help me out whats wrong with my store are my items that bad or what im not really getting any sales

[metayou]

just please keep it clean, constructive criticism is welcomed thank everyone 

[wastingtime101 · Accepted solution]

Hey Richard. I didn't click into any of your listings or look at pricing. Scrolling down the gallery of your offerings, here are a few tips that could make a big difference with how your items appear in search:

Many of your lead photos could use a general brightening which can be done with eBay's photo editor tools.

This listing: 285021934910
I couldn't tell what was in the pic until I read the title was for a belt. Suggestions:
- Show the belt coiled in the lead pic so you can get a closer shot of the buckle and leather.
- Take the photo against a light background - the belt is dark brown and blends in to that dark gray background.

This listing: 285018670912
- Crop the lead pic to get a better view for searchers scrolling past.

These listings: 285017938067, 285017945838, 285017934487, 285017926529 and listings with similar titles
- Add more key words and descriptors to the title.

This listing: 285016754280
- Remove NEW from the title. People can see from the lead pic that it's still in the package, but the package is altered. Putting NEW in the title can open you up to SNADs.

Items dark in color or similar to the background color like: 285016727765 and 285015480395 and 285015457929 and 285005613811 are disappearing into that dark background. No need to redo your pics, but consider taking a new lead photo that's against a light background. It'll help your items be seen and stand out better when people browse search results.

Hope some of that helps. Good luck.

[katzrul15]

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@metayou wrote:

just please keep it clean, constructive criticism is welcomed thank everyone 

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@metayou 

I took a look at your first listing only. The one for the sunglasses.

First - sunglasses is 1 word - you have it split apart.  

Pix on the carpet make this item hard to view - try using a white background for the back and bottom.  Go to the dollar store and buy a tri-fold presentation board.  Take your pix using that to place your items on.  Will make a HUGE difference.

Next - noticed that you have no "item specifics" filled out for this item.  This part is CRITICAL to do, so that your item can be found in search.  Go edit your listing and enter all the mandatory "item specifics" and any others that might apply.

Last - Use ALL of the characters for your title - very valuable real estate.  You might consider the following vs what you have:

St Louis Blues Hockey Team LOGO 2-tone Yellow Sunglasses NHL

Good luck to you!  

[annadryl]

IMO I don't think auction format is the best bet for these types of items. I can see a buyer out there willing to pay (if the price is reasonable) so they can receive it fairly fast, but might not want to wait on an auction when there are likely a lot more out there available instantly. Auctions are best for items that will be fought for by multiple bidders. I would just figure a fair price and list them fixed price. And you don't have to bother with relisting too. Good luck~

[wastingtime101]

OP isn't using auction format @annadryl - are you sure you're looking at the right profile and not mixing it up with another discussion you have open?

[annadryl]

Good call @wastingtime101  I must have been doing too much at once...

@metayouSorry, plz disregard. Again, good luck~

[wastingtime101]

Still good advice, generally speaking. 🙂

[joseh1445]

You are trying to sell every thing.  Sell in 1 niche.  I sell mostly watches.  I used to sell clothes.  From there I sold computers, I like to learn, and I was making good money selling computers. The virus happen.  My sales went south really quick.  Now, I just sale watches.  I am able to ship by First Class mail, it cost me about $3.75 to $5. 

Good luck on your selling journey.

[johnrj1226]

Agree with the suggestions to  use a lighter background.  Try using a light blue vs a dark color back ground..  You will get clearer and sharper pics. of your items.  Remember a dark color will absorb light and a lighter color will reflect light.

If you are  photographing a shine object  like a piece of jewelry - use a black background.  You will see more details of the shiny piece.

[dhbookds]

For many things, I'm a firm believer in  showing a size comparison in the main picture for two reasons..... people can't tell at a glance at the picture how big the item is and that can forestall a return...."I thought it was smaller/larger"......... AND it distinguishes YOUR item in a a list of like items.......i.e. your cast iron eagle.... 

I thought it was a pin just seeing the picture.....your title says 17" but did I even read it?  Using an apple/soda or soup can gives some perspective on size.  Likewise a quarter on small jewelry stuff......

And about the eagle........looking at the back......it has hangers, but one seems to be broken? or at least the picture  isn't showing the hanger on the left well......If it's broken and you don't mention it.......that's asking for a return as not as described.    Need a good close up of any hanger AND a mention of it in the description AND the title. 

I notice on your purses......some have no measurements at all....women want to know whether it's small or large.....again.....the size comparison in the picture and then the measurements in the description.....  Using "faux" Leopard in the title of the Liz Cl.  purse may help find buyers that want a Leopard "look" purse... and by the way.......what's on the interior?  How many pockets.....I "think" I see two....zippers?  Don't make me "search" for information, put it in the description & item specifics.........Each/every detail you can add may "sell" the item to a specific buyer.

Generally, looking at your descriptions.....you need to start "thinking" like a buyer when you make a listing...what do you, as a buyer, want to know about the item in order to buy it?  And I don't think it hurts to do a little selling along with the "facts"......."Regal Cast Iron Eagle"...... "Classic Leopard Look Purse"......

Just some thoughts. 

[metayou]

Thank you, I appreciate any advice I can get everyone's giving me great advice.

[metayou]

Thank you for the advice I'll be cleaning everything up the next few days fun fun fun lol really I do thank you

[metayou]

Thank you for the advice I really do appreciate it.

[metayou]

Thank you for the advice I defiantly need to find my "place" on this site thank you again.

[metayou]

Haha I still appreciate the response thank you.