Selling on eBay

Selling on eBay

Module ID: FCE-250/256

Audience
Adult Continuing Education & Family Education

Module Description
Selling on eBay is a good opportunity for someone interested in running a business. This module introduces students to eBay by identifying how it works, how to register, and how to set up a seller account, as well as how to purchase an item off eBay. It also explains how to set up a PayPal account. The module goes on to explore the costs involved with listing and selling items on eBay. It also discusses the basics steps for managing sales and listings on eBay, including the post-sale notifications. The goal is to help students identify the basic information they need to set up an eBay seller's account and to recognize the value of eBay as a tool for starting up and running a business. Note: This module is recommended for people with strong access technology skills. Applications like eBay change frequently. This module provides you with a general overview of the application as it stands at the time of module activation.

Media
Online

Organization
One module

Credit
none

Prerequisites
none

Overview
One assignment is submitted to the instructor.

Grading
Letter grades

Objectives and Content
After completing this module, you will be able to:
a. identify how eBay works, set up an eBay seller account, and buy an item on eBay, as well as set up a PayPal account and get help through eBay
b. describe the cost of selling and listing items on eBay
c. identify the basic steps needed to manage eBay and the importance of earning "Top-Rated Seller" status