Secrets of the eBay

106 Secrets of the eBay Millionaires
Where Do You Find a Web Designer?
Lots of people do web design. When you’re thinking about having someone design your
eBay Store or your eBay sales descriptions, the logical place to start looking is on eBay
itself. A number of eBay sellers who have done their own web design are willing to design
others’ sales as well. Do a search on eBay for “web design.” You’ll turn up pages and
pages of CDs, books, and even prepackaged web designs. If you change the search terms
to “web design service,” you’ll turn up a few individuals who are offering their services on
eBay itself.
You can also find designers on eLance Online (http://www.elanceonline.com). This
innovative web site enables you to solicit bids for designers’ work. You post a notice on
the site stating your needs, and contractors respond with bids for your particular job. You
can choose to take the lowest bid, or you can pick another bidder who might not have the
lowest bid but who offers more experience or other qualities that impress you.
Seek Out New Products and New Suppliers:
MemoryQueens.com
“You have to know how to get merchandise,” says Linda Conoval. Linda,
who with her daughter Ava runs the eBay Gold-Platinum PowerSeller
business known as MemoryQueens.com, knows what she’s talking about.
When we spoke, she and Ava had just begun switching their whole product
line from computer memory and related devices to accessories for iPod and
MP3 players. It’s the kind of turn-on-a-dime change of direction that can
only take place on eBay.
The question “How do you find merchandise to sell on eBay?” is the
one probably asked most frequently by those who want to sell big-time on
the online marketplace. The profiles of PowerSellers presented in preceding
chapters have emphasized the need to find a wholesaler supplier from
whom you can “buy low.” That way, you can “sell high.” If you can sell
hundreds or even thousands of items a month, the PowerSeller designation
is well within your reach. According to Linda Conoval, it’s worth all the
effort she puts into it. “The most exciting day is the day you get the message
saying you’re a PowerSeller,” she laughs.
“We’re Always Looking; It’s All About the Research”
The MemoryQueens.com ladies are always looking for new products to sell
on eBay. Even when they find one thing that sells well, they’ll continue to
look for more. They know how quickly the market can change. They’ve