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I can answer questions about buying and selling on Ebay. I can explain how to set up an account with Ebay and Paypal, and how to get started in both buying and selling. I can answer questions about obtaining the highest value for items being sold, and how to buy at the lowest price. I can answer questions about likely selling price for items being sold.

Experience in the area

I have been an Ebay member for over 10 years and have completed well over 1000 tranactions. I have been a selling assistant for over 5 years, helping others sell items on Ebay

Education/Credentials

I have two engineering degrees

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Recent Answers from Gordon Petersen

2012-05-20 lifting limits for Paypal:

Joel,    You'll need to open a checking account to raise the limit.     As an alternative, you can probably send the seller a cashiers check or money order, but you'll need to check with the seller to

2012-04-15 Sell BlackBerry on eBay:

Craig,    It's my understanding that Ebay only allows cash sales when the seller picks up the item. I'd suggest you consider taking payments from Paypal, and shipping the item.    I'd also suggest you

2011-03-28 online auction:

Scott,    No auction site is scam free - -sorry.    I'm not sure what you mean by free. Ebay charges the seller, (not the buyer) a fee for it's service. Paypal charges both parties a small fee.    Craigs

 

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