| It does not take much to get started selling in eBay. | | | | important. Some good information on selecting a |
| This beginner's toolkit will not magically turn you into an | | | | camera and photographing auction items can be found |
| eBay millionaire overnight, but it will improve your | | | | here: |
| competitive position So you have decided to venture | | | | 2. A tripod. No matter how firmly you grip your |
| into the world of online selling! Maybe you want to use | | | | camera, holding it in your hand can easily introduce |
| an old collection as the starting point, or you are trying | | | | some blurring, and auctions with blurry photos are less |
| to turn a cherished hobby into a part-time business. If | | | | likely to receive bids. A tripod will improve your photos |
| you want to sell seriously on eBay (or another online | | | | considerably. |
| auction site), i.e. do more than get rid of the junk | | | | 3. A photo-editing program. You will want to crop your |
| cluttering up your garage or attic, you will find that the | | | | image, adjust brightness and contrast, maybe add text |
| following items can really help your business, no matter | | | | or a border. You do not need a high-powered program |
| what you are selling. It is assumed that you own a | | | | for this, and the freeware Irfanview ( may cover our |
| computer with an internet connection and have | | | | needs. Also, look at older version of programs such as |
| already started your account with the online auction | | | | Microsoft Digital Image, which can be purchased quite |
| venue. This beginner's toolkit will not magically turn you | | | | cheaply. |
| into an eBay millionaire overnight (and you should | | | | 4. A digital postal scale. As you will mail out your items |
| beware of any programs making such claims), but it | | | | to the winning bidders, it is important that you invest in |
| will improve your competitive position. | | | | a postal scale, so that you do not over- or underpay |
| 1. A digital camera. Yes, eBay offers stock photos of | | | | on postage. |
| many items, such as books or DVDs. However, that | | | | 5. Your own website. This should ideally have its own |
| does not help you if you are selling homemade crafts, | | | | domain, as you want to create your brand identity. |
| for instance, and even if there is a stock photo, you | | | | You can have it "point" at your auctions (eBay has a |
| might want to show the item from a different angle, or | | | | tool called HTML Builder that lets you do that) for right |
| use a close-up. You do not have to spend a fortune | | | | now, and maybe later develop it a secondary sales |
| on a high-end model, though an optical zoom, a macro | | | | channel. |
| setting and the ability to adjust white balance are | | | | |