I have been on
ebay since 1999.
The only advice
ebay ever gives any one is what will put money into their pocket.
They are a business and could care less about buyers or sellers, only their bottom line.
Be very, very careful about taking any advice from them. Especially about starting auctions at 99¢.
Read the boards on .com and .ca very carefully and in detail.
Yes, I may sound jaded but they are presently suspending sellers for retroactive policy violations.