Absolute Beginner’s Guide to eBay®, Fifth Edition

Chapter 1. Getting to Know the eBay Marketplace

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What eBay Is—And How It Came to Be

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Who Sells on eBay?

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Different Ways to Buy and Sell on eBay

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How eBay Auctions Work

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What You Can—And Can’t—Trade on eBay

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What’s What (and What’s Where) on eBay

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Signing Up: Filling Out eBay’s Registration Form

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The Costs of Using eBay

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Getting Started

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