This is a real job, and needs the same attention you would give to handing out the right change as a cashier or not putting your hand on the grill as a frycook.
If you can't obtain white bristol board to make a background, set up your smalls on a chair after draping a plain cloth (sheet? pillowcase?) over the seat and back.
And put the pattern as the first picture, not the bottom. Your customer is buying for pretty not investment.
And yeah, Fixed Price /Immediate Payment Required not Auction.
For your Japanese Mini Bud Vase, your pictures show lots and lots of items in the pictures. Someone might think they are going to get all those items if they win the bid at 99 cents. Also, btw, don't start your bids at 99 cents unless you are going to be happy selling the item at that price. Good luck.
Yeah I never looked on this platform before it went since I've been on eBay but I just since I've been on here and found the articles that's down at the bottom of the page and I'm in the process of going through all of them right now they're very informative and I appreciate everyone on here
Yeah those people never did make the payment so I never relisted it as not sold I guess I probably should have thanks for that advice or thanks for bringing that to my attention
Pack the item so that it arrives safely and ship via a tracked shipping method with a carrier which integrates with Ebay, preferably one that you can buy the shipping for on Ebay. Make certain the weight and dimensions are correct when you buy shipping.
Double boxing is probably appropriate for the items you have sold, which means the dimensions of the carton and amount of packaging material may be greater and the shipping charge may be higher than you estimated.
Yes thank you so much for those tips and I didn't double box it but I really that did cross my mind I wish I would have now I hope everything turns out all right live and learn I guess LOL
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·2 years ago
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Well, this is a bit like asking a buddy’s advice after you marry a stripper that you just met.
Yeah I'm taking business and college right now I'm about to get my associate's degree and that was one of the things that we learned about in marketing but the thing is I'm a newbie and you know I'm really kind of working with the scraps I've got already at hand but I don't think it was a recycled Amazon box but it wasn't it just beat up you know what I'm saying but thank you for your tips I appreciate any feedback I can get
Small effort, and it prevents a hasty customer from thinking they got passed off with an AZ item at eBay prices.
EBay often has cheaper prices even with shipping than AZ , but AZ has pounded the advertising that they have everything and cheaper than anywhere. Don't let your customer jump to that conclusion.
If you are thrifting, check the stationery shelves for stickers and cards. Make the first wrap of your decorative items in pretty tissue with an appropriate sticker. Presentation again. (the rest can be bubble wrap or peanuts, it's the part that touches the purchase that should look cute.)
Many of your titles are awful. You have 82 keystrokes, use them all.
And the first four words are the most important because: Phones.
That etsy listing should not be used with your basketball figurine. Just drop it.
You can rearrange your photos.
Those photos showing "made in China" are not the selling point you think. If the item is vintage or antique say so in the description but don't make the label the first picture.
Some of your pictures are very cluttered. Less is more.
That is some great feedback thank you so much you do not know how much I appreciate that and I'm in school for business and I know everything you're saying but a lot of stuff that I've done so far I've I've done it kind of you know just in a rush trying to just hurry up and make some money because you know it's it's tight living on a student's budget thank you so much though I really appreciate your feedback
Glad to hear you are graciously acknowledging all the help you are getting here.
Just a small tip: When writing anything, punctuation is your friend. Messages are easier to read if you toss in a period once in awhile, preferably at the end of a sentence.
If you are looking for fast money, eBay might not be the way to go. As a new seller, your funds can be held for up to 30 days.
That person was suggesting that you need to read ALL the information BEFORE you start selling here.
For instance, as mentioned in my previous post, your buyer has four days, 96 hours, to pay. And I thought you had to be referring to your very recent sale.
reallynicestamps
·2 years agoPunctuation and WHITE SPACE.
itisreallyhardtoreadawalloftext
This is a real job, and needs the same attention you would give to handing out the right change as a cashier or not putting your hand on the grill as a frycook.
If you can't obtain white bristol board to make a background, set up your smalls on a chair after draping a plain cloth (sheet? pillowcase?) over the seat and back.
And put the pattern as the first picture, not the bottom. Your customer is buying for pretty not investment.
And yeah, Fixed Price /Immediate Payment Required not Auction.
Know what you need to get for your item.
candd205
·2 years agoFor your Japanese Mini Bud Vase, your pictures show lots and lots of items in the pictures. Someone might think they are going to get all those items if they win the bid at 99 cents. Also, btw, don't start your bids at 99 cents unless you are going to be happy selling the item at that price. Good luck.
toblu_1832
OP2 years agoYeah I never looked on this platform before it went since I've been on eBay but I just since I've been on here and found the articles that's down at the bottom of the page and I'm in the process of going through all of them right now they're very informative and I appreciate everyone on here
janet9988
·2 years agoHopefully you have shipped that first item you sold back in January by now.
toblu_1832
OP2 years agoYeah those people never did make the payment so I never relisted it as not sold I guess I probably should have thanks for that advice or thanks for bringing that to my attention
soh.maryl
·2 years agoLooks like that sale was on March 28th, three days ago.
Unless you had "Immediate Payment Required", your buyer has FOUR days to pay.
bonjourami
·2 years agoAnd double box that fragile glassware!
tobaccocardyahoo
·2 years agoPack the item so that it arrives safely and ship via a tracked shipping method with a carrier which integrates with Ebay, preferably one that you can buy the shipping for on Ebay. Make certain the weight and dimensions are correct when you buy shipping.
Double boxing is probably appropriate for the items you have sold, which means the dimensions of the carton and amount of packaging material may be greater and the shipping charge may be higher than you estimated.
toblu_1832
OP2 years agoYes thank you so much for those tips and I didn't double box it but I really that did cross my mind I wish I would have now I hope everything turns out all right live and learn I guess LOL
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·2 years agoWell, this is a bit like asking a buddy’s advice after you marry a stripper that you just met.
toblu_1832
OP2 years agoI'm not exactly sure how to take that but those people need advice too
monica-sells
·2 years agothere is a huge checklist "prior to the sale"
to add onto the stripper analogy, make sure your buyer knows what they are getting
(accurate description and photos)
After the sale:
I always try to add the wow factor (overkill) when packing and shipping.
No used cereal boxes or beat up used amazon boxes. When they get it, that first impression needs to be "..wow, maybe better than I expected..."
(that extra $$$ for the box and new packing goes a long way)
this helps build repeat customers...
toblu_1832
OP2 years agoYeah I'm taking business and college right now I'm about to get my associate's degree and that was one of the things that we learned about in marketing but the thing is I'm a newbie and you know I'm really kind of working with the scraps I've got already at hand but I don't think it was a recycled Amazon box but it wasn't it just beat up you know what I'm saying but thank you for your tips I appreciate any feedback I can get
reallynicestamps
·2 years agoIf you use a recycled AZ box, turn it inside out.
Small effort, and it prevents a hasty customer from thinking they got passed off with an AZ item at eBay prices.
If you are thrifting, check the stationery shelves for stickers and cards. Make the first wrap of your decorative items in pretty tissue with an appropriate sticker. Presentation again. (the rest can be bubble wrap or peanuts, it's the part that touches the purchase that should look cute.)
Many of your titles are awful. You have 82 keystrokes, use them all.
And the first four words are the most important because: Phones.
That etsy listing should not be used with your basketball figurine. Just drop it.
You can rearrange your photos.
Those photos showing "made in China" are not the selling point you think. If the item is vintage or antique say so in the description but don't make the label the first picture.
Some of your pictures are very cluttered. Less is more.
toblu_1832
OP2 years agoThat is some great feedback thank you so much you do not know how much I appreciate that and I'm in school for business and I know everything you're saying but a lot of stuff that I've done so far I've I've done it kind of you know just in a rush trying to just hurry up and make some money because you know it's it's tight living on a student's budget thank you so much though I really appreciate your feedback
soh.maryl
·2 years agoGlad to hear you are graciously acknowledging all the help you are getting here.
Just a small tip: When writing anything, punctuation is your friend. Messages are easier to read if you toss in a period once in awhile, preferably at the end of a sentence.
If you are looking for fast money, eBay might not be the way to go. As a new seller, your funds can be held for up to 30 days.
soh.maryl
·2 years agoThat person was suggesting that you need to read ALL the information BEFORE you start selling here.
For instance, as mentioned in my previous post, your buyer has four days, 96 hours, to pay. And I thought you had to be referring to your very recent sale.