If you're looking for a way to get started on making money online, eBay is a great place to get started. It doesn't cost anything to get started; as of June 16, 2009 you get 5 free insertions every 30 days. Plus you don't even need your own products to sell.

The first thing you need to do is sign up for an account, you will need a sellers account, and be registered with PayPal.

If you're new to selling online I recommend you list a few things lying around the house, just to get a basic understanding of how eBay works. Or if you have your own line of products you may as well dive right in and start selling those.

If you don't have a product, no problem, eBay has partnered with dropshippers that make this very easy for anyone to get started. Now the truth about dropshipping is that you won't make as much as if you went with a wholesaler, but, you won't have any start-up costs, other than your listing fees. No inventory, which means if the item doesn't sell, you won't be stuck with unwanted stock.

When using a dropshipper, make sure you check them out thoroughly as there are scammers out there. One of the main things to look for is how long have they been in business. If it's a business which has been in business for about 2 years, you can almost be certain that they are reliable. Most scammers won't stick around this long.

Also make sure that they provide you with a phone number or e-mail address. Give them a call to make sure they will pick up. This way you know that if there are issues in the future there will be someone there to help you.