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The Thousand-Dollar Principle
Turning your pile of 'junk' into big money on eBay
by Dennis Prince
"Would you take $1,000 for that pile of junk?" Isn't this what we'd all love to experience—someone approaching us and offering big money for a box or bag of our unwanted stuff? Well, while such one-shot windfalls could be few and far between, there is another way to garner handsome returns on items you've likely grown tired of storing and stepping over. When you understand and apply this technique of "divide and prosper," you'll discover you have an easy thousand dollars (and likely more) readily at hand. Read story

Shopping Garage Sales and Thrift Stores, Part 2
How to shop for items to sell on eBay
by Lynn Dralle

Turning Knowledge Into Dollars
Selling legitimate information products on eBay (and elsewhere online)
by Skip McGrath

The World or Bust
A few tips help take the worry out of shipping internationally.

Have Them at 'Hello'
Writing attention-grabbing auction titles

Going Dutch
Tips for using Dutch auctions effectively

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Unique eBay Auctions

Richard Pryor's Tooth
That's right. Recently posted on eBay was the late great comedian Richard Pryor's prosthetic tooth on a dental plate. Our favorite part of the auction listing: "Only serious bidders only." Yeah, let's not make a mockery of a posthumous online auction for a stand-up comic's prosthetic tooth. You won't believe how much someone paid.

Choose His Name
For the duration of an entire decade, this seller will change his name to whatever the winning bidder chooses, within the bounds of just a few rules.

Abstract Paintings by a Turtle
They say art rises in value after the artist passes. Good luck waiting out a turtle, a creature known for its longevity. Nevertheless, we actually are impressed with the quality of the paintings.

Browse eBay's Weird Stuff category

News Stories

eBay Hints at New Fee Structure
'Expect to see more success-based pricing.'
Public comments by eBay executives last week fueled speculation about a move to a free listing model. eBay would not officially confirm such a plan is in the works. Nevertheless, separate statements by top eBay personnel seemed to indicate that the online auction giant this year will significantly overhaul its pricing structure. Read story

New Feedback Rules Take Effect
eBay sellers lose ability to 'neg' bad buyers.

eBay.com.au Payment Policy Questioned
PayPal-only requirement outrages Australian sellers.

eBay Loses Bid To Keep Sellers' Online Income Private
Tax man calls on Canadian PowerSellers

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Auctiva User Highlight

Copper Dealer Strikes Gold Online
The Copper Depot provides beautiful high-quality copper sinks and fixtures at affordable prices. The Phoenix-based company, run by husband and wife Beau and Sandra Ralphs, uses Auctiva's free auction management tools to list its eBay auctions. The Copper Depot eBay store was recently featured in eBay's Best in Stores contest. Read more about how this Auctiva PowerSeller discovered fortune in a niche market in "Copper Dealer Strikes Gold Online."

Browse The Copper Depot's listings

Get Featured Here
Got a success story you want to share? What amazing garage sale finds have you turned into monster profits online? How has using Auctiva's free templates and auction management tools improved your eBay business? Drop a line and tell us in 50 words or less about an outstanding e-sale experience, and perhaps we'll feature your story in an upcoming issue of The Online Seller newsletter. Submit your story here.

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