So far so good… my eBay project is going great and I’d like to share another tip with you today. Yea, I know it’s Super Bowl Sunday and you’re probably at some party gearing up for a Giants win

RESEARCH!

Regardless if you have the “best” or “most-in-demand” item on eBay there’s no guarantee that your item will sell. Take the time before you submit your listing to research what other eBay sellers are listing their item for. Yes, the PRICE. Try to stick with the same price as the competition so your listing does not get passed over for being too high-priced. Here’s a little tip I use.

I check to see what other sellers are selling the item I want to list. Then I drop my starting price a few dollars less, so my ad stands out as being cheaper to bid on. Here’s the kicker… on my shipping price I add back a few dollars. I’ve found that most buyers on eBay tend to look at the selling price and not pay much attention on what it will cost them to have the item shipped to them. Now, don’t get me wrong… it’s not my intention to gouge anyone with overly high shipping charges.

So have your starting price a bit lower than the competition and add the couple bucks to the shipping price.

Enjoy the game.

I`ve been busy the past week or so learning the inside behind being a successful eBay seller. You may have noticed my previous posts on the subject. Today I`d like to chat a bit on reducing refunds or exchanges. During my research on auctions posted by successful ebayers I`ve noticed that they spend a great deal of time writing up the description of their product.

Let`s say you`re going to list a pair of running shoes, spend the time to tell the potential buyer everything you possibly can about the shoes.

- colour

- size (if they fit big or small)

- if they`re new or used. If they are used, be sure to mention any damage or marks.

- if they have tags

- if they`ll be shipped in the original box or package

- your shipping policy

- your return policy

- if the shoes are sport specific

By spending the time to describe the product in detail it will lessen the chance of the winning bidder not only asking for a refund… but also, leaving you negative feedback.

Happy selling.

Further to my post about selling on ebay, here’s another tip I’d like to share with you. You’ll generate more sales and never have to relist your items. It’s very important that you use as many pictures as possible when you list your item. Why? If you’ve ever purchased anything online you should know that there’s a level of uncertainty before you make the purchase. It’s not as if you’re in a physical store where you can pick up the item, smell it, squeeze it or shake it.

I would at least have 2 pictures. One that’s displayed in the title of the item so when people do a search and the items are listed, they can see your item. And another with the description. If you can, providing it’s a big ticket item… use a few more pictures. For the couple bucks you’ll spend to include the pics when you insert the ad, you’ll have an ad that stands out from the competition. Your buyer will feel more comfortable making the purchase if they have a clear picture of what they’re bidding on.
BTW if your item is used, I would include pictures showing any damage or scuffs etc. This way the potential buyer knows what to expect.

Happy Selling!

Hope everyone took a moment to reflect as Mr King’s Bday is celebrated in the US. Here’s a quote/question I received from a friend today…

The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is a time for us to pause and reflect on the man, the legend and what he stood for. His Dream, his Vision, his Obsession with universal freedom and opportunity for all, is one that is shared by most of American. Yet, 40 years after his death, many of us are still asking ourselves the question: does freedom ring in America today? The answer, it seems, depends on whom you ask.

Do you sell or plan on selling items on eBay? I recently connected with a manufacturer who’s products I want to market on eBay. I’ll hold off mentioning what the item is until I have an actual auction listed. But I can say that’s a hot product to have right now. I’m currently waiting on a test order from the manufacturer to see a few things, since they offer drop shipping. A service which will make things a lot easier for me. Sell the item, collect the money from the winning bidder… then place the order with my supplier and not have to worry about shipping.

The test order will show me..

- how easy/difficult it will be for me to place the order with the maunfacturer

- how long it takes from the time I place my order to the time it actually gets shipped (comes with tracking so I can see this process)

- how long after they ship the item, will my customer receive it.

- the condition it will be received (packaging and contents).

- if the order will be accurate.

- the quality of the product.

These are all important since a big part of the eBay experience is the feedback previous customers leave on your product and service. No one wants negative reviews.

Next post I’ll chat some more about things that are important when it comes to selling on eBay.

Have you ever considered the aspect to sell online and make money? Well maybe this is the most appropriate opportunity for you to engage in this kind of profitable activity. Apparently, you can now sell even the oldest “junk” you have hidden in your antique box. With the use of a few clicks and good marketing approach, you can definitely sell your entire collection of loose items over cyberspace.

So how can I start squeezing money out of the internet? Practically, if you have items, old or used, you can sell them to people who might be interested. And the good thing about doing this is you can sell online and make money.

There are a lot of trade websites where you can register to sell your items. For example, you can use eBay.com. This website provides you with a free portal that you can access upon registration. Their easy to use system can be your handy tool to effectively advertise whatever items you may have.

If you are thinking of what specific items can be sold on eBay, well you can sell everything and anything. You can sell your old pink rubber shoes, free complimentary key chains from a trip to a museum, your grandfather’s shirt, a Volkswagen beetle, or even your dot matrix printer.

Before you sell online and make money on eBay, you should first read the terms and conditions involved upon your registration. This is very important since actual trade is going to happen if your item is going to be sold and purchased by another user. Also, reading the terms and agreements of the website protects you from possible fraud and bad experiences when dealing with other users.

Although eBay is the most efficient way of making money online, you are not restricted to eBay. What if you are a natural born businessman who wants to tap the internet as a business mechanism? Of course, it is possible. You can create your very own online store!

An online store is one of the few other procedures to sell online and make money. Many other companies hold the internet as the most cost effective way to sell their products. But first, you should be able to consolidate all the necessary items and aspects that you will need in setting up an online store. You should have a list of the products to sell, a web portal, a financial instrument and good computer facilities such as servers and internet connection.

When your online store is up and running, you can expect to have various forms of sale transactions. There are some customers who can order online but will need to request for a specific store procedure. Some considerations are delivery of the product, after sales support, payment options and online general inquiries. You should anticipate all these types of concerns beforehand if you are going build your online store.

The experience to sell online is one of the great ways to do business electronically. Because of the relative ease in usage of internet facilities and a wide coverage of global connections, you will be on your way to earn high profits to sustain your daily spending needs.

This is a guest post: Yoshi Kundagawa is a freelance journalist. He writes about entrepreneurs and working from home. You can read his articles about sell online and make money at his blog.