I have been selling "professionally" on Ebay for some time now.

If you have never bought or sold on Ebay, you are working with a real disadvantage. Smart people who buy ALWAYS READ THE FEEDBACK a person has before buying. If you have no feedback, it might be hard to sell, unless, of course, your selling something completely unique.

I did some buying first and built up a good feedback and then went into the selling. Always be honest, even if you run into a problem. You'll find people are basically nice to deal with. Always specify shipping price, people always look for that. Always specify when you expect an email from the winner, and when payment is due. For instance,

"The winner MUST email me within 3 days. I expect payment within 7 days."

I use paypal. The money goes right to you. Sometimes as soon as the bidding ends. I love Paypal!!

I use the Buy Now choice, because it can bring in immediate cash when people are in a hurry and don't want to bother waiting for a bid to end. Make it the price your hoping to get.

Don't use reserve price. It's annoying. I always start the bid at the lowest price I am willing to accept. It works well.

Ship the product as soon as you receive the money. Nothing will get you bad feedback like waiting to send out the product.

Make sure the product is everything you say it is. If it has a dent, tell them. Show a picture of the dent if you can. Always show a picture of the product.

I always add the little picture you see in the description. It's 25 cents more but I think its worth it.

I can't think of anything else. Good luck. By the way, it's really fun. Don't be discourged if you don't get a bid the first time. Just lower you price a little, and have another go at it. Relist.

Again. Good Luck and welcome to the wonderful world of Ebay!

Annamill