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.
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