Online auctions might appear at first glance to be an ideal opportunity to make some extra money in these stricken financial times. Sine eBay was launched in 1995 many so called “gurus” have highlighted eBay as an ideal money making opportunity. A few years ago this was very true and it is possible that more eBay millionaires have been created than from any other business opportunity. However, times and the market place have changed and moved on in recent years and it is now far harder to succeed as an eBay seller than it used to be.