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I’m sure you’ve heard that one of the best ways to make money on the internet is to create your own product.

Probably the simplest and least expensive is the creation of an ebook.You may be thinking yeah right or I can’t do that. Perhaps you have an ebook started, but just aren’t motivated to finish it. I know, because I’m there myself.

Well check this out. This is a screen shot of what has to be one of the biggest selling self published ebooks to hit eBay.

It’s by a young guy named Kekoa who resides in Hawaii. Kekoa uses the eBay ID: kekoa64.

Now my intent is really not to review this book, but to give you (and me) inspiration and motivation to create an ebook and sell it on eBay.

If you look at the title “Learn How My Girlfriend and I Make $100/hr!” what does it make you think? Do you say to yourself yeah right? Does it peak your curiosity? What ever you think you have to admit the title does catch your attention.

That’s exactly what a good title is supposed to do. See my post “Headlines that Draw Readers to Your Blog“.

Now I said that I wasn’t going to review this book, but I am going to give you things to think about.

First I would like you to go to eBay and look at the feedback that Kekoa has obtained. Use this link here: Kekoa64 - Feedback.

Pretty impressive I would say! Over 7000 positive feedbacks and a handful of negative feedbacks. Hey you can’t please everyone.

This is just one ebook on techniques he uses to make money. On average it looks like he sells or at least gets about ten feedbacks a day. So let’s say he’s selling about ten books a day at $9.99. That’s $99.99 a day (not deducting the fees for eBay and Paypal).

Still the money he’s pulling in is basically all on autopilot. Then when you look at the profit he’s made its well up in the tens of thousands of dollars! Holy crap!

All he does is strategically place the book up for auction at different times and days, and leaves feedback when a purchase is made.

A true example of an income stream! Are you motivated now?

Ok now here are some things I want you to think about. Be it negative or positive you need to listen carefully.

First the title “Learn How My Girlfriend and I Make $100/hr!”. Do you think they make that every hour of the day? Do they make that eight hours a day for a full 40 hour work week?

I once sold a used car for 500 dollars. It took me 3 days to sell it, but the actual deal took less than an hour. Should I write an ebook on “How I make $500/hr”? I think you get my drift.

Next if you’re really curious to the contents of the book and you’re reluctant to crack open your wallet (not even for $9.99) then here’s a little trick.

Look at the feedbacks, especially the negative feedbacks. The really disappointed buyers basically tell you why they don’t like the ebook and reveal some of the techniques!

Special note here. At the time of this post Kekoa64 has been suspended on eBay. He claims it’s due to some sort of misunderstanding with eBay. I don’t know. Also, if you surf the web for kekoa64 you’ll see there has been some controversy on how this ebook was able to maintain such a long lasting, high impact on eBay’s Impulse page. But I’m not gonna go there.

Another thing you can pickup from the feedbacks is the terms of his refund policy. I understand the reason why he sets it up this way, but as always there are the pros and cons.

I will admit I was curious and did buy the ebook. Did I learn anything from it? Yes I did. Was it worth the $9.99? Let’s put it this way. Any product that I buy boosting how it will help me make money had better do just that.

So yes I have made a few bucks and did get some ideas from the book.

A good rule of thumb is to give the system(s) a fair chance. Put the product to work. If after an honest effort to make it work you don’t make at least double of what you paid for the product then you may want to consider getting your money back.

Always, always be sure you fully understand the return/money back policy. If you’re not sure then contact the seller for clarification. Anybody who is confident in their product will spell it out to you.

Now get your butt in gear, write that ebook and start making some extra spending cash!

Until next time. Keep searching, keep an open mind, do your research, feed your mind, and have fun!

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Are you one of those people that enjoys going to garage sales to find hidden treasure to resell on eBay?

Garage sales can yield some nice items for reselling on eBay and other online auctions. What happens when the selling season ends and you still got the itch to sell?

If you live in an area where the garage sale season runs from spring to fall, then you know that you’ll probably have to wait until next spring to start again.

Well here’s a slick method to locating year round garage sales, moving sales and even estate sales!

Most people are familiar with the website Craig’s List. Basically Craig’s List is a centralized network of online urban communities, featuring free classified advertisements (with jobs, housing, personals, for sale and much more)!

Here’s the method:

First go to Craig’s List. Click here.

You’ll see the site looks like the screen shot below. Note: This works best for people living in the United States, but if you live else where it still may be worth a shot.

Next locate the area where you live. For this example I’m using New York State.

Now locate and click on the city nearest you. For me it’s Binghamton.

In this next screen you’ll see a bunch of different categories. Locate the “for sale” category and click on the “garage sale” sub category.

Now here’s where it gets exciting. This next screen shot shows two garage sales and an estate sale that took place in January 2008! Now there were only three, but that’s better than none.

I’ve also discovered that there were several sales in December of 2007. I’m sure there will be more in February, March, and April. The cool thing is that the city of Ithaca, NY is close to me and there were a couple of winter garage/moving sales there as well.

In this last picture I clicked on the estate sale and it listed quite a few items plus it also says “too many items to list”. The fact it’s an estate sale and there are too many items to list is usually a good indication that there is very good profit potential here!

For privacy reasons I blackened out the reply ID and address of the sale. Take note though of the date: 2008-01-26.

Don’t let winter time put a damper on your garage/moving/estate sale fun.

Go ahead and give it a try! Play around on the Craig’s List website. Learn how to reply to the ads if necessary. It’s easy.

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POWERSELL Status, the secrets revealed.

If like thousands of people you have been using eBay and wondering how to gain a regular income, and work from home, this article will help you.

Like many, I have been searching for years for that illusive system which will allow me to work from home, and spend more time with family and friends.

MULTIPLE INCOME STREAMS are the answer.

What are Multiple Income Streams?

Multiple Income Streams are the Holy Grail of the Internet, those things you hear about but never quite see. The 24 hour a day, 7 days a week income machines.

I have found a very simple technique which has proved very beneficial, and in fact earned me POWERSELLER Status on eBay!!

My secret is simple:

I pick a very popular subject, for example Playstation Repair Guides (eBooks) which are a consistent seller on eBay.

First you need to acquire the Guide (from eBay) with Resell Rights. Then you need to think of associated eBooks, which would appeal to buyers of the Repair Guide. I use two such associated eBooks, which are :-

Playstation Cheat Guides (with resell rights)
and Repair / Build your own PC (with resell rights)

My reasoning behind the eBooks?

They are connected and will appeal to buyers of the Repair Guide, and anyone searching for either Playstation Repair Guides, Playstation Cheat eBooks OR Repair / Build your own PC guides will come across your Auction. In effect 3 Auctions for the price of one !!!

Other potential pairings would be:

PS Repair Guide, Cheat Guide and Fruit Machine Cheat guide

xBox Repair Guide, xBox Cheat Guide and Repair / Build your own PC Guide

xBox Repair Guide, xBox Cheat Guide and Fruit Machine Cheat Guide

Hopefully the picture should become clearer, and the potential is enormous.

What about PRICING?

All of the eBooks mentioned above can be bought for 99p each, with RESELL Rights. Rather than list two seperate Auctions, with two sets of charges, I list one Auction and charge £1.99 for the package. This has a massive impact on your profit.

One Auction for 99p may incurr basic Auction charges of 50p PLUS 25p per item sold, and 25p per PAYPAL Payment received. Leaving you with a profit of 50p, only after sale number two.

One Auction selling the three eBook Package would also incur basic Auction charges of 50p PLUS 25p per item sold, and 25p per PAYPAL Payment received. Leaving a profit in the region of £1 on the first sale, and £1,50 per sale after that.

I PREFER TO LIST AT LEAST 5 ITEMS FOR SALE IN EACH AUCTION

When the Auction has finished you just relist, and wait for the sales to come through.

This is just a snap shot of the potential for selling small amounts of targeted eBooks on eBay. The opportunities are endless, and very quickly you can build-up 10, 20 and more consistent Income Streams on eBay.

Imagine:

One Income Stream

5 sales per day, making £1.50 per sale = £7.50, £52 a week, over £200 a month

Two Income Streams

5 sales per day x 2, making £1.50 per sale = £15, £112 a week, over £400 a month

Ten Income Streams

5 sales per day x 10, making £1.50 per sale = £75, £525 a week, over £2000 a month

The potential to gain this kind of income is open to people looking to put in the work and effort.

Good luck!

About The AuthorMark Bensonhttp://www.e-zone.uk.comArticle Source: http://EzineArticles.com/

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