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Tips for Taking Great eBay Photos—FOCUS

You’ve got the perfect camera now it’s time to point, shoot and get those pictures posted on eBay. After all, if you want to sell your Internet auction items for as much as possible you need to snap to it… and remember to focus. In my previous blog I mentioned the importance of investing in a sound tripod and making sure your pictures are clutter-free. Now, we’re moving on to some solid photography lessons—namely focusing. How many times have you seen fuzzy pictures on eBay? I’m sure the blurred shots didn’t prompt you to place a bid on the item, … Continue reading →

How To Take Great Photos for eBay

Now that you’ve got your hands on the best eBay camera it’s time to focus on how to use it to your advantage. You want to sell your Internet auction items for as much as possible and the best way to accomplish that is to display your products in the best light possible. Before I get into the hard-core digital photography dos and don’ts, I’d like to start with some very simple tips you should keep in mind prior to snapping your first pic. As my series of blogs on shooting great photos of eBay items continues I’ll go in-depth … Continue reading →

Other Features You Want in an eBay Camera

Continuing my series on what to look for in a camera you intend to use to photograph items for eBay purposes today I’m wrapping up my list of ideal camera features and providing the names of specific brands to consider purchasing. So what are some other components you want to look for in a camera you plan to use to shoot online auction material? Take a look: Aperture Setting. Aperture refers to the lens opening. The ability to select a smaller lens opening allows you to achieve depth of field. Basically, you want a camera that is going to be … Continue reading →

More Tips on How to Choose the Right eBay Camera

If you enjoy making money by selling stuff on eBay then you realize the importance of good photography. The ability to take and display stellar photos is an important skill for the eBay seller. Fortunately, though, you don’t have to be a professional photographer to capture the perfect shot. These days most digital cameras come with a slew of automated features that allow you to capture high quality auction photos without having a ton of prior shooting experience. In selecting an ideal camera to photograph items you wish to sell on eBay you want to examine a few key features. … Continue reading →

Choosing the Right eBay Camera

This blog doesn’t provide tips on how you can find a great camera on eBay. Rather, it provides advice on what features to look for in a camera you plan to use to photograph items to sell on eBay. If you have ever utilized the popular Internet auction site you know how important it is to have a high quality photo to illustrate your wares. Bottom line: The better the photo the better your chance of selling your item. Thankfully, advances in technology drastically reduce your need to have expert photography skills. These days most (if not all) digital cameras … Continue reading →

Photography Potpourri—-More Matting Tips and the Perfect Camera for eBay Users

In previous blogs I discussed the fine art of matting pictures. I am an advocate of mats as I feel they help ordinary photos take on a professional quality. I mentioned that there are three basic tips you should keep in mind when choosing the perfect mat for your frame: color, quality and size. In regards to the subject of size I wanted to include one more tip: If you are framing an extra large picture or if the focal point of your photo is centered near the bottom, consider “weighting” your mat by opting for a wider border across … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: House Parts For Sale and Welcome To The Big House

HOUSE PARTS FOR SALE Good news for all of you Grateful Dead fans who missed out on the chance to bid on Jerry Garcia’s toilet. The man who bought the deceased guitarist’s house more than a decade ago is offering you a chance to own everything in the home, including the kitchen sink. Last year David Koltys sold Garcia’s toilet and other fixtures and donated the money to charity. Now he’s at it again. This time Koltys is offering up the home’s kitchen sink, Jacuzzi, stereo speakers and several other items. If you want to add a few of the … Continue reading →

Celebrity Updates: Hilton’s Trash and a New Addition to the Royal Family

In a previous blog I wrote about the outrageous appeal of Paris Hilton. The just freed jailbird’s popularity was tested and further proved during a recent eBay auction. A couple of jokesters from the website HollywoodStarTrash.com rummaged through the celebutante’s garbage and put a few items on eBay. The results are now in and they may surprise you. An empty container of gourmet dog food taken from Hilton’s trash fetched $305 in the online auction, which wrapped up this weekend. In addition, a used toothbrush sold for $305; two envelopes sent the hotel heiress while she was in jail sold … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: Paying Up and Teeing Up

PAYING UP How much would you shell out to dine with a world famous billionaire? Apparently, you practically need to be one yourself to share a meal with one. According to news reports, a record $650,100 was the top bid in an auction to break bread and bend the ear of billionaire Warren Buffett. That’s $30,000 more than last year’s winning bid. The winner has yet to be identified but whoever he or she is spent quite a bit of time monitoring the eBay auction, which wrapped up Friday night. According to eBay officials, 72 offers were submitted by pre-qualified … Continue reading →

Ebay Hoaxes

Well, all you doubters were right–the bid that set an eBay record last week proved to be a hoax. In a previous blog I wrote about the nearly $10 million dollar eBay bid some guy named William Fischer put up to purchase the car made famous by “The Dukes of Hazzard.” The bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger emblazoned with a Confederate flag and the No.1 garnered a winning bid of $9,900,500 just a few days ago. General Lee’s owner – actor John Schneider, who played blond hottie Bo Duke in the 1980s television series– is reportedly livid that the bid … Continue reading →