No more junk in the trunk
Classes offer advice on making money on eBay safely
Tara Bannow
Issue date: 10/15/07 Section: Money/Health
Currently, classes are in the middle of a session. However, another session will begin in January.
Bollinger said students will learn how to do business transactions on eBay safely.
"Due to there being so many scams out there, I go into depth on how to recognize scams and protect people from identity theft," she said. "Not one of my students has been taken from scams."
Bollinger said they offer three different classes. The first, "eBay Buying Basics," describes different types of auctions, such as Buy It Now and eBay Express, and pricing. It is designed for those who are inexperienced with eBay, especially those who have yet to buy or sell anything. Participants of this class are taught how to register on eBay and how to search for items and place bids. This class includes one two-hour session and costs $20.
The second class, "eBay Selling Basics," discusses what it takes to get something ready to list on eBay. It teaches participants how to price, set up items for shipping, take pictures of their items and deal with fees, said Bollinger. "eBay Selling Basics" consists of two two-and-a-half hour sessions. The fee for this class is $50, which includes an eBay Student Guide book.
In the final course, "eBay Hands-On," Bollinger teaches people how to set up their eBay account by using a real item and putting it on eBay in front of the class. The "eBay Hands-On" class is especially beneficial for those who like to learn visually, Bollinger said, adding they're more inclined to step in and have somebody show them the process. This hands on course includes one two-hour session and costs $30.
The Wisconsin Dairyland Women's Business Center doesn't charge for any of their other services. The eBay classes, however, were not considered to be a necessity, Bollinger said, adding the profit from the classes goes toward supplementing the other free services offered.
"eBay is really set up so you can teach yourself how to do it," Bollinger said. "But the classes shorten the learning time. You're going to get selling on eBay much quicker by taking the class."
Bollinger said students will learn how to do business transactions on eBay safely.
"Due to there being so many scams out there, I go into depth on how to recognize scams and protect people from identity theft," she said. "Not one of my students has been taken from scams."
Bollinger said they offer three different classes. The first, "eBay Buying Basics," describes different types of auctions, such as Buy It Now and eBay Express, and pricing. It is designed for those who are inexperienced with eBay, especially those who have yet to buy or sell anything. Participants of this class are taught how to register on eBay and how to search for items and place bids. This class includes one two-hour session and costs $20.
The second class, "eBay Selling Basics," discusses what it takes to get something ready to list on eBay. It teaches participants how to price, set up items for shipping, take pictures of their items and deal with fees, said Bollinger. "eBay Selling Basics" consists of two two-and-a-half hour sessions. The fee for this class is $50, which includes an eBay Student Guide book.
In the final course, "eBay Hands-On," Bollinger teaches people how to set up their eBay account by using a real item and putting it on eBay in front of the class. The "eBay Hands-On" class is especially beneficial for those who like to learn visually, Bollinger said, adding they're more inclined to step in and have somebody show them the process. This hands on course includes one two-hour session and costs $30.
The Wisconsin Dairyland Women's Business Center doesn't charge for any of their other services. The eBay classes, however, were not considered to be a necessity, Bollinger said, adding the profit from the classes goes toward supplementing the other free services offered.
"eBay is really set up so you can teach yourself how to do it," Bollinger said. "But the classes shorten the learning time. You're going to get selling on eBay much quicker by taking the class."
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