1. You, Inc. eBay.com Chapter 8 Question 8

2. eBay.com eBay Inc. is an American Internet company that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broad variety of goods and services worldwide. Founded September 3, 1995 Headquartered in San Jose, California

3. Products on eBay.com BRAND NEW UNLOCKED 32GB 32 GB Apple iPhone 3GS $720 Shipping:$17.55 32GB 3GS for $699 at AT&T

4. Products Continued NEW Apple iPod touch 3rd Generation (32 GB) MP3 Player US $284.88 $339 new

5. Products Continued The Sopranos - The Complete Series (DVD, 2009) US $100.00 $351.49

6. Insertion fees for auction-style format listings Final value fees for auction-style format listings Insertion fees for fixed price format listings Final value fees for fixed price format listings Business and Industrial equipment fees Optional feature fees Reserve price fees Buy It Now fees Listing upgrade fees eBay picture hosting fees Seller tool fees Fees for selling on eBay

7. When you list an item on eBay, you're charged an insertion fee. If the item sells, you're also charged a final value fee. The basic cost of selling an item is the insertion fee plus the final value fee.insertion feefinal value fee The basic fee structure depends on the type of listing—auction-style or fixed price format— you use. eBay

8. Insertion fee $0.01 - $0.99 Free (up to 100 listings)* $1.00 - $9.99 $0.25 $10.00 - $24.99 $0.50 $25.00 - $49.99 $0.75 $50.00 - $199.99 $1.00 $200.00 or more $2.00 Final value fee Final sale price Item not sold No fee $0.01 - $50.00 9.0% of sale price (maximum charge $50.00) $50.01 - $1,000.00 $1,000.01 or more Fees for auction-style format listings:

9. Top-rated sellers are PowerSellers who consistently provide the best buying experiences to their customers. Whether you have large volume sales or smaller volume, you can be a Top-rated seller. The requirements and benefits are the same for most categories, with the exception of Motors Vehicles. Become Top-rated seller

10. Priority customer service 20% discount on final value fees Unpaid item protection Expanded seller protection from PayPal Top-rated sellers receive the following privileges and benefits:

11. Sellers would just follow a few simple Best Practices for using it to its best advantage Because it helps to move merchandise to seller The Best Offer option

12. Fixed price final value fees Final sale price ElectronicsClothing, Shoes and Accessories Books, DVDs and movies All other catogories Item not sold No fee $0.99 - $50.00 8.0% of the final sale price 12.0% of the final sale price 15.0% of the final sale price 12.0% of the final sale price $50.01 - $1000.00 8.0% of the initial $50.00, plus 5.0% of the remaining final sale price balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00) 12.0% of the initial $50.00, plus 9.0% of the remaining final sale price balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00) 15.0% of the initial $50.00, plus 5.0% of the remaining final sale price balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00) 12.0% of the initial $50.00, plus 6.0% of the remaining final sale price balance ($50.01 to $1,000.00)

13. More ways to sell Selling internationally Reach more buyers in more countries. Selling internationally Getting exposure on international sites Selling on the eBay International Market Selling on eBay Motors Selling a vehicle, part, or accessory? List it on eBay Motors. Selling on eBay Motors Selling your vehicle locally Providing vehicle details Pricing tips for eBay Motors Motors regulations for the U.S.

14. Sources Where You Can Buy Products (Q3) 32 GB Apple iPhone 3GS – Best Buy Apple iPod touch 3rd Generation (32 GB) MP3 Player – MacConnection – CompUSA The Sopranos - The Complete Series (DVD, 2009) – Amazon.com

15. Auction (Q5) Possible reasons for not making a profit: – Lack of photos – Shipping charges – Taxes Different approach: – Have no shipping charge – Add photos to attract potential buyers – Have a minimum bid