Postal Service Hosts eBay Seminars at Fishkill Holiday Inn

Fishkill, N.Y. — The Postal service will host free seminars on how to sell items on eBay. “eBay is great for small businesses or for the homeowner who simply wants to make extra money on items no longer used. It’s easy to learn, especially when you have someone who can answer your questions. We are happy to bring these seminars to our town,” says Fishkill Postmaster Brian Maher.

The public is invited to attend the 90-minute seminars on Tuesday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. and again at 2 p.m.

There will be a special feature presentation by Harry Rinker at 12:30 p.m. Rinker serves as a spokesperson for eBay’s Collectibles Division USA and for eBay Canada. He was a featured speaker at eBay Live! in New Orleans (June 2004) and eBay Live! in San Jose (June 2005). “Rinker on Collectibles,” a weekly syndicated column, appears in trade papers and daily periodicals from coast to coast. His research articles and special feature columns have appeared in AntiqueWeek, Collectors News, The Magazine Antiques, Maine Antique Digest, and numerous other periodicals and newspapers. Attendees can bring an item to participate in a raffle for a chance to have it appraised by Harry Rinker.

Interested persons can learn how to:

photograph and download pictures online
write effective descriptions of merchandise
post items on eBay
set attractive starting bid prices
use the “Buy It Now” option
sell items on eBay
ship items without leaving home

The eBay seminars will be conducted at Fishkill Holiday Inn, 542 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524. Refreshments will be served. After registration admission is free. For further information and to reserve a seat, call 914-697-5434.

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