Hi William,
I couldn't agree more with the points pointed out by Yvette! Research would still be a key in pricing your products - that is research the prices being offered by your potential competitors :)
Always, think like a customer - would you buy the dress at the price you listed?
We know that many people easily get attracted to buying something when they see the word FREE beside it :) Also, read something on how customers react positively to prices that don't end up in whole numbers (notice the many prices ending up in.95 or .99 or $299 instead of $300) Try it!
All the best :)
The point Richelle has made about prices not ending in a whole amount is called price pointing in marketing terms. $17.00 sounds much more to a customer than $16.99.
In reality the difference is of course just one cent, however you are using price pointing to promote the number 16 in the customers mind, not the number 17 which you are actually charging in reality.
So in essence, the customer will look at the 16, ignore the 0.99 and think of the item as a 16 dollar item, not as a 17 dollar item.
It's one of the oldest and best marketing tricks I know, absolute classic and it works!
Hi there,
Thanks the item i have selected they dont have any of the exact same items listed on ebay for example i searched for YSL Roady Designer Tote Magenta Patent Leather but didnt come up with anything that sells for 1895 for the listed item but they saying their listed price is 1395 does that mean i shud sell it for 1895 item?
is that i good idea?
What do you think??
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Hi there,
Thanks the item i have selected they dont have any of the exact same items listed on ebay for example i searched for YSL Roady Designer Tote Magenta Patent Leather but didnt come up with anything that sells for 1895 for the listed item but they saying their listed price is 1395 does that mean i shud sell it for 1895 item?
is that i good idea?
What do you think??
i am referring to
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does that mean i shud sell stuff listed at queen bee's listed price on ebay??
So i shud bring it down to 200 to 300 so price is $1600.00??
So i shud bring it down to 200 to 300 so price is $1600.00??
in the end i decided to do this
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You should be selling items under 20$ to start and you are looking for trouble selling any high end item, even with a lot of feedback. Another problem is, Paypal will hold your funds and you will have to purchase the item out of pocket.
Another problem is your setting yourself up to be scammed by a buyer.
And another problem is selling from your source.
Start very small. Even sell items for a 1$ to build up feedback until you reach around 100 feedback. Only then can you begin to consider selling items of that amount and even then you are begging for trouble.
Planes has a lot of experience to back his advice so if I were you your shoes I would definitely give his advice/tips ample consideration. He is right, for new sellers feedback should be one of your top concerns - other than price many eBay buyers will consider a seller's feedback score a major criteria before actually buying an item.
If you can try going through your old things from around your home to see if there are a few things you can sell, if there are then list them to help you with your feedback :)
All the best!
are NOT allowed.Links to web pages that offer to trade, sell, or buy goods or services outside of eBay, including other auction-style websites.
Hi William,
I don't think you are allowed to put links on your eBay listings that will direct them to your trade listings. According to eBay's links policyare NOT allowed.Links to web pages that offer to trade, sell, or buy goods or services outside of eBay, including other auction-style websites.
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But you can mention in your eBay "About Me" page that you also sell on Trade Me.
Hope this helps :)
Hi William,
I see your now listing pre-owned items, that's good but one draw back I saw is the shipping rate. I'm not sure if anyone in the US would be willing to pay $46 for shipping for a pre-owned skirt.
It might be a bit hard to compete with sellers based in the US, for example this listing is also a pre-owned skirt but shipping fee is significantly lower than yours - Link hidden: Login to view (I saw this skirt at the bottom of your listing under 'See what other people are watching')
Another thing you may need to work on are your photos. For tops, dresses and jackets especially - it would be ideal if you have a mannequin or hang them. For more tips, here's a blog that may help - Link hidden: Login to view
Hope this helps :)
You should be selling items under 20$ to start and you are looking for trouble selling any high end item, even with a lot of feedback. Another problem is, Paypal will hold your funds and you will have to purchase the item out of pocket.
Another problem is your setting yourself up to be scammed by a buyer.
And another problem is selling from your source.
Start very small. Even sell items for a 1$ to build up feedback until you reach around 100 feedback. Only then can you begin to consider selling items of that amount and even then you are begging for trouble.
So even a normal dress for around $150 that includes A CO (Certificate of Origin)
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Hi William,
I think you may need to be a bit more patient :) Just list whatever items you have and see how things turn out. But here are some general tips for getting more sales:
* Work on your product photos. Good pictures convert to more sales. And statistics show that the more pictures you have, the higher the selling price. If you are selling clothing, consider getting a mannequin. For other items, purchase a photo tent. This is an easy way to get a clean, professional background for your photos. Buyers will always choose a professional picture over an amateur one.
Note: When I visited your listing just now there was no photo :(
* Make sure your item description provides LOTS of detail. Buyers like to learn as much as possible about the item before they buy. The best sellers on eBay have lengthy product descriptions to ensure the buyer isn't left with questions that might prevent them from bidding.
* If your feedback isn't skyhigh, then work on it. eBay buries sellers with low feedback ratings in the search listings, so less people are going to see your items for sale. The best way to get your feedback up fast? List as many items as you can and consider having a sale (either reducing the item price or offering free shipping). Even if you lose a bit of money now, you'll reap the benefits in the long term when your feedback is higher and your listings more visible.
Also,might want to consider catering to your local market or somewhere closer probably so you can offer better shipping rates thus increasing your chance of getting bids and actually getting feedback.
* Try offering faster shipping. Ship the DAY payment is received if possible. Buyers have high expectations and getting their item delivered in record time leaves a great impression.
These tips may sound simple, but we see SO many people neglecting these things in their listings, it's just not funny. Nothing turns a buyer off like a grainy, dark photograph or a single-sentence product description.
Hope this helps :)