From collectibles to cars, buy and sell all kinds of items on eBayWelcome! Sign in or register.
aAdvanced Search

Reviews & Guides

Write a guide

Is A Ebay Store Right For You?

by: dmw004( 1153Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999) Top 5000 Reviewer
3 out of 5 people found this guide helpful.
Guide viewed: 367 times Tags: ebay store | shop on line | make money | computers | sell


Is A Ebay Store Right For You?

I have been using Ebay to purchase items since 2001.  The minute I started using it, I just loved everything about it!  So in 2005 I opened an account with a supplier and put a website (DebsSpecialConnections.com) on the world wide web.  That site started doing alittle business here and there.   But with my daughter going to college I wanted to do something to make alittle money, so I could still be home in the afternoon with my 14 year old son.  So I decided to open an Ebay Store.  WOW!  I just can't say enough about the Ebay Store.  My store has been growing every single month.  I had tried so many things and I was not sure that this would work, but so far, I am enjoying every minute.  In my opinion to like having an Ebay Store, you really need to like being online and not being afraid you are going to mess up.  Because more than likely at some point, you will!  But that's okay!  Just straight it out and keep going!  I would start out with the Basic Store, which cost about $15.95 a month.  Opening an eBay Store in 3 Easy Steps.  If you like computers, nice people and want to make alittle spending money, I would highly recommend opening a store on Ebay!  Their customer service is great!  Shopping online is awesome!  My MOTTO:  (SAVE GAS SHOP ON LINE)  The most important thing that you have to remember is that Rome was not built in a day, don't try to build you site in a day.  Take you time, play around work with it and get it looking the way you want it to look!  Also, it is also extremely important to remember that:  no matter what you do, or how nice you are, you are never going to please everyone.  My grandmother use to say:  "You can please some of the people, some of the time, But you can't please all of the people all of the time!"  I have found this quote to be so true!!!  You just have to say alittle pray for that person and just move and do the best that you can!  You just can't let people ruin your day like that!  Mostly you will find WONDERFUL people on Ebay that will become your customers.  Most of the people so far are so very nice and are welling to work things out between Buyer and Seller!

So just keep in mine a few things:

1.  Don't rush to get everything set up in a day!

2.  Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it!

3.  If you have the slightest computer skills, you can open an Ebay Store!

4.  Just do the best that you can do!

5.  Have Fun!

I am by no means an expert, I only wish I had done this a lot sooner.  So to all of you that are thinking about it, but are not sure you have the skills...Just Go For It!!!

I will be happy to answer any questions, if I don't kown the answers, then we will find someone that does!

I Hope Everyone Has A Great Night!

Thanks for Reading my GUIDE!

Visit my Ebay Store anytime!!!

Deb's Special Connections

~Debbie~

 


Guide ID: 10000000002178324Guide created: 10/24/06 (updated 11/14/07)

 
Was this guide helpful? Report this guide

Ready to share your knowledge with others? Write a guide



Member Information

dmw004
dmw004( 1153Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999) About Me
See all guides by this member
View items for sale by this memberVisit this seller's eBay Store!
Member has an eBay StoreDeb's Special Connections

See member's items

 


eBay Pulse | eBay Reviews | eBay Stores | Half.com | Reseller Marketplace | Austria | France | Germany | Italy | Spain | United Kingdom | Popular Searches
Kijiji | PayPal | ProStores | Apartments for Rent | Shopping.com | Skype | Tickets


About eBay | Announcements | Security Center | eBay Toolbar | Policies | Government Relations | Site Map | Help
Copyright © 1995-2008 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
eBay official time