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Press Release
Friday 16 February 2007
How to Have a Baby on eBay
Harriman House
Birth on a Budget
Research shows that in the first year alone, parents can expect to splash out over £7,000 on their little one.
When Wiz Wharton found out she was pregnant in 2005, she was living in rented accommodation in London with no regular income. Determined to provide her baby with everything he might need, but knowing she'd have to do it at a fraction of the normal cost, she found her solution on eBay - the world's largest online auction site.
With the sort of military precision only reserved for the truly obsessed or the truly pregnant, Wiz compiled a file of everything she was going to need; from maternity wear, to nursery equipment, via sterilisers, nappies and toys. What she discovered was that with a little bit of research, some streetwise bidding tactics, and patience, you can pick up all you need in next-to-new condition for far less than normal retail prices:
"I eventually managed to buy all of my son's items from 0 to way beyond 3, including all my maternity items, for about £500," she writes.
Some of Wiz's online triumphs have included:
- A £200 cot for £11.50
- A £400 designer buggy for £200
- A £175 one-off maternity dress for £15.
All brand new, boxed and delivered!
In this unique book, Wiz tells other mums-to-be and their partners how to save themselves literally thousands of pounds by doing what she did, and have fun in the process. The first part of the book reproduces and builds upon her own detailed product research, telling parents what equipment they are going to need and - just as importantly - what they won't . The eighteen Buyer's Guides are the most comprehensive and up-to-date research of their kind, and invaluable for parents lost in the confusion of what to buy, when and for how much.
The second part of the book offers a detailed explanation of how eBay works, with step-by-step instructions for readers new to the site, plus advanced tips and tricks for those who already have some experience. With humour and insight, Wiz reveals the mistakes she made, and shows how her techniques improved to the point where she could be confident of winning items that had previously eluded her. Basic errors are highlighted, myths exposed, and golden rules stressed. There is even a highly important section on how to avoid the much-publicised eBay scams.
The final section of the book instructs parents in the 'selling' side of eBay. Wiz tells you how to turn the products that you have bought back into hard cash by selling them on eBay. Threaded through the narrative is her desire not only to help other parents achieve what she did, but also to encourage
the principles of recycling
Whether you're a mother-to-be, anxious father, or just know someone who is soon to give birth, 'How to Have a Baby on eBay' is an invaluable, money-saving, planet-friendly guide for the modern age and a must-read for parents everywhere.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Wiz Wharton was born in 1969 and had her first publishing success at the age of 13 as co-illustrator on the children’s book, Never Trust A Camel. A post-graduate of the National Film and Television School, she has gone on to become an award-winning scriptwriter with success both at home and abroad.
'How To Have A Baby on eBay' is her first non-fiction book - the result of a year’s self-imposed sabbatical which also saw the birth of her son, Ren. Having first stumbled across the site in 1999, she now regards herself as something of an eBay veteran and divides much of her spare time between buying too much and having to sell it again.
Wiz lives in London and is available for interview.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
More details can be found online at: www.harriman-house.com/ebaybaby
For further information on this book or its author, please contact Tom Orchard, or Helen McCusker in the PR department at Harriman House:
Tel: +44 (0)1730 269809
Email: pr@harriman-house.com
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