eBay: Links, Resources and Articles

It's time to start selling some of your extra collectibles, it's easy right? Just stick a few pictures up on eBay and wait for the money to roll in. Wrong!

A simple checklist for novices eBay sellers.

The Internet is not only eBay, but that would be hard to prove to some people. eBay is the main, and sometimes only, destination for many collectors.

This article first appeared in April 1997 and boy, has eBay come a long way since the time of FOUR categories! Read this for a fun look back at the one web site that has changed the world of collecting and certainly changed the world of shopping in general.[

All together in one spot, tips and resources for collectors on eBay.

There will always be someone around trying to separate you from your money.

People often complain about being outbid by only fifty cents or a dollar, regretting that they did not bid a little more to win it. Yes, they might have won it with a little more, but not necessarily.

eBay has hosted several Collectible Summits bringing together a cross section of approximately twenty editors, publishers, appraisers, etc. from the world of collecting. The publications and companies represented was very impressive and I was honored to be included.

The fourth Collectibles Summit has just concluded and as usual it's a bit of information overload that will only get worse as the week and eBay Live! starts. Well-known names from the world of collecting and antiques met with the eBay collectibles category staff and managers to learn more about new programs, updates on existing issues and possible solutions to problems now faced by buyers and sellers.

The eBay complex feels like a small oasis in the very busy city of San Jose. After the bus turned into the parking lot, the trees and landscaping shut out the outside world. And there was no mistaking that it was eBay with their colorful logos identifying the eight different buildings.

Find out more about the excitement of eBay Live 2006! with a look at my picture gallery from the event.

So, you're not actually a pin collector, but got caught up in the pin passion? What to do with those pins.

If you've toyed with the right way to go about setting up your own store, but have been hesitant and confused, ProStores is probably worth trying out and a good way to test the waters.

Do you want a new way to showcase your collection to the world or more specifically other collectors? eBay helped make it a little easier today by introducing MyCollectibles which is provided by Kaboodle. It's a way to share and connect with others who collect similiar items.

In 2004 ebay commissioned Neilsen for a survey on collectors using eBay and those not using eBay. eBay shared the results.

Never, ever give out personal information to an email request.

The Internet is Not only eBay, but that would be hard to prove to some people. eBay is the main, and sometimes only, destination of many collectors.eBay has spawned a whole industry of programs and web sites catering to online auction buyers and sellers.