John Reese - Internet Auction Secrets DVD Review

I resisted buying this DVD course for some time, but my curiosity finally got the best me. I was looking for resources that would help me take my casual ebay activities to the next level. I was searching for resources that would provide me with some intermediate to advanced strategies.

I decided I would give this DVD a try for two reasons:
1) John Reese's exceptional reputation for internet marketing
2) The DVD title hinted that this might give me some insight to starting an online auction business.

After watching the DVD I quickly discovered that this course was not going to get me to the next level. This DVD is great if you are new to ebay and/or looking for a resource that will give you a strong foundation to start selling on ebay. It is not for ebay users who would consider themselves intermediate or advanced users. As a course for beginners, it is excellent, it will show you how to get started quickly and correctly and the information is well presented and easy to learn. Some of the highlights include: a complete breakdown and discussion of an actual auction, a great demonstration on creating good photos as well as proper packing and shipping techniques – two areas that tend to intimidate people starting out on ebay.

My biggest disappointment is that there is nothing in this course that addresses the second part of the title “A Step-by-step guide to running a successful online auction business”. Aside from John stating the great opportunity ebay offers for starting an online auction business, there is nothing in the course that will actually help you do that. So don’t buy this DVD thinking it will help you start an online business, because it won’t. It never delivers on that promise. So I am giving this DVD a rating of 3 for the well presented, solid content it offers for a beginner.

If you are just starting out, then this course will give you a solid advantage over those beginners who rely on the trial and error method. My recommendation is to get a copy on ebay and not pay full price, assuming you already have an account on ebay. I bought a new copy of this DVD from an authorized reseller for 1/3 of the price.