User’s Guide to eBay Business
20 Tips for Using eBay to Stretch Your
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Introduction Top 10 Tips for Business Buying Top 10 Tips for Business Selling
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On eBay, you have a universe of virtually everything and anything you need for your business,
24 hours a day, seven days a week, right at your fingertips. Where else can you find great deals
on a just-released-model laptop, a case of hard-to-find parts for a ’57 Chevy, a reconditioned
forklift at half the price of a new one, and a wholesale lot of brand-name jeans for resale, plus
the supplies you need to pack and ship them—all in one place? Here are 10 great tips to help
you navigate your way to budget-stretching deals in no time.
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on eBay for business use.
1. Start your search at eBayBusiness.com
Whether you’re looking for hard-to-find equipment or basic business supplies,
start by going to eBayBusiness.com, the hub for business users. You get special
searching and browsing support to help you find exactly what you’re looking
for, quickly and easily. Search by keyword across all of eBay or within specific
business-relevant categories, and easily limit your search by distance from
your location.
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used equipment for my
restaurants on eBay. I've saved
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places for the price of two!"
Bob Gray, Atlanta, GA
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eBay is a great addition to o
online and retail stores."
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Buy It Wholesale.
2. For office or industrial supplies, shop eBay Express.
Need to buy in bulk?
Discover eBay Express, the great new way to shop eBay. At eBayExpress.com,
you’ll find a huge selection of brand-new office, industrial, restaurant, and retail
supplies, all available now on eBay Express—no bidding, no waiting. You can
buy from as many as five different merchants and pay for everything in one
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3. In a hurry? Buy It Now!
In 2002, after 15 years in
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the insurance industry,
Ray Hall decided to pursue
a lifelong dream and
opened his own small
restaurant business.
Hall intended to buy his
equipment and supplies
at retail for top dollar.
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Toshiba E-Studio 16s With 2 Cassette & Offset Assembly
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about eBay,” says Hall. “I
can’t tell you how much
time, money, and stress
From home and in a
fraction of the time, Hall
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and supplies he needed
for his new venture in
eBay’s Food Service &
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planning for the future!
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5. Get shipping costs in seconds at the Freight Resource Center.
On eBay, you’ll often find great deals on large business equipment, like a copier,
tractor, or walk-in restaurant refrigerator. Even if it’s outside your local area,
freight shipping costs are usually lower than you’d expect. Most sellers offer
a shipping option for large, heavy items. Or you can use the Freight Resource
Center on eBay to confirm shipping rates and book shipments online for heavy
or oversized items. Link to the Freight Resource Center, or the Shipping Center for
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Jeff Nelson has been
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1. Use the Shipping Calculator in your listings to allow buyers to see
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This service is FREE; you pay only the cost of shipping. PayPal will
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3. Offer combined shipping discounts for multiple item purchases to
drive repeat business
4. Go Global! Print international shipping labels and customs forms
from your PayPal account and ship cross border to increase your
sales. The Shipping Calculator will automatically calculate the rates
for you, worldwide.
5. Request carrier pickup from the U.S. Postal Service or UPS so you
never have to leave your home or office
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7. Track your package in My eBay or PayPal’s Account Overview
8. Have shipping supplies on hand. Order free co-branded eBay-U.S.
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Jeff Nelson, equipment buyer
Dan Lambert, equipment seller
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7. Streamline repeat orders—save your searches.
What’s Your
Domain Name?
For items you buy frequently, such as copier toner, cleaning supplies, or specific
items you purchase for resale, set up a Favorite Search. Simply run your search on
eBay and then click “Add to Favorite Searches.” You can also set up an automatic
email alert when items that match your search criteria are posted for sale on eBay.
If you need a domain name
for your business, you can
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8. Use Live Help.
For quick answers to your questions about using eBay, use the
“Live Help” link on the eBay Home page at any time to chat with an eBay
Customer Support representative.
Want It Now?
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9. Buy with confidence.
eBay has you covered with multiple purchase protection programs. PayPal Buyer
Protection covers qualified items offered by sellers who accept PayPal. Business
Equipment Purchase Protection of up to $20,000 USD covers business equipment
in certain categories. Learn more about buyer protection programs at
ebay.com/ebaybusiness/protection.html
10.Trade safely.
Approach trading on eBay with the same common sense you trade anywhere
else. Make sure to review a seller’s feedback. Ask questions. Clearly understand
payment and return policies. Always buy directly on eBay so you’re covered
by buyer protection. Use a secure, eBay-approved payment method. For more
information about trading safely online, visit the eBay Security & Resolution
Center at ebay.com/securitycenter
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How to Sell Fast & Make Money on eBay
Top 10 Tips for Business Selling on eBay
The fast, easy way to reach the booming eBay Marketplace is to simply start selling on
eBay. Use eBay to acquire new customers. Expand the family business. Turn over more
inventory or recoup costs on trade-ins and returned merchandise. These are just some of
the ways top eBay sellers got their start. Use these 10 proven tips for successful selling.
Seller OnRamp
1. Check out the resources for eBay business sellers.
Seller Central: Start with a visit to Seller Central on eBay. You’ll find all the
information, tips, techniques, best practices, and resources for eBay sellers in one
convenient location. Visit ebay.com/sellercentral
eBay Education Center: Take an interactive tutorial or watch a video with tips for
successful selling. The Education Center offers a number of useful links to get
you started. Visit ebay.com/education
Merchant eCommerce Solutions Center: Learn about the latest trends in
e-commerce and find articles about online selling best practices.
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2. Start with research: know what’s in demand.
Find out what eBay customers want by checking out these powerful eBay market
research resources:
Marketplace Research: Access up to 90 days of historical information on
completed items and active listings data, including average start prices, average
sold prices, top keyword
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What can Marketplace Research do for me?
For Buyers - Track items you're interested in
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2. (Cont’d) Start with research: know what’s in demand.
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