Are You Ready for Something Amazing?

For the past 3 months, I've been hard at work putting together my new online school, Unite eCommerce. This concept is completely different from what is already out there for online eCommerce learning. Unite eCommerce has community college feel - students can choose what classes they want to take, pay by the...

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Don't Throw That Trash Away! Sell it on eBay!

We have been having a blast over on my Facebook group discussing all the wild and crazy things you can actually sell on eBay - things that are considered trash or worthless items lying around your home or backyard. Here are a few of the items mentioned:Empty toilet paper rollsEmpty paper towel rollsBottle capsPine...

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Mega-Seller eBay Moms Featured in Woman's World Magazine

 Check out this week's Woman's World Magazine (on checkout stands in grocery stores, WalMart, Target, etc.) for an article about making big bucks on eBay. The article, on page 12, is titled, "Make a bundle on eBay...just like they did!"I'm thrilled and honored to be featured alongside other superstar eBay...

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eBay Blocks 15,000 Sellers from Listing

eBay instituted a new policy today regarding sellers whose Performance Standards are below minimum. Many sellers who have 4.8 out of 5 DSRs and occasionally see this message are being blocked from listing. Even though a buyer may leave you a positive feedback, he may ding your DSRs for any reason he chooses,...

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Don't Call That Baby Bodysuit a Onesie - Unless Made by Gerber

Many eBay sellers have reported listing violations and even suspensions because of terminology used to describe this type of legless snap closure bodysuit for babies. Gerber has trademarked the word "onesie" and eBay is removing listings containing the word "onesie" that are not Gerber products. If you are listing...

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And Now for Something Completely Different...

 I am so excited to announce launch of my brand new website! I have been hard at work for the last few months developing several new projects - all of which will help online sellers be more successful, make more money, and enjoy the freedom of working from home. The site is only about 50% complete. Here...

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eBay Changes Manufacturer's Coupon Policy

Did you know you can sell grocery coupons on eBay? Well, technically, you aren't able to sell the actual coupon, you are selling your time to find, clip, and mail the coupon for the buyer. eBay has had a pretty liberal policy for selling coupons, but recently a few things have changed due to the growing problem...

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Using LinkedIn to Promote Your Online Business

I admit it, LinkedIn has been my step-child of social media. I really tend to focus on Pinterest for promoting my eBay items, because Pinterest is more visual (and, subsequently, addicting). Facebook is a way of life, and Twitter is easy to use for promoting both eBay items, information products, as well as staying...

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Learn More About 1970s Vintage Items to Sell on eBay

Vintage items are gaining popularity on eBay as the population ages and more people are buying things for the sake of reminiscing. Maybe you lived through the 1970s and you remember these things. Or, maybe you lived through the 1970s but you don't remember this stuff for various reasons - we won't go there. The...

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eBay Coach Giveaway - eBay Store Design by Auction Add Ons

Time for another giveaway! Melissa over at Auction Add Ons is offering 2 of my readers a free eBay storefront. The winners will receive a professionally designed eBay store fronts to enhance online sales. A unique store front gives your customer an enjoyable and memorable experience while visiting your store....

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Christmas in July on eBay- It is Real!

I always thought Christmas in July was just a marketing ploy by retailers to get rid of holiday merchandise in the slow summer months. But, people all over the world really do throw Christmas in July parties with all the trimmings. My daughter and I have sold 2 Christmas related items on eBay this month: Scooby...

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eBay Sellers are Evil!

Well, according to some people.I had an interesting conversation on Twitter this week with someone who saw one of my eBay items tweeted:Hey, I was just doing some innocent marketing and then... Someone tagged me and tweeted, "I personally wouldn't do that. It's taking good clothes from someone who may need it...

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New Online Class - How to Make Money Selling Groceries on Amazon

I am excited to offer live interactive e-classes! These classes are designed for the serious student who wants to grow their online business with the help of a live teacher in a small group interactive environment. Classes will be held via GoTo Training on a weekly or monthly basis. The grocery class is now available!Amazon.com...

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Excellent Change in Amazon Feedback Policy

Exciting change in Amazon's Feedback Policy! Amazon will now remove feedback if it is a complaint about the price of an item. My colleage (and FBAMom's partner) Kim Tarrant recently received this response when she sent in a ticket regarding a feedback referring to price:We have received your complaint on Order...

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eBay Coach Giveaway - Weighmax Scale

According to an informal poll on my Facebook Group, the overwhelming majority of eBay and Amazon sellers reported that the best scale for their at-home ecommerce business is the Weighmax 2822. Some of the comments were:I use this brand. No problems with it. Works great.Mine works great! And I was using mine...

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Are Your Photos eBay Legal?

The deadline is approaching for all eBay photos to meet the new guidelines set forth in the Spring 2013 update. July 1 is the deadline for all photos to be updated to meet the new standards. Just a friendly reminder:All photos must be a minimum of 500 pixels on one side.Photos cannot have borders.Photos may not...

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