Buy-it-now question

[sunshinesketches]

A little while ago, I decided to try the buy-it-now option. When I listed the item, I set a starting bid of 6.99, with a buy-it-now option of 19.99. But when the first bidder bid upon it at 6.99, the buy-it-now option disappeared. Is this the usual case? I thought it would stay up as an option until bidding potentially may have reached 19.99? signed, Clueless in Pencilvania

[oldchristine]

Only if you have a reserve on it. Otherwise the first bid cancels the BIN out. Chris

[october*moon]

No, that's the way it is....first bid takes away the BIN option...the way you thought makes sense, but, like a lot of other things......;o) Anne >^..^<

[sunshinesketches]

Okay, thanks. I'll rethink the strategy for next time. I see now why some people put their starting bid so close to the buy-it-now price. /Karen

[artistjillian]

Great question Karen!

[katat0nik]

You can try a fixed price listing with the "Submit Best Offer" feature 🙂

[sunshinesketches]

I've seen that option too. Does that mean you MUST accept an offer? Would you have to set a reserve or anything? I'm so inexperienced at this stuff, lol. One of these days I'd love to open an eBay store too, but I just don't see how I can get enough stock for it. I'm lucky if I can do one or two art cards a day. How do people make more to accumulate an inventory? /K

[katat0nik]

For "Submit Best Offer", you are not obligated to accept the offers you receive, and you do not need a reserve. If you choose to reject an offer, ebay will give you a space to comment on why the offer was rejected (write something nice here, because it will be available for public viewing if someone clicks on your bidders link.) I write something like: "Thank you for your offer, I truly appreciate it! Due to the time put into this artwork I cannot let it go for the amount you've offered. Thank you for your interest". I have no idea how people create ACEOs so fast - I average 2 per week (when I'm not really busy!) lol Jane

[taurmailyn]

i can do one a day usually...i could do more if spent all day doing them....I've wanted to do that recently though....I work best at night though...I may attempt it still lol!

[nechtan999_1]

I can usually only manage one a day - if I stay up until about 3:00am and I can only do that a couple of days a week. 🙂

[chelisesurfing_1]

One thing I have noticed is that some sellers add an extra incentive to BIN buyers, in cases like this - and as far as I know, this does not violate any eBay policies. So, in their listing they will say: "If you puchase the item BIN, I'll add an extra yadda yadda yadda..." (ATC, reprint of an ATC, etc.) Good luck Karen, your stuff is always so fantastic - I just LOVE watching your listings! xo - Chel

[sunshinesketches]

Thanks Chel. My goal is to one day open an eBay store... Before I moved, I had a ton of jewellery that I had made and started selling but (and I know you've all heard this before) it's all in storage right now. Stuff like fabric cuffs, beadwork necklaces, bracelets and earrings. /K

[debcoart]

Sunny..one way we have more stuff in our stores is because it doesn't sell! 🙂

[sunshinesketches]

But I see totally gorgeous work in peoples' stores. I don't get it! One thing I've noticed is that a few people put prints of their work in their stores. Maybe that's an option. Or make greeting cards of them or something.

[artistjillian]

Yes that is a good strategy Karen. I know many that works for.