What is the Deal with Penny Book Sellers?

One of the more common questions I get is about penny books and penny book sellers. They are plentiful on both eBay and Amazon. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you continuously run across them on both marketplaces:1)If you look at the penny book sellers, they usually have thousands of books for sale...

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Scouting Gets a Little Easier at Dollar Tree

Image courtesy of Dollar TreeThe Dollar Tree can be easily overlooked as a sourcing option. A new policy may change that thought. Although items there can be purchased for only $1, Dollar Tree has recently begun offering a chance at even greater savings. As of the end of August, Dollar Tree is accepting manufacturer’s...

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Selling Toys on Amazon - 2012 Holiday Season

Toys are a huge seller on Amazon. FBA Sellers usually prepare for the season during the summer. With that in mind, Amazon has released its restrictions and guidelines to gain the ability to sell in this category. Effective November 13, 2012, only sellers who meet the following performance criteria will be eligible to sell in the Toys & Games category from November 13, 2012 through the first...

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Olympic Item on Ebay Funds Charity

During the height of the Olympic Games recently, the Children’s Miracle Network listed a piece of Olympic memorabilia on eBay to help raise money for its organization. The U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team donated a jacket that was signed by the members of the 2012 team, including the women’s gold medal winners....

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eBay for Beginners – Inventory

I am sure you have seen the stories about the rare finds that fetch millions on eBay. There was the video game collection that sold for more than $1 Million. There was the painting found at Goodwill that fetched more than $15, 000. While these sales may have been motivation for you to get started or come back...

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eBay Offers (Almost) Instant Gratification to Some Buyers

Image courtesy of TheOnlineSeller.comA few lucky eBay buyers have received an invitation for a new program from eBay. eBay Now was just launched to beta testers in the San Francisco, California area. eBay Now will allow eBay buyers to receive your purchases the same day the order is placed.eBay buyers received...

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Online Seller Success Story – From Unemployed to Living the Dream

Thanks to Sue Roberts for sending in her success story. She is a shining example of what can be done with this business with hard work, perseverance, and the belief that anything is possible!“In the spring of 2011, budget cuts at the local school brought my part time job to an end. It was a very scary time for...

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Where, Oh Where, Did My Sold Item Go?

We sometimes wonder what happens to the items we sell, especially the unusual ones. Is that teddy bear now the best friend for a little toddler? Is that vintage enamelware completing someone’s collection? Is that odd little statue from the estate sale a conversation piece in the buyer’s living room now? One...

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eBay to Welcome Teen Buyers

Businesses throughout the US are acting on something that has been apparent for quite a while. Teenagers have significant buying power. Brick and mortar stores have banked on that fact for decades. Hotel chains like Ritz-Carlton and Marriot have even started employing teens as concierges to help make their...

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