Are you wondering what eBay is all about? While you might have a basic idea of what eBay is, let me explain a bit more about it.

An easy way to look at eBay is to imagine a worldwide newspaper full of classified ads. This worldwide classified ad section has products and services for sale. Or imagine a huge bulletin board that millions of people can see and put their ads on. Of course, eBay charges sellers to put an ad on their website, but the exposure to the millions of worldwide buyers is worth it.

Also, anyone can put almost anything for sale on eBay. News stories abound about the ridiculous and bizarre actions on eBay. One notable example is the grilled cheese sandwich with the (supposed) image of the Virgin Mary that sold for $28,000.

However, not every seller is „out to lunch.“ With over 276 million users on eBay, there will be some oddballs. However, the rest of them are hard-working people just like you or I.

These buyers and sellers are part of the eBay „community.“ You’re dealing with the other users directly, and any buying or selling happens one-on-one. In that way, eBay is like an online version of a marketplace in a town square-a location where buyers and sellers can meet, haggle over the price and then complete the transaction.

When you start out on eBay, you might feel overwhelmed. Don’t worry, it gets easier. At first, without any experience or training, it can be a little tricky to get your ad noticed among the 3.6 million other items added every day. But in time, you too can learn the tricks of the trade to sell and make a nice profit selling on eBay.

A great way to gain experience quickly is to find a mentor who has already been there. Ask many questions, find out if they teach you how to sell. Find a seller who has been selling on eBay for many months or years. Look at their feedback ratings. Are their customers happy? Are they providing a good experience for their customers?

You can also look for an Education Specialist trained by eBay. These people have taken a special course to be able to teach beginning eBayers how to get started on eBay. They will be glad to help you get started.

Whether you’re old or young, it doesn’t matter. The great thing about eBay is that you can get started no matter who what your experience, and even if you know nothing about computers or e-commerce. It’s not difficult to learn how to sell on eBay. Everyone starts at the same place, with 0 feedback and no experience. With time and experience, you’ll become a successful eBay seller.