Including a picture of yourself in description - against policy?

[jhb_supply]

The title says it all.  Including a basic picture of yourself in every item description, is this against policy in any way? What are your thoughts on this to inspire buyer confidence?

[city*satins]

Not against policy unless the item is well worn shoes and the picture extends above the kneecaps.

[castlemagicmemories]

I think it's creepy.  JMO  It would seem to be narcissistic to me, and that wouldn't inspire any confidence.  Glowing feedback inspires confidence.  

[buyselljack2016]

I want to see the item that I am purchasing.

I have no need/desire to see a photo of anyone in a listing that I am purchasing from.

I don't even want to see your hand holding the item.

It would inspire no confidence in my purchase to see a picture of anything other than the item being sold.  I could download a photo of anyone from the interweb, and post it in a listing.  It would mean nothing. Photo does not equal honesty/trust.

[jason_incognito]

It is best to leave as much personal info out of the listings as possible.

[missjen831]

I think it does nothing to inspire confidence and will only attract fetish buyers and weirdos. So if you aren’t looking to encourage those types of buyers, I wouldn’t do it.

[bigdeals.etc]

I don't agree with posting a picture of yourself in the listing, but I also don't fully agree with the other reponses here.

Depending on the item, having a photo of a person (model) can be beneficial. For instance... I was recently looking for a halloween costume for my infant son. The photos that show babies wearing the costume is much more appealing than the costume itself sitting flat on a surface. Keep in mind, I'm not talking about used clothing. That's a different story. But adding personality to a listing can be beneficial.

[rixstuff]

I sell online rather than at flea markets because I want to remain anonymous.  Selling based on your picture can backfire if you get a total nutjob buyer.

I also dont like to see clothes on people (selfies wearing the clothes I am buying) but there are other sites where people wont buy UNLESS they have a picture of the item being worn. 

Also goes without saying NEVER post photos of your kids online.  You never know what kind of nutjob will try to track you and your kids down or just steal their photos.

[fredona0]

Imho, it's a turn off.

If I want to see smiling faces, I'll go to Walmart

[city*satins]

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@jhb_supply wrote:

The title says it all.  Including a basic picture of yourself in every item description, is this against policy in any way? What are your thoughts on this to inspire buyer confidence?

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There was a seller who used to post here - she sold new, quite expensive shoes.  She used to model the shoes. She had absolutely beautiful legs and feet and her pictures were a feature of her listings.  She did a lot of business and as far as I know, received some but not an intolerable number of unsavory messages from those who came to her listings solely to leer.  She was very successful and her pictures played a significant role (IMO) in her success.

[rixstuff]

I am not more inclined to buy when there is a picture of the seller in the listing.  I am also not a fan of stock photos either.

[bigdeals.etc]

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@rixstuff wrote:

Also goes without saying NEVER post photos of your kids online.  You never know what kind of nutjob will try to track you and your kids down or just steal their photos.

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Right... I'd totally rather hire a kid model.

[cherry*fizz]

One of my selling accounts has my picture on my "about me" or whatever they call that page on eBay. I see my pic when I sign in, etc... and buyers can see it by looking at my profile. I think that's enough. I've never looked at anyone else's profile like that, but if I was really curious I might. I don't think it would really do anything to have their photo in their listing, but I guess you never know. It all depends on the picture, I suppose. 

[city*satins]

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@rixstuff wrote:

Also goes without saying NEVER post photos of your kids online.  You never know what kind of nutjob will try to track you and your kids down or just steal their photos.

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But boy oh boy....try to tell them that when they post here! Yikes. 

[rixstuff]

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@bigdeals.etc wrote:

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@rixstuff wrote:

Also goes without saying NEVER post photos of your kids online.  You never know what kind of nutjob will try to track you and your kids down or just steal their photos.

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Right... I'd totally rather hire a kid model.

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This actually WAS a problem for many children's clothes sellers who used kids in their photos.  Those who dont learn from history are doomed to repeat it.