Ever since eBay changed the rules on digital downloadable products in their auction section, I’ve been experimenting with using the Ebay Classified Ads sections.

Through my internet marketing channels, I’ve heard that plenty of people are making some serious money using the Ebay Classified Ad system, but to be honest I wasn’t sure if it was just hype or “for real”. Then I stumbled upon a great ebook called Auction Classified Cash

I have to say that it’s a great little guide which gets right to the point, (no fluff here thank goodness!). This manual will literally take you by the hand of how to set up your Classified Ads to get the most effective promotion for anything you want to sell – and it details the types of classified ads that make the most money.

I was really pleased to see some examples of real life ads that are currently making money as well.

Since Auction Classified Cash came out I’ve been happy to report that I have a much better opinion about using the Ebay Classified Ad system … and so far have been impressed with the results I’m getting.

Yes there is a fee to place the ad (a paltry $9.95) BUT those ads have already paid for themselves many times over. It’s a really good investment in your marketing!

This book is great for beginners and intermediate’s alike, and I really like that since everyone has the chance to capitalize on this great system and not have to be a “technogeek” to make it work!

I give Auction Classifieds Cash a very hearty “thumbs up”. Check it out and give it a try … I think that you’ll be VERY pleased at the results that you get!

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Ebay Power Selling Course Part 5: Building a powerseller reputation

The absolute most critical element to the eBay selling experience is building your eBay powerseller reputation.  The basic component of the reputation system on eBay is user feedback.

For every eBay transaction, including auctions and “Buy it now” transactions, both parties involved in the deal will have an opportunity to assign a positive, neutral, or negative score to their transaction, as well as provide textual comments.

Here’s how eBay describes the feedback system on their website:

“Every eBay user has a feedback score based on ratings from other members. Feedback lets you reward eBay users and inform the community about your experiences with others. Typically, members give a positive rating if they are happy with a transaction and a negative when basic obligations have not been met. Keep in mind that what you say about other members becomes a permanent part of their eBay reputation.”

In order to be successful in any capacity on eBay, whether you are buying or selling, it will be necessary to develop a positive powerseller reputation within the eBay community by embodying sound business practices and good customer relations.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

• Keep clear and open channels of communication with your customers.  Make sure you answer questions from potential bidders in a    timely manner and be particularly mindful to field any inquiries from auction winners.  Being quick to respond to perceived problems can    mean the difference between a positive and a negative feedback which can and will be a direct influence on potential buyers out there.

• Participate in as many transactions as possible.  Besides your feedback ratio, potential buyers will also give some scrutiny to the    sheer volume of business you do.  If given the choice of doing business with two individual sellers, and one of those sellers has a tried    and true reputation with thousands of transactions, the buyer is most likely going to go with the seller that has the most experience.     That seller should be you.

This concludes my 5 part Ebay Power Selling Course.  I hope you enjoyed it and got some good information out of it.

Stay tuned for more great information on the world of marketing on the internet!

Ebay Power Selling Course Part 4: What Sells and What Doesn’t Sell.

EBay listings include all kinds of items for sale, from the plain and ordinary to the wild and amazing.  You will have to determine what types of items you want to sell.

There are some things you may want to consider before you make your decision.  Are you going to be selling items that you already have around your home?  Or are you going to find products in your local area that you are going to purchase with the intent of reselling the item and making a profit?

To give you an idea of what is being sold at eBay here are a few of the items offered for sale today:

• Collectibles: There are a wide range of collectibles that are sold every day on eBay.  From the traditional fare of stamps, coins, and comic books to the more specialized items such as Beanie Babies™, Zippo™ lighters, and PEZ™ dispensers, eBay is by far the number one place on the Web to find the widest range of both popular and hard-to-find collectable items.

• Electronics: EBay is an excellent source to sell both new and used electronic items.  Whether you are selling individual items or lots that have been purchased in bulk, there are always buyers for electronic goods of all shapes and sizes.  Cell phones, stereo equipment, computers, and video games are just a few of the millions of high tech gadgetry that can be found across many sections of the eBay community.

• Antiques: Items in this category include everything from Asian vases to antique maps.  If you are considering selling an antique make sure you know the value of the item so that you can verify the item’s worth.  If you have any documentation that legitimizes the age and antique value of the item you should make note of this in your item listing.  Take a photo of any documentation that supports the value and age of the antique you are selling.  You should also take a picture of any identifying marks on the antique to establish its worth.

The more information you can provide potential buyers the more successful you will be with the sale.

Next time we’ll be discussing a little about “Building a powerseller reputation”