The eBay Book by David Beblin
There are many books, electronic and paper, that are available on the subject of eBay and how to get the best out of this global marketplace. These books cover areas of interest for both buyers and sellers, and range in scope from beginner through to intermediate and onwards to advanced eBay PowerSellers.
Published in paperback, ‘The eBay Book’ by author David Belbin details essential tips for buying and selling on eBay and defines this auction and “buy it now” site as the world’s biggest marketplace. David’s book is aimed at the UK sector, but the global nature of eBay makes his advice and techniques applicable the world over.
In brief summary David outlines his book by starting with some key statistics. eBay.co.uk has over two million items for sale in its auctions at any given time. The site sells every type of consumer goods and collectable you can think of.
Over one third of all internet users in the UK visited eBay in March 2004, when the number of eBay users passed 9 million. One million people started using the site in the first three months of 2004 alone.
eBay provides an easy way for anybody to auction items they want to sell – whether antiques, books, computers, sports equipment, records, DVDs, CDs, photography, clothing, jewellery, electronics or almost anything else – and allows anyone to browse and bid on this vast catalogue from the comfort of their own homes,
In ‘The eBay Book’, David Belbin, a long time eBay user, explains how eBay.co.uk works and how to get the most out of it, whether you are a buyer or seller. Step by step, he takes you through the key features of the site, advises on bidding and selling tactics, explains how to minimise the fees you pay and why feedback is so important. He explores ways to pay for goods and what to do if your transactions go wrong. This hugely readable book also contains a wealth of case studies covering a wide range of eBay users.
For newcomers, this is an indispensable primer which will give you the confidence to join the vast community of eBayers. For people who already know the basics, it is a short-cut to eBay’s advanced features and a rapid way to learn the tips and tricks that David has picked up over the last five years.
The book is published by Harriman House ISBN 1 897 59743-6 and is really great value for money for anyone interested in buying or selling on eBay
Published in paperback, ‘The eBay Book’ by author David Belbin details essential tips for buying and selling on eBay and defines this auction and “buy it now” site as the world’s biggest marketplace. David’s book is aimed at the UK sector, but the global nature of eBay makes his advice and techniques applicable the world over.
In brief summary David outlines his book by starting with some key statistics. eBay.co.uk has over two million items for sale in its auctions at any given time. The site sells every type of consumer goods and collectable you can think of.
Over one third of all internet users in the UK visited eBay in March 2004, when the number of eBay users passed 9 million. One million people started using the site in the first three months of 2004 alone.
eBay provides an easy way for anybody to auction items they want to sell – whether antiques, books, computers, sports equipment, records, DVDs, CDs, photography, clothing, jewellery, electronics or almost anything else – and allows anyone to browse and bid on this vast catalogue from the comfort of their own homes,
In ‘The eBay Book’, David Belbin, a long time eBay user, explains how eBay.co.uk works and how to get the most out of it, whether you are a buyer or seller. Step by step, he takes you through the key features of the site, advises on bidding and selling tactics, explains how to minimise the fees you pay and why feedback is so important. He explores ways to pay for goods and what to do if your transactions go wrong. This hugely readable book also contains a wealth of case studies covering a wide range of eBay users.
For newcomers, this is an indispensable primer which will give you the confidence to join the vast community of eBayers. For people who already know the basics, it is a short-cut to eBay’s advanced features and a rapid way to learn the tips and tricks that David has picked up over the last five years.
The book is published by Harriman House ISBN 1 897 59743-6 and is really great value for money for anyone interested in buying or selling on eBay
