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Unless you're really new to the Internet, you probably realize that the best way to reach a large number of people about items your selling is to advertise online. This is especially true for antique sellers. With eBay and Yahoo auction, not to mention all of the specialty sites, there are plenty of places to buy and sell antiques without ever leaving your house. Even if you've done your share of online shopping, there is still a lot to know before starting an online antique business. The first thing to watch out for is credit card fraud. Approach every customer with a basis of trust, but watch out for red flags that may signal something isn't right. For instance, say you have a customer that purchases several large items with a credit card. Make sure that you verify the shipping and billing addresses because even if you are working with a reputable company like PayPal, you are still be subject to charge backs if the customer's card is rejected.

Its also important to do some research on the market before you start selling. Not everything sells as well online as it would in an antique shop. Doing research is the best way to determine how to market your merchandise. It's also important to make sure you describe every flaw that item has. Doing this will keep you from having to deal with angry customers who want refunds. Its essential to invest in a quality digital camera, so that you will have good photos of your merchandise to display online. Photos should be at least 300 pixels. Buyers tend to shy away from items with bad photographs.

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