I'm pretty new to selling on ebay... I am getting ones to look, but not many buyers.. How can you increase or what do you do to get your items sold?
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Well, that's a tough question as there are tons of factors involved. It depends on what you're selling, who you're trying to sell to, etc.
You might try Googling for "eBay selling guide" or something for some tips. Also, the eBay forums can be pretty handy for info as well.
You might try Googling for "eBay selling guide" or something for some tips. Also, the eBay forums can be pretty handy for info as well.
It took me 2 weeks to make a sale. You just have to keep modifying your listings and prices until you figure it out.
It is also helpful to do an eBay search for the items that you are selling, as if you were a buyer. Look at what your competition is offering, and see how you compare.
It is also helpful to do an eBay search for completed listings on the items you are selling - maybe there just isn't a market for them right now.
It's a lot of trial and error - at least for me.
It is also helpful to do an eBay search for the items that you are selling, as if you were a buyer. Look at what your competition is offering, and see how you compare.
It is also helpful to do an eBay search for completed listings on the items you are selling - maybe there just isn't a market for them right now.
It's a lot of trial and error - at least for me.
I agree, it all depends on what you are selling, what your price is, what your shipping and handling fee is, etc. It takes a lot of research, both on eBay for current offerings and completed sales, and off eBay for the same things. Depending on the item and whether I've been able to find such info on the 'net, I've even gone to my library for research.
One thing I've noticed is that if the item price is very low, but the shipping and handling fee is outrageously high in an effort to make the "real" selling price, most buyers click on past the listing and look elsewhere. I know I do!
If you've got a hot item, buyers will come quickly. If demand is low, then the wait can be awhile before someone comes along looking for it. I sell vintage and antique books (among other things) and often it takes months before a listing is even seen, let alone getting the item sold.
One thing I've noticed is that if the item price is very low, but the shipping and handling fee is outrageously high in an effort to make the "real" selling price, most buyers click on past the listing and look elsewhere. I know I do!
If you've got a hot item, buyers will come quickly. If demand is low, then the wait can be awhile before someone comes along looking for it. I sell vintage and antique books (among other things) and often it takes months before a listing is even seen, let alone getting the item sold.
Low starting prices without reserves and reasonable shipping costs have been a huge part of my success on ebay over the years. Additionally, accepting Paypal for payment increased my business five fold. A few things to think about.