For those businesses that want to supplement their sales online or those who want to sell online in a structured, repeatable way, this book shows the new online auction seller the ins and outs. Businesses will learn how to find online auction sites and how to judge whether a particular one meets their needs, how to register and establish an account, and how to list auctions and attract bids.

No one can deny the impact the Internet is having on our day-to-day lives. The Virgin Internet Guides supply the concise, digestible, and reliable information the public wants in order to keep up-to-date with this rapidly changing technology. And as the Internet continues to develop into an absolutely integral part of our work and home lives, Virgin begins introducing in Fall 2000 specialist guides to meet the increasingly specialist needs of web users. These will be complimented by updates of our more core classics: the general guide to the Internet and guides to shopping and travel.The Internet is all about making connections, and auction sites -- ones that connect buyers directly with sellers -- have really taken off on the Net. 'eBay' and 'auction' are among the most commonly used search terms, and online trading communities like eBay and QXL have become major Internet hubs. Even giants of the web such as AOL and Yahoo! have embraced the craze and set up auction sites of their own.In this giant global marketplace, you can find anything from Barbie dolls to rare stamps, old magazines to new computer hardware, even refrigerators and ovens. And all at prices you negotiate yourself, using the ancient art of auction bidding. The Virgin Internet Auction Guide explains how it all works and takes readers through the procedures and processes step by step, so there's no need to be intimidated.We also give essential advice on security and the law, and of course hundreds of carefully-researched URLs to point readers at the very best auction websites -- whatever they're looking for.

Do I hear $16.95? A $227.5 billion enterprise around the world, live auctions feature everything from cars to homes, fine art to coal. The only book of its kind, this guide will show how lucrative, fast-paced, and exciting this business is. It covers rules, lingo, setting up an auction, hiring professional auctioneers, and how the most popular auctions work. • 24% of U.S. consumers, or around 50 million people, spend an average of four hours at live auctions each year • Expert author: the National Association for Auctioneers • Detailed run-down of every aspect of live auctions • Resource section with auction house listings

Whether you're wondering how much your grandmother's silver tea set is worth, have always wanted to go to an auction but don't know the rules, or are itching to sit down and explore eBay, Adventures at the Auction is the ideal sourcebook. Combining her expertise in live auctions, appraisals, and the fast-growing field of Internet auctions, Leslie Hindman provides all the essential information you'll need to get started and arms you with hundreds of tips on auction strategy. Illustrated with an 8-page color insert and peppered with lively anecdotes from Hindman's 25 years as an auctioneer, this book will turn even a novice into a savvy auction-goer.

Comprehensive Coverage Completely Up-to-Date Your complete guide to buying and selling at Internet auctions As millions of people worldwide have discovered, online auctions can be a fun, safe, and easy way to buy, sell, or trade virtually anything-from Pez dispensers to mobile homes, antiques to computers. But the world of Internet auctions is unlike any other marketplace, and finding and making the great deals you're hoping for can be a very tricky business, especially for newcomers. In this complete guide, expert Alan Elliott saves you the time and expense of learning the ins and outs of Internet auctions the hard way. He reviews all the best auction sites and, step-by-step, teaches you everything you need to know to safely and successfully participate both as a buyer and a seller. From finding an auction site to setting up and managing your own auctions, Elliott covers all the bases, including how to: * find the real online bargains * spot inferior merchandise * use safe, smart bidding practices * set limits and time your bids * conduct financial transactions online, safely and securely * avoid Internet scam artists * determine what is salable online and what isn't * find the best auction site for what you have to sell * correctly price your merchandise * successfully advertise and market your merchandise * make a living in Internet auctions For Internet auction updates and links to valuable auction resources, contact the Companion Web site at: www.alanelliott.com/auction.

Explains how to select an auction site, buy and sell on eBay, use HTML to design effective item lists, and submit winning bids while avoiding scams and pitfalls.