Internet auctions for dummies
By: by Greg Holden.
Series: --For dummies
Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Foster City, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 300
Subjects: Internet auctions.
Description: Online Auctions Internet Directory Inside!

Discover How to Get the Best Possible Deal — and Protect Your Privacy! From baseball cards and Beanie Babies to Fiesta Ware and folk art, Internet auctions are the easiest way to buy and sell collectibles (or anything else) at a great price. But with today's proliferation of sites and auction types, where do you begin? Internet Auctions For Dummies® cuts through the confusion. With clear advice and eye-opening stories from real-life sellers and bidders, author Greg Holden guides you to the best sites for your particular interests and shows you step-by-step how to get great deals — whether you're buying or selling. Let These Icons Guide You!

Highlights tips that can help bidders get the best auction deals
Points out strategies that can help sellers attract customers and maximize profits
Marks profiles of successful Internet auction bidders and sellers
Valuable Bonus CD Includes:

Auctioneer 3.0 — Demo version of program that allows you to design and maintain an online auction house
EveryAuction — An easy to use freeware CGI auction program
Paint Shop Pro — Evaluation version of popular image editing tool
Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs you like — free — but they have no technical support System Requirements: 486 or faster PC running Windows 95 or later, Windows NT 4, or 68040 or faster Macintosh running system 7.5.5 or later, 8MB RAM (16MB RAM recommended); CD-ROM drive double-speed (2X) or faster; Internet connection (14,400 bps or faster modem, or network-regular access charges apply).

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

Navigate the Web's hottest auction sites — eBay, Yahoo! Auctions, Amazon.com Auctions, OnSale, uBid, AuctionAddict.com, Up4Sale, Auction Universe, The Collectible Exchange, Sotheby's, and more
Understand the different types of online auctions and the best strategies for buying or selling at each
Handle credit card transactions, set up escrow accounts, and protect yourself from fraud
Attract customers worldwide by learning about translation services, customs, and more
Connect with other collectors who share your interests and locate hard-to-find items
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Notes: Includes index.
System requirements for accompanying computer disc: IBM compatible PC with a 486 or faster processor, or a Mac OS computer with a 68030 or faster processor; Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later; Macintosh computer needs system 7.55 or later; at least 8MB of total RAM; at least 75MB of hard drive space available; a CD-Rom drive--double-speed (2x) or faster; a sound card for PCs; a monitor capable of displaying at least 256 colors or grayscale; a modem with a speed of at least 14,400 bps.