| Internet Auctions for Dummies | 
 enlarge | Author: Greg Holden
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1229351
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1
ISBN: 0764505785
Dewey Decimal Number: 381.1702854678
UPC: 785555015272
EAN: 9780764505782
ASIN: 0764505785
Publication Date: July 1999
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Product Description
Online Auctions Internet Directory Inside Discover How to Get the Best Possible Deal -- and Protect Your Privacy From baseball cards and Beanie Babies to Fiesta Ware and folk art, Internet auctions are the easiest way to buy and sell collectibles (or anything else) at a great price. But with today' s proliferation of sites and auction types, where do you begin? Internet Auctions For Dummies(R) cuts through the confusion. With clear advice and eye-opening stories from real-life sellers and bidders, author Greg Holden guides you to the best sites for your particular interests and shows you step-by-step how to get great deals -- whether you' re buying or selling. Let These Icons Guide You Highlights tips that can help bidders get the best auction dealsPoints out strategies that can help sellers attract customers and maximize profitsMarks profiles of successful Internet auction bidders and sellersValuable Bonus CD Includes: Auctioneer 3.0 -- Demo version of program that allows you to design and maintain an online auction houseEveryAuction -- An easy to use freeware CGI auction programPaint Shop Pro -- Evaluation version of popular image editing toolShareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs you like -- free -- but they have no technical support System Requirements: 486 or faster PC running Windows 95 or later, Windows NT 4, or 68040 or faster Macintoshrunning system 7.5.5 or later, 8MB RAM (16MB RAM recommended); CD-ROM drive double-speed (2X) or faster; Internet connection (14,400 bps or faster modem, or network-regular access charges apply). Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Navigate the Web' s hottest auction sites -- eBay, Yahoo Auctions, Amazon.com Auctions, OnSale, uBid, AuctionAddict.com, Up4Sale, Auction Universe, The Collectible Exchange, Sotheby' s, and moreUnderstand the different types of online auctions and the best strategies for buying or selling at eachHandle credit card transactions, set up escrow accounts, and protect yourself from fraudAttract customers worldwide by learning about translation services, customs, and moreConnect with other collectors who share your interests and locate hard-to-find items
Amazon.com Review
Want to get rid of those old comic books gathering dust in the closet? Looking for a deal on Beanie Babies? The world of Internet auctions is a fast-paced and glamorous adventure of buying, selling, and bidding. It is as addictive as it is fun. Writer and small business owner Greg Holden lets you in on the secrets of getting the best deals without losing sleep in Internet Auctions for Dummies. This zany tour of auction e-commerce begins by addressing the basics of getting hooked up to the Net. The book then splashes right into the waters of auction sites, including searches for items you want to sell or purchase, how to arrange for payment and delivery, and what to expect from everyone involved. Tips, anecdotes, advice, and new terms like "escrow service" filter into your life via Holden's conversational style that reads as though he is just sitting you down over coffee to give you his perspective on the world. Yet he minces no words--each page is packed with site information and the nitty-gritty details you need to make money from collectible action figures, or vice versa. The CD-ROM that comes with the book has software to help you get connected, like Internet Explorer, as well as specialty software like Auctioneer 3.0 and other tools to see you on your way. Remember, it's not over 'til it's over, and soon you'll be hearing the virtual auctioneer crying "Going, going, gone!" --Rob Lightner
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Un buen libro para iniciarse en el mundo de los remates June 13, 2000
2 out of 17 found this review helpful
Un muy buen libro para principiantes en el mundo de los remates en internet. Incluye muy buen software para iniciar tu propio sitio de remates online, e incluye una correcta descripcion de las posibilidades de un sitio de remates. Recomendado para principiantes
Enjoyable, Educational and Pretty Dang Entertaining May 11, 2000
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
This book is not a dry read! It's pretty engaging. I had never considered the psychology of the auctioner/auctionee - and this guy has captured the online (and live, in-person) auction dynamic and describes it pretty thoroughly (the CD software's nice, too: there are a couple CGI scipts you can use that are documented nicely, along with some .exe's that look fairly easy to cope with). Good insight into the pitfalls that the auction newbie (me) should beware of (what kind of payments to take, make sure service is plenty dang fast, follow up on questions, deal with reputable people, be prompt with payment when buying, etc.) and again, the writer covers not just online auctioning but the live kind. Fascinating. A good read, the kind you can pick up and get something new from each time.
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