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Has your spouse been spending more and more time on the computer? Do they hide the screen when you walk in the room? Have new items been appearing in your house while your older possessions seem to disappear? Perhaps the explanation is in "it" - eBay mania!
I Married an eBay Maniac offers a glimpse into the world of eBay. Get up to speed on the basics of buying and selling on eBay, and find how to bring every family member to eBay so that you no longer have to eat dinner with your spouse clicking away on the keyboard. Turn their obsession into a family affair. This book describes how to play off one another's strengths and weaknesses, how to divide tasks to maximize efficiency, fun, and profits, and how to arrange a household to separate eBay from the non-eBay life. You'll be able to keep frustration levels down and income levels high1 With tips, tricks, and insight from an experienced eBayer, this book shows how much family fun and income can be had when the Maniac is no longer alone.
Introduction
PART I: In the Beginning...It's After Midnight and He's Still on eBay!
1 I Didn't Know He Was an eBay Maniac at First 9
2 What eBay Is All About 23
PART II: Dividing, Conquering, and Having Fun with eBay
3 I Wanted to Begin Slowly but eBay Grabbed Me Fast 47
4 The Perils of a Home-Based eBay Business 55
5 Finding Inventory to Sell is Easier Than You Think 73
PART III: eBay's Nitty-Gritty--Writing Listings and Making Sales
6 Each Listing Should Showcase Each Item 93
7 How Descriptions Drive Sales 107
8 Once the Auction Begins, There's No Time to Rest 129
9 It Seems WSe're Always Selling147
PART IV: Whew! The Auction Ended, Now What?
10 We Have Work to Do When a Sale Ends 169
11 Don't Skimp When You Ship 191
PART V: Our eBay Future...It's After Midnight and I'm Still on eBay!
12 Where Will All Our eBay Activity Lead? 211
Index 219