Solid gold information from a Gold-level seller! Veteran eBay expert and author Skip McGrath presents a completely updated guide to the new, drastically altered site. Under its new management, eBay has instituted many important changes, and this revised edition addresses the company’s modified fee structures, new (and controversial) feedback system, and more, while guiding sellers through the steps of starting, expanding, and automating a successful eBay business. McGrath offers tips on what’s popular with eBay’s buyers, as well as on drop shipping, controlling costs, managing inventory, writing headlines and descriptions that sell, launching your first auctions, and more.

Since its release, Skip McGraths classic guide to eBay® has been a bestseller—and this completely updated edition will help you navigate the popular websites sweeping rule changes. It covers all the revised features, from the new Top Rated Seller designation to the widespread integration of services such as Paypal and automated UPS/USPS shipping. Sellers will make more money than ever!

This user-friendly book shows you how to turn the satisfaction and excitement of eBay sales into a lucrative small business--and possibly even a full-time job! Find out how to establish a seller’s account, post attention-getting auction listings, and build confidence among bidders. Author Greg Holden explains how to apply the secrets of successful brick and mortar businesses to the online world. After learning the ropes, you'll find out how to boost sales with techniques such as no-reserve selling and “buy it now” pricing. Plus--tips for locating inventory, implementing marketing plans, and getting free advertising are revealed.

Degunking(TM) eBay is the smart guide for buyers and sellers who want to really fine-tune and optimize their eBay experiences, regardless whether they are buying or selling products, or building an eBay-based business. Written in the conversational, no-nonsense approach that has made the Degunking(TM) series a huge success, this book can help save you tons of time and money with your eBay activities. It provides a wealth of valuable "clutter reduction" and organization tips for both buyers and sellers. Buyers will learn insider tips and tricks to search through massive amounts of product listings to find what they want, and then to bid and complete successful transactions. Sellers will learn how to assess their markets, find how to get the best price for their merchandise, and how to write attention-grabbing copy.Whether you are buying or selling, you'll get the best results if you have a winning strategy. Avid eBay-er and best-selling author Greg Holden will show you techniques for bidding that will greatly increase your chances of winning auctions. And he offers important information to help you avoid defective merchandise, problem sellers and scams, and where to turn if you do have a problem. eBay sellers will learn techniques for getting their items noticed, making their items look attractive in postings, marketing their products, degunking and streamlining eBay features for sellers, setting up clutter free up eBay Stores, and learning how to research and take advantage of the hot trends. This book gives all eBay users the opportunity to profit from their bursting closets and garages.

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This book examines the illicit trade in antiquities, a trade which has increased massively following the destruction and looting of ancient Near Eastern sites in the Middle East. Focusing on the distribution networks for looted antiquities, especially the routes to the West, the book considers the dealers and facilitators who are key in getting the objects to market, explores the methods used including online marketplaces and social media sites, analyses demand and buyers, revealing that objects are often available at very affordable prices. It outlines the efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the military, and legal systems to contain the trade. Throughout the book highlights the difficulties of putting a stop to this illicit trade, particularly in a conflict region.