dicate the quality of service they'll provide in the future.

Also check the seller's refund policy. Some will begrudge you the $.99 you paid for a six page report on basket weaving, since they can't actually get the item returned. The very thought of you perusing an eBook you've gotten refunded gets them a little crazy. Stick with those sellers who stand behind their product 100%.

If you should come across an item that seems to be either stolen or sold when it was supposed to be free, don't hesitate to c

The sale of eBooks is a multi-billion dollar industry. Practically every conceivable subject is covered, just like tangible books. The exceptional qualities of eBooks are:

• Viral sharing - one person passes the book along electronically to another.
• Ease of publishing. An eBook can be written, formatted, packaged and offered for sale in the amount of time that it takes to enjoy a meal.
• Reseller rights. Many (if not most) eBooks are now made with the express intention of making them resellable by the buyer. This is a very important part of Internet Marketing that has become more than a "niche".

As for eBay, originally they weren't too hot on the idea of sellers offering Digital Downloads. Call it a question of imagination (or lack thereof). They finally decided that eBooks, software and other types of digital information were acceptable products to offer eBay buyers, as long as a few rules were observed:

1. Must use PayPal for purchases.

2. Must offer the buyer a download link or alternative means of delivery.

3. Fixed price or "Buy It Now" sales only - no auctions.

With these practices in place, sellers could offer just about anything that they have the rights to sell. Some of the hottest items are how-to products that save the buyer money. Of course, how to buy and sell on eBay will probably be the one focus that practically every eBook seller on eBay will want to exploit.

If you're a buyer of eBooks or want to start, it's best you keep a few things in mind as you shop. Make sure you know what you're buying. If you don't know a .PDF from a PDQ, do some basic research on the ‘Net to find out more about eBooks from your local search engine. Try searching for "eBook format" (with or without the quotes) and read more about it.

When browsing the selections on eBay, make sure you check out the seller's feedback and reputation. Don't be afraid to click the link marked "Ask seller a question", even if you think your question is trite. How fast and how well the seller answers you can indicate the quality of service they'll provide in the future.

Also check the seller's refund policy. Some will begrudge you the $.99 you paid for a six page report on basket weaving, since they can't actually get the item returned. The very thought of you perusing an eBook you've gotten refunded gets them a little crazy. Stick with those sellers who stand behind their product 100%.

If you should come across an item that seems to be either stolen or sold when it was supposed to be free, don't hesitate to co

able by the buyer. This is a very important part of Internet Marketing that has become more than a "niche".As for eBay, originally they weren't too hot on the idea of sellers offering Digital Downloads. Call it a question of imagination (or lack thereof). They finally decided that eBooks, software and other types of digital information were acceptable products to offer eBay buyers, as long as a few rules were observed:

1. Must use PayPal for purchases.

2. Must offer the buyer a download link or alternative means of delivery.

3. Fixed price or "Buy It Now" sales only - no auctions.

With these practices in place, sellers could offer just about anything that they have the rights to sell. Some of the hottest items are how-to products that save the buyer money. Of course, how to buy and sell on eBay will probably be the one focus that practically every eBook seller on eBay will want to exploit.

If you're a buyer of eBooks or want to start, it's best you keep a few things in mind as you shop. Make sure you know what you're buying. If you don't know a .PDF from a PDQ, do some basic research on the ‘Net to find out more about eBooks from your local search engine. Try searching for "eBook format" (with or without the quotes) and read more about it.

When browsing the selections on eBay, make sure you check out the seller's feedback and reputation. Don't be afraid to click the link marked "Ask seller a question", even if you think your question is trite. How fast and how well the seller answers you can indicate the quality of service they'll provide in the future.

Also check the seller's refund policy. Some will begrudge you the $.99 you paid for a six page report on basket weaving, since they can't actually get the item returned. The very thought of you perusing an eBook you've gotten refunded gets them a little crazy. Stick with those sellers who stand behind their product 100%.

If you should come across an item that seems to be either stolen or sold when it was supposed to be free, don't hesitate to c

alternative means of delivery.

3. Fixed price or "Buy It Now" sales only - no auctions.

With these practices in place, sellers could offer just about anything that they have the rights to sell. Some of the hottest items are how-to products that save the buyer money. Of course, how to buy and sell on eBay will probably be the one focus that practically every eBook seller on eBay will want to exploit.

If you're a buyer of eBooks or want to start, it's best you keep a few things in mind as you shop. Make sure you know what you're buying. If you don't know a .PDF from a PDQ, do some basic research on the ‘Net to find out more about eBooks from your local search engine. Try searching for "eBook format" (with or without the quotes) and read more about it.

When browsing the selections on eBay, make sure you check out the seller's feedback and reputation. Don't be afraid to click the link marked "Ask seller a question", even if you think your question is trite. How fast and how well the seller answers you can indicate the quality of service they'll provide in the future.

Also check the seller's refund policy. Some will begrudge you the $.99 you paid for a six page report on basket weaving, since they can't actually get the item returned. The very thought of you perusing an eBook you've gotten refunded gets them a little crazy. Stick with those sellers who stand behind their product 100%.

If you should come across an item that seems to be either stolen or sold when it was supposed to be free, don't hesitate to c

ake sure you know what you're buying. If you don't know a .PDF from a PDQ, do some basic research on the ‘Net to find out more about eBooks from your local search engine. Try searching for "eBook format" (with or without the quotes) and read more about it.

When browsing the selections on eBay, make sure you check out the seller's feedback and reputation. Don't be afraid to click the link marked "Ask seller a question", even if you think your question is trite. How fast and how well the seller answers you can indicate the quality of service they'll provide in the future.

Also check the seller's refund policy. Some will begrudge you the $.99 you paid for a six page report on basket weaving, since they can't actually get the item returned. The very thought of you perusing an eBook you've gotten refunded gets them a little crazy. Stick with those sellers who stand behind their product 100%.

If you should come across an item that seems to be either stolen or sold when it was supposed to be free, don't hesitate to c

dicate the quality of service they'll provide in the future.

Also check the seller's refund policy. Some will begrudge you the $.99 you paid for a six page report on basket weaving, since they can't actually get the item returned. The very thought of you perusing an eBook you've gotten refunded gets them a little crazy. Stick with those sellers who stand behind their product 100%.

If you should come across an item that seems to be either stolen or sold when it was supposed to be free, don't hesitate to contact the owner of the rights to the product. Most writers or publishers put contact information in the first few pages - use it to report a thief. The only way to curtail piracy is to make the pirates uncomfortable with the idea of repeating the act of piracy.

Finally, if you're planning on becoming a reseller yourself, there's one rule you should heed: when in doubt, DON'T. If you think you've gotten a product that is not really okay for you to resell, check with the writer/publisher. Make sure you actually have the right to do so. Many eBooks are sold with limited rights to resell, including stopping the right to resell with the first purchaser. Anyone who subsequently sells the item is liable for damages, a lawsuit, etc. Don't mess with this. Do it right and do right by others.