Tuesday, July 24, 2007

How to Have a Baby on eBay



How to Have a Baby on eBay
Your one-stop shopping guide to pregnancy, birth and beyond
by Wiz Wharton

Research suggests that parents now spend in the region of £50,000 on their children in the first five years of their lives, £7,000 of it in the first 12 months alone! When Wiz Wharton found out she was pregnant in 2005, she was living in rented accommodation in London with no regular income. Determined to provide her baby with everything he might need but knowing she'd have to do it at a fraction of the normal cost, she found her solution on eBay, the world's largest online auction site.

With the sort of military precision only reserved for the truly obsessed or the truly pregnant, Wiz compiled a file of everything she was going to need, from maternity wear, to nursery equipment, via sterilisers, nappies and toys. What she discovered was that with a little bit of research, some streetwise bidding tactics and patience you can pick up all you need in next-to-new condition for far, far less than normal retail prices; "I eventually managed to buy all of my son's items from 0 to way beyond 3, including all my maternity items, for about £500", she writes.

Some of Wiz's online triumphs have included:

- A £200 cot for £11.50.

- A £400 designer buggy for £200.

- A £175 one-off maternity dress for £15.

All brand new, boxed and delivered.

In this unique book, Wiz tells other mums-to-be and their partners how to save themselves literally thousands of pounds by doing what she did, and have fun in the process. The first part of the book reproduces and builds upon her own detailed product research, telling parents what equipment they are going to need and - just as importantly - what they won't. The eighteen Buyer's Guides are the most comprehensive and up-to-date research of their kind, and invaluable for parents lost in the confusion of what to buy, when and for how much.

The second part of the book offers a detailed explanation of how eBay works, with step-by-step instructions for readers new to the site, plus advanced tips and tricks for those who already have some experience. With humour and insight, Wiz reveals the mistakes she made, and shows how her techniques improved to the point where she could be confident of winning items that had previously eluded her. Basic errors are highlighted, myths exposed, and 'golden rules' stressed. There is even a section on how to avoid the much-publicised eBay scams.

The final section of the book instructs parents in the 'selling' side of eBay. Wiz tells you how to turn the products that you have bought back into hard cash by listing them either in an eBay auction or in a Buy It Now sale. Threaded through the narrative is her desire not only to help other parents achieve what she did, but also to encourage the principles of recycling

Whether you are a mother-to-be, a father, or just know someone about to have a baby, 'How to Have a Baby on eBay' is an invaluable, money-saving, planet-friendly guide.

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7 Winning Strategies For Trading Forex



7 Winning Strategies For Trading Forex
Real and actionable techniques for profiting from the currency markets
by Grace Cheng

Many traders go around searching for that one perfect trading strategy that works all the time in the global FOREX (foreign exchange/currency) market. Frequently, they will complain that a strategy doesn't work. Few people understand that successful trading of the FOREX market entails the application of the right strategy for the right market condition.

7 Winning Strategies For Trading Forex covers:

- Why people should be paying attention to the FOREX market, which is the world's largest and most liquid financial market
- How understanding the structure of this market can be beneficial to the independent trader
- How to overcome the odds and become a successful trader
- How you can select high-probability trades with good entries and exits.

Grace Cheng highlights seven trading strategies, each of which is to be applied in a unique way and is designed for differing market conditions. She shows how traders can use the various market conditions to their advantage by tailoring the strategy to suit each one.

This revealing book also sheds light on how the FOREX market works, how you can incorporate sentiment analysis into your trading, and how trading in the direction of institutional activity can give you a competitive edge in the trading arena.

This invaluable book is ideal for new and current traders wanting to improve their trading performance.

Filled with practical advice, this book is a must-read for traders who want to know exactly how they can make money in the FOREX market.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

A Maniac Commodity Traders Guide to Making a Fortune in the Market



A Not-so Crazy Roadmap to Riches by Kevin Kerr and Agora

This book is essential reading for every commodities trader. Commodities expert Kevin Kerr shares the insights, tips, techniques (and even trading tricks) that he's learned through the school of raw experience on the trading floor and in the pits, right alongside legends such as Paul Tudor Jones.

He demystifies the language and ritual of the commodity markets; shows the basics of fundamental analysis; and explains how market makers create pricing. Readers will explore the world of ''open outcry trading,'' and learn how the markets have evolved, where they are going, and how one can gain the upper hand.

Readers will get all the secrets that only floor traders and select investors know, and help switching from equities to the world of commodities and commodity options. Filled with valuable lessons and proven strategies, ''A Maniac Commodity Trader's Not-So-Crazy Guide to Making a Fortune'' offers clear-cut guidance on how to enter these markets, make simple trades and build wealth, and create balance in any portfolio.

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