Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Jewelry Wholesale And eBay Auctions

By Jacques Lemierre

Ebay auctions and wholesale jewelry are a winning team. Ebay is a a fantastic place to find almost any item that
you can imagine. Jewelry wholesale auctions are quite common on eBay, and in many cases, you
cannot beat the prices that are offered here.
Prepare yourself beforehand to avoid being scammed.

Start by reviewing all of the details about the
jewelry wholesale auctions that you are interested in buying. If
you still have questions, send those questions to
the seller through eBay's site. Make sure that
you keep all of your contact information with the seller through
the site so that there is proof.

Check out the person or company that is offering
the jewelry wholesale. Look at their ratings and their
feedback. Has there been any negative feedback?
If so, you may want to reconsider your options and
look into other auctions. If the feedback is all
positive, and the seller's rating is high, doing
business with them should not be a problem.

Make sure that you are clear about shipment costs
and the shipment time frame, as well as the
payment options offered. Usually, the buyer is
responsible for the shipment costs, and this is
added to the total and paid before the item ships.
In the case of high ticket items, insurance may
be required on the item as well. The seller seldom
pays the shipping costs.

If the jewelry wholesale is a very high priced item, such
as jewelry that is bought in bulk or rare pieces of
expensive jewelry, you should strongly consider
using the escrow service that is recommended by
eBay.

Beware of sniper's on eBay! Sniping is against the
rules at eBay, but a large group of people do it
anyway. Sniping is automatic bidding, which is not
against the rules, but the software or service is
instructed to place the highest bid in the last
possible minute of the auction - leaving no time for
anyone else to place a higher bid. Again, this is
against eBay's rules.

Instead of sniping, place your first bid at the
maximum amount that you are willing to pay for
the jewelry wholesale lot. Each time the bid is
raised, your bid will automatically be raised until
your limit is reached. This is not sniping, and it is
a perfectly legal way to bid on auctions at eBay.

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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Selling at Ebay

By R.CHANDRA

I'm directing this article to those who are just starting their eBay Selling Venture. Whether you're selling books, DVDs, CDs, collectibles or clothing, all things (with the exception of eBooks and services) need to be mailed. And it's the postage, handling fees and mailing that seems to cause a great deal of angst among new sellers.

Its a very good advice, indeed, as nothing turns off potential buyers like sellers who gouge you on the shipping costs. You've heard the advice - don't overcharge for shipping

You might think I'm being cheap, but, if you added up all your eBay expenses for the year (as some did for their recent taxes) you might be shocked to see how all the packing materials and gas for your car added up and took a little chunk out of your eBay profits. And, believe me, they do add up.

Some people are even more surprised to find they underestimated the weight of their packages, causing their profits to shrink even further.

You and your buyers should be equal

1.Scale is a must.You will save alot.Eyeballing the weight of the package, you can often times guess too low, and be in for quite a shock when you go to the post office and see the package is going to cost twice what you thought to ship.

2.Knowing the weight alone isn't enough. Know the dimensions of your packaging before listing. Some packages cost more to ship because of their dimensions.

3.Some prefer speedy delivery with Express mailing, while some prefer to save money with parcel post even though the wait is longer. It's always a good idea when using parcel post or other slower ground shipping to alert the buyer by email that it can take anywhere from 8 to 10 days.

4.Most stores are more than happy to let you rummage through their old boxes and take some home with you. But, do remember to choose boxes that are presentable, secure and strong enough for your items. And, if you have breakables, don't skimp on the bubble wrap,this will save you money.

5.Be sure to be upfront with your buyers that you have a small handling fee so they can't complain about it later. Add on an additional $1 or $2 to the shipping fees for their handling fees (depending on the cost of the item and how much packaging you have to use). A small handling fee that will cover your expenses.

Being fair to both yourself and your buyer will keep you both happy, and keep more of your profit in your pocket.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Selling On Ebay - Improving The Odds That Your Items Sell On Ebay

By Kimberly Aita

Are you selling on ebay? Many people who are looking for ways to make money online are discovering how to sell on ebay since it is fairly simple to get started and it can be an easy way to begin your own home based business.

There are numerous people who sell things on ebay because they are looking for a way to support themselves or their family. If you are currently selling on ebay, how is it working out for you? Are you making the money that you would like to make.

If you answer is no, you might want to keep reading as I am going to show you some tips on how to improve the likelihood that your items will sell on ebay.

A lot of ebay buyers are very watchful of ebay scams so one of the first things that most ebay buyers will do is to check to see what the seller's feedback looks like. Anybody who has bought from ebay more than a few times, realizes the importance of buying from a seller who has a high rating and a good reputation.

These buyers are knowledgeable that a seller with a high rating practically eliminates the odds of getting scammed. Having a good feedback score will also help you to attain a good reputation but by having an about me page, you can also raise your reputation as a seller on ebay. While having an about me page is your choice, the benefits of having one are many.

An about me page is simply that, a page where you can present yourself and give buyers some background information on your ebay business or about you individually and maybe the reason that you started selling on ebay.

Once an ebay buyer has checked out the seller and believes they can trust them, they will begin to look more at the product or products of the seller.

Clearly, this is going to be where you will have the best odds of making the sale. You will need to make certain that your prices are reasonable and still competitive. While you will want to be making some profit from the sale, you also want to make certain that you don't run potential buyers off by asking for too high of a price.

Another thing you will want to do is to make sure that you have an accurate description for the items you are selling on ebay. Listing each item separately and with a good description will increase your chances of making the sale. You need to make sure your buyers know the condition that the item is in so they know exactly what to expect. You should also state whether additional materials such as batteries etc., will be required for the item.

When you supply an accurate and detailed description of your item, you are sure to add to the likelihood of selling your item.

An additional critical part of your listing should be accurate photos of your item. While it may cost more to show extra pictures, buyers like to see exactly what they are getting so it would be worth the additional costs if you really want your item to sell on ebay. If you are interested in learning how to get additional pictures posted for free, you can see my article about photo sharing or using photobucket.

Make sure that you take close up pictures of your items and that you are using good lighting because if your pictures are not of good quality, you may as well not even have pictures. Low quality pictures have kept many ebay sellers from being able to sell their items. In other words, use high quality pictures in your listings.

While it is up to you to determine what forms of payment you are willing to accept, the majority of ebay sellers now use paypal as the most common form of payment. Most buyers are comfortable using paypal as well, so if you do not currently accept paypal for payment, you should certainly consider looking into paypal.

Even though almost all ebay buyers will be able to use paypal, there are still going to be a few who will not and for this reason you may perhaps want to be able to accept other forms of payment also. Just be certain that you have received all payments and that they have cleared before you ship your items to the buyer.

When you keep these tips in mind while selling on ebay, you should start to see your sales begin to increase. Think like a buyer when listing your items and ask yourself, would you purchase this item?

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Selling On Ebay - Why Accepting PayPal As A Payment Method Is Something You Need To Consider

By Kimberly Aita

Are you selling on ebay? Whether you buy or sell on ebay, you may want to consider some of these tips for learning ebay secrets.

Are you eager to find out how to make money online with the prospect that you will be able to make enough money to support yourself or your family. For the past few years ebay has been a marketplace where almost everyone can understand how to make money and this includes you.

Although it can be fairly easy to make money selling on ebay, there are still some important issues to take into account. Having quality items and providing detailed descriptions of those items is one of the crucial points for making money on ebay. You will additionally want to provide high quality, easy to see pictures of the items you hope to sell on ebay.

These may be among the most important factors if you need to become successful as an ebay seller, but another important factor is choosing the method of payment you are willing to accept. If you want to increase your chances of success selling on ebay, you will want to be able to accept several forms of payment, including credit cards, checks, money orders and most especially paypal.

The reason you need to consider accepting paypal payments is that it is now among the most common payment methods used on ebay. While many buyers and sellers prefer to use paypal, there are still several ebay sellers who nevertheless do not use paypal.

When you make a decision to set up a seller account on ebay, you should also set up your paypal account so that you can begin using it almost immediately. Using paypal is easy to set up and get started with and there are nearly zero risks when it comes to using paypal, not to mention your payment will be quickly accessible in your account.

Okay, you can still make money selling on ebay even if you choose not to accept paypal but the odds of being successful as a seller are greatly increased when you do use paypal. This is a very good basis why you should at least think about paypal as your preferred payment method.

Setting up a paypal account is simple and you can choose to have a business or a personal account. Having a business account will allow you to accept credit card and e-check payments into your account which will make it easier for your customers who do not wish to use paypal to be able to still make their payment into your paypal account.

The principal difference in personal and business accounts with paypal will be in the fees. You will be charged a small percentage when your buyers send you a payment through paypal, whether they decide to pay by check, credit card, or their own paypal account.

Although the PayPal fees may possibly be a turnoff for you, they don't have to be. By accepting PayPal, you are most likely to have additional sales, as well as upper level or higher priced product sales, as more eBay buyers rely on PayPal to shop online. This will essentially make the fees seem minimal, as they easily pay for themselves overtime and you are still able to make a profit. In fact, your PayPal fees, from a business standpoint, can even be tax deductible.

One of the many reasons why eBay buyers like to use PayPal is simply that it gives them a sense of confidence. When using PayPal to buy product on eBay, customers do not have to in fact provide you with their bank account information or their credit or debit card numbers. This information is routinely stored in PayPal's secure system. eBay customers just have to follow the directions on the invoice that you send them, enter in their PayPal sign in information, click a few verification buttons and they are ready to go; no vital information needs to exchange hands.

If you are selling on ebay and aren't already accepting PayPal, you will want to think about the many benefits to doing so, some of which were outlined above. For more information on PayPal, you are urged to visit PayPal's online website, which can be found at PayPal.com

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

eBay Sellers Tips For How To Use Completed Searches To Your Benefit

By Kimberly Aita

Selling stuff on ebay? Are you feeling like you are doing well? Simply put, are you making any money on ebay? If your answer is no there are one or two things you can do to help you better your likelihood of selling your items.

Ebay buying selling can help you start making money from home so here are some tips to get you going and help you learn more about how to sell on ebay.

Is your first compulsion to modify your items that are listed on ebay so that you may improve your chances of making a sale? It might be that you are attempting to sell something that just isn't going to sell on ebay.

You will have a better idea of whether or not your item will sell if you do a search on ebay to see if similar items have been sold before. This can help you to know if you will only lose money by listing the item. For example: if you want to sell a used piece of clothing such as an evening gown or prom dress that you may love, you can type in a search for a comparable item ie:prom dresses,evening gowns etc., and then you can see if any have already sold on ebay and what they were sold for.

Understanding what will sell on ebay is your best likelihood for making a profit. Therefore, before even listing an item you have to make sure it has a chance to sell. Understanding what has sold before and at what price, gives you an idea of what you can expect from your listing. This is not to say that if you can not find a like item on ebay that your item will not sell but just too give an idea of what may not.

When you find something comparable to your item, you will have an idea of what you can expect it to sell for on ebay and whether or not you feel it is worth your time and the money it costs to list the item..

The decision you make will be yours but it will make a big difference in the end if you are aware of whether or not you can sell this type of item.

Getting information on what has sold in the past can improve your probability of selling of what will sell now and will give you an idea of what you might want to have as your lowest asking price.

If you wish to see what has been sold before, just perform an ad advanced search. This can be seen by clicking on the ebay advanced search box and then just check the completed listings only box.

After you see what has been sold and for what price, you will be familiar with what the odds are that your item will sell and at what cost. A green price will be what an item already sold for but if it is still listed in red the item was not sold.

After you have an idea of what is selling on ebay, you may perhaps want to begin to use the advanced search as a way to find bargains for yourself that you can buy at a low price and turn around and relist it on your own ebay page where you can earn a profit. You can also shop at garage sales, flea markets or resale shops to find stuff you can sell on ebay.

By taking the time to learn how to use the completed listings, you can begin to understand how to make money on ebay. When you know how to use the completed listings search, it will only take a few minutes of your time to find items that are selling well.

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Selling On Ebay - How Important Is Price

By Kimberly Aita

When it comes to selling on ebay, it seems that a lot of new sellers are not aware of how important the price of an item is when they are building a new listing for auction. Some might not even realize that they have to decide on a price for the items they hope to sell on ebay.

Still, the truth is that an ebay auction is not the same as the kind of auction you may perhaps go to offline. There is truly quite a bit of attention and work when it comes to deciding on what prices to set for your listings.

Basically, you have to choose between the buy it now or the starting bid price you want for your items. You may also choose to have a reserve price and what that means is that if your item doesn't sell for the lowest amount you are willing to accept, you are not obligated to sell the item.

The only price that is actually required will be the starting bid if you choose to list your item as a regular auction listing. The buy it now and the reserve pricing are a decision that you can choose after you create your listing for the product you choose to sell on ebay.

Take into account that your starting bid should be kept reasonably low in order to attract more potential customers. If the item you are listing for sale is a higher priced item, even though your starting bid should still be kept no higher than $50, you will need to set a reserve price on this type of listing.

As stated previously, a reserve price will be the least amount of money you are willing to agree to for an item and while it will be your choice to accept a lower price, you will not be required to do so. A different way of looking at this is that if you are hoping to get $395 and the highest bid is only $325, you will not be required to make the sale and you can end the auction without receiving any negative feedback.

When deciding on a reserve price, you have to consider what the item is actually worth, in other words what is the value of the item, and also how much you actually paid for the item. When you know about how much you think the product should be sold for, you will need to set your reserve for the absolute lowest price you are willing to accept.

You can also select the buy it now option and that means that you will be attempting to sell your item for a set price and this allows potential buyers to buy without actually bidding. This means they will be able to pay for the item and buy it immediately. You can also use the buy it now along with a traditional listing and in this case, you will want your buy it now to be the same as whatever your reserve price is set at or at least close to same amount.

Another pricing detail is in your shipping options. Nearly all potential customers will look at the shipping price before bidding on an item so you have to take that into consideration as well. Offering free shipping will most likely bring in more bids but if you have a heavy item that is going to cut into your profits in a big way, you will want to have a shipping price set.

Just remember that most people will have an idea of what they are willing to pay for shipping and keep your shipping prices at a minimum. One more thing to take into account is that ebay has a policy that states you cannot overcharge for shipping just so you make more of a profit from it so be cautious to keep your shipping costs as close to genuine price as possible.

When setting your prices, you should check out other similar items that are selling or have already sold and keep your prices competitive if you actually hope to make the sale. Selling on ebay can be simple when you understand how. I hope you have enjoyed reading this article about the importance of setting prices when you decide to sell on ebay.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Selling On Ebay - What Are Some Advantages To Owning An Ebay Store?

By Kimberly Aita

Do you want to know more about selling on ebay? Here is just one example of some things you might want to think about if you are interested in making money from home by knowing how to sell on ebay.

Do you currently sell things on ebay? If you do, you have most likely heard about the ebay stores. You may perhaps even currently have an ebay store of your own. If not, you might be thinking about opening an ebay store just because you understand that ebay stores are becoming increasingly more popular.

Nevertheless, before doing so, you might want to take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of opening your own ebay store front.

If you don't already know what an ebay store is, it is like having your own retail store online. You will pay a small monthly fee to create your own ebay store front. This is where your customers will go when they shop at your store. You will be able to have your own logo, for example, if you decide to do so.

Although there is the monthly fee, you will still need to pay the normal final value and insertion costs. However, your fees will be lower than the normal costs when you do have your own ebay store.

Lower fees is most likely one of the main advantages to having your own store. Bear in mind though that if you are only selling a few items every month, it possibly will not be to your advantage to pay the monthly fees associated with having your own store. Then again, if you are hoping to become a medium to high volume seller, you will save a lot of money by having a store of your own.

An ebay store is easy to use as you can list all of your items for sale right in your store front. You will be creating all of your listings in the same manner as before, with ebay's step by step guide.

While having an ebay store can be convenient and help you save money on your listings, there are still a few disadvantages to having one. Among these is marketing for your items. Traditional listings will show up in the ebay searches but ebay store items may not necessarily show up in the traditional way.

What this means is that it will be up to you to drive traffic to your ebay store or the items you are hoping to sell. If you don't get any traffic to your store, you won't be able to make any sales. You can drive more traffic by using traditional ebay listings and having a link to your store on your sales page. This can take some time but after you have done it one or two times, it will be much faster and easier for you to complete.

Taking into account how you are going to get traffic and make money on ebay is something that you have to think about before you decide to open up an ebay store. Whereas it might be easier and cost less in the long run, if you are not selling enough to make your monthly payment, it is most likely best that you put off opening your own store until you begin to make sales steadily.

These are just a few of the advantages and disadvantages to opening up your own ebay store. You will have to make the final decision as to whether or not you feel it would be best for you to open your own store but be sure to look at all sides before doing so.

Have a look at some of the stores on ebay, do some research and learn more about them. This is one way to know whether or not it will be beneficial for you to open your own store. While having a store is not going to be for everybody, there are quite a number of ebay sellers who will make and save a lot more money simply by owning one and understanding how to get traffic to their store.

To find out more about how to sell on ebay, be sure to visit my site where you will find tons of articles and information about ebay.

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Selling On Ebay - What Is The Best Way To Begin Selling On Ebay

By Kimberly Aita

Are you thinking about selling on ebay? Perhaps you have heard that you can make money on ebay and now you want to know how you can start to sell on ebay.

Are you thinking that with all of the promises of riches that you need to just jump right in and begin selling on ebay as soon as possible? Well, I would advise you to take a step back before you jump right in and because you should take the time to learn how to sell on ebay the correct way.

Do you realize that ebay now has over 100 million members? If you take the time to understand this, you will see that your customer base can be just as big. Think about 100 million people who are shopping on ebay and they will be just waiting for you to start to sell so that they can buy products from you, but.......... how will they find your auction site? How will they even know that you are there? After all, 100 million people is a lot of people and they just won't ever reach your page if you don't take the time to do things the right way.

The fact is however, that no matter how great your product is or how well you do on ebay, you probably won't be able to reach all 100 million ebay buyers.

Most people selling on ebay actually started out as customers and you might want to think about starting out that way as well. You can think about this as part of your consumer research so that you will appreciate exactly how the method actually works. When you start out as a buyer, you can get more of a feel for how things work from a buyers opinion.

Although you might not think that this is necessary, starting out as a buyer on ebay will ultimately make you a much better seller right from the beginning.

As a buyer, you will want to take into account the type of customer service you receive from the seller. Keep in mind how you want to be treated and pay attention to whether or not you got the service you feel you deserved.

By taking the time to network with other sellers, you will start to comprehend the best way to interact with your customers when you begin to sell on ebay. Pay attention to the hot items that are selling and at this time you may even choose to take notes since they will come in handy at some time in the future.

Keep in mind that selling on ebay is a business and you will want to recognize what it is that people want to buy before you can begin to build a successful business as an ebay seller. Find out what sells by watching other seller's auctions and when you really know what things sell well on ebay, you can start to find resources for where to purchase these items at wholesale prices so that you can sell them on ebay for a profit.

One more point you might want to consider before jumping in as a seller is to attend what is called the ebay university where you can get more information and training on how to become successful as an ebay seller.

Ebay provides a lot of information on their site and while it is by no means going to make you an instant success, by reading and taking advantage of the free training provided on ebay, you will raise your probability of becoming a success and making money selling on ebay.

Taking the time to discover how to sell on ebay the right way will help you to avoid making some of the most common mistakes that many new ebay sellers have made at one time. Take advantage of the resources offered on ebay, particularly since they are obtainable for free, and you can be successful when it comes to selling on ebay.

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Selling On Ebay - Should You Use Ebay's Turbo Lister Program

By Kimberly Aita

Are you selling on ebay and if you are, have you heard about ebay's turbo lister program. Odds are you are not familiar with this but you may perhaps want to look into it and take the time to know how it works since using the turbo lister program just may make your experience as a seller on ebay slightly easier.

Keep in mind that the turbo lister program is available for you to download free of charge at ebay's website. The best thing about the program is that it is simple to install and to use. As usual with any ebay program, you will be given a step by step guide for installing and learning how to use the turbo lister program.

You can find out how to use the turbo listing program with very little trouble even if you have a minimum of computer experience.

Therefore, you are probably wondering exactly what the turbo listing program is now that you know how and where you can find it and even more, you may perhaps want to know precisely how it can help you to sell on ebay. When you decide to download the program, you will be able to get access to it when you want to, and this is true even when you are not online.

For the most part ebay recommends the turbo lister program for medium to high volume sellers but it works really well for the p.c. user who is using dial up also. The reason for this is that while you are setting up your auction listings, you might be tying up phone lines when you do not in fact want to and with this program, you do not even need to be online to use it.

What the ebay turbo lister program can do is to set up all of you auction listings including your buy it now listings in the same way you would do it online. An example of this might be that you would assign a category to your item and write a headline as well as your detailed description for the item you want to sell on ebay. You can also upload any photos you might wish to use, as well as letting your customers recognize how you will ship the item and which payment methods you accept.

One of the best thing's you will find with the ebay turbo lister program is that you can set your auctions up just as easily as before but you do not have to be connected to the internet when you are working on your listings.

If you are wondering how you are going to be able to have your items listed on ebay when you are not connected to the internet, the turbo lister program permits you to make as many listings as you want, even if it is in the thousands, and save them for a later time when you do sign in online.

Once you are connected to the internet, you can just follow the instructions for the turbo list builder to have the items you want to list and sell on ebay automatically uploaded to your ebay site. You also still have the ability to choose when your auctions will begin and when you want them to end.

As I said before, you can simply go to ebay to find out more about how to download and use the ebay turbo listing program and don't forget that this system is still at this time free to download and use. In the off chance you make your mind up you don't actually like this program, you can always go back to listing the items you want to sell on ebay in the traditional way on the ebay website.

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Monday, October 19, 2009

Selling on Ebay - Will Having An About Me Page Increase Sales

By Kimberly Aita

Are you selling on ebay? When you hope to learn how to sell on ebay so you can begin to make money from home there are several steps you can take to become a successful seller on ebay. Creating an about me page is one of the best steps you can take if you truly want to become successful at selling on ebay.

Maybe you are still fairly new to selling on ebay and you want to know what an about me page is and how it can help you to become a better seller. Firstly, an about me page is a place where you can introduce yourself and let buyers know who you are and what type of items you might want to sell on ebay.

A lot of buyers really do want to see your about me page because they want to know that you are someone they can trust if they decide to buy from you. The best way to build trust with your buyers, is by building an about me page. It doesn't need to be lengthy or difficult but it will let buyers have an idea of who you are and will help build their trust in you.

When you decide to create an about me page, you will find a section on ebay where you will be able to tell people who you are and you may possibly decide to let them understand why you became a seller on ebay. An instance of this may be that you have to stay home with your children or that you are hoping to build a successful business from home.

Letting buyers appreciate what your reasons are will help them to see you more as a person than just a page on a website. They will be more likely to buy if they see you as somebody who is a person just like themselves.

Do you hope to sell a specific item on your ebay site? You can also mention this when you are building your about me page. As I said before, it does not have to be complex but you should try to add any information that you know will build the trust of your customers. Thinking like a consumer when creating your about me page may help you to appreciate more about what people might want to see on your page.

Besides the personal information on your about me page, ebay will also automatically include a summary of the other items you might be selling on ebay. This can be a great benefit to you as it is just like getting free advertising for your products. When a possible customer visits your about me page, they will also see the links to these products and what the current bidding is for the products along with a short description about the items.

Put a different way, you increase your probability of making the sale because when a visitor goes to your about me page, they may possibly just see something listed there that will be of interest to them.

An additional great advantage to your about me page is that your customers will be able to see what your feedback rating is and this can also be a way to build trust since your potential customers will know that you are a reputable seller on ebay.

While an about me page is your choice and you can decide not to create one, you can doubtless see that the advantages of having one are many. Creating your about me page will not take a lot of time but could give you added exposure and better results in your efforts to sell on ebay.

That said, I urge you to take a few minutes to create your about me page whether you are just starting out or you are already selling on ebay.

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Friday, October 16, 2009

eBay Sellers Tips On How To Deal With Difficult Customers












By Kimberly Aita

If you sell anything on ebay there is a chance you may run into a few difficult customers. Although for the most part your customers will be easy to do business with, there are always a few who are just not going to be happy or satisfied no matter how hard you may try to please them.

You may perhaps be inclined to tell them off but this might not be the best way to go if you are going to be depending on your sales from ebay to generate an income from which to live on.

So, when you have to deal with a difficult customer, one of the things they may whine about is the price you are asking for in your auctions. A few customers may possibly even go so far as to ask you to sell your items at a lower price. They may perhaps insist that the same or comparable items are being sold for less on another site.

Your best alternative here is to let the purchaser understand that you are not willing to lower your price and that if they really want an item for less, they ought to look to buy it from a vendor who actually is selling it for less. While there may be times when dealing with a customer that you feel the request is a reasonable one, it should be your decision as to whether or not you want to lower any of your prices. Never let your customer pressure you into making a decision you are not comfortable with.

One more common problem you may run into when selling on ebay is the customer who bids on an item and then simply refuses to make payments. This might be due to the fact that they think that all ebay seller are prepared to accept whatever form of payment they are used to using or simply because they have decided not to go through with the transaction.

Either way, you need to make sure that your preferred method of payment is clearly outlined in your auction listing. While paypal is still the preferred method of payment on ebay, some sellers may not have a paypal account. If this is your case, you might want to reconsider getting a paypal account just because it gives you a more secure process of receiving a payment.

Still, if you choose not to use paypal, make certain that this is very clear in your listings. Ebay has a section where you can let your buyers know precisely what methods of payment you are prepared to accept. You might run into a buyer who wants to make different payment arrangements and once more, it is your choice. I would caution you to make certain any funds have cleared before sending out any product.

Should your buyer simply decide not to follow through with the payment, you should stay calm and remain professional. Simply send them a reminder notice and if after the deadline you have given they still won't pay, contact ebay and let them know what occurred. You should be able to have your fees for the auction refunded so you can relist and ebay also has a process whereby the customer who doesn't pay will receive a negative feedback.

Should your customer get in touch with you because they are not happy with which ever item they bought, you will have to work out some kind of arrangement with them. This can be refunding their money and accepting the merchandise back into your stock or possibly letting them know that the item was sold as is, (this should also be made clear in your listing), and you are not willing to give a refund.

Making sure that you have your return policy clearly outlined in your listing will significantly reduce the number of requests you will receive because a customer will already recognize that you are willing to exchange an item, give a refund, or that you simply do not accept returns.

You should always do your best to make sure that your customers are satisfied with the items they buy from you because a negative feedback will harm your rating on ebay and may perhaps cause other possible customers to be cautious of buying from you. Nonetheless, you don't want to let an unscrupulous buyer try to scam you so use your best judgement.

These are just a small number of of the situations that you may run into as a seller on ebay. What ever may take place, stay professional and always do what you think is the right thing to do in any situation. If you run your business in an sincere way, you are sure to find success.

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Selling On Ebay- Top 10 Steps To Ebay Seller Success

By Todd Schuyler

Do you want to be a successful eBay seller? Do you want to learn how to start a eBay online business. Here's a simple, 10 step path to eBay selling success.

Step 1: Identify your particular product market. Take a while to sit and watch for what sells and what doesn't out of the items you're interested in selling. Any market research data you can collect will be very useful to you later on. You'll probably see those one or two items that always seem to sell for a good price.

Step 2: Watch your competition and see what they do. Before you invest any money, see what the other sellers in your category are up to, and what their eBay marketing strategies are. Pay special attention to any flaws their auctions might have, because this is where you can move in and beat them at their own selling game.

Step 3: Find a product to sell: Get hold of a supplier for whatever it is you want to sell, and see what the best rates you can get are. Don't be afraid to ring round quite a few to get the best deal. If the eBay prices you've seen are higher than the supplier's, then you're set.

Step 4: Start small: Don't throw thousands at your idea straight away. Start slowly, see what works and what doesn't, and learn as you go along. Remember that it's very cheap to try out even the craziest ideas on eBay, and who knows, they might just work out after all.

Step 5: Test and keep repeaing. Keep trying different eBay marketing strategies until you find something that works good, and then don't be ashamed to keep doing it, again and again. The chances are that you've just found a good niche product.

Step 6: Create a eBay business plan: A eBay business plan doesn't need to be anything formal, just a few pages that outline the market opportunity you've spotted, your strategy, strengths and weaknesses of the plan and a brief budget. This is more for you than it is for anyone else.

Step 7: Invest and expand the plan: This is the time to throw money at the problem. Buy product inventory, and start spending more time on your eBay business. Set a goal number of sales each week, increasing it each time.

Step 8: Make you're eBay business official: Once you've made a few thousand dollars worth of sales, you should register yourself as a business. Don't worry, it's not too expensive or difficult to do. A lawyer is the best person to help you through this process.

Step 9: Automate the eBay selling process: You'll probably find that you're writing the same things again and again in emails or item descriptions. This is the time to give up on the manual method and turn to automated software that can create listings for you, and respond to completed auctions and payments with whatever message you provide.

Step 10: Never give up: Even when it looks like it's all going wrong, don't stop trying to sell on ebay until you succeed. If you keep working at it then you'll almost always find that you make a real breakthrough just when things are starting to look desperate.

Once you get into the swing of things, you might start thinking that you should quit your job and take up eBay selling full time. There are all sorts of factors that you need to consider. I recommend selling on eBay part time. It is a great way to make extra money. If your eBay business grows to the level that want to go full time. That would be great. It is possible and many people are living the eBay dream working at home.

Are you at a loss for wholesale products to sell on eBay? Don't know where to find products to buy wholesale and sell on eBay? SaleHoo is the best place to find legitimate, pre-screened wholesalers, dropshippers, liquidators and manufacturers for every type of product imaginable.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Successful Selling On Ebay Secrets-Ebay Marketing Tips

By Todd Schuyler

Do you want to be a successful eBay seller? Do you want to learn how to start a eBay online business. Here's a simple, 10 step path to eBay selling success.

Step 1: Select your particular market. Research and watch for what sells and what doesn't out of the items you're interested in selling. Any market research data you can collect will be very valuable to you later on. You'll probably see those one or two items that always seem to sell for a good price.

Step 2: Watch your competition and see what they do. Before you invest any money, see what the other sellers in your category are up to, and what their eBay marketing strategies are. Pay special attention to any flaws their auctions might have, because this is where you can move in and beat them at their own selling game.

Step 3: Find a product you want to sell: Get hold of a drop shipper supplier for whatever it is you want to sell, and see what the best rates you can get are. Don't be afraid to ring round quite a few to get the best deal. If the eBay prices you've seen are higher than the supplier's, then you're set. Use a good wholesaler to buy products and sell for profit.

Step 4: Start small: Don't throw thousands at your idea straight away. Start slowly, see what works and what doesn't, and learn as you go along. Remember that it's very cheap to try out even the craziest ideas on eBay, and who knows, they might just work out after all.

Step 5: Test and repeat what works. Keep trying different eBay marketing strategies until you find something that works well, and then don't be ashamed to keep doing it, again and again. The chances are that you've just found a good niche product.

Step 6: Draw out a eBay business plan: A eBay business plan doesn't need to be anything elaborate, just a few pages that outline the market opportunity you've spotted, your strategy, strengths and weaknesses of the plan and a brief budget.

Step 7: Invest and expand the plan: This is the time to throw money at the problem. Buy product inventory, and start spending more time on your eBay business. Set a goal number of sales each week, increasing it each time.

Step 8: Make it official: Once you've made some sales and are growing, you should register yourself as a business. Don't worry, it's not expensive or hard to do. A lawyer is the best person to help you through this process.

Step 9: Automate the selling process: You'll probably find that you're writing the same things again and again in emails or item descriptions. This is the time to give up on the manual method and turn to automated software that can create listings for you, and respond to completed auctions and payments with whatever message you provide.

Step 10: Never quit: Even when it looks like it's all going wrong, don't stop trying to sell on eBay until you successful. If you keep working at it then you'll almost always find that you make a real breakthrough just when things are starting to look real desperate.

Once you really get into the swing of things, you might start thinking that you should quit your job and take up eBay selling full time. But it's not always as easy as that. There are all sorts of factors that you need to consider. I recommend selling on eBay part time. It is a great way to make extra money. Remember start slow and build up your eBay business.

Are you at a loss for wholesale products to sell on eBay? Don't know where to find products to buy wholesale and sell on eBay? SaleHoo is the best place to find legitimate, pre-screened wholesalers, dropshippers, liquidators and manufacturers for every type of product imaginable.

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Saturday, October 10, 2009

eBay Sellers: Find out How Photo Sharing Sites Will Save You Money

By Kimberly Aita

Are you selling stuff online? Possibly you like to sell on ebay? If you do, then you doubtless already understand that having pictures on your ebay listings is a significant piece of selling your items online.

Generally ebay buyers won't even think about buying something if they can't see a good photo of the item. More often than not they would prefer to see several pictures of an item but this can be expensive on ebay, especially if you sell a lot of items.

I am going to show you how you can give your customers more pictures, which is what they want, and you won't have to break the bank to do so.

If having more photos in your ebay listings is something you want to be able to do, then I advise you to consider websites that are called photo sharing sites, if this isn't something that you have already done. A photo sharing website will allow you to put digital photos or videos online. A lot of ebay sellers are beginning to see the advantage of using photo sharing sites as a way to help keep the cost of having multiple pictures of their items on ebay to a minimum.

If this is something that you are interested in looking into, you will have to find a good photo sharing website. You can search for these online by just typing the search term into google or whatever search engine you may be using.

You will most likely see PhotoBucket in your results page and this is a free to use, well established photo sharing site. You may possibly want to consider some of the other photo sharing sites but I would suggest that you take a close look at PhotoBucket, since it is a free service and it is easy to use.

Just fill out the required information to create your account at which ever site you want to use. You will more than likely be required to create a nickname or login id and password but once you have applied and created your account, you should be able to log in and start using the site to help you begin to save some money on your auction listings.

While these sites may all have different instructions on how to use them, among the first things you will need to do is to have photos of your ebay items uploaded to your computer. Then simply follow the instructions you have been given to add the photos to your account on the photo sharing site. This is usually a fairly easy step and once you have done it once or twice it will be even easier each time you have to use the service.

By taking the time to appreciate how to use the photo sharing sites, you can begin to see some savings as far as your fees to ebay go. It is absolutely worth the little bit of time it takes to get it right the first time and in the long run you will save money if you have multiple listings on ebay.

Subsequent to uploading your photos, you ought to be able to see what is called a thumbnail of each picture. These are just smaller versions of your pictures. You can choose which pictures you want to use in your ebay listings and then you will be able to generate what is known as an html code. Don't worry if this sounds complicated, you will be shown how to do this step by step on the site.

You should then be taken to a page that has the html code and if you have a good photo sharing site they will give you clear details on how to use the links for your ebay listings. More than likely you will just have to copy and paste the code into your ebay auction description page and you should then be able to see the photos in your listing.

If you are an ebay seller, odds are that you are trying to make as much profit as possible and while you don't have to use a photo sharing site, it can be helpful when it comes down to your bottom line.

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Friday, October 9, 2009

eBay Sellers Learn How To Market Effectively On Ebay

By Kimberly Aita

Do you sell stuff on ebay? If so, you are more than likely trying to make some money by selling things that you don't want anymore or items that you may have bought in bulk for the intention of selling in an auction listing. You need to understand that there are now hundreds and thousands of people who are hoping to sell on ebay as well.

What this means is that there is a lot of competition but with a little bit of help you can still make a profit selling on ebay if you learn how to market effectively.

Many people think of internet marketing as having an online retail store or having a website. When you sell on ebay, although you might not be running a retail store online, you are still hoping to make some cash, which makes you to some extent a retailer.

By listing your stuff for sale on ebay, you are getting some exposure to your items but you may want to take it a little bit further. You can get more marketing exposure without having to spend more money.

One example of this is to join the ebay community, also recognized as the ebay online message board. You can be in touch with other ebay users via your ebay user name. As you talk with other ebay members you will be leaving a link to your ebay listing page where you have your items listed for sale at this time.

As some of the members may perhaps simply look at your page to see what you are offering, it is also probable that somebody may see something that they are actually interested in. This will give your ebay listings more exposure since each time you begin a chat on the ebay community site you will be leaving the link to your auction page.

You might also gain more exposure to your listings by posting on message boards. You might find these by doing a general search for free to post on message boards in the search engines. At this time you can just post a link to your ebay auction page and offer a description of the item or items you are at this time selling on ebay.

Make sure that you comprehend the message board policies so as not to be accused of spamming the members that might be a part of the online membership there. Using a signature is often allowed but again, be sure to know what the signature policy of each member board is.

One more way to get extra exposure to your listings is to let people see that they can see you other items for sale when you add a link from each of your listings to your other ebay auction listings.

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Safety Guidelines For Ebay Shoppers and Buyers

By Kimberly Aita

Do you shop on eBay? If so, you are one of many who love to shop on ebay. Ebay has constantly grown in recognition over the past few years and is likely to continue to do so. An online auction site that allows sellers to post just about any type of item for sale, ebay generates millions in sales every year.

Nevertheless, you still have to use caution when shopping on ebay and here are a number of tips to help you protect yourself when you decide to begin shopping online, whether it be on ebay or other shopping sites.

Your sign in nickname is one way to guard yourself from giving too much information to ebay sellers before you have won or purchased an item.

Your personal information should only be given to a seller after you have won the item they are selling online. This can keep some of the less than honest ebay users from exploiting your information. Keep in mind that almost all ebay sellers are going to be honest and easy to deal with because ebay does their best to weed out any dishonest member/sellers.

Keep any personal financial information about yourself off line also. You won't want to give out any more information than is necessary to make your payment after winning an item. While the simplest way to pay is to use paypal, many sellers will accept personal checks or money orders but the safest way to pay is through paypal as you do not have to give out your credit card numbers etc. This keeps you from having to give out any of your bank account or credit card information and is the safest way to pay for any item online.

Pay close attention to shipping costs when considering bidding on an item or buying an item that is listed as a buy it now item. Many times an ebay seller will choose to sell an item at a very attractive price while charging a huge shipping cost. Always make certain you know what the shipping charges are going to be ahead of time before placing a bid or purchasing a buy it now item.

You may find a few sellers who do not list the shipping costs upfront and after you have won an item and are responsible to make the payment they will add on shipping and sometimes these can be higher than expected so if the shipping is not listed but you still want the item, contact the seller to confirm shipping before bidding.

Always check out the feedback for any seller before buying from them too. Although there are sometimes some negatives, these may just be from people who complain about anything and everything so be sure to look at the positive comments to get a better idea of how the seller is rated. Be aware of any new ebay seller who has negative feedback at the start and use caution when bidding on items.

Use your best judgement and remember that if something looks like a scam, it most likely will be. Think ahead and keep yourself from being scammed if you believe that there is any sign that this may not be an honest seller. Just keep shopping and you are sure to find what you are looking for.

Phishing scams are one more thing you need to be conscious of. Many scammers are able to create fake ebay emails and or paypal emails that look like the authentic thing. I have in fact had this happen to me so I know it is really taking place. Do not sign into your accounts from these emails or you risk giving the scammer all of your information and access to your accounts.

You should always sign in from the actual website and if you think you have received a fake email get in touch with paypal or ebay to let them know about the email. Any messages that are actually from ebay can be accessed from your ebay account once you have logged on from ebay.com.

While it can be scary it can also be quite exhilarating to bid and win an item on ebay. Ebay is a great site for buying and selling items online and you shouldn't let fear keep you from shopping on ebay. Remember the above tips and you can enjoy you online shopping on ebay or any other online shopping site without any difficulty.

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Top Items Sold On Ebay - Secrets Of The Top Sellers

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By Noelline D Lowery

It's a known fact that selling your product on ebay could be a good method to earn cash. However, before you start your business online you want to grasp what items to sell. It's the cardinal rule of selling. Ebay best sellers are people who know precisely what to do in selling their products. Below are some tips that you can try so you can evolved into one of the ebay best sellers too.

Before beginning your business you must perform some research. You must observe the marketplace as well as your possible rivals to know the saleability of your products. Step one is to choose the line of products to sell. This is often either something you have an interest in or one of your hobbies. If you're stuck for ideas have a look at the list of ebay classes there's certain to be something that takes your fancy there.

When you have selected a class of products test the market to work out if it's a reasonable one. Get a few items and see whether they sell and if you can turn a profit on them. This may help you to avoid spending tons on items which will never sell. When you have found items that sell you should purchase a bigger quantity from your provider and get a less expensive cost.

Adjust to different products that you're going to be in a position to doggedly sell. Ebay best sellers have identified the products which will actually sell and those products are what keep their companies running and thrive. Pretty much all ebay best sellers recommendation folks to make an on-line business on products that they're going to be curious about particularly if they will make ebay their main revenue source.

Virtually all ebay best sellers recommendation folk to form an online business on products that they'll be inquisitive about particularly if they're going to make ebay their main revenue source. According to most ebay best sellers, beginning a business on niche products can be really advantageous as you can become an expert seller of your items. Not just that, likelihood is you will be the sole one who offers that product on ebay.

Knowing what items to sell will also make it simpler for you to find bargains when purchasing items. You'll be able to find bargains all around you but if you're clueless on what to sell then you may just overlook bargain items that are in front of you.

Another recommendation that you can get from ebay best sellers is that you must understand how to give product price to the things that you sell. Add-ons and extras on your products will help your sales to seriously soar. Except for that, you'll have no competitions at all due to your products' uniqueness.

You will become more enthusiastic, knowledgeable about your products as well as considerate to the desires of your customers as you become accustomed with your market. And this is very crucial to your business success.

To spot the product that you can sell, you want to list down all your passions and pastimes. Another good way is to grasp the things that you are so obsessed about. For sure, if you're keen about what you sell then you may positively succeed and turned into one of the ebay best sellers.

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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Working at Home with eBay Basics

By Calvin Wapasa

Your eBay user ID is vital to your business success on eBay. You can select from many ways to make money using this now famous auction site. However, there are certain components to be observed in order to make your trading a smooth operation. Your eBay user ID is vital to your business enterprise success on eBay. Your ID should give potential customers an idea what products you are dealing in.

Give a full description of each item. Participants in these events and organizers are tentative big buyers of your products if you time them right with the main events taking place in different countries.

Find out what sports activities are in season. If you are conversant with the game of chess, you can offer unique chess sets on eBay. Turn your spare-time activity into money making opportunity. You can offer electronic items on eBay at attractive prices. If you know a lot about what you sell you will be successful.

Anything that is legal can be sold. Leave alone the big merchandise and concentrate only on the small ones. See which you want to sell. The cost of shipping large things is high and would be a burden on customers that have to bear the burden of shipping costs.

If you handle the photography yourself, it may fail to highlight the finer aspects of the merchandise photographed especially if you are an amateur in the field. Cutting costs down benefits you in the short run but professionalism draws many customers in the long run and you make a lot of money on eBay.

If you do not have a digital camera, you can get a photo studio to do the job for you. Maybe this is a start up business and you wish to keep costs down. Never try to cut corners by taking the photos yourself and then try getting an amateur to transfer the pictures onto a CD. Write a rough draft into a word processor. You must include your transportation policies and costs etc, which are crucial if you wish to reduce your workload. In fact, why not get eBay to write the ad for you?

Finally - selecting the company for delivery is your choice but make sure you arrange with your courier service to cover for unexpected claims that customers may come up with.

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

My Thoughts On Auction Inspector

By Sophie Parker

The foundation of a great business is getting a profitable niche.

This advice isn't just perfect for those people who are thinking of entering the affiliate marketing world. Its also great for those who would want to sell online through eBay. In such an enormous market, its necessary to pick a certain niche.

Finding a niche all on your own is a task that I wouldn't be to crazy about. The good thing though is that a number of software are readily available to help us with searching for that niche.

Auction Inspector will help you find products that have a high demand without any significant competition through eBays Want It Now.

EBays Want It Now listings is where users can list all the things that they are looking for and that they would be willing to buy.

Its pretty useless to users because all of the wanted posts aren't really sorted so you really wouldn't be able to make much of it

However, the Auction Inspector can make sense out of those listings. What it does is to go through all those Want It Now post and finds out which of those products have a hue demand. Once it comes up with that data, it then goes on to assess the sellers responses to come up with a niche that has a great demand but without any seller satisfying that demand yet.

Auction Inspector runs on series of sophisticated algorithm for it to gather everything and come up with a potential for each product.

What high potential means is that there is great demand for that product at the same time the supply is low. Low potential is the opposite. It simply means that there is low demand and its already being satisfied by a seller.

If you have a particular product in mind, you do not have to go through all the listings to find the specifics. All you have to do is to key in a specific keyword for that product. It takes a few minutes for the Auction Inspector to run through all those listings and come up with the results.

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