When I first started using eBay as a means of supplementary income, it was a daunting task and it literally took all day to list a large number of items such as CDs and DVDs. Typing the title of every CD and looking up the pre-filled information might seem like a quick and easy way to list items, but it still takes quite a bit of time. A couple of years ago I started using a handheld barcode scanner that would automatically look up the CD or DVD information right from the barcode. I was able to list items much, much quicker, which enabled me to make money faster and easier than ever before. The first barcode scanner I used was a cheap bargain brand scanner and it had a few problems. Since then I have upgraded several times and I am now using the Symbol LS4278. This particular scanner does cost quite a bit more than you might expect to pay for something as simple as listing items on eBay, but, for someone who lists several hundred items at a time, it is really worth the investment. I highly recommend a barcode scanner as a means of listing items on eBay. If you haven’t ever used one, pick up a cheap barcode scanner and give it a try. You will not be disappointed.