Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
Online
auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item.
If you've ever dreamed of working from home or just earning extra income by
buying and selling goods online, our experienced instructors will guide you
every step of the way. You'll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how
to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how
to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You'll also learn how
to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments,
and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you're a buyer, you'll learn
how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price,
how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against
other bidders.
To enroll in this course, click the Enroll Now button below:
Requirements:
Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and a computer of any type.
Syllabus:
All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two
lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do
not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must complete each
lesson within two weeks of its release.
A new section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each
month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to space
the start date for each course at least two months apart.
| Week One |
| Wednesday - Lesson 01 |
| Entering the world of eBay can be somewhat like
visiting a foreign land. It has its own community, culture, and language
(so to speak). In our first lesson, you'll learn all the ins and outs of
the eBay marketplace. We'll go over eBay's history, the motivations for
buying and selling, and how to browse the categories of eBay. |
| Friday - Lesson 02 |
| Knowing how to search the eBay auction listings for
items of interest is fundamental if you're interested in buying or
selling goods in the eBay marketplace. In today's lesson, you'll learn
the basics, as well as some advanced search methods, allowing you to not
only find what's currently up for auction, but also to gather
information on items that have recently sold. We'll also go over the
eBay registration process so you can truly begin your eBay experience. |
| Week Two |
| Wednesday - Lesson 03 |
| Today, we'll take a tour through the eBay auction
pages to help you understand the site's terminology and layout. You'll
learn what specifics to look for in item descriptions to help you become
an astute buyer. We'll also go over the My eBay section of eBay—an
invaluable tool you'll use to keep track of everything from your buying
and selling activities to keeping lists of favorite searches, sellers,
categories, and much, much more. |
| Friday - Lesson 04 |
| In this lesson, we'll guide you step-by-step through
the eBay bidding and buying process. Not only will you learn all the
bidding basics, but you'll discover the art of bidding, including proxy
bidding, bid sniping, and other tips for winning an auction at the best
possible price. We'll also prepare you for what happens after the
auction ends—communicating with the seller and making your payment.
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| Week Three |
| Wednesday - Lesson 05 |
| Today you'll learn how to prepare for your first sale
on eBay. We'll go through the first steps of the selling process,
including locating items to sell, creating effective auction
descriptions, and properly promoting your listings for maximum exposure. |
| Friday - Lesson 06 |
| In this lesson, you'll learn why digital photographs
are so important when selling an item on eBay. We'll go over what type
of camera you need, lighting and background techniques, picture editing,
and even how to protect the images you capture. |
| Week Four |
| Wednesday - Lesson 07 |
| Today we'll go over the basics of pricing your
auction items, and we'll discuss setting your shipping rates. You'll
learn why pricing your item lower may actually get you more money in the
end. We'll also discuss how value plays a part in the price you ask and
what a reserve price is. Then we'll go over what supplies you'll need to
ship your merchandise, and where to find valuable shipping tools and
resources. |
| Friday - Lesson 08 |
| In this lesson, we'll guide you step-by-step through
the process of launching your auction. You'll learn selling fundamentals
such as registering as a seller, understanding eBay's fee schedule, and
filling out the selling form for your item. We'll also go over adding
pictures to your listing description, accepting online payments, and
using online escrow services. |
| Week Five |
| Wednesday - Lesson 09 |
| In today's lesson, you'll learn the steps you may
need to take once you've listed your item. We'll show you how to make
revisions to an auction currently in progress, how to answer questions
from bidders regarding an item you have up for sale, how to cancel bids
from unwanted bidders, and how to end an auction early. |
| Friday - Lesson 10 |
| Today, you'll truly be inducted into the eBay
community! You'll discover all the different elements that make up the
social world of eBay, such as the discussion forums, "About Me" pages,
chat boards, and other eBay tools such as eBay radio and the eBay News
Section. When you're finished with this lesson, eBay will be your online
home away from home. |
| Week Six |
| Wednesday - Lesson 11 |
| In this lesson, we'll take a tour through the world
of eBay stores where you can take your eBay selling experience to the
next level. You'll find out how to design and open an eBay store, and
we'll go over other valuable seller's resources, such as listing tools
and auction management software. |
| Friday - Lesson 12 |
| We'll spend our final lesson together going over some advanced selling topics. You'll learn which items tend to sell the best, how to find out what the hottest sellers are, and how and where to find inventory to sell. We'll also discuss eBay's trading assistant program and other auction Web sites. We'll end the course with some priceless parting knowledge that will help you jump-start your eBay selling success. |
To enroll in this course, click the Enroll Now button below:
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