Selling goods safely on eBay

What's in this guide

Auction off your unwanted items and get the best bids for them. Plus how to avoid eBay fraudsters

Whilst using eBay might seem a bit daunting, it's remarkably easy to set up and get going

Paypal offers payment security for buying and selling meaning you can trade with peace of mind

Costs depend on the initial asking price of your item and what price you achieve

As with any advertising you need to target your market, know your pricing and postage fee

Hints on how to maximise your opportunity to sell your goods

Tax charges will be dependent on volumes, and values, of sales but make sure you check your position to be sure

For the more motivated eBayers there is plenty of money to be made but don't be fooled into thinking it's easy

One of the key concerns of selling on eBay is fraud; make sure you are aware of all its different types

Find out the meaning behind some of the key terms to get you started on your first eBay transaction