3. Protect Yourself,

3. Protect Yourself. Don’t be paranoid, but don’t be foolish either.
Follow standard protective practices that make sense, just as you do
offline.
4. Give Feedback. The core of eBay is trust. Feedback determines an
eBay member’s reputation. You want to make sure that the eBay members
with whom you deal get the reputations they deserve so that eBay
patrons will know who to trust.
5. Pay Attention to Detail. This means know eBay rules and procedures
and follow them carefully. Provide plenty of detail on the items
that you auction and on your sale requirements. For items on which
you bid, review carefully the seller’s auction and sales requirements.
Whether seller or winning bidder, follow through diligently after the
auction.
6. Research Market Value. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, your best
technique is to know the value of the item auctioned. With an accurate
value, you can make smart decisions.
7. Keep a Cheerful Attitude. Buying and selling can be fun. No one
likes to do business with a sourpuss, whether it’s at a retail store or on
eBay. Being pleasant can go a long way toward solving a lot of difficult
problems.
8. Treat eBay as a Lifelong Asset. It’s already eight years old, and it
will be around for a long time. You will be able to use it profitably for
longer than you think. Some pundits have said it’s only a passing fad.
Don’t believe them.
9. Contribute to the eBay Community. A dynamic and successful
marketplace is always a community. Sooner or later you will have
opportunities to make a contribution to eBay or to other eBay members.
Answer those opportunities.
10. Develop Your Own Approach. Only experience will lead you to
auction practices with which you will be comfortable and successful. A