Where do you "train" for ebay Live? I have been approved , I watched the webinar and read ..all I could find in regards on how to start . BUT still not a clear idea of , as a seller , the order in which you ..present your items to be sold , how exactly to either put them at auction or buy now during the show and what exactly is OBS streaming..does everyone use it ? I am a very by the book "instructions oriented" person and I just feel I have not really been given clear instructions on it. I have never live streamed anywhere before (so that is possibly my problem) , but I do feel my items ..deserve a "debut" :) lol . Would love to try it just very nervous about not doing it right per say ..it is a LOT to take in especially for someone who has not live streamed before anywhere and the expectant time frame is 2hrs per show .
I have applied 5 times to sell Live on Ebay. To date, I have not received any communication from them. I sell Live on Posh, not sure why Ebay is not responding to my application....Has anyone else had this experience?
Here you go! I just got accepted after applying for almost a year... but I think the process is getting faster.
How can I sell on eBay Live?
eBay Live is currently in beta with select sellers. Please fill out an eBay Live Seller Interest Form if you’d like to host an eBay Live event, and we’ll notify you as soon as you’re eligible to start selling live.
I'm planning to start my shows week of the 10th!! I didn't realize when I signed up for training that we have to go live within 2 weeks of finishing training.
I'm hurrying to plan shows (get graphics together, advertise) and be ready. I may fall on my face a bit at first.
I've been planning inventory to sell for a long time. I think I've got a good selection of items that will be a good deal for buyers, but also earn a profit.
On any new live selling show... seller should never do all $1.00 starts, or start bidding under what they can afford to sell for, until they've established a following. Those work great for established sellers that have many bidders. Not for new sellers.
I think it's reasonable to expect to break even (after COGs, fees, etc.) the first month or so, and not make huge profits. Building a following is key to profitable online selling on any live selling platform, not just eBay.
I have a large variety of jewelry items (vintage & new, precisous metal & stones and costume, different styles, etc.). It will be interesting to see what sells well and what I'll end up specializing in (to me anyway).
Will we be able to see one of your live shows? I'm used to the ones on Poshmark, but they've been going for a while. So far the ones here haven't impressed me much (neither have a lot of the Posh ones), but I think there's all sorts of room for creativity with the concept and am sure there are some good ones around.
Yes. We're REQUIRED to go live within 2 weeks of finishing training... which I finished Thursday. EEEK. I'll be in the "Watches & Jewelry" category for eBay Live.
100% agree with you. In my category, super disappointing shows (slow, can't understand seller, slow, high starting prices, slow, bots/headless attendees, dead quiet rooms, etc.).
I think that should be an opportunity to shine though!
I'm hoping I can fill the gap and build a following by doing some YouTube videos, social media posts, offer desirable items at a good value, and have a consistent schedule to build a following on eBay Live. I'm trained on WhatNot, where there are many good shows that are engaging and sell well. eBay should be able to be that.
alexavintagehouse
·2 days agoWhere do you "train" for ebay Live? I have been approved , I watched the webinar and read ..all I could find in regards on how to start . BUT still not a clear idea of , as a seller , the order in which you ..present your items to be sold , how exactly to either put them at auction or buy now during the show and what exactly is OBS streaming..does everyone use it ? I am a very by the book "instructions oriented" person and I just feel I have not really been given clear instructions on it. I have never live streamed anywhere before (so that is possibly my problem) , but I do feel my items ..deserve a "debut" :) lol . Would love to try it just very nervous about not doing it right per say ..it is a LOT to take in especially for someone who has not live streamed before anywhere and the expectant time frame is 2hrs per show .
out_the_wazoo
OP1 month agoI have applied 5 times to sell Live on Ebay. To date, I have not received any communication from them. I sell Live on Posh, not sure why Ebay is not responding to my application....Has anyone else had this experience?
arraus
·1 month agoHere you go! I just got accepted after applying for almost a year... but I think the process is getting faster.
How can I sell on eBay Live?
eBay Live is currently in beta with select sellers. Please fill out an eBay Live Seller Interest Form if you’d like to host an eBay Live event, and we’ll notify you as soon as you’re eligible to start selling live.
closeoutdealsusa
·1 month agoDid you try it yet? I hear that things sell on there for about 20% of BIN..
arraus
·1 month ago · EditedI'm planning to start my shows week of the 10th!! I didn't realize when I signed up for training that we have to go live within 2 weeks of finishing training.
I'm hurrying to plan shows (get graphics together, advertise) and be ready. I may fall on my face a bit at first.
I've been planning inventory to sell for a long time. I think I've got a good selection of items that will be a good deal for buyers, but also earn a profit.
On any new live selling show... seller should never do all $1.00 starts, or start bidding under what they can afford to sell for, until they've established a following. Those work great for established sellers that have many bidders. Not for new sellers.
I think it's reasonable to expect to break even (after COGs, fees, etc.) the first month or so, and not make huge profits. Building a following is key to profitable online selling on any live selling platform, not just eBay.
I have a large variety of jewelry items (vintage & new, precisous metal & stones and costume, different styles, etc.). It will be interesting to see what sells well and what I'll end up specializing in (to me anyway).
chapeau-noir
·1 month agoWill we be able to see one of your live shows? I'm used to the ones on Poshmark, but they've been going for a while. So far the ones here haven't impressed me much (neither have a lot of the Posh ones), but I think there's all sorts of room for creativity with the concept and am sure there are some good ones around.
arraus
·1 month agoYes. We're REQUIRED to go live within 2 weeks of finishing training... which I finished Thursday. EEEK. I'll be in the "Watches & Jewelry" category for eBay Live.
100% agree with you. In my category, super disappointing shows (slow, can't understand seller, slow, high starting prices, slow, bots/headless attendees, dead quiet rooms, etc.).
I think that should be an opportunity to shine though!
I'm hoping I can fill the gap and build a following by doing some YouTube videos, social media posts, offer desirable items at a good value, and have a consistent schedule to build a following on eBay Live. I'm trained on WhatNot, where there are many good shows that are engaging and sell well. eBay should be able to be that.
We shall see how I do!!!