3 Steps To Start eBay Selling

eBay selling is a huge phenomenon that has become popular all around the world! Somewhere in the world at any one time, profits are being made by those enterprising sellers who have started their own eBay businesses.

Every single day more and more people are trying to figure out the secrets to eBay selling so that they can actually make some real money. And with good reason too! There are thousands of people who make a full time living from eBay selling (and many who do it part time just for some extra cash). These people are proving that running an eBay business is extremely profitable, so long as it is done correctly right from the start.

But first things first! If you haven’t already done so, then you must create an eBay account right now so that you are ready to start your eBay selling career.
Opening an eBay account is pretty simple. In three easy steps you can be up and running as an eBay seller today!

First, go to the eBay home page, click “register” and follow the simple instructions. Choose a unique user name and a unique password. Read the “Terms of Service” agreement and click the box to agree. You will receive a confirmation email which you must respond to in order to activate your eBay account.

Next you must create a payment account. The most secure and easy option for accepting payments is to open a PayPal account. PayPal offers protection for eBay buyers and ebay sellers. It also offers free auction tools for sellers. Go to the Paypal home page and sign up.

Step three is to create an eBay selling account. When you post your first listing you will need a credit or debit card to verify your identity and at this time you can choose how you want to pay your eBay selling fees. Payment options include one-time payment of fees taken from your PayPal account or you let your selling fees build up and then pay automatically via credit card, direct debit or PayPal once a month.

Once you have done these three important things you are set up ready to go! You will now need to consider exactly what you are going to sell and where you are going to source it from at the best possible price. You must also consider storage options if you intend to stock bulky items.

by Amanda O'Brien - 26th May 2009

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Amanda O’Brien is a successful eBay Powerseller and author of The £2,500 Per Week eBay Powerseller Secrets. Want to learn more about starting an eBay business or simply want to improve your eBay sales? Claim your free report and free sample chapter from The £2,500 Per Week eBay Powersellers Secrets. Available from www.powersellerprofiteer.co.uk