I have recently established an eBay account and am preparing to list my very first auction. My ultimate goal is to not be a part-time eBayer but have a (successful) eBay business at some point. So, in light of desiring an eBay business, I also know that feedback, while voluntary, is still a crucial part of being successful and showing your credibility as a seller.
My question/comment is this: When I list my auction I will have zero feedbacks showing to any potential bidders. How/what is the best way to create feedbacks in a resonable amount of time for someone new? This may not be possible other than just jumping through the hoops of being new and letting time take its course. Some immediate thoughts I had are: lower shipping costs than competitors with like items, multiple auctions for different items and not restricting myself to just one item to start with....
I realize I can request feedback from my individual winning bidders one at a time, however, this may take some time to establish a number of feedbacks. I also am aware there are some unscrupulous (and illegal, in the eyes of eBay) means of creating mass feedbacks in a short time (penny auctions?) but don't even wish to go there. All that will do is tarnish one's eBay reputation.
Does anyone have any ideas, comments or experiences they might share is creating a number of feedbacks in a reasonable amount of time?
Thanks in advance for your help...
MPB
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