April 2012

Mulberry Church reports on its recent trip to help rebuild Haiti—made possible by the eBay community. Read more.

Watch this video on how the eBay community has given back—$63 million in 2011 alone.

For eBay Insider newsletter subscribers only: List an item by April 2 (by midnight) for your chance to win one of 150 eBay gift cards valued at $50 each, or the grand prize—$5,000—deposited directly into your PayPal account! (All listings within the sweepstakes timeframe result in automatic entries. You will not receive a separate confirmation). List now! See full sweepstakes details.

Time to pack up the winter gear and refresh the closets for spring. While you're spring-cleaning, check for any of these hot-selling items you could part with for some extra cash. Plus, there's still time to catch last-minute Easter shoppers.

• Easter décor
• Girls' and women's Easter dresses
• Women's tops, blouses and scarves
• Women's Jewelry: Necklaces and pendants, charm bracelets, earrings, watches
• Vases
• Smartphones and GPS devices
• Clock radios
• Tablets and eReaders

And Mother's Day will be here before you know it. Start thinking about items you could sell to make special memories for moms everywhere. Plus, it's free to list*, so list your items today.

Find and list vehicle parts quickly

Check out the My Vehicles feature in eBay Motors to quickly find parts compatible with your car or motorcycle, share items, and more. When selling, be sure to list your vehicle parts—motorcycles too—with parts compatibility. Your items are more likely to get noticed via Google, Yahoo!, and other off-eBay searches. Check out our tutorials and get started.

Tap into the eBay community at your fingertips. Share what you know with a new seller, or learn from experienced sellers who have it figured out—through Discussion Forums, the Answer Center, eBay Radio, or Town Hall broadcasts.

Show more. Sell more. Pictures are vital to any listing, so take the best ones possible. Shoot from many angles to show all sides of your item. Take close-ups of flaws and features like buckles, buttons, stitching, and brand name. The more photos you use, the more confident your buyer is about their purchase. For more tips, watch this video on layout and lighting, and visit the new Photo Center today.

• Photo Center: Take better photos
  Visit eBay's one-stop shop for everything you need to know to take better pictures of your items. You can upload up to 12 pictures per listing and all 12 will be free starting July 2—including free zoom and enlarge! Listings with lots of great quality photos sell more, so start loading up now.
• eBay Seller Protection Center
  Sell on eBay with confidence. At the NEW Seller Protection Center, learn how we protect your seller ratings, and how to report a concern with a buyer. Find information on how to earn automatic 5-star Detailed Seller Ratings, best practices for successful selling, and more. Visit the Seller Protection Center today.

Save money and time on your short-distance shipping with FREE Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes. They can only be ordered online and are offered in lots of convenient options for packages of up to 25 lbs. Stock up today!

Answer: There are many ways to learn the ins and outs of selling on eBay, and one great way is to take an eBay selling class. We cater to skill levels from beginner to advanced, so you can choose the class that's right for you. Also tune in to eBay Radio to hear advice from experts or connect with other sellers in the eBay Community.