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National best selling practices

Is asking for positive feedback good practice on eBay?

Dear eBay Queen,My good friend sells on eBay. She complains all the time that buyers do not leave feedback for her before she leaves it for them. I...
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How to be a smart eBay seller during the holidays.

  • making holiday sales
  • November 14, 2010
The Christmas rush is already beginning, and Cyber Monday will be here before you know it. Are you and your business ready? Dear eBay Queen:This...
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Sometimes a flat rate shipping charge is best...

  • shipping on eBay
  • October 25, 2010
Dear eBay Queen: I sell handmade jewelry and key chains. Lately, I’ve noticed all kinds of problems with eBay figuring my shipping charges...
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Complaining about eBay in listings is NOT the right approach for sellers.

Dear eBay Queen:I took one of your eBay classes last year. You discussed doing research to see how much an item was worth before listing it on eBay...
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Remember the Golden Rule...

  • being a good customer on eBay
  • October 16, 2010
Dear eBay Queen;I read your article from October 8th, and I have a real problem with what you told J. Banks. I don’t understand why you want...
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Is accepting a Western Union wire transfer safe on eBay?

  • eBay and western union
  • October 7, 2010
Dear eBay Queen;I sold a $760 item to a buyer in Germany. After the auction ended, I received an email from the buyer stating that he didn’t...
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Hey lady, I don't want to know about your dad, I just want to buy your junk!

Dear eBay Queen: I collect old watches and timepieces. It seems I always run across this type of thing in the item description: "This is a...
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What's the secret? Know which questions really build rapport.

Whether you're new to business ownership, or you've been in business for many years, it's a good practice to keep your nutshell speech...
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Dear Bidder, leaving neutral and negative feedback causes more harm than you realize!

Dear eBay Queen: I’ve had lots of interesting experiences with buyers on eBay, but this one takes the cake! I sold a model ship last month. I...
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Bidder found out I made money on a sale. Now she wants a discount!

Dear eBay Queen: I have never had this happen to me before and I am not sure what to do. I bought a designer jacket at Marshall’s for $26. I...
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