Who's on Your iPod?

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Many people buy iPods so they can listen to music while they're on the go.

The iPod came into my life so I could listen to audiobooks while I was exercising. Exercise is my favorite thing to do - NOT! - so it was my hope that listening to a book would provide the necessary motivation.

And then I found podcasts. Currently my iPod is 90% podcasts and webinars and only about 10% music (mostly classical).

So, who's on my ipod?

Janelle Elms: Janelle's OSI Rock Star site contains hundreds of hours of podcasts and webinars all related to eCommerce and online selling. Comprehensive information that is essential to know if you want your business to succeed.

John Jantsch: These Small Business Marketing podcasts are mostly interviews with the movers and shakers in the 'internet marketing for small business' world. Informative and inspiring.

Jay Berkowitz: The 10 Golden Rules podcasts include tips about leading internet marketing trends, interviews with superstars in the field and interesting contributions from the 10 Golden Rules staff along with the 'song of the week.' A delicious sampling that delivers the goods.

AuctionBytes: eCommerce Industry SoundBytes provides an excellent overview of the eCommerce world as Ina Steiner interviews leaders in the field.

StartupNation Radio: There are several channels here but I like the 'Tips for Entrepreneurs' podcasts best. These address subject areas not found in some of the other podcasts.

Anita Campbell: Small Business Trends Radio is an hour-long radio program featuring in-depth interviews with small business experts. A wide variety of topics are covered and some of the most interesting/helpful are the stories from the trenches which include abundant tips and advice for the small business owner.

Dave White: Dave's eBay and Beyond: Basics to Business podcast and streaming video provides candid, informative and timely information for eCommerce entrepreneurs.

Walt Kolenda: Brainstorming Bonanzle is full of information not just about the Bonanzle platform but about eCommerce selling in general. Topics are always relevant, timely and informative.

John Lawson: Your boy, John 'colderICE' Lawson serves up knowledge along with his winning personality during the B.S. Walks podcast and live streaming video. Definitely a spicy new flavor and perspective on eCommerce!

Debbie Levitt: Debbie Levitt, CEO of AsWas, hosts a call-in radio show called Talking eBay with AsWas which encompasses eBay, website selling strategies, branding, marketing, design, business models, tools and social media.

Who's on YOUR ipod??

Organizing Chaos, Terapeak News & The Importance of Video

Mark Your Calendars!

TODAY! Wednesday 3/11/09 at 11:00am EST/8am PST

Driving Traffic with Video

Join Jamie Parkins, COO of Vzaar, as he talks about the increasing importance of using video to drive traffic, improve search results & create trust for your online listings.

To listen to this live podcast, click on 'Tips From the Top' at 11am EST/8am PST. Chat Room will be open for your questions.

Sponsored by The Savvy Seller.

Tuesday 3/17/09 at Noon pst/3pm est

Research with Terapeak - TOP SECRET

Denise, our favorite researcher from Canada is back with another sneak peak at a brand new...well, we don't know - it's TOP SECRET!! However, knowing Terapeak it will be amazing! Come check out what this can do for your business and it's profits!

Save your spot by going to: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/536301324 Sponsored by OSI Rock Stars.

Thursday 3/19/09, at Noon pst/3pm est

Organizing Your World with Sylvia of 'Tame the Chaos'

Sylvia is the 'master' of organizational skills! Tune in to find out how she can create order in your world too!

Learn how at: http://ask-the-entrepreneurs.com/ Sponsored by OSI Rock Stars.

Taxes, Emergencies, Buyer Confidence & Jobvana

Please mark your calendars for this week's trainings (all FREE!):

2/10/09, Tuesday at Noon PST/3pm EST
Promote your Local Business with Jobvana

Come meet Nathan, CEO of new start-up Jobvana. Learn about the power of this site for local businesses. You can get registered at: http://www.askabouttools.com/. Sponsored by OSI Rock Stars.

2/11/09, Wednesday at 11am PST/2pm EST
Accounting for Your eCommerce or eBay Business

Join Cathi Aiello, owner of Allegro Accounting, as she gives valuable tips and discusses useful tools for managing your online business accounting. Join us for this 'Tips From the Top' podcast sponsored by The Savvy Seller.

2/12/09, Thursday at 5pm pst/8pm est
Is Your Business Prepared to Handle an Emergency?

From flu to death...from snow storm to hurricanes...from broken arm to hospital stay...is your business ready to handle an emergency? Join guest Stephanie of Katiyana's Collectibles as we talk about how to be prepared to handle these situations BEFORE they happen. Ask your questions and join us at: http://www.ask-the-entrepreneurs.com/ Sponsored by OSI Rock Stars.

2/13/09, Friday at 1pm PST/4pm EST

Meet Henrietta from redINKdiary

You may have seen Henrietta on Twitter, heard her on a podcast, read her blog or been to her shop on Bonanzle. If so, you know this woman has a unique & intelligent perspective on eCommerce and life in general. Join us as we discuss Buyer Confidence, Bonanzle, the state of eCommerce & more! A 'Tips From the Top' podcast sponsored by The Savvy Seller.

Fulfillment by Amazon, New Terapeak Tool, WordPress for eCommerce & More!

Check out these great trainings! Mark your calendar and Save the dates!

Monday Jan 29 8:00pm EST (5:00pm PT)
WordPress for eCommerce

Join Scott Pooler, CEO of iBusinessLogic, as he continues his WordPress series on our 'Tips From the Top' podcasts!

Tonight Scott will discuss how the WordPress platform is used for eCommerce and why it's important for all online sellers to have a web presence.

The podcast begins at 8pm. Listen in and join us in the chat room too!

Tuesday Jan 20 3:00pm EST (noon PT)

Sneak Peek at a New Terapeak Tool!

Terapeak has something new! It's the Value Track tool. Sign up for this webinar and learn what it can do for your business and its profits!

Save your spot in this class at: http://www.askterapeak.com/. Sponsored by OSI Rock Stars.

Wednesday Jan 21 3:00pm EST (noon PT)

Fulfillment by Amazon

Join Cindy Shebley of Success with Cindy as she discusses the process of Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and shares tips and tricks on successfully implementing FBA into your business.

Save your spot in this class at: http://www.successwithcindy.com/. Sponsored by OSI Rock Stars.

Coming up on our Tips From the Top podcast series:

Monday January 26 3:00pm EST (noon PT)

KEYWORD Basics with Janelle Elms, Visionnaire of OSI Rock Stars.

Plus lots more including:

An interview with Sue Bailey from TameBay

Things I Learned the Hard Way (Part II) with Charlene Anderson, Purveyor of All Things Creative

eCommerce & eBay Accounting Tips & Tools with Cathi Aiello of Allegro Accounting

A 3-part How to Squidoo series taught by a Giant Squid .... and more!

Holiday Gift Ideas for eBay Sellers

Are family & friends having a hard time figuring out what to give you as a gift? Or are you looking to treat yourself to something special this holiday season?

If you're an eBay seller, the perfect choice may be a gift that will help your business grow & prosper! Consider a subscription to a research or product-sourcing site or the purchase of a specialized training or training materials.

What about a subscription to Terapeak for more advanced research opportunities?

Or, for information on how to find a niche or grow your business beyond eBay you may be interested in these membership sites: What Do I Sell? or OSI Rock Stars.

To find wholesale or drop-ship suppliers perhaps WorldWide Brands: The Product Sourcing Experts is right for you.

If you want to set your eBay store up correctly and learn specific techniques for getting increased online exposure, then you'll definitely want this comprehensive training: a 7-cd set containing over 25 hours of personal coaching from the leading expert in eBay Stores - Janelle Elms.

For valuable and timely information about the changes on eBay and the best strategies for dealing with them, then RocketPlace, a site with events, education and advice for eBay sellers at all levels would be perfect.

For individual, personalized training, treat yourself to a class with an Education Specialist Trained by eBay located near you.

If you're an eBay seller, you've been dealing with a huge number of changes on the site. No doubt the changes have caused you to re-think & revise your business model.

Why not invest in yourself and your business this holiday season?

Things & Other Stuff, Advanced WordPress & TaTango

Tired of listening to Christmas carols while you work?

Then tune into these (free) trainings!

Meet Cliff Aliperti
Tuesday Dec 9 - NOON EST
Join Cliff Aliperti of Things and Other Stuff as he tells all on The Savvy Seller's 'Tips From the Top' podcast!

Advanced WordPress (Part II) with Scott Pooler

Tuesday Dec 9 - 9:00PM EST/6:00PM Pacific

Join Scott Pooler, CEO of iBusinessLogic, as he trains us even further on how to use WordPress! Advanced WordPress - Part I was so popular and jammed full of info that we scheduled a Part II.

Listen to this free training on The Savvy Seller's 'Tips From the Top' podcast series. The chat room opens a few minutes early and we'd love to have you join us there while you listen in. Don't forget .... more great info is shared in the chat room after the formal recording is over!

TaTango

Wednesday Dec 10 - 3:00PM EST/Noon Pacific

Come meet Derek Johnson, 22 year old genius, CEO and co-founder of TaTango - an easy to use free tool to connect to your community. Join us for this FREE webinar by signing up at http://www.askabouttools.com/. Webinar sponsored by OSI Rock Stars.

Holiday Tips, WordPress & Video!

Mark your calendars!

Three great trainings are scheduled for this week - 2 webinars and 1 podcast. All the trainings are FREE but space is limited so register now!

2009: The Year of the Video
Wed Dec 3 (3:00PM EST/ Noon PST)

Internet Video is becoming increasingly more important for online sellers. eBay sellers added video to their listings during the past year and Amazon sellers will be able to use video in 2009.

Meanwhile, YouTube is the #2 search engine on the internet. If you don't have a video on YouTube, your chances of being found through search is increasingly slim. More importantly, after the first of the year, there are going to be changes in the search algorithms on Google that will make video even more critical.

This 'Year of the Video' webinar will be taught by my colleague Cindy Shebley of CloverCity and is sponsored by Janelle Elms' OSI Rock Stars. Join Cindy as she shows you how to get the jump on your competition by using video in your business. To save your spot at this FREE webinar, register now at http://www.successwithcindy.com/.


Advanced WordPress with Scott Pooler of iBusinessLogic
Thu Dec 4 (11:00am EST/ 8:00am PST)

Scott Pooler, CEO of iBusinessLogic, is our 'Tips From the Top' podcast guest this week.

WordPress is no longer just a blogging tool or platform. With the controls available in the “Manage Pages” feature, a complete, multi-page website, with many levels of site navigation can be easily developed and managed.

Join Scott as he shows us how WordPress, a Content Management Site (CMS), can be used for increased visibility and success in your online business! The podcast starts at 11am EST. Join us by going to our 'Tips From the Top' home page and clicking the 'Join In' button. The chat room will be open so you can ask your questions and participate in the conversation!

Holiday Tips

Thu Dec 4 (5:00pm EST/ 2:00pm PST)

Join Michael Kaiser, Executive Director for the National Cyber Security Alliance, as he shares tips on being safe online this holiday season. This timely webinar is sponsored by Janelle Elms' OSI Rock Stars. To save your spot, register now at www.AskMichaelKaiser.com.

An eBay & eCommerce Entrepreneur and a Giant Squid

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Stephanie Daugherty of Katiyana's Collectibles.

Stephanie's journey takes her from buying Pokemon cards on eBay to successfully selling custom, hand-made doll and bear clothes on multiple eCommerce sites. A true multi-tasker, Stephanie is a mom, accountant, online vendor and a Giant Squid with over 200 squidoo lenses and squidoo lens designing business!!

Listen here to see how Stephanie does it all!

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Janelle Elms, OSI Rock Stars & eBay

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Janelle Elms, eBay expert, author, entrepreneur and Visionaire of OSI Rock Stars.

You may know Janelle Elms from the popular workshops she offers at eBay Live, from her Online Success Institute newsletters or from her OSI Rock Stars site. However in this interview, Janelle not only shares eBay stories, she gives us insight into what makes her tick. Find out who she considers to be her mentors, why she started OSI Rock Stars, what happens behind the scenes and what she does for fun.

Meet the fascinating and dynamic 'Janelle Elms' in this exclusive interview! You can listen right here.

Who's On Your 'Must See' List at eBay Live???

eBay Live is being held this coming week in Chicago (June 19-21).

If you're fortunate enough to be going, What's on your list of things you 'must see' and 'must do?'

I was recently going through the schedule and picked out a few of my 'must see' speaker favorites. Here they are:

Seth Godin - author of The Dip and Meatball Sundae. Seth is a marketing genius who is creative, innovative and inspiring.

Andy Sernovitz - the word-of-mouth marketing guru. I heard him speak to the eBay Education Specialists last year and will definitely be back to hear more of his words of wisdom.

Jay Berkowitz - CEO of Ten Golden Rules. I heard Jay speak in Orlando, FL this winter and was blown away by his knowledge of internet marketing. He is full of the most valuable information on web 2.0 and how it can help your eBay business. You may even catch a glimpse of my website on one of his slides!!

Janelle Elms - all round eBay guru and visionaire of OSI Rock Stars (a comprehensive site with essential educational information for all eBay sellers). Janelle is a dynamic speaker who will be offering workshops on eBay Stores and TurboLister.

Debbie Levitt - CEO of As Was, the very first eBay Certified Service Provider. As Was is a full service consulting firm specializing in eBay and online sales, business creation and operations management, marketing, and custom website development. In addition to As Was, Debbie holds an amazing conference, twice a year, called RocketPlace. I attended the first one in Orlando this past February and recommend it highly. The next RocketPlace conference will be in Las Vegas in September. You can hear lots more about it on my podcast interview with Debbie last week. Debbie is speaking several times at eBay Live - Thurs at 11:30am on 'Attracting More Customers with Marketing and Merchandising' and again on Thurs at 3:00pm on 'How To Stop Breaking the Most Commonly Broken eBay Rules' and again on Fri & Sat on 'eBay Strategies That Can Increase Your Profitability.' If you can't make any of Debbie's classes you can meet her at the As Was booth. Tell her The Savvy Seller sent you!!

eBay Live gives you the best opportunity to learn how to improve your eBay business. Take advantage of as much as you can - the classes, meeting with the providers on the Solutions floor, checking the eBay bookstore and gift shop and any networking activities you can get to.

Be sure not to miss out on the 'Spot the Rock Star' contest. Not only will you get to meet over 30 successful eBay business owners who are willing to share their tips and techniques for success, but you'll have the chance to win great prizes like a Flip Video camera! Click on the banner below for details.


I'm one of the Rock Stars so be sure to look for me!!!

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay entrepreneurs with Linda Martin of Lady Linda's Loft.

Linda manages to be a successful eBay entrepreneur while working a full-time job! Learning every single day has something to do with it. Hear how she does it, why her iPod helps and where she goes for the best knowledge around!

You can read Linda's blog here.

Be sure to listen to this interview for her savvy words on the importance of keywords and what it's done for her business!

Click here to listen to Linda's great story!

Breaking News RE: eBay LIVE!!

Just received this info - BREAKING NEWS!



Spot The Rock Star Contest
Are you ready to Choose Success?

The OSI Rock Stars are about to invade eBay Live and YOU can gain insider information to their Success and WIN fabulous prizes!

It’s easy…just find any of these Rock Stars at eBay Live and ask them for a ‘Spot Star’ card (while you are grilling them about their Success Secrets to high DSRs and 15% refunds from eBay). Go to the super secret website address on the card, type in your unique Rock Star number and see if you are a winner! Prizes include a year’s membership to OSI Rock Stars (Value $700+), the hot Flip Video Camera ($170), and many more prizes. Check them out!

Clues will be posted on this site to help you track down those paparazzi-shy Rock Stars. And don’t worry, as we spot them we will be posting that information faster than gossip site TMZ or PerezHilton.

If you spot a Rock Star at Live, we would love to have you send in their picture or a video to contest@SpotTheRockStar.com .

Good luck and have an amazing eBay Live 2008!

Blessings,

Janelle – 80’s Rocker Chick

Visionaire of OSI Rock Stars

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

While I hope you've been enjoying the talkcasts, I thought it would be fun to actually see one of the Rock Stars!

Today we feature Janieruth and celebrate her success!

Meet The Rock Stars 'Live' in Chicago!

eBay Live is being held in Chicago this year (2008) from June 19-21.



What is eBay Live?
It's an annual convention for all things eBay!! You won't want to miss it! Join the 10,000-15,000 others who will be there learning, growing their business and having a blast! Attend 3 days of workshops, meet eBay staff, talk to certified providers, shop the eBay store and so much more!!

You'll also have the opportunity to meet some of the awesome Rock Stars you've heard or will be hearing here on our 'Tips From the Top' talkcast series. WebWendy, Cindy, Janieruth, Lady Linda, Dany from Ghost Leg Media , Giant Squid Stephanie, Sharon from Dandelion Consulting, the amazing Janelle Elms and The Savvy Seller - we'll all be there!!

The Savvy Seller ''Tips From the Top" eBay Info Show Makes Its Debut!

From time to time I'll take you into the world of Successful eBay Entrepreneurs who have agreed to give us a glimpse of their eBay life and share a valuable tip or two.

Today's Talkcast is with WebWendy - Education Specialist Trained by eBay, Trading Assistant, eBay store owner and OSI Rock Star. She has a great story about an eBay sale and shares a tip for new and not-so-new eBayers.

Click the orange button below for your exclusive 'Sneak Peek' into the world of a Successful eBay Entrepreneur!

And be sure to stop by for more exclusive tips coming next week from the Fabulous and Funky Janieruth and the amazing Cindy Shebley, author, entrpreneur, TA, Certified Education Specialist and more!!

Your Exclusive Pass - Access to Success!

In the header of this blog it says you'll get tips, tricks, news and info from a Certified Education Specialist Trained by eBay.

But I'm also a Rock Star - on the OSI (Online Success Institute) Rock Star website!

As a Rock Star I hang out with an entourage - an elite group of highly talented people. These people have chosen to be successful in the online auction world and they really know their stuff.

Of course you have to pay your dues in order to become a Rock Star, but you can get a feel for what it's like by visiting the Rock Star site for a quick preview.

I know you're curious about the Rock Star lifestyle so each week I'll give you a sneak peek into their world. Sometimes it'll be a juicy tidbit you can use in your online business and other times it'll be an exclusive (podcast) recording with one of the brilliant Rock Stars.

Get ready for a glimpse of the exciting world of the OSI Rock Stars! They've chosen success and you can too!

Stay tuned!!

Online Auction Success is Just a Click Away!

Success is a journey ... and not always a smooth one.

If you're an entrepreneur, the road to success may be a bit lonely as well as bumpy.

What if I told you that with a click of your mouse, you could find all the resources you need to achieve success? And you would have the support of many other success-oriented individuals?

If you're like me, you'd be pretty skeptical of a statement like that. And you should be. There are plenty of 'experts' who will lead you to believe you can make millions with little or no effort at all.

So back to my statement .... OK, it's a little more than the click of your mouse. There's some work involved.

I'm sure you're familiar with the phrase: "you can bring a horse to water but you can't make him drink." Well, the concept here is similar. I can show you where to find the resources and support but YOU have to use them!!

All the resources are on a website called OSI Rock Stars. Started by eBay University Instructor, author, consultant and visionnaire Janelle Elms, the site contains hundreds of hours of podcast and webinar instruction along with the the most helpful and supportive forums you'll find anywhere.

With a click of your mouse you can have 24/7 access to info on
*product sourcing
*SEO
*research tips
*marketing strategies using squidoo, blogs & social networking sites
*new shipping tools
*finding 'home runs' at garage sales
*raising your DSR's
*techniques for getting organized
*free coaching for your listings ... and so much more!

If you're an eBay seller, success is just a click away ... on Janelle Elm's OSI Rock Star site. Don't believe me? Just click here and see!

What would you do to be successful?

How Are You Doing With Your New Year's Resolutions?

Now that the new year is a distant memory …. well, it was 6 weeks ago ….it’s time to check in and see how you’re doing with your new year’s resolutions. You do remember what they are, don’t you??

Assuming you’re like most, you haven’t followed through. Don’t despair!! It’s not too late to start over. There are still 10 ½ months left to go until the next new year.

Here are some tips to make your resolutions stick:

Set a short-term, achievable goal. Choose something realistic so you actually reach the goal and achieve a feeling of success. Make each successive goal a bit more challenging but still achievable and your successes will start to build, giving you the momentum to carry on through the rest of the year. Consider joining the OSI Rock Star site. It only takes a minute to sign up and you've already achieved your first goal!

Work with Your Personality. If you’re a perfectionist, make sure your goal can easily be achieved to your level of satisfaction. If you’re a morning person, schedule your more difficult tasks for that time of day when you're most active and alert. Set your goals to work with your personality traits and you’ll set yourself up for success.

Start Slowly. Now that you’ve decided to give your resolutions another chance, don’t jump in all gung-ho. When you’re full of enthusiasm, it’s hard to keep that level of momentum going. Start slowly and meet some of your goals. You want to build on your successes and build your enthusiasm as you find you ‘can do it.’ You don’t want to start in fast forward and end up stalled, or worse yet, in reverse.

Vary Your Activities. Change up the order of your daily activities. Day after day of the same routine becomes boring and any spark of enthusiasm you may have had will be gone. One day you could check in on the OSI Rock Star forums in the morning, the next day in the afternoon.

Reward Yourself. By choosing a short-term, achievable goal (#1) you will reach it. Pat yourself on the back and reward yourself for following through! Allowing yourself to acknowledge your success is a great feeling that will help you make a longer-term commitment to your goals. If you're an OSI Rock Star you can post your success on the 'I Rock Because' forum and lots of people will congratulate you on your progress! What a great way to reward yourself!

Make exercise part of your daily routine. Sitting in front of the computer all day makes you sluggish – physically and mentally. You don’t need to embark on an exercise program or join a gym. Again, start slowly. Take a few minutes each hour to stretch. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park further away from the building and walk more. It’s important to exercise your body as well as your brain.

Publicize your goals. Writing your goals down on paper or, even better, telling someone what you’re working towards will keep you motivated and accountable. If you let someone know you’re working toward a goal you’ll feel a sense of obligation to follow through with it. Why not post your goal on one of the OSI Rock Star forums? It's a great way to let others know about your goal and you'll get tons of support.

Make your resolution have a bigger impact. Your goal may be to make more money selling on eBay. Take it one step further and relate it to something truly motivating. Perhaps you want to make more money so you can take your family on a vacation.

Look for support. If your resolution is one that others might also have, seek those people out and work toward your goals together. You’ll have a team member and you can support each other. Special interest groups abound both online and off. Join one and you'll find instant support. Join the OSI Rock Star site for awesome group support whatever your goal.

Keep a record of your progress. If you began with a small, realistic goal then you probably achieved it and moved forward to another, relatively small but realistic goal. As you get a track record of success, be sure to document it in a journal, diary or chart. On those days when you have no motivation or the path seems too difficult, read what you’ve done and see how far you’ve come. It’s a great way to beat those ‘down’ days.

Two steps forward; one back. It’s not realistic to think you can work on your goals and resolutions every day. Allow yourself some slack. Just because you let a day or two go by doesn’t mean you can’t get back on track. Go back and read the progress notes you made and you’ll see that, even with some time off, you’re moving forward.

The 30 day challenge. Meeting your goals means changing the way you've done things in the past. It'll take some time before the changes become a natural part of you and your routine. It can take a month, or even longer, before you internalize your new ways and they become second nature to you.

Life is a process where you move along a path. Meeting your goals is also a process. The path to success is meeting one small goal at a time. If you choose success be sure you're one of the Online Success Institute's Rock Stars!

Now go ahead and make the most of the next 10 ½ months!! And Keep this list handy when you need a ‘pick-me-up.’

Are You Addicted to eBay?

How To Tell If You're Addicted to eBay (Just Kidding!)

There are a number of common personality traits that can be indicative of an addiction when taken to the extreme.

These 10 common personality traits are:
1 -Low Tolerance for Frustration
2 -Being Anxious
3 -Grandiose Thinking
4 -Perfectionism
5 -Justification
6 -Isolation
7 -Sensitivity
8 -Impusivity
9 -Defiance
10-Dependence.

If you're an eBay Addict you may identify with some of these situations:

1 -Low Tolerance for Frustration - You've learned everything about the new SYI form. You go to create a listing but, Guess What? The form looks different!! How can this be? The sound of your fist hitting the desk top is a sign that you are frustrated.

2 -Anxiety - You feel something is about to happen. You don't know what it is or when it's coming, but you don't feel good about it. Perhaps that was you - the other day - when the new eBay fees were announced.

3 -Grandiose Thinking - You've done your research and see that items similar to yours are selling for $25. But that means nothing to you. You know that YOUR item (identical to the ones selling for $25) is going to sell for at least $50.

4 -Perfectionism - You will accept nothing less than 100% positive feedback with 5.0 on all 4 DSRs. You strive for the impossible and are frustrated (see #1) when your buyers don't 'get' shipping fees.

5 -Justification - You do crazy things but are able to convince yourself that they're perfectly reasonable. Of course you need to get up ten times during the night to check your Paypal, CJ and Squidoo accounts. The money might disappear if you don't check your computer every hour on the hour!

6 -Isolation - You find that you and your computer are BFF (Best Friends Forever). Your family members stay away from you because they fear you may try to sell them on eBay. Family pets flee in the opposite direction when they see you heading for the computer. It's lonely - just you and the sterile light of the monitor.

7 -Sensitivity - Since you and your computer are now BFF (see #6) you're hypnotized by the low droning sound of the hard drive. Normal sounds, like 'You've Got Mail' make you jump. Your sensitivity is wide ranging - you feel unloved if your item doesn't sell.

8 -Impulsivity - You search only for items that are sold with a BIN and you purchase the first one that catches your eye.

9 -Defiance - Your significant other asks why you didn't research your BIN purchase (see #8). Despite the fact that the seller has only 50% positive feedback, you defend your position like a pit bull and use your vast knowledge of eBay lingo to defend your position to the bitter end.

10 -Dependence - When your computer crashes, the first words out of your mouth are: 'My Life is Over.' Unable to check on your eBay listings, your world spins out of control. The adrenaline rush of the bidding war is gone. You must wean yourself from your technology dependence cold-turkey.

If you experience any of these symptoms, don't feel alone. You can visit with others who may identify with you. Your first stop should be the OSI Rock Star forums where you will receive very friendly help and sage advice.