I Have an Idea For an Ebook

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I got some items off ebay for a penny and am addicted to getting more - if I get a hundred items or so I could write an ebook about how I did it - yes? No?

I'm talking some decent stuff and some crap, but all a penny with free postage - how would you approach this, if you would at all?

I though selling such an ebook on ebay would be good - what would need considering?

Any thoughts welcome. I'm not an internet marketer, but have done a bit of it - I can write reasonably well if that will help.

Cheers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
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    What kind of stuff are we talking here?

    Is it a certain strategy that nets these items at a penny, or are we talking dumb luck?

    Those are the first two questions I would answer. If you can do so satisfactorily, I feel it would be something worth pursuing.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ralf Skirr
      Why would you want to write that ebook in the first place?
      Because you expect to make good money from it?
      For hobby?
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      • Profile picture of the author samsmoot
        Originally Posted by Ralf Skirr View Post

        Why would you want to write that ebook in the first place?
        Because you expect to make good money from it?
        For hobby?
        Would do for fun and small profit - or just to see if I can. So, more hobby but could be serious if it's got the possibility.
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    • Profile picture of the author samsmoot
      Originally Posted by Joe Robinson View Post

      What kind of stuff are we talking here?

      Is it a certain strategy that nets these items at a penny, or are we talking dumb luck?

      Those are the first two questions I would answer. If you can do so satisfactorily, I feel it would be something worth pursuing.
      Jewellery worth a pound or two, travel adapters, screen protectors, cable winders for CD etc, 10 guitar plectrums, damaged toy soldier etc.

      Dumb luck to start with then a strategy.
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  • Profile picture of the author MidlandsMarketer
    I'm sure there are people out there who would be interested in this kind of thing.

    I doubt it would be something that would make you a fortune, but if you're passionate about it and feel you could write a quality book, go for it!

    Maybe you could turn it into a Dave Gorman style adventure documenting the story behind each purchase to provide a bit more interest, rather than simply writing a guide that could turn out to be rather dry?
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    • Profile picture of the author samsmoot
      Originally Posted by MidlandsMarketer View Post

      I'm sure there are people out there who would be interested in this kind of thing.

      I doubt it would be something that would make you a fortune, but if you're passionate about it and feel you could write a quality book, go for it!

      Maybe you could turn it into a Dave Gorman style adventure documenting the story behind each purchase to provide a bit more interest, rather than simply writing a guide that could turn out to be rather dry?
      That sounds like not a bad way to approach it - ie not too dry - cheers!
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  • Profile picture of the author talfighel
    That would be a great idea in my view.

    I am sure that this market will buy your ebook and you will do very well.
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    • Profile picture of the author samsmoot
      Originally Posted by talfighel View Post

      That would be a great idea in my view.

      I am sure that this market will buy your ebook and you will do very well.
      Thanks - very encouraging.

      How much to sell for? Auction or Buy Now? How about photos/copyright/permissions? Use ebay pics plus my own?
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  • Profile picture of the author Bruce NewMedia
    The issue I see is, an ebook like that, would likely only go for a few bucks at best....so it would have to be more of a 'labor of love', imo.
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    Bruce
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    • Profile picture of the author samsmoot
      Originally Posted by Bruce NewMedia View Post

      The issue I see is, an ebook like that, would likely only go for a few bucks at best....so it would have to be more of a 'labor of love', imo.
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      Sure - I see that being the case - it's definitely more for the fun and experience than big money.
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  • Profile picture of the author JE Publishing
    I think that your eBook idea is a very good idea.
    I think that you will most defiantly make sales.
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