From an eBayer -
Buy some cheap stuff on eBay. Do a search for stuff under $5, $1. You can no longer buy or sell digital stuff so you are stuck paying postage and handling.
Sell some stuff from around the house that you don't want for cheap. Watch out for shipping costs? Buyers want stuff fast, so I suggest using priority mail from USPS.
I just get small BS items from china like ipod sync cables, usb card readers etc.. and put them on my new ebay accounts...
Yes, penny auctions work for feedback increase but you have a HEAVY chance of getting banned for feedback manipulation. Use at your own risk.
Good luck $$$ :sombrero: