Friday, July 25, 2008

Ebay Trick Creating Learning More About Ebay

Ebay Trick # 4 : Use the Site Map
If you have a question about how eBay works, the answer is probably located somewhere on the eBay site. Unfortunately, finding that particular page isn’t always
easy; eBay does a good job of effectively hiding some of the best parts of their site.

Ebay Trick # 5 : Use eBay Live Help
Even more help is available from eBay’s staff. While you can’t call them up and talk by phone, you can contact eBay staff live, in real time, by using the Live Help
system. Just click the Live Help link near the top of eBay’s home page.

Ebay Trick # 6 : eBay's Help Doesn't Have All the Answers
The eBay site has an okay help system, and even better Live Help, as just discussed. But don’t expect eBay to be helpful about everything—especially when it comes to
saving you money on the eBay site.

Ebay Trick # 7 : Learn from your Sellers
The more transactions you make, the smarter you get. You can learn something from every bid you make—even the losing ones. And when you win an auction,
pay particular attention to how the seller transacts business.

Ebay Trick # 8 : Let eBay Notify You of News and Happenings
eBay is constantly changing. There’s something new practically every day, and it’s tough to keep track of all the changes. Fortunately, eBay keeps you up-to-date on
all the latest goings on via official announcements.

Ebay Trick # 9 : Get the Latest Auction News at AuctionBytes
AuctionBytes not only features the latest eBay news, but also a ton of tips and other information about eBay and other online auction sites.

Ebay Trick # 10 : Subscribe to an eBay Newsletter
There are several other informative newsletters you can use to learn more about how eBay works, and to improve your auction success.

Ebay Trick # 11 : Frequent the eBay Discussion Boards
Here’s a trick that many members offered. You can get tons of help from other eBay users, via eBay’s community discussion boards. Just click the Community link at the
top of any eBay page (or go directly to hub.ebay.com/community) and then click the Discussion Boards link to see all the boards available.

Ebay Trick # 12 : Search The Boards Before You Post
There’s no point in reinventing the wheel. Chances are someone else has been through your current situation, and already posted about it on one of eBay’s discussion
boards—which means you don’t have to ask the question again.

Ebay Trick # 13 : Subscribe to Other Online Auction Groups
eBay’s official community forums aren’t the only online communities devoted to the topic of online auctions. There are a number of well-populated Yahoo! groups,
which you can either read in your web browser or have messages delivered to you via email. The nice thing about these unofficial groups is that you don’t have the
eBay content police reading over your shoulder, so pretty much anything goes, with no censorship.

Ebay Trick # 14: Learn the Lingo
Take your time and look around a little before you make your first post; this will also give you a little time to learn that particular board’s lingo.

Ebay Trick # `5 : Attend Ebay University
Another way to get educated about eBay is to attend eBay University. No, this isn’t a real-life ivy-covered campus, but rather a series of online and local classes put on
by the eBay staff.

Ebay Trick # 16 : Go to eBay Live
eBay Live is a great way to find out more about eBay’s various products and services, as well as those offered by third-party suppliers. It’s also a terrific place to meet other
eBay buyers and sellers (especially PowerSellers), as well as eBay staff. It’s the best place to network with other eBayers, and to get all your questions answered.

Ebay Trick # 17 : Find a Mentor
While these casual mentors are not going to give away all their secrets, you’re likely to find that they’ll be happy to share basic information to help you get started.

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