My copy has just been delivered by Royal Mail and I couldn’t wait to rip open the cover and see what it contains. It seems like The Independent Guide To eBay 2008 has become the new Who’s Who of eBay! Brought to us from the people behind Computer Shopper magazine, the guide claims to be the essential guide to buying and selling on eBay.

Containing reviews of popular eBay websites such as my own AuctionCUT, Power Sellers Forum and JennyHow, this is generating a massive buzz for this publication. All reviews are to the point and fair, not to mention a massive ego boost to the people involved (me especially!).

However, there’s so much more than reviews in the book. I was pleasantly surprised at the excellent content, guides and case studies it features which add tremendous value to the book.

The 10 eBay Con Tricks to watch out for, is one such guide educating users on how to stay away from bidding on illegal imports, counterfeit goods and items simply too good to be true, as well as showing us how to watch out for more advanced frauds such as sellers who inflate their own feedback ratings by operating multiple accounts.

Auctioning4U is involved in a detailed case study about Trading Assistants, showing why using Trading Assistants can be easier and hassle free despite their additional fees.

Then there are simple How To Guides, such as How to Open an eBay Shop, How to add Custom Pages, How to setup a Paypal Account among others, which are aimed at those new to eBay or those looking to take their eBay selling activity to the next level.

Additionally, more detailed topics are included such as Payment Processors, eBay alternatives and ebay Express. All the chapters are easy to read and follow, regardless of your experience. It’s not merely aimed at the beginners since the advanced sellers will certainly be able to pick up a point or two. Available on Amazon (non affiliate link - click here) at £7.99, this is one publication worth keeping by my side, 24×7.