08-04-2014 10:17 PM
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08-17-2014 12:19 AM
@csandrainbows
@csandrainbows wrote:
...... I didn't post in the right thread -_-
You actually did post in the right group!
There are many sellers of OOAK ("One Of A Kind" or "Original One of A Kind) encompassing artists, craftspeople, hobbiests and other creative people selling the things that they have made by hand here on eBay.
It's kind of a specialty niche that can take a lot of time and perserverence to make profitable. If you sell your wares at craft shows or in shops, eBay can be a great way to offer your things online.
Most people who are just getting started selling their own creations sell their things at a very low price just to get a following of loyal customers and to pay for their materials. As you gain skill, experience and customers you can begin to raise your prices to compensate you for your time as well.
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08-17-2014 11:30 AM
08-18-2014 08:12 AM
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08-18-2014 03:09 PM
@scorez_galore wrote:
Lastly....I REFUSE to do another .99 starting price auction. I think they're lame, UNLESS it's an iPhone or something you know everyone is on eBay just to buy them. I've only com d out head ONE time by doing a .99 start item. What do you guys think about .99 auction starts? Thanks~
$0.99 auctions can do VERY well on eBay ONLY IF YOU KNOW YOUR MARKET! Here is an example of a $0.99 auction, currently running here on eBay that will astound you! $0.99 comic book auction Check it out!
I have used 0.99 cent auctions in the past to reduce listing fees ONLY when I knew that what I was selling was rare and desirable to eBay collectors. It is a rush to see the bid price of an auction go up and up and up, day after day until it peaks out in the last 6 seconds as ambitious snipers try to win it.
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08-18-2014 05:55 PM
Yes I agree about such low pricing pulling value down. I have been offerring items with low prices as I was desperate for money. I made nothing on so many sales after busting my rear to pack excellent, send things quickly, etc.... Packaging materials aren't dropped off at my house by the eBay fairy too. And what about getting some appreciation monetarily for the time it takes to do all that is required to make a sale.
I have seen antique doll pricing drop lower than what I paid for dolls in the 90's. This is happening throughout this category for all types of doll collecting. So I am going to stick to my future pricing objectives which is to make some PROFIT!
Stressing over getting 5 star ratings is also feeling like I did in school.....kindegarten. I would like to feel appreciative of myself and my selling endeavors and keep pricing fair to myself for a change. I realize times are hard. I am experiencing this in my household too!!
I've met really really great buyers and I do offer super low prices at times to keep the mood gracious and fun too. There must be a way to make selling a wonderful rewarding choice for making a living.
08-18-2014 07:09 PM
08-19-2014 07:37 AM
It helps to know what your costs really are.
Obviously you know how much thread goes into your item, and what that cost, and you can work out the cost of your packing materials.
But are you putting a reasonable value on your time?
Here in Ontario Canada our minimum wage is 17 cents a minute.
If your $1.60 sale took you only 10 minutes to crochet, you were already out a dime, to say nothing of fees, packing materials, packing time, printer ink, listing time.
But you knew that.
Are you using the 50 Free Auctions? Did you know you can get another 50 Free by listing on eBaydotCA (the Canadian site). You can list in US dollars, but you will have to use Fixed Price Shipping. That should not be a problem with your smaller items.
Might I suggest that you put an approximate size in your titles and exact measurements in your description? Without these many will not even open your listing and more will not order without knowing if they can wear your product. I see you sometimes do this already.
Try to make this a chart rather than a chatty sentence.
Also take a look at your listing on a mobile device/ smartphone. Not all the listing shows up in some cases and you will want to choose what your customers see.
For example
Folklore Folclore Rainbow Crochet Crop Top With Fringe Two Piece Bikini
Might do better with CROCHET BIKINI Sz M handmade FRINGE RAINBOW CROP TOP 2 Pc B CUP
Titles don't need grammar (and I see you've already learned the 'common spelling error' trick). They do need keywords.
I think you are saying in your description that custom garments are possible. Try to be more direct about it. Details could be written on your ME page and you could Link to that. Don't forget that larger sizes require more time and more materials. Also that custom items may not be resaleable if rejected. Allow for all that in pricing custom orders.
If you can find a model, picture her in a bodysuit with the one of a kind bikini over it. It looks weird but hygenic. I think pictures on a real body would be helpful.
And the Global Shipping Program.
I'm glad you are willing to ship internationally, but at your price point (under $50 US) this is a discouragement to your foreign customers.
If I were to buy one of your suits, I would not pay duty (NAFTA) but I would pay a 13% sales tax and about $5 to PitneyBowes who run the program. Making a $37 CDN suit cost me $47CDN.
For readers who sell goods that are not made in the USA( or other NAFTA country) there would be duty as well.
Canadians can only import $20 CDN before duty and sales tax kicks in. This is true in many European countries as well.
Instead I would suggest using First Class International which allows you to have Confirmed Delivery and carries up to four pounds of products.
08-19-2014 08:51 AM
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08-20-2014 06:38 PM
I wasn't trying to be rude and apoligize if it came across like that.
08-20-2014 08:27 PM
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