http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ Learn to buy and sell antiques and collectibles also eBay advice. Submit a question. en-us Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:44:00 PDT Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/become-antiques-dealer.shtml http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/med_express_sales.shtml An Ohio eBay seller named med_express_sales has found an innovative way to get negative and neutral feedback removed. This article explains how they get buyers to remove or alter feedback. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:44:00 PDT http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-copywriting.shtml Many of us have mastered the basics of selling on eBay. We know how to take pictures, we know how to list items with simple descriptions, and in the past this was good enough. To compete today we need to write better descriptions and titles to stand out from the clutter. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-best-match.shtml Knowing how best match search works is important because it's the default search method on eBay, and if you do something that lowers your listing's visibility, people won't ever even see your title, much less your description. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:15:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-changes.shtml How to deal with eBay changes for 2012. EBay has just announced changes for fall 2012. This article looks at how the changes will effect sellers. Also covers 2012 eBay Spring Seller Update and 2011 changes. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:26:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/craigslist-resources.shtml Links to free websites that will help you master Craigslist. These will help you if you're buying or selling used merchandise. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:18:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/craigslist-search.shtml A simple easy to use search engine that will allow you to search all cities served by Craigslist at once. Also instructions for other Craigslist searches. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:14:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-facebook-pinterest.shtml How to get more bids and sales by using Facebook and Pinterest to increase eBay auction exposure. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:14:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/promotion-methods.shtml How to get more sales on and off eBay. Also how eBay's default best match search option works with fixed priced listings that don't generate lots of sales. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/collectible-expert.shtml How to turn your antiques and collectible knowledge into an online business, and claim your expert status. Fri, 18 May 2012 17:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-seller-frustrations.shtml I asked my readers to tell me about the frustrations they encounter when selling on eBay. This article explains the frustrations and my suggestions for overcoming them. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/dropship-ebay.shtml The myth of drop shipping profits on eBay explained. Why a drop ship list or membership site won't help you make money on eBay Fri, 04 May 2012 22:09:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-ebooks-selling.shtml I got two questions from readers this week about eBay and ebooks. Questions like these are a good way of finding out what you want to know so I'll assume others are interested and spend some time answering them. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:23:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/antiques-ebay-selling.shtml Are your antiques not bringing what you expect on eBay? Here's 23 tips to help you get higher bids when selling antiques on eBay. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:33:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/antique-pests.shtml Once you start running ads to buy antiques and collectibles, you will start to get nuisance calls. These are people who call for reasons other than to offer you something. Here's some tips for dealing with these pests. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:13:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/learn-antiques.shtml The best way to learn about antiques and collectibles is to handle them. Here is a short course to help you learn about antiques. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:06:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/eahoy.shtml I wasted my time looking at eAhoy.com so you won't have to waste your time. The site has no buyers and only 36 sellers. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:55:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/sell-ebay.shtml The question what to sell on eBay is best answered by looking at who you are. Don't look for profitable items to sell on eBay, look at yourself and the products will be clear. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:55:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-powerseller-orphans.shtml Being an eBay powerseller like a hamster on a wheel. He keeps running, but doesn't get anywhere. Did you build a job on eBay, or a lifestyle? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:55:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/bruckshaw-auction-arbitrage.shtml One of the biggest problems eBay sellers have is finding products to sell on eBay. Pete Bruckshaw has come up with some interesting tactics. Pete's been selling on eBay since 2004, and has perfected an interesting way of getting products to sell. Basically, he buys them on eBay from sellers who make mistakes in their listings. This is called eBay arbitrage. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:15:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/sell-antiques.shtml A quick guide to selling antiques and collectibles. A lot of people think of eBay as the place to sell antiques, but there are more options. This page explains how to sell antiques in 7 different ways. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:42:00 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. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:22:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-products.shtml How to find products to sell on eBay is the most common question I get from my readers. This page has links to all the articles and reports I've written about finding eBay products. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:42:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-goals.shtml When we sell on eBay we do more than offer products, we use eBay to move us towards goals. This article explores common eBay goals and the skills needed to meet your goals. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:42:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-detailed-seller-ratings2.shtml#dsr eBay gives discounts on final value fees to sellers who maintain high seller ratings. This article explains how to get buyers to leave you better DSR ratings so you'll get the discounts. Updated December 2011 to reflect three and a half years of DSR results. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:35:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-changes.shtml This page covers eBay changes and has links to all articles on IWantCollectibles about working within the changes. Sign up for my free newsletter for articles covering new changes as they are announced. Wed, 09 Dec 2011 17:35:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/be-antiques-dealer.shtml How To be an antique dealer Part 2: Why being a friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable antique dealer will pay off in the long run Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:35:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/antiques-dealer-habits.shtml Over the years some of the antiques dealers I met stood out. One of the things that makes them stand out is they have continued to buy and sell items for decades. This article examines the common habits of successful dealers. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:27:00 PDT http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-consignment-business.shtml Selling on consignment is the perfect way to start on eBay. This article is an introduction to consignment selling, and explains what you'll need to be successful. First in a series on eBay Consignment. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:09:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-trading-assistant-tips.shtml Why you should become a trading assistant, and how to set up your account. Additional articles in the series on eBay consignment cover: consignment agreements, contracts, and inventory forms; starting a consignment business; consignment fees; and signing up people for your services. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:31:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/sell-more-work-less.shtml Get more sales on eBay with these simple tips. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:06:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-watch-list.shtml When you look at your listings on your My EBay Item's I'm Selling Page there is a column that shows you how many people have looked at it and how many people are watching your listing. This article explains how to use the number of watchers to help us get higher amounts in our auctions. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:26:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/jim-cockrum-silent-sales-machine.shtml Jim Cockrum has released a newly updated version of his Silent Sales Machine book. I've been telling my readers to get his book for years. It's that good. The new version has some great additions. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:01:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-titles.shtml Putting keywords into eBay titles in the best order. What to include and what to leave out, along with a look at eBay's keyword and title rules. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:33:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/buying-collectibles.shtml Negotiating when buying is one area many antiques and collectibles dealers don't spend much time thinking about. This is a transcribed recording of two long time antique dealers discussing how they negotiate when buying items for resale. During the interview we talked about everything from when the phone rings to when we carry our purchases out of the seller's homes. If you're interested in buying antiques and collectibles - whether for your collection or to resell on eBay or at antique shows, this interview will help you. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:38:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/prints-make-profits.shtml Prints Make Profits explains how to sell prints cut from old books on eBay. The review will help you decide if it's something you want to do. If it's right for you, the page has a $10 discount link. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:13:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/antique-shows.shtml This articles compares selling antiques and collectibles at shows and on eBay, and contains tips for both activities. Also explains what to sell on eBay and what to hold for a show. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:33:00 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. Wed, 23 Sep 2011 18:03:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/become-antiques-dealer.shtml This week I have a question from a reader who wants to be an antique dealer along with my suggestions on the best way to start an antiques business. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:55:00 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 tips for getting the best deals at garage sales. . . Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:37:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/better-ebay-pictures.shtml Taking good pictures for your listings is one of the most common areas eBay sellers have problems. This article contains tips and advice on how to create better pictures for eBay.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:39:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-image-profits.shtml This article explains an easy way to leverage your eBay auction pictures into a steady stream of income by setting up a blog.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:45:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-time-wasters.shtml A list of common ways eBay sellers waste time. This list will help you improve your efficiency.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:16:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/conquering-ebay-chaos.shtml Is your eBay business chaotic? Get Conquering The Chaos Of Your eBay Business for free. This short interview will help you improve your eBay business.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:51:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-wholesale-products.shtml I keep coming back to the topic of eBay product sourcing. This is because the most frequently asked question I get about eBay is. . . 'Where Do I Find Products To Sell On eBay?' Scott Prock has a different answer than most people. He says rather than looking for products, you should be looking for groups of people called markets and niches first.Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:01:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-listing-upgrades-options.shtml Other than using eBay image hosting, the biggest area eBay sellers over pay fees are by using listing upgrades that do not increase selling amounts enough to cover the extra cost. This article contains a list of the upgrades available and information about when to use each option.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-store.shtml EBay changed their fee structure in July 2011 to give lower final value fees to Stores. But it's not a given that all eBay sellers will have lower fees with a store. This article examines the fees with and without a store so sellers can decide if paying the store fees will result in lower fees overall.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-backend-sales.shtml Interview with Sydney Johnston. Sydney started selling on eBay in 1996. Since then she has perfected selling small easy to deliver items and then moving her buyers up to more expensive items. One of the best interviews I've ever done, and a perfect follow up to the interview with Jim Cockrum.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:44:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/storage-auctions.shtml Is watching Storage Wars a good way to learn about mini storage auctions? Tips and information for buying and selling storage auction contents.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:28:00 PDT http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-get-started-selling-stuff-on-ebay/ This is a common question. My answer has links to relevant articles on IWantCollectibles.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:28:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/fullfillment-by-amazon.shtml Basically, Fullfillment By Amazon (FBA) means you ship items to Amazon and then list them in Amazon's Marketplace. When an item sells, Amazon ships it to the buyer. In this article I discuss the advantages of selling used items on Amazon rather than on eBay.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:58:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-volume-trap-jim-cockrum.shtml In this free interview, Jim Cockrum and I talk about how we both got started on eBay, how we changed the way we looked at eBay, and went on to build the businesses we have now. Tue, 15 Jun 2011 15:46:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/paypal-email-phishing-scam.shtml Phishing is when a scammer sends emails out hoping the recipients will reply with confidential information like log in names and passwords. Most of the time these emails look like they were sent by specific companies like PayPal. Today's article contains a fraudulent paypal email along with some tips for spotting these scam emails. Tue, 31 May 2011 15:31:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/hendrickson-cherry-picking-guide.shtml Here's a simple report with lists of items you are likely to find at yard sales, flea markets and antique stores that are almost always under priced. Gary Hendrickson wrote this report a while back and I made arrangements with him to give you a copy for free. Wed, 11 May 2011 12:49:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/antique-malls.shtml I interviewed Gary Hendrickson about buying antiques and collectibles in stores and malls to resell on eBay. In this interview Gary and I talk about how we buy antiques and collectibles. I run lots of ads to get people to call me on the phone and offer me antiques and collectibles. Gary just goes shopping.Tue, 10 May 2011 14:49:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/minimize-ebay-fees.shtml This FREE report will show you how to stop wasting money on eBay upgrades and select the listing type that will result in the lowest fees. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:34:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-improve-auctions.shtml This article explains 19 ways to get higher selling prices in your eBay auctions. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:20:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/death-ebay.shtml I was originally going to call this article eBay 2010 and show you what eBay will look like in two years. But I decided to use the death of eBay instead because it's more dramatic.Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:20:00 PDT http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-detailed-seller-ratings2.shtml I wrote in February about ways to improve your Detailed Seller Ratings to insure you'll get a Final Value Fee discount from eBay. In this article, I reexamine this issue based on two months of results.Wed, 28 May 2008 20:01:00 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://www.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://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://www.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://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://www.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://www.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/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/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://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.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-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-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/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/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/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/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://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-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-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/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/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