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Your complete guide to buying and selling at Internet auctions





As millions of people worldwide have discovered, online auctions can be a fun, safe, and easy way to buy, sell, or trade virtually anything-from Pez dispensers to mobile homes, antiques to computers. But the world of Internet auctions is unlike any other marketplace, and finding and making the great deals you're hoping for can be a very tricky business, especially for newcomers. In this complete guide, expert Alan Elliott saves you the time and expense of learning the ins and outs of Internet auctions the hard way. He reviews all the best auction sites and, step-by-step, teaches you everything you need to know to safely and successfully participate both as a buyer and a seller. From finding an auction site to setting up and managing your own auctions, Elliott covers all the bases, including how to:


? find the real online bargains


? spot inferior merchandise


? use safe, smart bidding practices


? set limits and time your bids


? conduct financial transactions online, safely and securely


? avoid Internet scam artists


? determine what is salable online and what isn't


? find the best auction site for what you have to sell


? correctly price your merchandise


? successfully advertise and market your merchandise


? make a living in Internet auctions





For Internet auction updates and links to valuable auction resources, contact the Companion Web site at: www.alanelliott.com/auction.