Selling on eBay is a great way to make additional income or to start a full time business. But it doesn’t come easy. Dealing with angry customers, difficult returns, damaged items, scammers, incommunicable shipping companies and seemingly unattainable customer service standards are common sources of stress for eBay sellers. These stressors can make some sellers […]
What Sellers Need to Know About Intangible Goods and Services on eBay
The vast majority of transactions of eBay involve the sale of a physical item. The seller creates a listing with factual information and photographs about the product. With a clear expectation of the item, a buyer then makes a purchase and awaits a delivery in the mail. This process is turned on its head by […]
Internet Sales Tax and What This Means for eBay Sellers
As a multi billion dollar online marketplace, eBay has to be seen to react quickly to constantly changing laws and regulations. One of the most significant recent developments in the retail industry is the Internet Sales Tax, now enshrined in law in 35+ states across the USA. This article will first look at the introduction […]
5 Ways to Become a More Professional eBay Seller
As one of the world’s largest online marketplaces, eBay attracts a range of sellers from hobbyists to big time professionals. With the latter having the experience and funds to be able to dominate the platform, it can be hard for novice sellers to believe that they can compete. This post is all about crossing that […]
Item Specifics on eBay: What Sellers Need to Know
Item specifics are becoming increasingly important on eBay, with more and more listing categories requiring their inclusion. This is undoubtedly due to eBay’s commitment to move towards product based shopping, a process that will apparently help buyers find items more quickly and easily. This article will first clarify what item specifics are before concentrating on […]