Includes bibliographical references and index.; Why start a consignment business on eBay -- Getting started -- How much should I charge? -- How to find consignment customers -- What sells on eBay? -- Sell retail store closeouts -- Raise money for nonprofit organizations --Conduct estate auctions -- Conduct Bankruptcy and repossession sales -- Corporate consignment sales -- Set up for mass production -- Automate your auctions -- Auction photography and the photo studio -- Set up a consignment storefront -- Fees and costs -- Organization and record keeping -- Writing your business plan -- Investing in your business -- eBay consignment farnchises -- eBay stores and websites -- Reduce and control you eBay fees -- Become an auction master -- Research: the key to profits -- Create killer listings -- Writw winning auction descriptions -- Build your credibility to build your business -- Superior customer service -- Business policies to build your business -- Promote your auctions with special features -- The consignment seller's web site -- bring it all together.;