Congratulations, you have set up your first item! You want to make sure that people aren't guessing what you expect from them. Details, details, details. So you want to put on your listing:

• Method of payment that you accept (Paypal, Credit Cards)
• How soon they should make their payment. (i.e.: plz make payment within 7 days)
• Let the customer know how your shipping the item. (USPS, UPS, FEDEX)
• Let the customer know when you plan on shipping the item. (i.e.: item will be shipped within 4 business days)
• ALWAYS get confirmation/ tracking number when shipping.
• If you plan to list a lot of items you may want to consider getting a small scale, this will save you time and you won't have to go to the post office as much. Check eBay for shipping scales.

Here are the basic needs to get started selling on eBay:

• A camera that takes good pictures. (Preferably digital so you can quickly upload the pictures)
• Go to an office supply store and get a pack of large & small bubble mailers.
• Shipping labels are good to have also but not a necessity.

When you start your eBay account think of a jazzy easy name that people will remember.

When you list your merchandise for an auction put as many details as possible. For example:
for clothes- list the size, color, fabric, brand name, and condition (rips, tears, fading).

Also indicate if you have pets or if there's a smoker in the home. It's nothing worse than getting stale smelling clothes or smoky electronics.

The main point is when posting your item you can't have enough details, make sure you pictures are clear so that the buyer has a clear understanding of what they are purchasing.

Thanks and I hope this blog helps you with starting an exciting eBay business.

More to come...

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