I have mentioned several times that eBay is one of the ways that I recommend for making money on the net; I helped my sister when I was in France on holiday this summer, and I must say that I had not lost my touch. I sold a lot of different items on eBay, and I even became Power Seller selling concert tickets. It is completely legal, you just have to follow the rules in force in the United States. I also tried with tickets for sale at the Bell Centre in Montreal but I never made substantial profits, so that I am more focused on the US market. It's been a while since I stopped to use eBay, it comes in waves at home, it's like reading my cravings. I think I'm going back this winter to get through the long, long winter Canadian. It allows you to concentrate on more activities; especially for me who does not really like the snow:-) I have everything a stack of children's clothes boxes that I have accumulated over the months. I'm going to start soon, for now this is my blog that interests me the most:-)
I recommend the following 18 tips for getting the most profit from your sales on eBay. It all depends on what you intend to sell of course. There are objects that sell really bad (read there with a small profit margin to non-existent, so why bother?), Such as books or music CDs. The sale price is really ridiculously low for these objects. However if you think selling video games, electronic items like Nintendo, ipod, psp (so objects of small size easy to deliver with a great resale value) you should follow these tips:
1. Make a thorough search of the object that you think to sell: Look how many have sold similar items by checking the completed sales (research I systematically used on eBay)
2. Always start your sales Thursday afternoons and evenings, and choose 10 days. This will make your auction will end on a Sunday afternoon or evening at one of the largest peak times, plus it gives you two weekends to expose your articles. In general, you can also consider the holidays, bridges and holidays as favorable periods
3. Do not underestimate the previous pipe. I would even advise you to pay (exceptionally) the pennies it costs extra to program the sale of your items for Thursday in the afternoon. Prepare your ads in advance and arrange for them to be you online at one hour intervals. This will also give you a longer exposure of your ads
Submit to combine shipping costs if you're selling similar items. A buyer may be willing to take more of an object. This shows that you are sincere and that you have your buyers service heart
Itemize delivery options: shipping costs, type of package, packaging, personal delivery possibility, ... give maximum detail. You will see that anyway Ebay users will ask you a few questions on the subject. If you intend to sell a lot of items, inform your buyers how often you go to the post. For example in my case I posted my articles on Tuesday night (the post closing no later than Tuesday) and Thursday evenings
Look after the title of your ad: you are entitled to 80 characters, and I recommend you to use this space to the maximum. If you still have room, take the opportunity to indicate the status of the object (TBE = Very Good Condition)
Look after your ad: avoid spelling mistakes stand out by your attention to detail. You will inspire confidence to your buyers. Be careful to describe it as honestly as possible the good and bad points of your object. You can write something like "good game that has a few scratches; However, this does not affect its operation. "Feel free to use text formatting (use of color, bold, section, paragraph) but without abusing it. If the object has a defect, report it: being honest about a small scratch, you not only avoid the after-sales issues, but in addition you will show that you are honest and eager to provide a good service
Submit Paypal: Buyers are more and more people prefer this method of payment faster than sending a check. PayPal and eBay are managed by the same company. In addition, PayPal offers strong protection to buyers in litigation so it can be comforting. As a buyer I happened to log a complaint for an item not received and my money was returned to me in its entirety. It took a few weeks, the time of the investigation, but I reached my expense
Create your personal My eBay: This way you view your presence and buyers will know more who they are dealing
Remember to ask your buyers for their comments: This helps to improve your reputation on eBay and thus corresponds to prove that you are trustworthy
Say you are non-smoker, and you do not have pet: I use this selling point for all children's products, that is to say, toys and clothing. This is a way forward a healthy subject and odorless, but it must be true, otherwise it will taint your reputation
Start your auction at a very low price (the minimum possible) and do not use reserve: you will save listing fees, and your ads will also get more attention. In fact, see and the more you think your article is likely to sell well, the lower should be its original selling price. For example concert tickets it was common for me to leave my auctions to $ 0.99. By cons, if you think your item will generate little interest, set the starting price at a reasonable price that you will not lose money on the sale. This price should be the minimum you are willing to accept for the item. All the games of my nephew were put on sale at low prices (although I had checked before their popularity coast), apart from the DVD I put Nemo 4.99 dollars because I knew that somehow I n 'have very little auction. This is actually sold for 4.99 dollars, which was a very good deal anyway for the buyer
Use the blacklist provided by eBay and refuse bidders problem: There are mainly those who are already on file for non-payment, to have several negative reviews, etc. Take this advice and avoid headaches before these unscrupulous people were not able to already bid on your items! After that it's too late ...
Make use of photographs: a picture is worth 1000 words, said Confucius. Do not hesitate to make several photos. You can have a hosted on eBay and put the others on your site if you have one, or on a site that hosts free photos as Village Photo or Image Cave. Note that both sites are in English .... Whichever site you choose for your photos, your ad will learn that perhaps more time to load, especially if the site you choose for your photos is unreliable; so you should be careful if your buyers will see only broken links for each of the non hosted on eBay photos. You can potentially lose good sales. Treat your photographs: do not place your object on a crowded table. Pay attention to the reflections of your flash
Avoid most paid options, other than that mentioned under number 3 pipe: themes, bold listings ... all these frills generally not used much and merely inflate the price of your ad (thus lowering your margin profit)
Respond quickly to questions you will probably lots of questions, some of which you may appear silly ... Answer it anyway, and feel free to share your answers by publishing
Send your item quickly: Avoid dragging several days before going to the post office. You will have a better review your profile and it will improve your reputation
Communicate! After finishing the auction, you can contact your buyer in congratulating the winning bid. Once payment is received you can send a quick email to thank him. And finally, once you've posted the object, you can tell by a little nice email indicating when it should receive the item, and a tracking number if available. You make a fine reputation as quickly and people willingly come back to deal with you
Those things have always served me well, and even though I'd not used eBay for a while, certainly not the reflexes were slow to come back ...
1. Make a thorough search of the object that you think to sell: Look how many have sold similar items by checking the completed sales (research I systematically used on eBay)
2. Always start your sales Thursday afternoons and evenings, and choose 10 days. This will make your auction will end on a Sunday afternoon or evening at one of the largest peak times, plus it gives you two weekends to expose your articles. In general, you can also consider the holidays, bridges and holidays as favorable periods
3. Do not underestimate the previous pipe. I would even advise you to pay (exceptionally) the pennies it costs extra to program the sale of your items for Thursday in the afternoon. Prepare your ads in advance and arrange for them to be you online at one hour intervals. This will also give you a longer exposure of your ads
Submit to combine shipping costs if you're selling similar items. A buyer may be willing to take more of an object. This shows that you are sincere and that you have your buyers service heart
Itemize delivery options: shipping costs, type of package, packaging, personal delivery possibility, ... give maximum detail. You will see that anyway Ebay users will ask you a few questions on the subject. If you intend to sell a lot of items, inform your buyers how often you go to the post. For example in my case I posted my articles on Tuesday night (the post closing no later than Tuesday) and Thursday evenings
Look after the title of your ad: you are entitled to 80 characters, and I recommend you to use this space to the maximum. If you still have room, take the opportunity to indicate the status of the object (TBE = Very Good Condition)
Look after your ad: avoid spelling mistakes stand out by your attention to detail. You will inspire confidence to your buyers. Be careful to describe it as honestly as possible the good and bad points of your object. You can write something like "good game that has a few scratches; However, this does not affect its operation. "Feel free to use text formatting (use of color, bold, section, paragraph) but without abusing it. If the object has a defect, report it: being honest about a small scratch, you not only avoid the after-sales issues, but in addition you will show that you are honest and eager to provide a good service
Submit Paypal: Buyers are more and more people prefer this method of payment faster than sending a check. PayPal and eBay are managed by the same company. In addition, PayPal offers strong protection to buyers in litigation so it can be comforting. As a buyer I happened to log a complaint for an item not received and my money was returned to me in its entirety. It took a few weeks, the time of the investigation, but I reached my expense
Create your personal My eBay: This way you view your presence and buyers will know more who they are dealing
Remember to ask your buyers for their comments: This helps to improve your reputation on eBay and thus corresponds to prove that you are trustworthy
Say you are non-smoker, and you do not have pet: I use this selling point for all children's products, that is to say, toys and clothing. This is a way forward a healthy subject and odorless, but it must be true, otherwise it will taint your reputation
Start your auction at a very low price (the minimum possible) and do not use reserve: you will save listing fees, and your ads will also get more attention. In fact, see and the more you think your article is likely to sell well, the lower should be its original selling price. For example concert tickets it was common for me to leave my auctions to $ 0.99. By cons, if you think your item will generate little interest, set the starting price at a reasonable price that you will not lose money on the sale. This price should be the minimum you are willing to accept for the item. All the games of my nephew were put on sale at low prices (although I had checked before their popularity coast), apart from the DVD I put Nemo 4.99 dollars because I knew that somehow I n 'have very little auction. This is actually sold for 4.99 dollars, which was a very good deal anyway for the buyer
Use the blacklist provided by eBay and refuse bidders problem: There are mainly those who are already on file for non-payment, to have several negative reviews, etc. Take this advice and avoid headaches before these unscrupulous people were not able to already bid on your items! After that it's too late ...
Make use of photographs: a picture is worth 1000 words, said Confucius. Do not hesitate to make several photos. You can have a hosted on eBay and put the others on your site if you have one, or on a site that hosts free photos as Village Photo or Image Cave. Note that both sites are in English .... Whichever site you choose for your photos, your ad will learn that perhaps more time to load, especially if the site you choose for your photos is unreliable; so you should be careful if your buyers will see only broken links for each of the non hosted on eBay photos. You can potentially lose good sales. Treat your photographs: do not place your object on a crowded table. Pay attention to the reflections of your flash
Avoid most paid options, other than that mentioned under number 3 pipe: themes, bold listings ... all these frills generally not used much and merely inflate the price of your ad (thus lowering your margin profit)
Respond quickly to questions you will probably lots of questions, some of which you may appear silly ... Answer it anyway, and feel free to share your answers by publishing
Send your item quickly: Avoid dragging several days before going to the post office. You will have a better review your profile and it will improve your reputation
Communicate! After finishing the auction, you can contact your buyer in congratulating the winning bid. Once payment is received you can send a quick email to thank him. And finally, once you've posted the object, you can tell by a little nice email indicating when it should receive the item, and a tracking number if available. You make a fine reputation as quickly and people willingly come back to deal with you
Those things have always served me well, and even though I'd not used eBay for a while, certainly not the reflexes were slow to come back ...