If you are in this purely for money then you might want to look at selling different items. As it is your store is filled with low dollar long tail items (mine has a bunch too) and those don't really pay the bills.
I don't even try to list those clothing patterns 1 at a time, I just put them into huge lots and priced at about $1.25 times the number of patterns in the lot. A single pattern could sit there priced right and still not sell for 10 years until the unicorn comes along and the unicorns for sewing patterns are dying off faster than they are being replaced.
Right now your store has a 62 month sell through rate, that means at your current sales rate it would take an average of 5 years for each item to sell, and given that most of your items are already cheap to begin with I feel it is more an issue of not having desirable items in the first place. If you are unloading what you already have and just want rid of it then start lotting the stuff up. Then look for different or better when you restock, as everything you have is in the most saturated categories on ebay.
A quick look at your items, I noticed you have some clothes with the same sizes and styles. You should sell those in lots. I think it's better to sell 2 pcs of clothing or more rather than one at a time, because the shipping is high for one piece of clothing. People are looking for bargains on eBay.
IMO the days of milk and honey are over. You have to learn to get along with less of everything. Compulsive consumerism is a thing of the past. People will always think twice about what they purchase these days.
Look to sell items that are more unique that have better sell through rates. Bundle some of your items you have in lots so you can discount them. This way your shipping charges will not be as much of the sale as they are individually. Your listings look fine but they also look like a million others that are on Ebay already. Cross list to other platforms to extend your reach. Personally i would concentrate on items that sell for at least $25 or more. Its tough to make it selling $10-$15 items unless you are a volume seller. IMHO
Do not call eBay they won't help you. Just try some sales, change titles, new pics and yes, promoted listings, be sure to take most of the "advice" on where with a grain of salt.
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·2 years ago
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Lower your prices. Run a bogo sale. List more items. List more desirable items. Freshen up your photos and descriptions. Increase your promotional rate. Advertise your stuff on social media. Offer free returns. Pray. Waiting it out might work, also.
one secret way is to call customer service as many times as you can, and pester them until the they tell you what you want to hear.
Thanks for the feedback. I do not have an Ebay store yet but can you still run sales without it? I am trying everything I know how to do just wanted other suggestions that outside my sphere of knowledge. Lol, can always use the ideas.
Sales are usually slow during the summer time, for me anyway and I've been on eBay for 20 plus years. You are selling clothing & inexpensive jewelry...very over saturated categories on eBay and most similar sites. My suggestion would be to lower your prices on the clothing and try using your social media apps to advertise what you have for sale. Go to the top right hand side of your listing page where it reads "Share" What ever social media you use, attach your listings to it and let em fly. I have had customers tell me "I saw this on twitter and really liked it" so it certainly doesn't hurt to try.
onefootflipper
·2 years agoI looked over your store. A few suggestions.
If you are in this purely for money then you might want to look at selling different items. As it is your store is filled with low dollar long tail items (mine has a bunch too) and those don't really pay the bills.
I don't even try to list those clothing patterns 1 at a time, I just put them into huge lots and priced at about $1.25 times the number of patterns in the lot. A single pattern could sit there priced right and still not sell for 10 years until the unicorn comes along and the unicorns for sewing patterns are dying off faster than they are being replaced.
Right now your store has a 62 month sell through rate, that means at your current sales rate it would take an average of 5 years for each item to sell, and given that most of your items are already cheap to begin with I feel it is more an issue of not having desirable items in the first place. If you are unloading what you already have and just want rid of it then start lotting the stuff up. Then look for different or better when you restock, as everything you have is in the most saturated categories on ebay.
cardsforauction
·2 years agoA quick look at your items, I noticed you have some clothes with the same sizes and styles. You should sell those in lots. I think it's better to sell 2 pcs of clothing or more rather than one at a time, because the shipping is high for one piece of clothing. People are looking for bargains on eBay.
mordecai8614
·2 years agoThis is good advice. Bundling clothing is a great way to move them
cara_2946
OP2 years agoOh, okay thanks for letting me know that. I am a little green but I am learning. This community is a big help to newbies like me.
toysaver
·2 years agoIMO the days of milk and honey are over. You have to learn to get along with less of everything. Compulsive consumerism is a thing of the past. People will always think twice about what they purchase these days.
cara_2946
OP2 years agoThat is the truth. I always consider when I buy something and do a lot of comparing before I buy.
chevymontecarlo88
·2 years agoLook to sell items that are more unique that have better sell through rates. Bundle some of your items you have in lots so you can discount them. This way your shipping charges will not be as much of the sale as they are individually. Your listings look fine but they also look like a million others that are on Ebay already. Cross list to other platforms to extend your reach. Personally i would concentrate on items that sell for at least $25 or more. Its tough to make it selling $10-$15 items unless you are a volume seller. IMHO
inhawaii
·2 years agoSlow sales?
I would contact ebay as soon as possible.
cara_2946
OP2 years agoThank you for the feedback. I might have to do that.
selsa84
·2 years agoDo not call eBay they won't help you. Just try some sales, change titles, new pics and yes, promoted listings, be sure to take most of the "advice" on where with a grain of salt.
Unavailable member
·2 years agoLower your prices. Run a bogo sale. List more items. List more desirable items. Freshen up your photos and descriptions. Increase your promotional rate. Advertise your stuff on social media. Offer free returns. Pray. Waiting it out might work, also.
one secret way is to call customer service as many times as you can, and pester them until the they tell you what you want to hear.
cara_2946
OP2 years agoThanks for the feedback. I do not have an Ebay store yet but can you still run sales without it? I am trying everything I know how to do just wanted other suggestions that outside my sphere of knowledge. Lol, can always use the ideas.
ckimodog
·2 years ago@cara_2946
Hi Cara
Sales are usually slow during the summer time, for me anyway and I've been on eBay for 20 plus years. You are selling clothing & inexpensive jewelry...very over saturated categories on eBay and most similar sites. My suggestion would be to lower your prices on the clothing and try using your social media apps to advertise what you have for sale. Go to the top right hand side of your listing page where it reads "Share" What ever social media you use, attach your listings to it and let em fly. I have had customers tell me "I saw this on twitter and really liked it" so it certainly doesn't hurt to try.
Good luck & Happy Selling
cara_2946
OP2 years agoThank you for the feedback. I will definitely do what you recommended. I was just wondering if it was my site and if I was doing something wrong.