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The unparalleled guide to successfully buying and selling on eBay, fully revised and updatedeBay is the world's #1 shopping and selling site, where millions find bargains and make money with their own sales. Marsha Collier is the #1 eBay expert and bestselling author, with more than a million copies of her books in print. And eBay For Dummies has been the bestselling book on eBay since the original edition in 1999. Thoroughly updated to cover all the changes in the eBay site, eBay For Dummies, 7th Edition is an easy-to-follow path for new users to get from registration through making purchases to making sales.Ultimate eBay authority Marsha Collier gets you started with information about signing up, navigating the site, and using the My eBay page to track you activity. She then shows you how to find the best bargains, make a winning bid, and complete your purchase securely. While she guides you into becoming a successful eBay seller, she also shows you how you can pick up extra money in a tight economy with eBay sales.Walks you through listing an item, shoot and post a photo, communicate with bidders, safely ship a sold item, and securely collect your moneyShows you how to set up a seller account, list items, offer customer service, ship merchandise, and receive payment securelyHighlights expanded guidance on selling on eBay, which is the process that sparks the most demand for outside helpExplores eBay's special features, showing you how to work within the rules, use the community, and even set up a charity auctionShares tips for managing multiple auctions, creating a store, troubleshooting, maintaining privacy, and reporting abuseseBay For Dummies, 7th Edition prepares you to save money on your purchases and make money on your sales, all from the comfort of your home.

Want to save time, money, and frustration on plumbing repair and replacement? Do it yourself! Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies turns even the most daunting household plumbing project into a simple, step-by-step process that delivers professional-quality results at a fraction of what you'd have to pay a plumber—and you won't have to wait weeks for an appointment.From fixing leaks and drips to caulking a tub or shower, to replacing a faucet, you'll discover how to tackle 40 of the most common plumbing jobs in your home. Easy-to-follow, detailed instructions and hundreds of photos and illustrations guide you through each task. And, you'll even discover what surprises to expect and how to prepare for them. This user-friendly guide delivers all the help you need to:Understand your home's plumbing systemComply with local plumbing codesFill your plumbing toolbox—including safety equipmentOrganize, plan, and prepare for your plumbing jobRepair and upgrade faucets of all kindsUnclog drains, traps, and toiletsReplace toilet parts and fix leaky tanks and bowlsStop toilet tanks from sweatingDeal with noisy, sweaty, and frozen pipesReplace a dishwasher or garbage disposalComplete with a helpful primer on choosing the right pipes and fittings for your project and understanding your home's supply and drain-waste-vent systems, Plumbing Do-It-Yourself for Dummies is the one tool you must have before starting any household plumbing project.

Demystifies the scholarship selection processWrite winning essays and get financial aidNeed money for college? This simple, straightforward guide shows you how to find scholarships, grants, and other "free money" to use toward your college expenses. You get expert advice on applying for federal grants, participating in state tuition plans, competing for scholarships from private organizations, and more - with tips on avoiding scams, completing your applications on time, and finding financial aid from unlikely sources.The Dummies Way* Explanations in plain English* "Get in, get out" information* Icons and other navigational aids* Tear-out cheat sheet* Top ten lists* A dash of humor and fun

Get answers to your legal questions — in plain English!Find out how to protect your family, your money, your job, and your rightsIf you're like most people, you probably don't know much about your legal rights and responsibilities — until you run smack-dab into a messy legal problem. Now revised and updated, this friendly guide helps you get a handle on a wide range of everyday legal issues, decipher legal mumbo-jumbo — and come out on top.Discover how to:Protect your child support rightsArm yourself against identity theftClean up your credit and improve your credit scoreHire the right attorney for your needsDraw up wills and living wills

Want to have homebuyers knocking down your door? Home Staging For Dummies delivers all the secrets to making your home stand out, sell faster, and bring in more money! It shows you how to make improvements room by room and generate a higher profit in the most cost- and time-effective way.Featuring eight full-color pages of instructive before-and-after photos, this completely practical guide demonstrates how and why to eliminate clutter, make repairs, arrange furnishings, and pave the way for buyers to make an emotional connection to your house. You’ll get a handle on what buyers want and how to show it to them, find plenty of do-it-yourself tasks that add real value to your home, and get tips on producing photos of your home that will have buyers craving to see more! Discover how to:See your home as prospective buyers will see itKnow what needs doing and what doesn’tMaster the three-step home staging processAdd real value to your home without breaking the bankDecide whether to DIY or call in the prosCreate curb appealMake a great first impression with a beautiful entrywaySpruce up your kitchen, bathroom, living, and dining roomsTurn your bedrooms into a buyer’s dreamWhip your mechanicals into top shapeAvoid staging nightmaresGet top dollar for your home — all you need is a little help from Home Staging For Dummies!