Why aren't my items selling

[meelo_darling]

Greetings, 
After many years selling on ebay US I am trying my hand at Ebay Australia. I am still learning about the prices things sell for here. 

I have many items listed for auction but so far my sales rate has been low. Would any of you be so kind as to tell me why you think my sales aren't going better? 

I would love to lower my prices further but since I offer free shipping, dropping my prices much more means I wouldn't make any profit. However, I am still interested in what you think about my pricing and any other reason my auctions aren't more successful. 

Thanks in advance! 

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/meelodarling/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

[fashunu4eeuh]

Unbranded items are harder to sell generally so i would work on adding more applicable keywords. I'm wondering why the word "bikini" is on one of your work-out keychains and "laptop" on your dog decal? (If It is to draw more eyes by using popular but unrelated keywords, that is keyword spamming and not in line with policy.) Your pics are very good but your descriptions are on the lean side and Item Specifics are under-utilized. It is said Cassini really likes IS. 

You might also post your question on the Aussie forum. Ebay rules differ from country to country. Wish you much success.

[newnewnewmann]

"The seller won't accept returns for this item."

That is contrary to Australian consumer protection law and may scare off some buyers..or it may not, I don't know.

[meelo_darling]

Thank you for your thoughts on my auctions!!! For some reason I was under the impression that item specifics don't matter. I updated my auctions to include item specifics and my views and sell through rate have gone up dramatically. Thanks!

[meelo_darling]

Hi there, I had no idea that I might be turning buyers off by not offering returns. Guess what? I started offering returns for higher value items ($20 and up) and immediately started having sales!!!! I had no idea it would make such a huge difference. Thank you for taking the time to offer this advice. It made a world of difference!!

[siayan]

Looks like sometimes suggestions here do work with Cassini. Good Luck Selling

[solarshift7]

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@siayan wrote:

Looks like sometimes suggestions here do work with Cassini. Good Luck Selling

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Crazy 'eh?  I took the view that it's all eBay's game so you just have to learn how to play it the best you can.  In the case of this post I'd say consider each option ebay gives as a consideration in how well an item will sell or appear in a search.  From options like returns accepted to the various pulldown options in the item specifics area....if eBay gives you the field you should probably at least consider each one as it applies to your situation...agree or not with ebay's ways if they are offering all these fields to fill in, accept or decline, etc. it must mean something to them in the current state of eBay. 

Just last week I discovered the "item brand" that is usually required can get me better results by using a common (for certain hobby items I sell on one account) 4 letter acronym THEN the brand name in the field.  Like everything with ebay you need to experiment a lot with your settings and the overall way you present things for what you sell.  Not saying I agree with it (many on these boards don't) but it is what it is so it's best to play along with it.

Oh, and I echo the other poster that suggested the OP check the Aussie boards for better information since that's where she's selling things now.

[meelo_darling]

> In the case of this post I'd say consider each option ebay gives as a consideration in how well an item will sell or appear in a search.  From options like returns accepted to the various pulldown options in the item specifics area....if eBay gives you the field you should probably at least consider each one as it applies to your situation...

That is excellent advice. I have taken it to heart. Thank you!