Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Getting Started On eBay For Internet Home Business Opportunities

By Myles Krueger

Perhaps you have heard the many success stories others have had on eBay and you would like to know more. Where do you begin and is eBay already over saturated? Oh no, the surface has barely been scratched and there is plenty of room for new comers to start their dream.

If you are planning to open your own business, you must understand how the variety of payment methods works. When purchasing items most sellers accept credit cards, debit cards, electronic checks, money orders and mailed in personal checks. The most popular and secure method is PayPal.

You will need to set up a Seller's Account with eBay before you can begin selling with them. It is like a registration process that they require for every seller and is very simple. eBay needs information to verify your identity and your preferred method of paying seller fees.

Seller fees are how eBay makes money to provide services to users as auction companies charge fees and commissions for their services. Seller fees vary by listing type and are nominal, compared to the costs involved in maintaining a brick-and-mortar retail store. This way they are aware of all of their clients.

One of these links is the many icons that inform the buyer of many things. They are the little pictures in listings that indicate important things, as if the seller is new or a power seller, if the seller accepts PayPal, etc. Each icon tells its own story.

Some eBay sellers recommend testing various listing formats, trying out different eBay requirements and experimenting with the product mix. It's your product, plan, and business so mix it well! There are numerous ways in which you can select to open your storefront.

It's not necessary to be registed on eBay to browse the site. If you plan to buy or sell anything then registration on eBay is required. Registration is free, so go ahead and sign up.

When you do register, which is an easy process, the most important part to remember is your user ID. This is the name by which you will be know on eBay from here on out, so think carefully before submitting that name. You ID will be your official "handle" and it is crucial that you choose the perfect one for you as well as one that reflects your business.

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