eBid Widgets, by Kimbo! A bit of extra help

About eBid Widgets, by Kimbo!

Welcome to eBid Widgets, by Kimbo! where you can buy all manner of widget to help you sell on eBid, and get an extra helping hand while you're getting used to how it all works.

I gained over twenty-years experience in the IT industry, before sliding into the more genteel occupation of selling old books. Rather than let all that experience go to waste, I try to put it to good use, helping out where I can with technical support, and explaining how things work to the less techncially minded. For many people the guides and notes provided on my information site at www.bykimbo.com is all that's needed. But sometimes one needs a little more help, or wants to save time by buying some of the selling elements required, such as banners and templates.

With all that in mind, I started selling eBid Widgets (banners, templates, decorative elements) of all sorts in my Widget shop on eBid. It soon became obvious that there was a need for even more...

eBid store banners

And so was born "www.ebidwidgets.com". A place where you can get that little extra help. What's offered here, in addition to the Widgets I sell on eBid, is an extra level of technical help. I can install your Widgets for you, whether or not you bought them from me (though I hope you do, of course!), I can straighten out your shops, set-up your forum posting profile, chat through any aspect of using eBid that you want to discuss. Different methods of contact are available: email, telephone, live chat... just choose the method, time and price that suits you best.


My bookselling background

Countryman Special

I specialize in twentieth century first editions, in various subjects. In my stock list you will find books on country living and countryside pursuits, sports, biographies, travel, and the best of modern literature from around the world. Well over half of them are first editions. When I’m out and about buying I keep my eyes peeled for interesting and unusual books, particularly those that are a little harder to find or maybe have been out of print for a while. I aim to do the hunting (though not the shooting and fishing, it’s so bad for the dust jackets!) so that you don’t have to.

My stock tends to reflect my own taste and interests, that way I can be sure I’m providing the best titles in the subject, the best writers, the definitive works. And I enjoy buying them. Many of the books in my "travel and world" section reflect my own fondness for Asian travel, and you will find several titles about, or set in, Malaysia and Singapore. My hobbies & crafts sections will generally hold a great selection of books on cooking, brewing, potting and other practical crafts and pastimes. Modern & World Literature contains some of the finest fiction available today with prize-winning authors and a range of subjects and settings.

sport in europe book cover

With a background of growing up in a small market town I have a deep respect for the country way of life, and my country living sections, both fact and fiction, reflect that. I like real food, real ale and real people. And I sell real books. I rarely deal in book club editions, unless the title is so hard to find that club copies have become collectible, and I always make it clear in the description if a club edition is being sold.

My books are all treated with care, and are professionally packed so that they reach you in the great condition they left me. I ship internationally and all packages are fully insured.

I aim to make buying from Books, by Kimbo! a smooth, enjoyable experience, with top-quality products and exceptional customer service. My many repeat customers seem to think I’m hitting the mark! Why not join them, you’ll be very welcome.

Happy reading, Kimbo