Are You Ready To Master eBay?

I hear a lot of people talking about secret this and secret that. Some folks even suggest success requires secret knowledge.

The truth is -- really successful eBay sellers built their skills one auction at a time. Hard won skills are the true basis for eBay success.

You see, skills are only improved by thinking about what you are doing while looking for better ways. This is where the majority of eBay sellers go wrong. They never spend time increasing their skills. They know enough to list items and sell them, but never stop to think about how to do it better.

Even worse, one reason most sellers never really master eBay is they don't notice the money they waste. Put simply, these sellers never see the profits they miss out on. Not seeing their losses, these sellers blindly continue to throw away their money. Sadly, they continue the "secret knowledge" myth because explaining their inferior results away provides them with excuses for their poor performance.

Successful eBay sellers test and measure their results. Examination is the important key here. These sellers look at the outcomes of running auctions, and then test new things based on these results. When they find something that works, they add it to their tool boxes.

In addition, successful eBay sellers seek out experts and learn from them. This is the true way to master any activity.

At this point let me take a minute to introduce myself. When I first started selling on eBay in 1996, I asked other sellers for advice. I had too. There were no eBay teachers back then, just sellers who were a little farther along than me. A few years later people started coming to me for advice.

Today, nine years and over 14,752 eBay auctions later, I've taught tens of thousands of people how to sell on eBay while continuing to improve my skills. Now I am going to help you master eBay.

What Qualifies Me To Teach You About eBay?

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After all, just being good at something doesn't mean being good at teaching others how to do something. Helping others requires additional skills. I am not really comfortable talking about myself, but I think it's very important to prove my ability to help you. So here are some examples of how I've taught others eBay skills:

Now that you know you'll be able to learn about eBay from me, let me tell you exactly how I am going to make you into an eBay mastermind.

To get you started, I've put together eBay Mastery - A Step By Step Guide To Successfully Selling On eBay. This manual is based on the lessons I've learned doing 14,752 auctions. I've been there and done it.

More importantly, I've tested almost every eBay option and tracked my results. In eBay Mastery, you'll have the benefits of my experience. This manual is like having your own personal mentor standing over your shoulder ready and waiting to provide you with helpful advice.

This comprehensive guide to eBay will show you step by step through everything involved in starting and running an eBay auction, and then answer every question you might have about eBay. This knowledge will insure you get the highest prices in every auction you run.

This is the guide I wish I had when I started selling on eBay. Also, many of my students have said the same thing. You can read some of their comments here on this page.

Of course, you can surely learn all these things on your own by trial and error. After all, that's how I learned about eBay. Regretfully, over the past nine years, and 14,752 auctions, I have made almost every mistake possible. Well truthfully, I have never run an auction with a meaningless title, or without at least one picture, but I made plenty of other mistakes on my way to mastering eBay. Since then, I've tested every eBay option to learn exactly how to get the highest prices in my auctions.

The good news is you don't have to repeat my mistakes or make your own mistakes because eBay Mastery - A Step By Step Guide To Successfully Selling On eBay will be your constant companion when selling on eBay. You won't run auctions with poor pictures. . .you won't use the wrong keywords. . .In fact, you won't have to make any costly mistakes because whenever you have a question about eBay, you can access my years of experience to find the best option.

"Whatever you are selling on eBay the most important aspect to your success is a thorough understanding of the process and reasons behind each action you take."

So many people just do what they see others do without thinking it through or testing the results. I appreciate throughout your book that you took the time to say WHY you chose to do things a certain way.

You have encouraged me and affirmed what I already knew. I love your description of why reserves and BIN's are counterproductive. I have observed that they were not wise for collectibles, but would not have been able to describe the reasons why as well as you did.

Thanks for all your hard work!

Elaine Smith

But... There is more to a successful eBay business than knowing the right way to sell on eBay. You must understand advanced eBay techniques in order to grow your business.

You see, eBay is MUCH more than a place for listing and selling items. It's a vibrant, changing marketplace and you must pay constant attention to keep up with your competitors. The problem is... eBay doesn't teach people any of the advanced concepts you MUST have to thrive in your business... they're content with allowing you to just survive.

And, here's what's important. . . these advanced concepts aren't obvious meaning you could spend a lifetime trying to intuitively pick up on them. The best way for you to make the leap is by learning from others.

You may not believe this, but eBay is the greatest business opportunity ever presented to mankind. Never, in the entire history of the world has there been such an opportunity. Everyday, right there in front of you is an endless supply of profits you can just reach out and grab. You can do business with people all over the world, at all hours of the day and it only requires a few hours of your time to get started.

There are literally thousands, if not millions of different ways to use eBay to build your own business. Think about it... thousands of customers are there, right this minute with credit cards in hand, ready to spend their money.

Even better, you can design your eBay business to suit your needs and your desires. Want to work 10-14 hours a day listing and shipping items? Want to work five to ten hours a week? Maybe replacing your nine-to-five job with a part time eBay business is what you desire?

The Choice Is Yours

All you need to make your desire a reality is the right information and skills. That's pretty obvious right? But do you want to spend a year or two getting to the next level?

To help you get on track faster, you'll also get six interviews on CD with eBay masterminds. The topics range from how to run and grow your business, to advanced selling techniques designed to lower your workload while increasing your profits.

Interview 1 Joe Kennedy on Setting Your eBay Business Up For Growth

Because the proper management of your eBay business is the only way to insure your success, the first mastermind interview is with Joe Kennedy.

Joe is the author of "The Small Business Owner's Manual," and he has worked with small businesses for many years all over the United States. As a small business owner you've got to be good at a lot of things, and this interview will help you understand the complexities of running a successful small business.

While listening to "Setting Your eBay Business Up For Growth," you'll learn:

The biggest mistake made by eBay sellers and how to avoid it.
Why focusing on value is important.
The importance of having a unique selling proposition.
How to stand out in a crowded market.
The real reason specializing is so important.
The importance of having a business plan.
How to construct a simple business plan in very little time.
How to tell if you are ready to hire employees.
How to grow your eBay business with employees.
How to save money by having independent contracts rather than employees.
How to choose between having employees and independent contractors.
Why looking at gross sales rather than profit hurts your ability to grow your business.
How to lower your taxes.
How to screen out problem employees BEFORE hiring them.
The difference between gross sales and profit.
How to design your business around YOU. You are unique, and your eBay business must be run based on who YOU are.
The importance of professional help.
How to decide when you need professional help.
How to find the RIGHT professional.
Where your profits really come from.
How to design your business around YOU. You are unique, and your eBay business must be run based on who YOU are.

Hey Terry!
I just want to say that you won't be getting this back, from me anyway. I have not yet started selling on eBay yet, I am setting up my business as we speak. I have been looking at eBay for a long time now and have tried many other businesses and have failed badly. But I feel that I can really make money with eBay.
I read a few eBay newsletters and have bought a few ebooks on eBay selling and I just want to say that you have done a fine job of opening my eyes to new ideas and have introduced me to some fine information. Telling someone how to do something is one thing, but giving them examples and links to software and programs puts the icing on the cake and this is what you have done. For this I want to congratulate you on a job well done.
I believe that your books are needed by others who want to make money on the internet.
Michael Kamradt

Interview 2 Tim Knox on Conquering The Chaos Of Your eBay Business

Tim Knox writes for Entrepreneur Magazine about dropshipping and running profitable home based online businesses. In fact, Tim and I have much in common. We both started home based businesses, grew them to the point of unmanageability and then redesigned them to put the fun back in without giving up on the profits.

That's why I've included an eBay Mastermind interview with Tim covering managing and structuring your eBay business for maximum growth.

In "Conquering The Chaos Of Your eBay Business," Tim and I discuss:

How to go from zero to success in the shortest time with the least hassle.
How to keep the excitement in your eBay business.
How to continually improve your skills.
The importance of designing your business around your passions.
Why following your passion is your best path.
One thing that will insure your success.
The difference between working on your business and in your business.
Achieving the mindset for success.
Five simple ways to force yourself to succeed.
Why quitting your day job too soon can be a big mistake.
How to make the transition from employee to owner. (This simple change in the way you think about your business will greatly increase your potential income.)
Why cash flow is your number one priority, and how paying attention to your cash flow forces you to reach your potential.
How to structure your time so you get more done with less wasted effort. (Tim and I do this differently, but we both achieve massive results. You'll hear us discussing the way we each structure our time to get more done. This one segment of the interview will be worth hundreds or thousands of extra income to you.
How to harness the concept of ownership to supercharge your business.
How to structure your business for maximum profits with minimum hassles.
How to take your eBay selling from a hobby to a income generating business.
Why running your auctions like a business is ALWAYS more profitable than running a hobby.

That's quite a list, but there is more. . .

You see, while I only planned to talk with Tim about taming the chaos of home based businesses so you can reach your full potential, we also talked about drop shipping.

After all, Tim teaches people how to locate and profitably sell drop shipped items and this interview wouldn't have been complete without covering the basics of drop shipping.

Here are just a few drop shipping specifics covered in this interview:

Why successful drop shippers are like fishermen.
The four R's of successful drop shipping.
How to select profitable products.
Why researching is so important to choosing profitable products.

Thanks so much for the VALUABLE info!!!
I have not yet began to set up even half the systems you suggest, but already I am seeing a difference in my eBay auction results from the small things I have tried so far!
Karen Barr

Interview 3 Jim Cockrum on Escaping the eBay Volume Trap

Many sellers get involved with eBay and then assume the only way to increase their earnings is to run more auctions. I fell into this trap, and Jim Cockrum showed me how to escape the list and ship treadmill. I've never looked back.

In this interview, Jim and I discuss how Jim teaches his other students how to harness the true power of eBay.

While listening to "Escaping the eBay Volume Trap," you'll learn:

Hear Jim explain his eureka moment, and then listen as he explains how he escaped the eBay volume trap, to build a robust online business.
Why considering eBay fees to be a marketing expense rather than a cost of doing business will increase your profits. (This will also remove any fear you might have of eBay fee increases.)
How to change your emphasis from selling one item at a time to building relationships, and what it will mean to your bottom line.
Learn the genesis of the Jim's leap from plain eBay seller to eBay mastermind, and become acquainted with the tools and skills you will need to create your own profitable online business.
How harnessing power of emotion and passion will improve your profits.
Why searching for dirt cheap items to list on eBay is hurting your profit potential.
The power of reach, and more. . .

I thought I was an 'experienced' auction runner and pretty much knew all there was to know. You've opened my eyes to hundreds of tricks and techniques I hadn't even dreamed about.
It's always great to be able to learn from someone who has made all the mistakes. Now I can run the eBay course without distractions, detours and dead ends.
Selling and buying on eBay and other online auction sites is a business first and foremost. If you're not there to make money, you're wasting your time. Every tip, trick and technique I've learned from you has put me one big step ahead of the other guys.
Mike Hayward

Interview 4 Sydney Johnston on Adding Backend Sales To Your eBay Auctions

Sydney Johnston started selling on eBay in 1996. A few years later, she wrote one of the first books about eBay. Since then she has continued to experiment and perfect her eBay skills.

Over the years, Sydney's eBay business has changed, and she has perfected using eBay as a way to drive other sales. This is a perfect follow up to the interview with Jim Cockrum.

While listening to Sydney and I discuss "Adding Backend Sales To Your eBay Auctions," you'll learn:

The power of direct response marketing - knowing this will help you get higher bids in your auctions.
The three ways any business makes money and which is always the most profitable.
The power of two-step marketing.
How to sell affiliate products on eBay.
How to create multiple streams of income.
How to protect your eBay business.
The power of relationship selling.
How to make your business resistant to eBay fee increases.
How to select the right backend products.
Using a joint venture to quickly create products you can sell on eBay.
How Sydney turns a 99 cent ebay sale into a $4000 a month backend.
How to connect with your buyers.
How to build relationships with your buyers.
How to grow your income one product at a time.
How to find out what your buyers want and offer it to them so they will be more likely to buy.
How to find out if something will sell before spending your money or precious time on it.
What eBay REALLY is. This will surprise you.
Two simple ways to increase the profit of any business.

Hi Terry,
Your book is absolutely amazing. I have a totally different perspective of eBay now. I have read your book twice and have just started to implement changes to my auctions.
My mind is spinning with the amount of information you have packed into this ebook.
Your book is easy to follow. In fact, it is one of the most descriptive and easy to read books I have ever read.
Regards
Carol Rumble

Interview 5 Stephen Banks on Moving Beyond eBay

Stephen Banks started selling on eBay in 1998. Over the years he has been one of my most successful students. Last year Stephen came to me asking for advice on how to make the transition from full time eBay seller to online marketer. Thinking others would also want to follow in my footsteps, I had Stephen interview me.

During "Moving Beyond eBay," Stephen and I discussed:

How the theory of abundance relates to finding products to sell on eBay.
How to make a big one happen. You've surely heard stories about eBay sellers who buy something for a few dollars and then sell it on eBay for thousands. Now you'll know how to make this happen to you.
How to convert eBay from a chore of list and ship, list and ship, into a self perpetuating passive income stream.
How to decided on the best path to leverage your eBay auctions into a robust online empire.
What simple skills - you probably already have - you'll need to go from auction seller to online entrepreneur.
How adding additional streams of income to your auction income can balance your cash flow during eBay slow times.
How to get eBay users to visit your website without violating eBay's rules.
How to overcome analysis paralysis, and finally get started on the path to success.
How to make money while you explore your way to your own personal online goldmine.
Why eBay is the best place to start your online business.
Where to find out exactly what types of products you offer to each group of people.
What your first product should be so you have the best chances of success with the least effort.
And a nine step action plan to create your own online business using your existing skills.

Hello Terry:
I had to blast through the interview over several hours as I am in the midst of the List-Sell-Ship routine many of us dream of on eBay. Of course, 6 months ago, being where I am now with eBay seemed a far fetched, near unreachable goal simply due to the plethora of information I was digesting - The feeling is Deja Vu now.
Now I know what direction to take.
Don Hoppe Jr.

Bonus Interview Rosalind Gardner on Selecting Profitable Affiliate Products

This final interview is something a little bit different. Some of the other interviews included in this package explain adding to your eBay income with affiliate marketing because it's the first logical step in converting your eBay business to an online empire. So I reached out to affiliate expert Rosalind Gardner to get you first rate advice.

Rosalind has created numerous autopilot business selling as an affiliate for other people. In fact, Rosalind often makes more as an affiliate than the business owners she sells for. In 2002, Rosalind generated over $436,000 in commissions, selling other people's stuff online. And since then, she's earned much more than that. Today, she sells everything from dating services to watches, to webmaster tools.

In fact, Rosalind is recognized around the world as a leading authority on affiliate marketing, and her best-selling ebook, The Super-Affiliate Handbook: How I Made $436,797 Last Year, Selling Other People's Stuff Online has helped thousands of people master affiliate marketing.

While listening to "Selecting Profitable Affiliate Products," you'll discover:

How to select the best markets to promote products in.
The three things any market must have to insure your success as an affiliate.
Should you buy products before promoting them as an affiliate?
What products result in the highest affiliate income. This will surprise you.
How to ask a product owner to offer a special deal to your readers.
How diversification can hurt you.
How to build your affiliate income one logical step at a time. This will help you grow your off eBay business.
The most important factor when choosing affiliate products to promote.
How to quick launch your website to get fast results.
How to spot unethical affiliate managers before you waste your time promoting their products. The ONE TOOL every affiliate marketer must include in his toolbox. Ignore this and you'll cut your income by up to 90% or even more.
Three places to find profitable affiliate products you can promote, and one place to avoid.
How to stand out in a crowded niche.

Terry,
Everything you said re-enforced what it took me 6 months and quite a bit of trial and error to learn! This is giving away the secrets you should really be stopped!!! Seriously, the books are well planned out and easily digested, I wish that I had this before starting to sell on eBay.
If I was starting out along the eBay way then this is EXACTLY the type of info I wish I could have had. It's the inside skinny on eBay.
Now, I can sleep knowing that I am getting every last penny out of my auctions because they are as effective as they can be.
Regards,
Stuart Morrison

You'll also get the transcripts of these six powerful interviews so you can read along, or quickly find specific pieces of information when you need them.

The eBay Mastery manual and the six interviews explained above will give you a thorough working knowledge of eBay. Whether you are just selling a few items and want to sleep knowing you're getting the highest bids on your auctions, or running a full time eBay business, you really don't need much more.

As a matter of fact, you would be tremendously successful if you stopped right here, but eBay's just the start. Here's where it gets really exciting. You see. . .

eBay Is Just The Beginning Of Your Online Opportunity

I think eBay is the best way to start a successful online business. In the interview with Stephen Banks, I laid out a nine step action plan to take him -- and you the listener -- from eBay seller to online entrepreneur.

Marketing online can be overwhelming because there are so many possibilities to choose from. Here are a few options:

Affiliate programs
Newsletters and ezines
Websites
Creating and selling information products
Adsense

Taken as a group these things can be overwhelming. Taken individually they are all pretty easy to learn. Using eBay as your springboard just makes sense.

That's why you'll also get "Moving Beyond eBay - The eBay Seller's Guide To Becoming A Successful Online Entrepreneur." A perfect compliment to the interview, this manual will give you a good understanding of online marketing. In "Moving Beyond eBay," you'll learn:

Working only a few hours a week, you'll quickly add income from online marketing.
In the time it takes you to pack and ship a few eBay sales, you will learn how to add multiple streams of online income to your business.
How to run a profitable online newsletter.
How to build an affiliate program.
How to turn your eBay traffic into cash.
How to advertise your site in the most effective manner.
How to make your website sell.
How to manage your time.
Where to run your ads first for free to find out if they'll work. This can save you time and money.
Common mistakes made by online entrepreneurs and how to avoid them.
An action plan to take you from here to freedom working only a few hours a week.
How to write headlines that sell.
How to find out exactly what your site visitors will buy.

Dear Terry,
Moving Beyond eBay is quite a book. I think your action plan is a very good blue print to follow and yes...I will follow it.
This will help anyone who wants to be the BOSS of something big, and be a huge inspiration to others to move beyond that point BEFORE they get trapped.
I really enjoyed the chapters on e-mail, affiliate marketing and joint ventures.
I also liked the managing your life part because it was down to earth and not pie in the sky. Your family MUST NOT lose while you take the time to become a winner.
I think that it's very, very good.
Allen Owen

Between eBay Mastery - A Step By Step Guide To Successfully Selling On eBay, and the six eBay Mastermind interviews, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips to run a successful eBay business. And then, Moving Beyond eBay will help you expand your business into the profitable world of internet marketing.

Before I tell you how much you will invest in your success, let me quickly list all the skills building materials included in this package. You'll get:

Manual - eBay Mastery - A Step By Step Guide To Successfully Selling On eBay
CD Interviews - Six Mastermind Sessions On The Following Topics:

Jim Cockrum on Escaping The Volume Trap
Tim Knox on Conquering The Chaos Of Your Ebay Business
Stephen Banks on Taking Your Business Beyond eBay
Joe Kennedy on Setting Your eBay Business Up For Growth
Sydney Johnston on Adding Backend Sales To Your eBay Auctions
BONUS: Rosalind Gardner on Selecting Profitable Affiliate Products

Manual - eBay Mastermind Interviews - Complete Transcripts Of The Mastermind Interviews
Manual - Moving Beyond eBay - The eBay Seller's Guide To Becoming A Successful Online Entrepreneur.

If you purchased these items separately, you'd pay $295, but when you get them all together in this comprehensive package, you'll get big savings. Before I tell you exactly how much you'll save, let me tell you one more important thing.

You won't risk a penny either. Because I will back you with a. . .

2 month 100% Money Back
"No Questions Asked" Guarantee!

Order the eBay Mastery Package. Read the manuals, listen to the interviews, learn from them, then use what you learn for 2 whole months (60 long days). If you aren't convinced this is everything I promised... then I insist you return the package... and I will rush you a refund of every penny of the purchase price.

The total value of this package is almost $300, but your investment is only $167.00 plus $13.00 for shipping and handling. You'll save $128 dollars - that's 64% off the separate sale prices of the components. You will quickly recoup this small investment in added income, and be able to sleep at night knowing you are making the maximum profits from your eBay auctions.

Special Clear Out Price.

This package normally sells for $167.00, but I am changing the focus of my business. I will no longer be offering this package, and want to get rid of the copies I have on hand.

While they last, your price is only $77.00 plus 13.00 shipping and handling. Note: some of the manuals I have in stock are used. They may have writing in them, or creased covers. I will fill orders beginning with the brand new unused copies.

Terry,
WOW talk about feeling empowered!! Even after the first few pages I knew I had stumbled onto something that WASN'T just a ploy to get my money.
Your style of writing is straight to the point and very understandable. Not only did you point out the good, the bad, and the ugly, you gave examples and explanations of each.
You not only showed me how to make/save money selling on eBay, but how to make/save money buying on eBay AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN!! My mind is reeling not only from the information, but from all the ideas to make more $$$ than I could imagine making sitting at home in the comfort of my own family room......and I thank you!!
If I had known then what I know now I could have doubled my sales and saved on fees. But hindsight is always 20-20, and now I will look forward armed with the 20-20 vision you have given me!!
Valerie Molle'
SLC, Utah

Terry

PS. Maybe you are not familiar with me? Here's some more information about me: I started selling on eBay in 1997. Within six months I was a Powerseller. By 1999, I was running the largest eBay consignment business in the Southwest. I've run over 14,752 auctions, while testing different strategies to improve my skills. I've taught tens of thousands of people how to use eBay. My students vary from occasional sellers picking up a bit of extra money in their spare time all the way up to huge powersellers running large businesses making -- well I don't want to mislead by mentioning unbelievable numbers, so I'll just say nice incomes.

PPS. If you sell on eBay, your investment may be tax deductible. You should print your receipt - it will be emailed to you - for your tax records.

Terry,
I really enjoyed your book, and I have to say it is the most comprehensive, easy to follow and readable book I have read about E-bay. I have recommended it to friends who are curious about E-bay as the book to read to get started.
So many books are filled with abstract writing about the subject, but you give step-by-step directions that anyone can follow and be successful.
The reader does not need to search and read between the lines to know what to do, it is all right there. I already use most of your suggestions (unfortunately through trial and error!), but still found several areas I can improve and streamline my auction process.
Keep up with the good work,
Sean Jones

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Legal Disclaimer: This is a package of skills building materials designed to help you successfully navigate eBay and the world of internet marketing. Because each person is different, no earnings claims are made or implied. Your results are dependent on your application of the material contained in the package.

Is Your eBay Business As Profitable As You'd Like?
Do You Want To Start An eBay Business Without Making Costly Mistakes?
Do You Want Your eBay Business To Make Higher Profits With Less Effort?

Are Unknown Secrets Preventing You From Achieving Your eBay Goals?

What Qualifies Me To Teach You About eBay?

The Choice Is Yours

eBay Is Just The Beginning Of Your Online Opportunity

Special Clear Out Price.

Is Your eBay Business As Profitable As You'd Like?Do You Want To Start An eBay Business Without Making Costly Mistakes? Do You Want Your eBay Business To Make Higher Profits With Less Effort?

Are Unknown Secrets Preventing You From Achieving Your eBay Goals?

What Qualifies Me To Teach You About eBay?

The Choice Is Yours

eBay Is Just The Beginning Of Your Online Opportunity

Special Clear Out Price.

Is Your eBay Business As Profitable As You'd Like?
Do You Want To Start An eBay Business Without Making Costly Mistakes?
Do You Want Your eBay Business To Make Higher Profits With Less Effort?