Counterfeit and replica handbags are everywhere – in small boutiques, at the airport, on street corners, and on eBay. Below are some tips on how to spot a fake or knock-off Coach bag before you buy it. Counterfeit goods fund all kinds of illegal activity including prostitution, drug trafficking, gang activity, terrorism, and other types of organized crime. When you purchase a replica handbag (either intentionally or unintentionally), your money goes to support these types of activities. Replica bags are not allowed on eBay. Yes, many are for sale, but if you are caught offering one, your listing will be removed and you may lose your status as a seller. Click here to read eBay’s policy on selling counterfeit items. If you plan to sell... [Read more]

Today contraceptive sponges. On the market. Off the market. On the market again. Off the market again, as of June 2008. No one is exactly sure why the sponges are off the market this time. Today Sponges are selling for 3 times the retail price on eBay, but are very hard to find. Women around the world love the Today Sponge and will pay big money for them – since they offer hormone-free, convenient birth control. Click here for some completed listings on eBay. You may find the Today Sponges at Rite Aid, Walgreens, Flea Markets, and small local drug stores. If you don’t see them, ask. Sometimes they are held behind the pharmacy counter. The sponges cost about $10 for a box of 3, or $19.95 for a box of six. If you can find any, buy... [Read more]

Thanks to a member of the SAHMs eBay Seller Group on Facebook for sharing this tip about Free eBay Store Templates. If you are looking to jazz up your store pages or give them a facelift, try the free templates. Four templates are available. To use the templates: 1) Choose from one of the four templates. 2) Download it to your desktop. 3) Follow the directions from the installation file. 4) Log into your store to add the HTML for your customized page. Fast and easy, and you will be amazed at the difference. [Image Source: Flickr, eBay Coach Photos] [Read more]

A member of the SAHM’s eBay Group on Facebook posted this question: “I’ve been selling on eBay for about two years and today had my first PayPal claim for an item not as described filed against me but the type of item (hair color) gives me pause on what I should do. She sent me a message that she had received it, that she was happy and couldn’t wait to use it, as well as left me positive feedback. I have left her positive feedback as well. The next day I get a message from her that the new hair color didn’t take and wrecked her hair and now she would have to go to a salon. In a previous message, she mentioned she was already having problems with her hair prior to order and hoped this would solve her problem. 10... [Read more]

Are you aware that eBay has over 2,900 different networking groups? There are seller groups, news groups, special interest groups, and even groups for groups. So why bother participating in eBay groups, I mean, don’t we already have enough to do? eBay Groups are different than the eBay Discussion Boards. Groups provide “safe forum away from the public eye, posting IDs and trolls.” They are an environment to interact with other sellers who share similar product lines, interests, or passion for collecting. Groups are a great way to get free advice from experienced sellers, get answers faster than eBay Help can provide, and learn new information about eBay selling in general. Some interesting groups I found include: Girls of Well... [Read more]