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Low STR items and Store make perfect sense. However, you do need to continue to list with auctions and Fixed Price format (non-Store) to get visibility on eBay.

You can continue to list from Auctiva for Store Inventory. It's one of the 3 selected submission methods at the top of the Auctiva one-page lister (Store Item). You can also continue to use the templates and the SG. The only conflict on templates (that I've seen) is due to wide borders and the use of the Store Cat-box (haha ) on the left that crowds the page.

If you want to avoid fees, I surely wouldn't stop using the picture service and the scheduler. Read my sig.....no fees please.

Danno

Thanks Danno, scuse my ignorance. Whats STR?
Regards.
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STR = Sell Through Rate

Jargon for percent of listings over a time period that result in a profitable sale.

High STR = Good Item for Auction/BIN on the floor due to lower Final Value Fee (FVF), but at higher listing fees. Also, makes a good item to attract buyer INTO THE STORE with cross-promotions and appropriate discounts (like shipping).

Low STR = Good Item for Store Inventory due to higher FVF, but lower listing (Store) fees. It can sit in the store without high overhead in fees.

That's a general rule, but there are always exceptions (like seasonal sale items). It really depends on what you are selling, your competition, and your visibility in the market-place, as other contributing factors.

Danno

Thanks Danno, very interesting.
All the best.
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