Ebay - A Gentle Giant? - By Phil De Fontenay

Today, eBay is a $4 billion company with a $60 billion market cap. Ebay is a huge market place and the possibilities are limitless. That`s why eBay is an addiction so hard to get rid of. However, it is important to remember that eBay is not the 'be all and end all'. There is a much bigger online world out there.

For a growing number of entrepreneurs, though, eBay is their sole storefront. Believe it or not, eBay is the best opportunity you can use right now to make money online in the drop shipping business from the comfort of your own home. Selling items on eBay is simple and fun.

To begin selling on eBay, you will need to register and then create a seller`s account. When selling on eBay, your listing title can make or break the success of your auction. When I started selling on eBay, I would have loved to sit down with somebody and have that person teach me everything.

For me, selling online is a popular way to make money. The reality is that buying and selling on eBay is not that difficult, but it does demand a savvy "buyer beware" attitude, and a forthright attitude of honesty. It is very important to know that there are some items that sellers are prohibited from selling on ebay. You can check eBay`s terms for details of exactly what you can and can`t sell.

Online Auctions are going through a new phase. With literally millions of auctions taking place on ebay, good tools are essential. Where is the magic system that works, and shows how to make money on online auctions like ebay? There are a huge array of tools for searching online auctions, auction news and eBay auctions. Just do a search on Google and you will see what I mean.

In recent years, a significant number of individuals, small and medium companies, and Fortune 500 business have used eBay to build or complement their businesses. The business side of developing a compelling business around eBay can be overwhelming. There are many reasons why you should join the millions of Americans who have already discovered the freedom, flexibility, and potential fortune of doing business on eBay.

The first step for buying and selling on eBay is to register as an eBay member. Registering to sell on eBay is pretty straightforward. I have long held the position that eBay is two things, an online auction, and a potential addiction. Keep in mind, though, that the purpose of eBay is to sell merchandise to buyers. I have to warn you though that selling on eBay can become an addiction.
Ebay is definitely MY new addiction.

Phil de Fontenay is an entrepreneur who makes a living from his online businesses.
Ebay is just one of the many ways of making money online.
You can find out more about ebay from Ebay-Mastery.com.