You can always make a difference by making honest
deals and build up your reputation. Here are some
free eBay selling tips that might help you sell those
old figurines in your attic.
Write a simple description and do not
clutter your auction with unneeded items like animated
Gifs, and colored backgrounds. Remember, you are selling
not entertaining.
If you are selling items such as DVDs,
software and designer labels, make it clear that your
items are genuine and not pirate copies or fakes.
Letting them know what you sell for real makes them
understand your product better, hence, having little
trouble when the day ends. You might end up having
a bad reputation if you are selling bootleg copies
when you stated they are genuine.
Set a flat rate for shipping and mention
the shipping costs prominently within your auction
description. Let potential buyers know that you are
prepared to ship overseas. This will greatly increase
potential sales.
Check your spelling. Items won't sell
if potential buyers can't find them because you've
misspelled the item's name. Write a title that accurately
describes your item. Use manufacturers name and model
number within the title if applicable. Write a detailed
description that allows prospective bidders to make
a decision about purchasing the item. A basic tip
is the description can never be too long so long as
it is describing the item.
Host your own pictures. By hosting your
own pictures, you will save money, and, more importantly,
be able to use as many pictures as you need to adequately
show eBay bidders your item. This is the simplest
thing to do, and yet 70 percent of eBay sellers ignore
this simple tip.
Pay the extra fee to include a picture
of your product. Make sure that it is a good quality
image, with no background distractions. Optimize your
pictures for the web is the best way to tune out the
loading times of your image. Many sellers use the
highest resolution settings on their cameras and generate
huge files that download very slowly. Computer monitors
only show 72DPI, any extra detail is just a waste
of the bidder's time.
List your item in the most appropriate
category. Many buyers’ only search eBay by looking
at listings within categories. If you are not in the
right eBay category you will not be seen by lots of
potential bidders and you item may end up selling
for less than it's worth.
Systematize your eBay selling. Using
a system to sell on eBay will lower the amount of
time spent selling each item, and insure you don't
forget any important activities.
Build your positive feedback. You can
do this quickly by buying and selling several small
value items. This will give potential buyers confidence
in you.
Be honest. If your item is less than perfect, say
so. This is more likely to generate a sale as potential
buyers are more likely to trust you. Being honest
should also help to protect your valuable positive
feedback. I once made a tidy profit on some items
that were originally free; I made it clear in the
copy; the buyer was pleased and so was I.
Don't set a high starting price. This
will cost you more and could put off potential buyers.
Your item will find its correct value if you have
listed it properly, but it may not reach its value
until the last few minutes of the auction. Be realistic
about shipping costs. If you charge too little, you
risk your profit. It is possible to make a small profit
from shipping, but if you charge too much, you will
put off potential buyers
Time your auction to end on a weekend.
This is when most potential bidders will be available
to buy your items and should increase the final price
you get. Take advantage of eBay promotional offers;
look out for special days when you can advertise your
items at a reduced cost.
Now, time to get started, remember,
you can only build your reputation by having good
trades, having to let strangers trust you is really
nonsense these days but on eBay, they make sure your
points are given credit. Follow these tips and you’re
on your way to making good money on eBay.
