Click the small "edit" link at the far right of this row.
- Note that you can edit all of the information on this page, should you choose to do so.
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Sign in. You'll be asked to sign in to verify that you are, in fact, the owner of the account whose user ID you are attempting to change. Your user ID should be pre-filled in, so all you'll need to do is provide the account password you chose when you created your account. Click "Sign In" when you're done.
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Choose a new user ID. On the next screen, you'll be asked to provide the new user ID you desire. Keep in mind that you can only change your user ID once every 30 days, so choose carefully! Click "Save" when you're finished.
- If the name you choose isn't already taken, your new user ID will be put into effect immediately.

How to sell on eBay?

eBay is a popular shopping website where individuals and businesses can buy and sell new and second-hand items. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to sell a single item on eBay. The first time you do this, you’ll need to create a ‘seller’s account’, but once this is done, any future sales will be much easier.

You’ll need:

a computer with an internet connection
a credit or debit card.

Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to sell on eBay

Step 1: Go to the eBay website.

Step 2: You can only buy or sell on eBay if you’re registered. If you’re new to eBay, click register above the eBay logo.

(If you’re already registered, click Sign in, enter your user ID and password and go straight to Step 5 below.)

Step 3: To register, you’ll need to fill out details such as your name, email address and chosen password. Once you’ve done that, click the blue Submit button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4: A pop-up will confirm the email that you have selected for your account. Click Continue if you are happy to proceed.

Step 5: You will be taken back to the eBay homepage. Click on Sell at the top of the screen, and a ‘Update your information’ page will open. Complete your address information and click Continue.

Step 6: You will now be taken to a new page where you can start to list your item for sale. Type the name of the item you want to sell in the box provided and click Get started.

Step 7: A new page will open with step-by-step instructions on how to create your listing, including how to give your item a clear, specific title and how to upload a photo. It will also show you how much money it will cost to list your item.

Step 8: Once you’ve filled in all the details for your listing, click List with displayed fees at the bottom of the screen.

Step 9: A new page will open. Here you’ll see how your listing will look before it’s posted on eBay. Click Continue if you’re happy with the way it looks. Click Edit listing if you want to make any changes.

Step 10: If you’ve sold an item before, your listing will now be posted (so go to Step 15 below). If this is the first time you’re selling something, a new page will open asking you for extra information. Click Continue.

Step 10: Review your account information, check the box and click Continue if it is correct.

Step 11: eBay will then verify your information. This can take a minute or two. You will then be asked to verify your phone number. Click the Call me now button and an automated service will call to give you your PIN. Once you have this, enter it into the PIN field and click Continue.

Step 12: You will then need to log back in.

Step 13: When you sell items on eBay, the website charges a small fee. You now need to choose how you will pay any fees. Select the payment type (and complete card information or PayPal account details if applicable) and click Continue.

Step 14: If you chose to pay via PayPal, you will now need to agree to the PayPal user agreement. When you have read it, click I agree.

A new page will open giving you the chance to review your listing again. Click Edit listing if you want to make changes. Click Place listing if you’re ready for it to be posted on eBay.

Step 15: Your item is now posted. Click Track your listing in My eBay to see if anyone is bidding for or buying your item. You can also click My eBay at the top of the screen at any time to look at these details. Potential buyers may ask you questions about your item via email, so answer them promptly to ensure you get good feedback later.

Step 16: When your item is sold, you’ll receive an email from eBay. Go back to ‘My eBay’ and click Sold. There you’ll see the name of your item as well as the price it sold for. Click Send payment details to send your buyer an invoice, which PayPal prepares automatically if you’re using that method of payment.

Step 17: Once the payment has been received, you’ll receive an email from PayPal. Go to the PayPal website and enter your email address and password to log in to your PayPal account. You’ll see that it’s been credited the total payment minus PayPal’s fee. Click Withdraw and then Withdraw funds to your bank account to transfer the payment to your bank account.

Step 18: Make sure you pack your item securely and post it within the time specified. Once you’ve sent your item, go back to ‘My eBay’ and click Sold. Click More actions on the right-hand side of the screen. You’ll then be able to click Mark as dispatched, which will let the buyer know that the item has been sent.

How to sell on eBay

You’ll need:

a computer with an internet connection
a credit or debit card.

Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to sell on eBay

Step 1: Go to the eBay website.

Step 2: You can only buy or sell on eBay if you’re registered. If you’re new to eBay, click register above the eBay logo.

(If you’re already registered, click Sign in, enter your user ID and password and go straight to Step 5 below.)

Step 3: To register, you’ll need to fill out details such as your name, email address and chosen password. Once you’ve done that, click the blue Submit button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4: A pop-up will confirm the email that you have selected for your account. Click Continue if you are happy to proceed.

Step 6: You will now be taken to a new page where you can start to list your item for sale. Type the name of the item you want to sell in the box provided and click Get started.

Step 8: Once you’ve filled in all the details for your listing, click List with displayed fees at the bottom of the screen.

Step 10: Review your account information, check the box and click Continue if it is correct.

Step 12: You will then need to log back in.

Step 14: If you chose to pay via PayPal, you will now need to agree to the PayPal user agreement. When you have read it, click I agree.

A new page will open giving you the chance to review your listing again. Click Edit listing if you want to make changes. Click Place listing if you’re ready for it to be posted on eBay.

How to buy on eBay

eBay is a popular shopping website where individuals and businesses can buy and sell new and second-hand items. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to buy something on eBay, either by bidding in an online auction or buying at a fixed price.

You’ll need:

a computer with an internet connection
a credit or debit card.

Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to buy on eBay

Step 1: Go to the eBay.com.

Step 2: You can buy or sell on eBay only if you’re registered, so if you’re new to eBay, click register (above the eBay logo).

(If you’ve already registered, click Sign in, enter your user ID and password and go straight to Step 5 in this guide.)

Step 3: To register, you’ll need to fill in details such as your name and address and select a user ID and password. Once all that’s complete, click the blue Continue button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4: A pop-up will confirm your eBay user ID and the email that you have selected for your account. Click Yes, continue if you are happy to proceed.

Step 5: A new window will open, taking you back to eBay. You can search for items to buy by typing keywords in the search bar and clicking on Search. If you know what you’re looking for, be specific – for example, ‘chanel number 5 eau de parfum 100 ml’. If you’re not so sure, try broader terms such as ‘women’s perfume’ to see what’s available.

Step 6: You’ll now be shown a list of items that match your search criteria. Next to the image and name of each item is information telling you if you can ‘Buy It Now’ at the price displayed or if you must bid for it: the number of existing bids and the highest bid are displayed.

The final column shows the amount of time left before the auction ends or the product is removed. ’22d 9h 8m’ means that there are 22 days, 9 hours and 8 minutes left to buy or bid for this item.

Step 7: Click on the item’s image or name to get more details and to place a bid or to ‘Buy It Now’. Before bidding, check that the seller is reliable by clicking on their user ID underneath ‘Seller information’. This will show you the comments and ratings of any previous customers.

Step 8: To place a bid, enter the maximum amount you’re prepared to pay in the box provided, and click the blue Place bid button. So if the current bid is £22, but you’d be happy to pay up to £35, type in ‘£35′. The current bid will only go up to £23, assuming that no one else has placed a bid higher than £22. eBay will bid automatically for you against other buyers until your maximum bid is reached.

Avoid placing bids with obvious prices like ‘£10′, and try obscure bids such as ‘£11.52′ to give you a better chance of winning the auction by a few pence.

Step 9: When you’re asked to confirm your bid, click Confirm Bid. A new page will open explaining that either you’re the highest bidder or that you’ve been outbid, in which case you can enter a higher amount and click Bid Again.

A lot of bidding happens in the last few minutes or even seconds of an auction, so it’s advisable to stay online and refresh the page to check that you haven’t been outbid. You’ll be notified by email if you’re the highest bidder at the end of the auction. You’ll be expected to pay before you receive the item (see Step 3 below).

Buying at a fixed price

Step 1: There’s no need to bid if you’re happy to pay a ‘Buy It Now’ price. Simply select the item from the listings page and click the blue Buy It Now button.

Step 2: A new page will open asking you to review your purchase. There are no eBay fees to be paid when buying an item outright, but the total you now see will include any postage and packaging costs. If you’re happy with the price, click the blue Continue button.

Step 3: You’ll now be asked to type in your payment details. eBay use PayPal as an intermediary – you pay PayPal and PayPal passes on the payment, to prevent the seller seeing your bank details. If you’ve already got a PayPal account, you can just click Log in to make the payment. For more information, see our guide How to use PayPal.

Step 4: A new page will open asking you to Confirm payment one more time. Click this and the transaction is complete. The seller will be sent an email once payment is confirmed, and they will then send you the item via the delivery method specified. If it doesn’t arrive, eBay has a customer services department to help. Most items bought with PayPal are covered by ‘eBay Buyer Protection’, so you should get your money back.

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How to buy on eBay

You’ll need:

a computer with an internet connection
a credit or debit card.

Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to buy on eBay

Step 1: Go to the eBay.com.

Step 2: You can buy or sell on eBay only if you’re registered, so if you’re new to eBay, click register (above the eBay logo).

(If you’ve already registered, click Sign in, enter your user ID and password and go straight to Step 5 in this guide.)

Step 4: A pop-up will confirm your eBay user ID and the email that you have selected for your account. Click Yes, continue if you are happy to proceed.

The final column shows the amount of time left before the auction ends or the product is removed. ’22d 9h 8m’ means that there are 22 days, 9 hours and 8 minutes left to buy or bid for this item.

Avoid placing bids with obvious prices like ‘£10′, and try obscure bids such as ‘£11.52′ to give you a better chance of winning the auction by a few pence.

Buying at a fixed price

Step 1: There’s no need to bid if you’re happy to pay a ‘Buy It Now’ price. Simply select the item from the listings page and click the blue Buy It Now button.

How to buy on eBay

You’ll need:

a computer with an internet connection
a credit or debit card.

Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to buy on eBay

Bidding in an online auction

Step 1: Go to the eBay.com.

Step 2: You can buy or sell on eBay only if you’re registered, so if you’re new to eBay, click register (above the eBay logo).

(If you’ve already registered, click Sign in, enter your user ID and password and go straight to Step 5 in this guide.)

Step 4: A pop-up will confirm your eBay user ID and the email that you have selected for your account. Click Yes, continue if you are happy to proceed.

The final column shows the amount of time left before the auction ends or the product is removed. ’22d 9h 8m’ means that there are 22 days, 9 hours and 8 minutes left to buy or bid for this item.

Avoid placing bids with obvious prices like ‘£10′, and try obscure bids such as ‘£11.52′ to give you a better chance of winning the auction by a few pence.

Buying at a fixed price

Step 1: There’s no need to bid if you’re happy to pay a ‘Buy It Now’ price. Simply select the item from the listings page and click the blue Buy It Now button.

For more information to http://www.ebay.com

How To Make Money Online

Tuesday 21 July 2015