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Summary: There have got to be better books out there than this one
Review: I have to agree with many of the other reviewers. I wanted to know the hard truths and inside info that this book never touches upon. For instance, it never delves into the advantages or disadvantages of choosing one auction method over another. Should a seller choose the BUY NOW method or straight auction? Should an auction last the default of 7 days or should it shorter? Or longer? Should the auction stop on a weekday or weekend? This book is good if you want to know how to fill out the eBay form. It's really not much of a help. Also, there are numerous little editorial problems in this book. It sometimes refers to illustrations or screen shots that aren't displayed. A few spelling errors, too, indicate to me this book was put together in a hurried, haphazard fashion. Thumbs down. Thumbs down.
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Summary: What a complete ripoff!!
Review: I have written this to the publishers: Folks - I have been reading books for a really long time, but I have never seen a sloppier book than 'the truth about ebay' - there are more spelling and grammar errors in the first 25 pages of this book than in any book of any length I have ever read. The content is completely random, with topics coming out of nowhere, with very little or no context. Then, when I get to page 94, the entire rest of the book is a list of resources?!!? I could find those on the web in about 2 minutes.I have rarely felt so ripped off...please tell me how to return this book to you or the author for a refund.
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Summary: Perfect if you want to start an eBay business
Review: I read your book "The Truth About E-Bay on the advice of another and found that it is amazing. I have never considered myself a business person but found your book so clear and so informative that I would consider trying selling on e-bay myself. I have perused a number of these types of books before but they are all vague and don't give the practical guidance I would need. Your book is very different. Thank you for all the obvious effort you put into it.
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Summary: Ignore the critics
Review: I really don't know who these critics are or why they are so negative. I for one enjoyed the book and look forward to reading all of Donny Lowy's books.
Well done job, once I fully absorb this one, I plan on reading his other e-bay book, Secrets of e-Bay.
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Summary: This book really works.
Review: I strongly recommend that you read this book. I have been using the pointers inside this book and they have helped me sell more and at better prices. Before you sell your next item I suggest you apply a few of the pointers inside and see what the results are. I can tell you that it does make a difference using these pointers.
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Summary: I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
Review: I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.
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Summary: Too Much No Sense & Doesn't Follow What Is Preached
Review: I've read many books on e-commerce and eBay. This book there is no mention of an editor. He must of been a 6th grader and was underage to garnish wages. The book has no table of contents, no index and worse of all items are referenced to the index which does not exist. This book is not for people with full-time jobs. A really bad book. Lacks a sharpness of focus.
The killer for me is the website of the author. There are lines in the site which are the very opposite of what is spoken about in the book. Such as for a return policy, "contact me for returns". The better one is, "Pictures do not always represent what is sold".
Yikes!! Stay Clear!!! Read another book this one is bad news from start to finish.
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Summary: Increase your results
Review: If you are looking to increase your results you will appreciate the guidance this book provides. It's also good to understand how eBay sellers are able to secure a constant flow of merchandise to auction online.
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Summary: Welcome to ebay
Review: If you need a real introduction to selling on ebay, without all the background noise and fluff common in most ebay books, you should read the Truth about ebay. While most authors make their living writing books, you can tell that this author makes his living practicing what he writes about.
Thanks for the fantastic book.
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Summary: Perfect introduction to eBay
Review: If you need a solid introduction into the business of selling on eBay, then you should make it your business to read The Truth about eBay.
I think that most eBay sellers, myself included, first stumble because we have not yet fully internalized the crucial basic steps on how to list an item, how to write a proper description, how to market our listings, and how to create excitement in our auctions.
The Truth about eBay covers these important areas in detail. While there are books that claim to be more advanced this one does cover the basic blocks that any eBay seller needs to know to do well.
And besides the basics, there is plenty of solid information that advanced eBay sellers can use.
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