http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ Learn to buy and sell antiques and collectibles also eBay advice. Submit a question. en-us Fri, 02 May 2008 00:01:00 PDT Fri, 02 May 2008 00:01:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-fee-increase.shtml http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/last-ebay-negative.shtml I left my last negative feedback for a poorly behaved buyer earlier this week. Call me petty, but it felt good.Fri, 02 May 2008 00:01:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-changes-2008.shtml During February I sent out a series of articles about dealing with eBay's changes. In this issue I'll look at the results of the changes I made to my auctions.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:33:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-digital-downloads.shtml You can no longer list downloadable items in categories outside everything else > information products, and must use classified ads rather than auctions or fixed price listings. This article explains four ways to get around this new rule. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:07:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-accounts.shtml This article explains why you need more than one eBay account. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:07:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-account-setup.shtml This article shows you how to set up a second ebay account. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:37:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-fee-increase.shtml This article contains comments I wrote about an earlier eBay fee increase, and links to a free report covering the 2008 changes.Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:51:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-selling-quantities.shtml This article explains how to sell quantities of items without depressing selling process. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:31:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/finding-ebay-keywords.shtml What Is it? This article explains how to find out keywords related to any item. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:01:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-video.shtml This article explains step by step how to put videos on youtube, and then add videos to your auctions.Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:13:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/sorting-antiques.shtml This article explains how I sort antiques into three piles. Stuff to sell on eBay, items to place in antique malls, and junk for yard sales or flea markets. Sat, 20 Oct 2007 14:43:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-like.shtml eBay doesn't like the word LIKE. You cannot use it in titles to make comparisons to other brands, and you cannot use it in condition statements. The first rule makes sense, but LIKE NEW is a commonly used condition statement. They are trying to protect people who buy underwear on eBay. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:17:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-abbreviations.shtml Have you ever wondered what the abbreviations you see in eBay auctions mean? Here's a list of common (and uncommon) abbreviations and their meanings.Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:17:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/watched-ebay-list.shtml Since I showed off my most watched items pages, many of my readers asked about making their own. Here's a quick and easy form. Just copy and paste.Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:27:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/skip-mcgrath.shtml Skip McGrath wants us to think he's Emily Litella. After promoting Exponent Trading, and attacking me for warning people off, he's now saying Never Mind. I say not good enough.Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:09:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/bayrss-review-wordpress-plugin.shtml This is a neat plugin for Wordpress blogs. This review explains how I've been using it, and shows you how to leverage work you are already doing to get some commissions. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:09:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-audio.shtml There are a few cases when adding a recorded message to your eBay auctions makes sense. It's easy and can be done with the tools you already have. This article explains when to use audio, and shows you step by step how to add sound to your auctions. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:09:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-bidder-tricks.shtml This article explains ways bidders use questions to take advantage of sellers.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:09:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/sell-more-work-less.shtml This article uses some personal stories to show you some effortless ways to increase your eBay sales without working harder.Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:30:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-seller-success.shtml Have you ever wondered what products the most successful eBay sellers offer? I have. In this article, we'll look at what different eBay sellers offer to discover what products the most successful eBay sellers promote.Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:30:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/exponent-trading.shtml Over the past few days I've been contacted by a number of people asking me to join the latest eBay fad. I was told The Exponent Trading Company was a chance to make some good money off my list. None of them could explain how it would benefit my readers, just how I could profit from telling you about it. I looked at this "opportunity" and I'm saying NO THANK YOU. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:18:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/foryou.shtml Every year in May I do a charity fundraiser. This year my father died, and I have done something really special. I am giving you the keys to my business. Free. Take them. Use them. Then, when you've found some success, make a donation to the American Cancer Society. Wed, 30 May 2007 14:18:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/cutting-up-magazines.shtml I've seen people listing ads cut from magazines on eBay, and even bought a few over the years. I've always thought it was just a matter of cleanly removing the ads and then packaging them for sale, but the truth is I never gave it much thought, but there is more to it. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:18:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/feedback-obsession.shtml Have you ever wondered why some eBay users get so caught up with feedback? Last week I had a pest bothering me about feedback - not a buyer, but someone who took time out of his life to send me repeated emails about feedback. This got me thinking about the obsession with eBay feedback. Sat, 11 Feb 2007 17:18:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/improve-ebay-auctions.shtml I recently asked my newsletter readers to look at an auction I'd selected on eBay and then send me a list of at least five things the seller could have done better. Hundreds of readers sent suggestions which I've compiled them into the free report Improve Your eBay Auctions.Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/webconfopen.shtml During the coaching sessions I will be answering questions about all facets of eBay. I'll also be doing eBay auction reviews. You can participate in the session by asking questions, sharing your experience, or just by watching and listening. More details at link above. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:06:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-seller-whine.shtml Every time there is any change to the eBay system, the whiners who feel entitled to an income start moaning about how their livelihoods have been ruined. These eBay sellers would be entertaining if they weren't so sad. This article lists a few things all eBay sellers must do to succeed in today's more competitive eBay marketplace. Thu, 09 Jan 2007 19:36:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-email-list.shtml In this article you'll learn why you don't want to use eBay's newsletter service, how to set up your own newsletter and get subscribers, and WHY HAVING A NEWSLETTER MAKES SENSE.Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:24:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-selling-tips.shtml Many people look for eBay selling tips. They want a shortcut to successfully selling on eBay. In this article, there is a list of tips for selling on eBay. Some of these eBay tips will save you money, others will result in higher ending prices. Either way, these free tips, will help you run more profitable eBay auctions.Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:40:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/learn-ebay-selling.shtml I get a lot of questions about how to get started selling on eBay. I have answered this question so frequently I have decided to compile all the answers into one article and put it on the web. The best way to learn how to sell on eBay. . . Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:13:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/don-hoppe-ebay-arbitrage.shtml Don Hoppe recently contacted me about his eBay arbitrage system. Don calls his method eBay Arbitrage -- The Complete Guide to Flipping, and does it a little different. He doesn't start with knowledge about specific items, instead he looks for items that match a list of clues. These clues help Don identify items that will sell for below their value.Tue, 05 Dec 2006 20:13:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-category-keywords.shtml Finding the best eBay category is extremely important because most eBay searchers quickly learn to limit their searching to specific categories. Additionally, ebay will show you the most searched keywords for each category. Knowing these keywords will allow you to write a better title and description.Sat, 02 Dec 2006 18:23:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-planning-auctions.shtml When we think of eBay auctions, we usually think of them as a way to convert items into cash. That's probably the simplest goal of an eBay auction, but there are other reasons. This article explores the reasons we sell things on eBay. Some of them might surprise you.Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:41:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-testing.shtml This article explains a few things to test in your auctions. You'll learn some small changes that might raise your selling prices.Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:41:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-packages.shtml What do your eBay buyers think when they get packages from you? I recently opened two eBay purchases in front of a video camera in order to examine how packaging effects buyer remorse.Watch the video here.Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:49:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-buyer-trust.shtml Many would be purchasers have little or no experience buying on eBay. To make matters worse, the media is full of stories about eBay scams and rip offs. This article explains eight ways to get hesitant eBay shoppers to bid on your auctions.Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:41:00 PDT http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag I just launched a new feature here on IWantCollectibles.com. I get lots of questions about eBay, I've decided to answer them and post my answers online. To make it even better, I've made the questions and answers searchable. If you don't find information that helps you, you can submit a question, and I'll answer it. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 19:51:00 PDT http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/ted.php Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get all the good deals on eBay? You know who I am talking about. . . The people who find all the under priced buy-it-now listings. The people who find items in weird out of the way places and buy them for a song. The people who find auctions where the seller listed the item in the wrong category and misspelled the manufacturer's name.Wed, 05 Jul 2006 12:51:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/blog-ebay.shtml A few weeks ago, eBay announced they would be adding a blog feature to their site so users could share information about their auctions and give eBay better search engine rankings. In this article, I ask, "Should you set up a blog on eBay?"Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:01:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/people-to-products.shtml I wrote a few weeks ago about the importance of selecting products based on groups of people. Today, I am going to turn it around, and discuss finding people with products. When we start by looking for people with products we can sell we are more likely to find items with low competition. Even better, by creating our own opportunities, we lower the chances others can copy our efforts.Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/people-buy-products.shtml When I started teaching eBay selling skills, the most common question was "How do I put pictures into my auctions?" Today, few people ask about pictures and the the most common question has become, "Where do I find products to sell on eBay?" A better question is, "What do people buy on eBay?"Fri, 09 Jun 2006 03:23:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-seller-scams.shtml Most published information teaches buyers how to avoid scams. There isn't much geared towards eBay sellers. So in this article we will discuss some common scams aimed at eBay sellers and show you how to avoid them. We will cover phishing - also called spoofing, counterfeit payments, fake escrow services, switching products and feedback extortion.Fri, 26 May 2006 18:37:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-express.shtml EBay recently added a new feature called eBay Express to help buyers find new items faster. It looks like a neat marketplace for buying new items. In this article, I will explore eBay Express, and then consider it's effects on small eBay sellers. Thu, 18 May 2006 00:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-products.shtml The most frequent question I get from my readers is "Where do I find new products to sell on eBay?" In this article I answer that question, and more.Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-bidding-behavior.shtml In the past auctions would get bid up over the course of the listing period. Slowly over the duration of the auction, the bid amounts would climb towards my expected sales prices. The bids didn't change much in the last minutes. This doesn't happen anymore.Sun, 09 Apr 2006 15:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-taxes.shtml Usually these articles are geared towards helping you make more money in your eBay auctions. Since it's tax season, I thought it would be good to share some ways to help you keep your earnings.Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:54:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-consignment.shtml Earlier this week, I got question about eBay consignment. Why would someone who didn't know you at all, allow you to walk out the door with their valuables? The answer is simple - you build trust. This article explains building trust, and starting your ebay consignment business in the easiest manner.Wed, 01 Feb 2006 21:45:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-below-cost.shtml I got a question last month from a reader who wanted to know why people are selling things on eBay below cost. There are a few answers to the question. In this article, you'll learn seven reasons why eBay sellers sell below cost, and how to tell exactly which reason is behind each seller's actions.Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:35:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/non-paying-bidder.shtml Depending on what you sell between one and ten percent of your bidders will fail to pay you after the auction ends. Up until now you didn't really have any way to guarantee the buyer would step up and pay you. Now, I am going to teach you a very powerful and quick way to get non paying bidders to pony up.Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:02:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/collector-mistakes.shtml Many of us are collectors in addition to being dealers. We buy things for our collections, we upgrade items, and we even buy items strictly for resale. This article covers common problems faced by collector dealers and how to avoid them.Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:02:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-paypal-coupon.shtml eBay is currently running four promotions offering savings on any purchase on eBay. To get the discount just buy an item on eBay then enter the offer code when paying with Paypal. Click link above for codes.Sun, 27 Nov 2005 17:33:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/antiques-collectibles-values.shtml Many people are interested in learning about antiques and collectibles. The want to sell them on eBay or just have them around. Here is a primer on building your knowledge about antiques and collectibles.Wed, 09 Nov 2005 20:02:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-feedback.shtml eBay allows buyers and sellers to leave feedback for each other. Feedback is designed to give others an idea of the trustworthiness and ethics of eBayers. In this issue, you will learn how to maximize your feedback use automatic feedback tools to save time.Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:04:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/free-ebay-ebooks.shtml These free reports are a great way to learn skills and get started buying and selling on eBay. You'll learn how to search on eBay, avoid scams, edit and host your own pictures and more.Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:27:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/badvice.shtml Looking for advice from the wrong people can harm you. In this article you'll learn how I left the "badvice" crowd behind. Maybe you are surrounded by "badvice?" If so. . . here's a way out.Sat, 24 Sep 2005 13:40:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-goals.shtml There is no doubt some of your goals involve eBay. Perhaps your goal is to use eBay to raise some extra spending money in your spare time? Or your goal could be to harness the power of eBay to escape your nine-to-five job, and start a home based business. Or maybe you've already taken the step and are using eBay to generate a good living and your goal is to grow your income while reducing your workload? No matter what your eBay goals are, this article will help you reach your goals.Thu, 15 Sep 2005 20:17:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-sellers-fail.shtml There is a basic pattern most eBay sellers go through. New sellers usually start by selling unwanted items from around their homes. This is a great way to convert unwanted items into cash while learning some eBay skills. By the time the house is cleaned out, the new seller has some basic eBay skills, and knows eBay is an easy fun way to run a profitable home based business. Sadly, the majority of people never make it past the next step. Fri, 19 Aug 2005 14:17:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-image-problems.shtml You may be getting lower prices than you deserve in your auctions. Maybe you know your numbers are down and are blaming it on the summer season? That makes a little sense, but may not be the real reason.Fri, 05 Aug 2005 22:07:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-spoofs-phishing.shtml There is a common type of eBay fraud called phishing. Phishing is a computer geek spelling of the word "fishing." This involves sending fake emails asking for users to update their information. The spoof sender wants your eBay account information. This is Identity theft.Sun, 31 Jul 2005 16:01:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-viewer-profits.shtml When I first started selling on eBay, you could put a link to your website in your auction. I wanted to get people to come to my website from within my auctions because this was very profitable. You see, on eBay I had competition with other sellers, but on my website, I could take my time, and really go into detail and build a relationship. Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:47:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/yard-sales.shtml This is a follow up to my article about Garage sales. In this follow up, you'll learn how to find yard sales with good stuff. There are two ways to go hunting at yard sales. Read on for more information. Sat, 23 Jul 2005 15:08:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/garage-sales.shtml A lot of people start selling on eBay by selling unwanted things from their homes. After a few weeks, months, or even years if you are a pack rat, you start going out and looking for stuff to sell. Garage sales, yard sales, estate sales, and rummage sales are a logical next step. Here's a few simple rules for getting the best deals at garage sales. . . Tue, 19 Jul 2005 19:00:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-affiliate.shtml On eBay, there are potential buyers for all kinds of products. Unfortunately for affiliates, you cannot directly sell products as an affiliate. On eBay, you have to be able to collect the money from the buyer. Affiliates send qualified traffic to the merchant's site and never handle the buyer's money. You can't do that on eBay. But, there is something else that is easy to do. . . Wed, 29 Jun 2005 16:24:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/greenzap-scam.shtml GreenZap.com is a new website that claims to be a replacement for Paypal. If you read other eBay oriented newsletters, you've probably already heard about GreenZap. The reason you get emails telling you to join the program is the GreenZap.com pays a 25 dollar bonus for each sign up. Thu, 22 Jun 2005 11:09:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-suspension.shtml There is a post on the IWantCollectibles board about an eBay suspension. The problem turned out to be a "system error." I thought this was an odd event, but over the past few weeks I have gotten emails from other readers saying their eBay accounts had been suspended for no apparent reason. This article explains how to avoid a disruption of your eBay income. Tue, 07 Jun 2005 19:19:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/motivating-ebay-bidders.shtml Here's a question sent in by a reader - How do I turn watchers into buyers? I have lots of watchers, but how do I get them to bid? And yes, I have a action statement, place your bid now so you don't miss out on this fantastic item, etc. Read my answer by clicking on the title. Wed, 01 Jun 2005 15:59:00 PDT http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/estate_sale.html Why wait in line with the rest of the dealers when you can get into estate sales before everyone else? Most estate sales are held on Friday and Saturday. If you work, you can't compete with others for the best antiques. You need to get the jump on everyone else by going in on Wednesday or Thursday evening. Sat, 28 May 2005 22:59:00 PDT http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/consign5.html An eBay consignment business is the perfect part time business. Anyone with a computer, a digital camera and the desire to have an antiques and collectibles business can make a living with consignment sales. Because you don't need a store, you can set your own hours. You can work at night, or in the afternoon. Work whenever you want. The best part? You won't need to risk your own money buying things hoping to sell them for a profit. Fri, 20 May 2005 22:29:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/start-selling-ebay.shtml A few months ago, Debbi Bressler interviewed me about how to get started selling on eBay. We covered a lot of ground in this interview. Now, you can read the interview, and start selling on eBay. Mon, 16 May 2005 23:22:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/diana-ratliff-spot-fakes.shtml How many times have you seen items at antiques stores and garage sales that just seem off. You are not sure if they are real or not? They might be expensive collectibles, or cheap imitation garbage. Now you can learn how to spot fakes and reproductions. Sat, 14 May 2005 22:08:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/hendrickson-sell-used-books-online.shtml A few months ago, I got a call from someone looking for help. Don makes his living by buying and selling books. He wholesales the books to used bookstores, and wanted to start selling books online so he could get higher prices for them. This article explains how I helped Don triple the prices he gets for his books. Thu, 21 Apr 2005 15:07:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-featured-auctions.shtml Most people who use featured auctions use them because eBay says they will increase bid amounts. In this article, You'll learn four profitable ways to use featured auctions. Tue, 12 Apr 2005 23:41:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-account-setup.shtml I get many emails from people trying to set up a second eBay account. They tell me eBay is saying they already have an eBay account and not letting them set up a new one. This page has instructions for setting up an eBay account even if you already have an existing account. Wed, 06 Apr 2005 20:41:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-myths.shtml Don't fall victim to bad eBay advice. Don't let someone else's laziness or incompetence effect your bottom line by believing everything you read online. This article examines common eBay myths. Fri, 01 Apr 2005 13:41:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-buying-problems.shtml How to use the eBay dispute system to get your money back when you have problems buying on eBay. While being aware of potential problems will lower the chances of you having an eBay dispute, sooner or later you are going to have a problem. Maybe the seller never sent you your item? Maybe the item was not as described? Fri, 25 Mar 2005 18:03:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/success-tools.shtml Many antiques dealers make their lives much harder than necessary. They just don't have the tools to really succeed. Most of them are blissfully unaware of their shortcomings and don't even realize they are loosing potential profits. Others know something is wrong because everything is difficult. It's an uphill battle. These two tools can help you succeed in your antiques and collectibles business. Mon, 21 Mar 2005 10:23:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/keyword-rules-ebay.shtml Many eBay sellers use Keyword spamming techniques to make their listings show up in more searches. Done incorrectly this is a violation of eBay rules and will get you suspended from eBay. Done correctly you will get higher bids. This article explains how to use additional keywords without violating eBay's rules. Wed, 16 Mar 2005 12:03:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/finding-ebay-products.shtml How to find new products to sell on eBay. In this article, you'll learn about drop shipping and liquidation merchandise. Thu, 24 Feb 2005 21:55:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-fee-increase.shtml I read an article earlier this week in the Wall Street Journal about the eBay fee increase. The writer interviewed a few full time eBay sellers who mostly complained about how the higher fees would cost them money and hurt their businesses. I thought this was quite funny. My eBay fees have declined from about $2000 a month 18 months ago to under $100 a month currently while my income tripled. . . Sat, 05 Feb 2005 19:01:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-snipe-review.shtml Sniping auctions is when you wait until the last few seconds of an auction to bid. Being an auction sniper can save you considerable money because you don't have to worry about another bidder coming in and bidding the auction up. This article covers snipeing and reviews sniper programs.Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:30:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-camera-photo.shtml Most people think eBay auction pictures and photos are difficult to master. This is just false. The problem is eBay and the other image hosting companies make it seem harder than it is because they want your money. In this essay on eBay photos, I will introduce some tools for creating sharper images on eBay. You'll need to learn how to use each of these tools, but none of them are hard to use. It just seems that way because you haven't started yet. Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:00:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-lead-generation.shtml I got a question from a reader about using eBay as a lead generator. I think this is important so I decided to post it here for everyone to see. This will help you make more money when selling on eBay.Tue, 07 Dec 2004 20:10:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-shipping-calculator.shtml Here's a free and easy to use USPS shipping calculator. With this calculator, you can easily find out the shipping cost and options for any eBay item. All you need to know is the buyer's zip code and the weight. A great time saver for eBay sellers.Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:00:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-packing.shtml A page of advice about packing eBay items. Step by step photo explanation of using paper to protect items. Fri, 12 Nov 2004 15:23:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-shipping.shtml A page of advice about shipping eBay items. You'll learn tips about finding low cost or free shipping materials, and what kinds of packing materials are best suited for different items. Tue, 09 Nov 2004 23:04:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-trading-assistant-selling.shtml I get questions from people who want to sell their antiques and collectibles, but don't want to list them on eBay themselves. eBay has a program called eBay Trading Assistants to help people find sellers to help them. Here's some helpful advice about eBay trading assistants. Thu, 04 Nov 2004 16:04:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-seller-mistakes.shtml I am amazed at some of the things sellers do in their auctions. Many sellers could easily get better results. In this article, I will cover a few of the most common mistakes made by eBay sellers, and give you some advice to help you avoid them.Tue, 02 Nov 2004 14:52:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-powerseller-orphans.shtml Many eBay sellers want to become powersellers. A powerseller is someone who sells at least a thousand dollars worth of items on eBay every month. Some sell much more. There is a better way. In this article, you'll learn how I stopped being an overworked powerseller, and became a much more profitable occasional seller.Thu, 28 Oct 2004 17:18:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-arbitrage.shtml Arbitrage is the purchase of a commodity in one market for the purpose of immediately selling it at a higher price in another market. In this article, you'll learn 5 ways to practice arbitrage on eBay. Each method is demonstrated by examples.Tue, 26 Oct 2004 20:13:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-consignment-fees.shtml How Much Should You Charge For Consignment Listings? There are a few different ways to charge for eBay consignment selling. This article discusses different fee options and will help you maximize your income from eBay consignment sales.Sun, 24 Oct 2004 16:13:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/antiques-collectibles-ebay.shtml Many people who decide to make a living selling collectibles on eBay soon fail. I meet them in the line at the post office. They tell me they just quit their job in order to sell full time on eBay. I ask everyone of them, "What are you doing in order to find more items to sell on eBay?" In this article you'll learn 27 ways to find antiques and collectibles. You can sell what you find on eBay, or keep the items for your collection.Tue, 19 Oct 2004 19:33:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-auction-time-days.shtmlThere are many different opinions about when to list, how long to list for, and when to have your auctions end. This essay discusses each option and explains when to use them. Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:11:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/learn-ebay-selling.shtmlI get a lot of questions about how to get started selling on eBay. I have answered this question so frequently I have decided to compile all the answers into one article and put it on the web. The best way to get started on eBay is by selling unwanted items from around your home. This allows you to get some basic eBay selling skills while converting dust collectors and closet fillers into cash.Wed, 13 Oct 2004 20:27:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-selling-summary.shtml The outline below is a linear summary of all the steps and options for listing an item on eBay. Every time you list an item on eBay you actually work down this list. Maybe you think about each item, maybe you don't. The eBay sellers who make the most money on eBay know this list like the back of their hands. That's why they are in the top five percent of eBay sellers.Mon, 11 Oct 2004 02:18:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-sellers-paypal-guide.shtmlThis article covers Paypal from the eBay seller's point of view. There is another article about Paypal and eBay Buyers. You should read it after you get done with this article. There is a link at the bottom of this guide. We start with some common Paypal scams, and then go on to using Paypal in your eBay auctions.Fri, 08 Oct 2004 01:32:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-buyers-paypal-review.shtmlPaypal is the preferred payment choice for many buyers because Paypal allows buyers to pay instantly for eBay purchases. In this issue, we will look at using Paypal on ebay from the buyer's point of view. Covered are avoiding Paypal scams, using credit cards for purchases, and funding options.Mon, 04 Oct 2004 01:50:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/end-ebay-auction-early.shtmleBay recently changed the rules regarding when sellers can end an auction early. Some sellers were ending auctions and canceling all bids minutes before they ended. This was upsetting bidders. Now sellers cannot end auctions in the last 12 hours without selling to the high bidder. Before the change, a seller could end an auction and cancel all bids with one mouse click. Now a seller may still be able to end an auction in the last few minutes, but will have to cancel each bid separately, and cannot end an auction that had a winning bidder. Sat, 02 Oct 2004 21:40:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/antiques-appraisal.shtml I get a lot of questions about antique values. In order to help people looking for an online antique appraisal, I have written a page of advice. In this essay, you'll learn how to find a good appraiser, and what to expect. Wed, 29 Sep 2004 01:20:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/bidding-ebay-shill.shtml Shill bidding is bidding on your own items, or having friends bid on your items with the intention of driving up the final prices. This is not as common on eBay as believed, but is more common than it should be. When you engage in shill bidding, you risk your reputation, and eBay account.Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:08:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/business-cards.shtml Business cards are a great way to find antiques and collectibles. However, many people have poor cards or use them incorrectly. In this installment, you will learn 11 tips for creating and using business cards. How good is your card? Find out how you can make it better. Tue, 21 Sep 2004 05:08:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/live-auctions-ebay.shtml If you are like me, you have wondered about eBay live auctions. If you are not familiar with the live auction format, some bidders bid online using eBay, and other bidders bid in person at a live auction. I decided to stop wondering and participate. In this issue, I go through everything from registering to buying during a live auction. I learned some interesting things along the way, including some surprises.Sat, 18 Sep 2004 01:08:00 +0800 http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/collecting-investing.shtml Most of the time we consider value to be a synonym for money. The question - What's it worth? Almost always leads to a dollar amount. But value is actually more than money. Much more. . . Thu, 16 Sep 2004 02:08:00 +0800 http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/collecting-family-relationships.shtml It is really rare for children to share an interest in collecting antiques. Most of the time, parents cannot get their kids interested. I believe this is a direct result of the parent's behavior. My father and I have a great relationship because we share a passion for old toy trains. We are envied by a lot of other father's who cannot get their children to share their interest. I have seen many behaviors by well meaning parents destroy any possible shared interest. Here's some mistakes I have seen parents do and how to avoid them.Tue, 14 Sep 2004 02:18:00 +0800 http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/antiques-price-guides.shtml A search on Amazon for antiques price guides brings up 35,000 books. Obviously, price guides are popular. In this issue, you will learn how to use a price guide, and some common mistakes made by users. You will also learn how to determine the reliability of a price guide.Fri, 10 Sep 2004 01:03:00 +0800 http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/researching-antique-values.shtml What's it worth? Where can I find the value of my antique? These are all too familiar questions. Unfortunately these questions are not easy to answer. Most people think anything old is valuable. This is wrong. The only way to get really good at determining values is to immerse yourself in antiques and collectibles.Tue, 07 Sep 2004 01:04:00 +0800