The first two editions of this book are runaway bestsellers, and this third edition has been updated to reflect some of eBay's most recent upgrades including Selling Manager, Turbo Lister, and eBay's new listing design features. This Absolute Beginner's Guide explains eBay to new users in a way that will have them using eBay like experienced veterans.

According to the New York Times, a half-million people make a full- or part-time living on eBay. On any given day there are close to 4 million items listed for auction on the eBay site. For the year 2004, that added up to more than $30 billion worth of merchandise sold -- or $950 in sales every second. eBay currently has more than 125 million registered users, double the number of users just two years previous. The first two editions of this book were huge sellers, so it's only natural we would update this great book to reflect eBay's most recent upgrades and enhancements. This new edition also features new coverage of buying outside of the auction process (via eBay Stores and Half.com) and of eBay's Trading Assistant consignment sellers.

• Introduction. How This Book Is Organized Conventions Used in This Book Web Page Addresses Special Elements Further Reading Let Me Know What You ThinkI. ESSENTIAL EBAY.1. Introducing eBay, the World's Largest Online Auction. What Is eBay-And How Did It Com