Although no other online auction site comes even close to generating the amount of traffic that eBay does, there is an eBay alternative which overtook eBay in the traffic ratings in the run up to Christmas 2007. That site was (more…)

When browsing on eBay I am always amazed by the number of sellers, including experienced ones, who seem to completely disregard the Insertion Fee structure. Being aware of the fee structure can save you money. (more…)

Used books are an ideal product to sell on eBay. They take up little storage space and are easy to post and pack. And most importantly, they are in plentiful supply from a variety of sources and at very low cost so no large cash outlay is necessary to get started.

We have put together a free report full of hints and tips to help you get the best possible results from your used book auctions (more…)

Selling collectibles online is not only potentially very profitable, it can also be great fun, especially if you specialise in one or more niches that are of particular interest to you. You will be much more enthusiastic if you are working with items that you enjoy, and it is likely that you will already have a good knowledge of the products, which will enable you to write more compelling auction descriptions and position yourself as an expert.

Specializing also provides the opportunity to build a list of loyal customers who will buy from you again and again. This will make it easier for you to eventually expand outside of eBay and sell from your own website if you wish to do so, thus saving on listing and final value fees. (more…)

Selling consumer goods at online auctions can be a very profitable business, but locating reliable bulk suppliers can seem like a daunting task.

There are several different types of supplier such as wholesalers, manufacturers, liquidators, and dropshippers, and each have their own advantages and disadvantages. (more…)

Unless you already have a business and are using eBay as an additional outlet, deciding what to sell and sourcing products is possibly the biggest stumbling block for anyone starting out on eBay.

It is a personal decision which only you can make, but here are a few things to take into consideration.

You will enjoy the eBay experience far more and probably have greater success if you have some interest in what you are selling. (more…)

The vast majority of eBay users are legitimate buyers and sellers and no one should be put off using the site by any of the negative and sensationalised stories reported by the media.

However, it is inevitable that a marketplace the size of eBay will be a target of fraudsters. Being aware of the scams, staying alert and taking a few simple precautions should go a long way to ensuring that you don’t become a victim. (more…)

The first step to becoming an eBay seller is, of course, to sign up for an eBay account. I won’t go into the details of how to do this as all the help you need is available on the eBay site.

You will also need to sign up for a Paypal account. Many buyers prefer to pay instantly with Paypal rather than have the hassle of writing and mailing cheques or postal orders. Not having the option to pay by Paypal would deter many potential customers from your bidding on your auctions. (more…)

What can I sell on eBay? That is the question asked by most new eBayers once they have sold everything from their home that isn’t nailed down.

At Online Auction Ideas we will be researching the eBay marketplace to see if we can uncover some profitable niches that maybe you hadn’t considered and which hopefully will inspire some ideas of your own. (more…)