.Set up a paypal account and by doing so it makes it a lot easier for buyers to pay you. It also helps them feel safer when the pay through paypal rather then sending a check. More people will by you Items just because of this because I personally know that I only by from sellers who accept paypal.
2.Learn how eBay works by spending a few days watching other sellers’ items and seeing what makes some listings more successful then others. This is an important step because you will be able to know what information you need to put into your own listings in order for them to be more successful.
3.Decide what you are going to sell. The best way to decide is by taking something that you know a lot about. For example: If you collect vintage model cars and you know a lot about them that would be the perfect thing to sell. The more you know about your products the easier it is to list them with a lot of details and make a bigger profit.
4.How do you get stuff to sell?  Start by looking around the house for things that you do not need “one mans trash is another mans treasure” this definitely applies on eBay. Instead of throwing out your old stuff you can sell it and make money off of your old trash. The next way to get stuff is buying it on eBay and then reselling it. Look for wholesale listing on eBay and hen turn around and sell them for retail price. The reason this works is because wholesale lots are usually multiple amounts of the same item so all you have to do is go and sell them individually and it is really that simple. Another way to get stuff to sell is to go to department stores and by closeout items, but you need to be careful and do your research on them to make sure you can resell them at a profit.
5.Once you have gotten your products you are ready to sell them. The steps to listing a successful item: 1. Check eBay for other similar items to find out what the going rate is for the particular product. 2. Write a title for your item; make sure it gives buyers an idea of what you are selling so they will look at your listing. 3. Write a detailed description about you item and also include the history of your item, its size, and the condition of it. The more detailed your description the more likely it will sell. 4. Take a good picture of your item because a picture is worth a thousand words. It says a lot, it helps the buyer to see what he is buying. Most people on eBay will not buy something unless there is a picture. 5. the shipping price should not be over priced because sometimes if people find out that you charged them too much for shipping they will report you to eBay also a lower shipping price will encourage more bids.
6.How should I ship it?   The best way to ship is through USPS. They are faster then Ups or FedEx. You should also pack your item well so it does not break in transit and make it look professional. If you want to take it one step further you can use the PayPal shipping option. It is the easiest way to ship but it does require some equipment. You need to get a scale to weigh the package and special paper to print the labels on. Tip – you can get free boxes on line at USPS.com.
7.Feedback is the most important part of you eBay business. People rely on your feedback to see if they can trust you and to see if you are a good seller. The way you get positive feedback is by offering your customer the best service possible. You should only leave feedback for the buyer after they have left it for you that way if they leave you negative feedback you can match it with you giving them negative feedback.