wow..some really good tips mrpockets...I really appreciate it! :)
So you're main rule of thumb is to start off at the price which you bought the item..and then take it from there...
Also..what do you think about those extra features that e-bay provides..ie gallery pics and bolding titles etc...do they actually attract people or is it just a way for e-bay to make some money?
who me..I sell sterling silver jewellery.
oh...one more thing...if an item does not sell, how soon after do you relist ?
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wow..some really good tips mrpockets...I really appreciate it! :)
So you're main rule of thumb is to start off at the price which you bought the item..and then take it from there...
Also..what do you think about those extra features that e-bay provides..ie gallery pics and bolding titles etc...do they actually attract people or is it just a way for e-bay to make some money?
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My pleasure, Hinna! To be honest, we've only used the "extras" on bigger ticket or very rare items where the sale price will justify the additional expense. By the same token, I know some sellers that use them as a matter of course. If there's a good deal of competition in a category, it can help you stand out from the crowd and at least get them to look at your auction.
I've seen my wife relist immediately following the end of auction, and sell 70-80% of what didn't sell the first go-round. I've also seen her wait a week or so and get equally good results.
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Peace To All Who Read This...
Cool..thanks for the tips. If I have any more questions etc..I'll pass them on to ya! :)
Nice to be here you can get good information...
mrpockets... I'm back with some more questions! How long should an auction normally be? For all of my auctions, I select 7days...but I've noticed that the longer the item is up for auction, it has a greater chance of getting a bid..what do you think?