More Books and eBooks Review

July 7, 2007

I’ll admit I’m a little obsessed with all of the books and eBooks available. It’s probably because I’m now neck deep in eBay, but I don’t remember seeing as many books and ebooks available.

Since my last eBook post I’ve had the chance to review a few more. If you’re serious about getting started or ramping up your eBay knowledge you have to do research and do a bit of reading. I’ve added a Book section on the right side of the blog. I strongly recommend these books as they have great information and are written by proven eBay sellers and experts.

Now, on to the eBook reviews:

“Buy and Sell Antiques and Collectibles“: By far my least favorite subject. I dislike everything about antiques. For some reason they creep me out. However, while at eBayLive! last month a large majority of the individuals I met were selling antiques and collectibles. I wanted to know what all the buzz was about and see whether these techniques would apply to items in other areas. This eBook was written fairly well and does provide some good info.

“Build a Niche Store“: While this isn’t really an eBook or Book, their website has some very good information about supplementing your income by taking advantage of the eBay affiliate program. I personally bought the software and had it up in running in a matter of minutes. (I’ll go over affiliate programs in another post.) The support forums and owners of the software were extremely helpful. If you have some patience and are a little technical, i.e. have your own website and hosting provider, this software should be something that you look into. It is especially helpful when you have pinpointed your niche.

“The Silent Sales Machine “: Another news letter I get each day is from The Silent Sales Machine. Plenty of great tips and good things to help jump start your eBay business. This eBook and website servers as a spring board into making the right decisions and doing the right things from the start.

“Ultimate Surplus & Wholesale Guide“: This is by far THE BEST eBook and source I’ve read to date related to eBay. There are hundred of people selling wholesale guides and “secret sources” to potential eBay sellers. Many of those guides point you to websites that you can find in a search engine, are here-today-gone-tomorrow companies or worse yet, middlemen pretending to be wholesalers. This eBook is packed with great information about sourcing from surplus and wholesale companies. Real companies. There is some repeat information you may have already seen on other sites, but by far, the has the most complete list I have seen today. A word of caution. If you are not serious about selling, don’t purchase this book. To deal with all of these sources you must be setup as a business and have a sale tax id/reseller certificate. Real wholesalers and suppliers require this.

I hope you find these references to be as helpful as I did. I continuously go back to many of them to review. In addition, each provides a website and news letter that is continually updated with good information.

Posted by Jeff | Filed Under Product Reviews, Sourcing Products, Tips