Constructive Criticism

[brehend_78]

Hi, I'm a new seller who has been working on my current few listing that I have up at the moment to get a hang of things. I've tried to take some good pictures and have titles that are suitable for the items. I sell men's clothes at the moment. Any constructive criticism on my listings would be greatly appreciated, I'm just trying to learn the do's and don'ts of good listings and take in any feedback. Thanks again. 

You can find my listings  Here  if you would be interested in critiquing them.

[brehend_78]

Thank you that's very helpful, as for shipping , the clothes I have shipped I first put them in a poly bag, like  this, to make sure no water or anything gets to them and then i put that within a padded flat rate envelope through USPS, in your opinion you think that's the best method?

[brehend_78]

Thank you for your advice.

[brehend_78]

Thanks!

[a*river*runs*through*it]

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@brehend_78 wrote:

Thank you that's very helpful, as for shipping , the clothes I have shipped I first put them in a poly bag, like  this, to make sure no water or anything gets to them and then i put that within a padded flat rate envelope through USPS, in your opinion you think that's the best method?

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Most clothing such as shirts will ship First Class cheaper than Flat Rate. You want to save money any way you can, especially if you do Free Shipping.

I ship 90% of my items in poly mailers. Just make sure they are sealed well against any water infiltration.

First Class travels just as fast as Priority Mail IMO. The only difference is the weight of the package.

[brehend_78]

Thank you

[sam9876]

"as for shipping , the clothes I have shipped I first put them in a poly bag, like  this, to make sure no water or anything gets to them and then i put that within a padded flat rate envelope through USPS, in your opinion you think that's the best method?"

Did the package weigh less than a pound?

[sam9876]

You don't need to say Thank You to everyone who gives advice.

[brehend_78]

Some do , some go over a pound.

[brehend_78]

I just want to let them know that I read it and appreciate it.

[rainbowcolorz]

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@sam9876 wrote:

You don't need to say Thank You to everyone who gives advice.

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Do you feel thanking each person was something she felt the need to do?

Perhaps she wanted to say thank you to each person who helped her because that's the way she is?   Kind, thoughtful and respectful?  

Me?  I will sometimes click the kudo button instead of saying thank you, but this is a new poster/seller.  

[sam9876]

Once is plenty.  Something like:

Thank you to everyone for your help!

[lilbama911]

As several posters have suggested, you need to measure clothing since sizes may run small and body types come in all shapes and sizes.  With that being said, I reviewed some of your listings and offer the following suggestions:

1)  Take more pictures, include material type, remove any fibers that may look like pet hairs, don't expect buyer to remove wrinkles, lined or unlined, etc.  Check to see what similar items are selling for in"Completed Listings".

2) men Adidas X Reigning Champ Long Sleeve Black Knit Track Jacket   SZ M

(Probably needs to be in the "Athletics" category.)

[brehend_78]

Great advice!

[mam98031]

You may find this information helpful so you can make an informed decision on what might work best for you.

The return policies options are as follows.

1. No Returns
2. 30 day returns w/ buyer pays shipping
3. 60 day returns w/ buyer pays shipping
4. 30 day returns w/ seller pays shipping
5. 60 day returns w/ seller pays shipping.

On the last two options above, they are also known as Free Returns.  I your seller has either of those policies, the seller will pay your return shipping even on a buyer's remorse return.  And the seller can withhold the original shipping value if it was separately stated on the listing [not free shipping] from your refund.  Also Seller’s offering options 4 or 5 have the ability to do partial refunds in certain cases if the item arrives back damaged, missing something or in a condition less than what it was sent to the buyer in.

On option number 1.  No Returns.  The seller can completely deny taking a return for a Buyer's Remorse Return Request.  Or if they want to they can accept your return and have you pay the return shipping.  If the seller so chooses they can withhold the original shipping if it was separately stated on the listing [not free shipping].

On options 2 & 3 the buyer is responsible for the return shipping on a Buyer's Remorse Return.  Plus if the seller so chooses they can withhold the original shipping if it was separately stated on the listing [not free shipping].

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/managing-returns-refunds/handle-return-request-seller?id=4115

https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/seller-updates/2018-spring/simplified-returns.html#m17-1-tb1

[rainbowcolorz]

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@sam9876 wrote:

Once is plenty.  Something like:

Thank you to everyone for your help!

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That's the way you (and those who kudo you) would do it but apparently the OP does her thank-yous differently.  

For myself, I wouldn't wan't to say thank you to everyone, before everyone was able to respond and provide important info that I may need as a new seller.  <shrug>   

Or info that wasn't important or helpful.  lol