The Official EBay Bible

Book excerpt: Whether it's a desire to make some extra money, buy the latest set of golf clubs, or start a new business, people around the world "do it eBay." With a community of more than 135 million people around the world every day, eBay is the World's Online Marketplace. In this definitive resource, ultimate eBay insider Jim Griffith-aka "Griff"-tells you everything you need to know to become a successful buyer and seller and to navigate the changes and improvements recently introduced to the eBay Web site. In this indispensable manual-authorized by eBay and featuring the very latest formats, screen shots, protocols, and etiquette-the eBay Guru provides a comprehensive blueprint for: Navigating the Web site, including advice for first-time Internet users, eBay's new features: how to make the most of them, Placing a bid, step-by-step, Putting items up for sale, step-by-step, Special bonus chapter on starting and running your own successful eBay business Plus: Changes and additions to eBay procedures and policies, Tricks of the trade from successful eBay buyers and sellers, Strategies for safe, secure, hassle-free eBay buying and selling, Tips and shortcuts for even the most technologically challenged, Case studies and success stories about people whose lives have been changed by eBay. Whether you're a first-time user or an online pro, The Official eBay Bible is the only guide you need to shop and sell with the best of them. Book jacket.