I’m just starting out with eBay auctions and one thing that I just can’t figure out is the best strategy for setting an opening bid on my auctions. Do I set it to be the same as other auctions of the same item? To be lower than my competitors? Or ?
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Amazon, eBay and Online Shopping Help
How do you become an “Amazon Reviewer”?
Dave, this might be a bit of a daft question, but I buy lots of books at Amazon.com and I’m curious how you move from being a reviewer to being a rated reviewer? Can you tell me how that works?
Can eBay help me check Equifax credit scores?
Dave, I heard from a friend recently that eBay offers some capabilities that let you check your credit score and that of other people who might be buying your products? I find it hard to believe and poking around eBay I didn’t see anything to substantiate what my friend is saying. What’s the story?
Does Paypal have a merchant referral program?
Dave, I’ve been happily using Paypal as a merchant account and shopping system for years now, and would like to turn on a few of my colleagues to this fast and simple system. If possible, I’d like to get some sort of commission or referral bonus. Does Paypal offer such a thing?
What are eBay’s Refer a Friend and Anything Points programs?
Dave, I’ve just joined eBay and I’m trying to figure out what eBay’s Refer a Friend program is all about. More specifically, I can apparently earn eBay Anything Points but I just don’t see what they’re for. Is this really a way for me to make a few bucks helping other people learn about eBay?
Selling jewelry on eBay, does it need to be appraised?
Dave, how would you go about selling jewelry? Does Ebay have any appraisal service? Would I have to pay to get it appraised first and then submit the information along with the listing? It it necessary to have an appraisal for jewelry that is under $200?
What’s the fastest way to sell something on eBay?
Dave, quick! What is the quickest way to set up and sell something on Ebay (without reading a book!)?
Can I offer bonuses on my eBay auctions?
Dave, I’ve just started selling stuff on eBay and am having a great time. One question I haven’t figured out, though, is whether it’s okay with eBay if I want to offer bonuses with my auctions to motivate buyers to bid. I might offer a bonus with an item because the two go together well, but I also want to be able to offer a bonus if bidding reaches a certain threshold too. Are those legal?
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