How do I go about Putting Something (old books),etc. on ebay to have them bid on?

Question

I have never encountered ebay, so what is the routine from beginning to end? One item is an old Picture and another is old Foreign(Japan) paper currency-- PLEASE!! Need Answer very Quickly--Thanks- MaryR

Answer 1

If you will check the "site map" on eBay, you will find that they offer a rather complete tutorial to teach new sellers how to sell on eBay. Review that and most of your questions will probably be answered.

Answer 2

Get your Ebay account setup

Take good pics of your items for upload

Get the items estimated for shipping

use paypal for money transfer

Answer 3

Set up a ebay and a paypal account(for a paypal you need a checking account and it takes a few days to get it verified) Paypal offers 3 kinds of accounts private, premier, and business..private is free and to start off I would go with that one(but in order to accept other forms of payments you need at least a premier account which charges under 3% for money you recieve) Until then you can accept money orders and cashier checks.

When listing an item make sure you have really good pictures. Make everything clear as to what you offer and what you dont: like your return policy. I reccommend offering optional insurance on all listings that way the buyer cant blame you if something happens because you didnt "offer it" Buyers dont like suprises so its best to be clear and honest about the item, dont ever just leave something "blank" (like a return policy) also communication is the key when it comes to eBay, dont ignore people it pisses them off and they wont buy from you.

Offer affordable shipping, dont try to cheat people on shipping they will notice this and then run. Shipping quickly will also earn you brownie points. : )

Good Luck!