Getting Started in Internet Auctions

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Your complete guide to buying and selling at Internet auctions

As millions of people worldwide have discovered, online auctions can be a fun, safe, and easy way to buy, sell, or trade virtually anything–from Pez dispensers to mobile homes, antiques to computers. But the world of Internet auctions is unlike any other marketplace, and finding and making the great deals you're hoping for can be a very tricky business, especially for newcomers. In this complete guide, expert Alan Elliott saves you the time and expense of learning the ins and outs of Internet auctions the hard way. He reviews all the best auction sites and, step-by-step, teaches you everything you need to know to safely and successfully participate both as a buyer and a seller. From finding an auction site to setting up and managing your own auctions, Elliott covers all the bases, including how to:

• find the real online bargains
  
• spot inferior merchandise
  
• use safe, smart bidding practices
  
• set limits and time your bids
  
• conduct financial transactions online, safely and securely
  
• avoid Internet scam artists
  
• determine what is salable online and what isn't
  
• find the best auction site for what you have to sell
  correctly price your merchandise
  
• successfully advertise and market your merchandise
  make a living in Internet auctions

Getting Started.
The Opening Bid.
The Winning Bid.
Money Matters.
Participating in the Collector's Paradise.
Selling Your Own Merchandise.
Deciding What to Sell.
Creating a Winning Ad.
Creating and Using Pictures in Your Ad.
Improving Your Presentation.
Managing Your Auction.
Completing the Auction.
Controlling Risks.
Making a Living on Internet Auctions.
Other Auction Resources.
Index.