eBay Trading Assistant and Powerseller

Carolyn "CJ" Jacinto

One of only 34 Certified Business Consultants, an education specialist, eBay Trading Assistant and Powerseller, Carolyn Jacinto, better known as CJ, is considered one of the premier teachers of eBay.  Having left a 32 year career in the traditional world of retail back in 2001, CJ became a Powerseller within a few short months, and has been earning a living on eBay for the past seven years.    She says "It seems more like a hobby than work, and the reward is never having to get up and drive into work again!"  She is ready to share her knowledge with those who would like to learn.

Read about CJ's eBay experience and knowledge in the July 2007 issue of Image Magazine.  Debbie Sklar writes about CJ in a feature story "Business Online 101- Learn How to buy and sell on the net from an expert".  Learning the ropes on the net, keeping safe, and making it work for you, are all parts of education you can get her eBay classes. 

CJ started as a part time temporary clerk at the Canoga Park Zody's Discount Deparment Store on Friday the 13th of December 1968.  That temporary job evolved into a 16 year career there, spending the first 9 years in the stores as a clerk, department manager, and assistant store manager.   Loving retail, buying and selling, she worked her way up the ladder into the corporate office later becoming the first ever female seasonal Buyer.  Later moving to the home improvement retail side of the business, CJ spent the next 16 years climbing up the ladder a litte further, finally becoming a vice president of Inventory Management for HomeBase, planning and teaching others how to buy just enough, just when it's needed.  That bug for striving to reach new and higher levels got under her skin, and then sharing what you just learned with those who want to learn is the icing on the cake.

In 2001, CJ's whole world changed.  Just as it did for so many others that year.  She decided to leave the traditional world of retailing and start her own business online.  eBay seemed like just the answer.  Within a few short months she was a powerseller, and each month business was increasing at a double didget rate.   Not knowing just what she wanted to sell, she just started selling junk.  Or should we say garage sale treasures.  They were flying out of the door.  One man's (or woman's) junk is another man's collectible treasure.  The fun of the hunt, and the joy of the sale became adicting.  When eBay rolled out their Trading Assistant program, CJ became one of the first eBay Trading Assistants.  Now she was selling her treasures, and the treasures of neighbors and newly found online friends.  The first call she got was from a gentlemen to sell his prized Rolex watch...it took awhile...but it it sold for $72,000.00!

As the word of mouth spread, and CJ's business kept growing, She was contacted to sell Anastacia Newkirk's stage clothing on eBay, with much of the sale going directly to the Breast Cancer Reasearch Foundation.  While many american's may not know exactly who Anastacia is, she is quite famous in europe, and the auctions were a hit from October of 2006 to April of 2007.  CJ even received a special award from Anastacia's fan club, The 2007 Anastacia Fanily Award.  The fan club is anxious for CJ to begin a new round of auctions for Anastacia this fall or winter.

CJ and the XOXmas group has attended every eBay Live since they began in 2002.  The yearly 3 day event is chocked full of valuable information and education.  Having just attended one is like getting your masters in eBay.  Having attending all 7 was a dream come true for CJ.  After attending the first in Anaheim, she vowed she would never miss another one. 

CJ became an education specialist in 2005.  She has the best time teaching others about what is her personal passion, buying and selling on eBay.   Teaching classes in San Clemente, Irvine Valley College, or at your location, CJ is qualified to teach The Basics of Buing on eBay,  The Basics of Selling on eBay, eBay Stores 101,and Beyond the Basics.