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Buying and Selling on eBay

This course is for people who want to take advantage of eBay to buy a bargain, or to sell an item yourself.

Course Objectives

The objective of the course is to take you through the process of selling one or two items, so you understand the process and potential pitfalls.

We will take you through all the set-up for your eBay and PayPal accounts, as well as preparing your listing and watching it sell.

A workbook is provided containing exercises to give hands-on experience and general information. This is yours to keep.

Course Structure

Four weeks x 2 hours each session

There will be four lessons and they are described in more depth below:

  • Session 1: Learn how to buy
    • What is eBay? – an Overview
    • Researching your items
    • Register on eBay
    • Watch lists
    • Bidding
    • Buying strategies
    • Do’s and Don’ts for beginners
    • Paying for items
  • Session 2: Selling on eBay
    • Setting up a Paypal on-line bank account
    • Sellers fees
    • Creating Effective listings
    • Taking good photos
  • Session 3: Learn how to sell
    • Setting up an eBay Seller account
    • Starting prices
    • Estimating Shipping costs
    • Sell a low value item yourself
    • Listing your item
    • Answering buyers questions
  • Session 4: Review of your selling
    • Questions received
    • Relisting and second offers
    • Payment
    • Getting Paid
    • Resolving problems and getting help
    • Tricks people get up to
    • Restrictions on new sellers
    • Turbo lister

Prerequisites

Learners will need an email address and a mobile phone to complete the course. They should be prepared to use their bank details to set up a PayPal account.

Learners should have been on a Computer Friendly starter course, or be confident with the Internet and be able to use Microsoft Windows, an Apple iPad or Android tablet, to find and save information.

When and Where?

If you are unsure of the suitability of one of our courses or simply wish to find out more you can visit one of our drop in centres to discuss a course or visit our courses timetable page or our course planner page to see where and when the courses are being held.

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