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Hi!

Thanks for reading.

A couple weeks ago I took a survey of my subscribers asking you
what you were interested in seeing more of in this newsletter.

The number 2 vote getter was more information about selling on
eBay. 


At this moment I have 16 items up for auction on the site.  Seven
of those auctions end tonight and at least 5 will sell.  All but
one of the items have watchers...meaning smart people who are waiting
till the end to swoop in and buy.

Yesterday on ebay was 10 cent listing day.  You could list pretty
much anything for only 10 cents instead of the normal fee which can
be 20 cents to $4.80 depending on your starting or reserve price.

I added nine more items to take advantage of the low listing fee
and two already have bids and will sell.

Start looking around your home/attic/basement for stuff YOU can
sell.  It really is FUN!

In this issue I've got a very helpful article for both new and
experienced "ebayers" alike.

Before the article I wanted to let you know I'll be attending the
System Seminar in Chicago next weekend, May 19-21 so let me know if
you'll be there too!

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Top Ebay Business Secrets Revealed
 by Jason James

Ten million-let me say that number again-over ten million people
visited the Ebay website last month. With everything from online
auctions to drop shipping opportunities, the Ebay business website
has something for everyone. If you are thinking about joining in on
the hysteria and trying to make your fortune with an Ebay business
of your own, here are some of the best things you can do to
maximize your chances for success.

1) Do Your Homework

To begin with, you want to know as much as possible about the items
you plan on offering on the Ebay auctions. This not only helps you
create more interesting descriptions, but it also helps when trying
to answer the barrage of questions that inevitably fly at you from
potential buyers. The more knowledgeable you appear, the more
likely you are to make a sale!

You also need to know if there is actually a market out there for
what you are planning to sell. While you might occasionally hear
about some off-the-wall item commanding big money at auction, these
are the exceptions and not something to base your Ebay business
upon. Run a search on the item and see how many items for that
keyword come up to get an idea about your potential market. Chances
of success are poor if no one else is selling a similar item.


2) Keywords and Descriptions Will Make or Break You

People find their way to Ebay auctions by using keywords to find
the items they want. Your listing will use keywords to draw people
in to bid on your item. If you try employing a keyword that no one
uses, then who will come to bid on your item?

There are websites out there that will allow you to type in a
keyword and see how many people used that keyword in the past
month. These sites are free and a great way to test the keyword you
intend to use. Just go to any search engine and type in "free
keyword selector tool" and a number of sites will come up offering
help finding the perfect keyword to attract people to bid on your
item.

Once you have the people coming in to look at your item you are
going to need a great description in order to get them to actually
bid. If you are not the best writer but are serious about
succeeding with your Ebay business, you may want to consider hiring
a freelance writer to compose stunning descriptions that will awe
people into bidding on your item. But, by doing your homework, it
is usually possible to write a great description simply by being
knowledgeable about the item and simply conveying some of that
knowledge in your description.

3) Post Items During "Hot Periods"

Anyone serious about succeeding with their Ebay business needs to
know when to post items and when to hold onto them. Online auctions
offering leather jackets in July may solicit a few bids but they
will obviously be lower than they would be had the item been posted
in late fall or early winter. If you have an odd item and are not
sure what the best time would be to post it on Ebay auctions, try
searching for the item on the Internet. Find out what the current
buzz is or whether there is any for your item. Also, try finding
other sellers on the Ebay business site offering the same item. If
you find a lot of people selling the same item now, then clearly it
is a good time to post. Timing can really make a difference in the
final price you receive for your item.

Now there are of course other things you need to do if you want
your Ebay business to succeed such as: post the item in the right
category, make buying easy by offering a number of payment options,
and keeping your shipping costs to a minimum. All of these are
essentials to a successful Ebay business but are not likely to have
the same effect upon your chances of success like the other ideas
mentioned earlier.



There is no doubt that Ebay auctions are a great way to make some
serious money. By doing your homework, using the right keywords and
descriptions, and by posting during the hot periods for your items,
you significantly increase the odds of your Ebay business
succeeding and making all of your financial dreams a reality. Start
doing your homework now!
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Jason James is a 10 year Internet marketing veteran and an eBay
Seller of 4 years. His website "The Auction Resource Network"
reveals his inside secrets, tips, and sources that help him pocket
over $10,000 per month on eBay. His proven step-by-step system
shows even users with little or no business experience how they too
can make huge profits selling products at online auctions. 

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