The Hassle Free Way To Register On Ebay
Registration on eBay is absolutely free – it is also free to bid and buy, they make their money on sellers and advertising – and it only takes about five minutes to open an account. There are three requirements for registration.
1. You must be 18 years old.
2. You must provide valid credit card number. There is no cost for browsing on eBay listings, yet to participate in any way requires a number. Buyers pay nothing to the auction sites and the credit card is used for security purposes mainly. Charges are applicable only for sellers.
3. You must have a valid e-mail address.
You’ll select a username and password.
Upon completing the registration process, you will be asked if you want a personal page. Whether you should have one is a matter of personal preference, style, and whether the kinds of auctions you are thinking about will benefit from it. Most people on eBay opt not to have the page, but there is some evidence sellers who do have it, sell more.
On browsing eBay categories, you will see that very few people take advantage of this option. Privacy seems to be a crucial issue to many and this complimentary page is viewed as a contradictory idea. You can use this personal page as an excellent marketing tool as it is for free. EBay urges its trading community to check feedback, to check the reputation of the seller and this is where this page may prove to be an immense help to you. When you auction your products or services, the buyers are most likely to visit your page to see a little more about you. It is a great opportunity to build trust.
The best kind of information reinforces your expertise. Perhaps you sell cars, own a garage and can personally verify the condition of everything you sell. Or you teach classes on pottery and ceramics, which you also auction. Finally, showcase the items you have successfully sold in the past using eBay auctions. It is also a good idea to take feedback from buyers and post their experiences and testimonials upon delivery of merchandise. This is especially useful if you have “newbie” buyers who may not know how, or where, to look for the feedback ratings.