How to Sell on Ebay
Pierre Omidar, a computer programmer, launched Ebay on Labor Day weekend in 1995. Now it is the largest online global marketplace. Ebay is an online auction and shopping website where people from across the globe can buy and sell products and services. Over $1800 worth of products are sold every second on Ebay. Selling on Ebay can be a very profitable business venture if you take the necessary steps to get started.
If you want to sell on Ebay you will need to upgrade to a seller account. The sellers account will run off of your same username and password, but will allow you to list things on the website. To begin you will login with the username and password that you created. Click on “My Ebay,” then on “Start Selling.” Click on Sell Hub and then find something that you will list to sell. Complete the process of listing an item. After you are done listing your item Ebay will ask you to provide the 3 digit security code on the back of your credit card. They will also ask you for your checking account information. Next choose how you will pay your sellers fees. You may use your credit card, checking account, or Paypal. Now your sellers account has been set up.
Listing Items on Ebay can be an easy task. The listing process is constantly being reformed to make it easier to list products. To begin you will select a category to list your item. Categories are selected to make it easier for buyers to find your product. Ebay has put in a search function so that you may easily find the product you want to sell. After selecting a category, you will be directed to the page where you will construct your listing. Here you will type the title that the buyers will see when searching. When typing a title, type enough details so that your item will stand out. Type specific details like color, size, brand, etc. Remember, your title can only be fifty-five letters or less, so choose your words wisely. Put in several item specifics so that buyers will find...