Auction tips and tools for buyers and sellers
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- Figure your Profit in Dollars not Percentage
It is better to make a known profit on low margin items. Agree to a fixed price before you list on consignment for someone.
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:13:00 CST
- Use keywords in your listing title and subtitle
Use good keywords. People don't search on LOOKS GOOD or PRETTY
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:12:00 CST
- Is selling on eBay right for you?
People often say that they can't do it because it's to complicated or they have nothing that they can sell to make profit.
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:34:00 CST
- Choosing Keywords That Bring the Best Results
The most common mistake when selecting keywords is choosing those that are too broad.
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:49:00 CST
- Your Packages May Be Drop Kicked for Fun
Always pack everything like it was going to be dropped 10 feet, and then another heavier, larger package dropped on top of it.
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:53:00 CST
- Save money when ending your auction
Change your auction listing information prior to canceling the auction.
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:12:00 CST
- Packaging Materials
Good packaging practices are important. Often though, locating materials is difficult and costly but it doesn't have to be.
Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:11:00 CST
- Take excellent pictures for higher selling prices
Often items sell for 10 cents on the dollar when the pictures are bad. Take the time to take really good pictures because the payoff will be worth it.
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:06:00 CST
- Lower your overall eBay fees
Pay your eBay fees with your PayPal credit / debt card. You get a percent back as cash back!
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:08:00 CST
- Minimize Auction Snipers
Starting with low bids attracts snippers, combine that with new eBayers not using proxy bidding and it could result in your auction ending really low.
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 03:45:00 CST
- eBay Powerseller Sweepstakes and Affiliate Program
eBay is having a sweepstakes for powersellers encouraging them to send traffic to their own listings using the affiliate program.
Wed, 16 May 2007 12:11:00 CST
- Wholesale product source list for eBay Auctions
List of closeouts, liquidations, government auctions, fire sales, surplus, pallets, and overstock
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:47:00 CST
- Paypal Discounted or Merchant Rate for Fees
Paypal quietly offers a discounted fee structure called the merchant rate. See how you can get it.
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:13:00 CST
- Be descriptive in your listings
Describe an item as if there were no picture. Some people use Google or other methods that don't show pictures to find your listing.
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:28:00 CST
- Get your eBay store listed on Google's Froogle
When people search on Google they often see Froogle listings along side normal listings. You can have yours there too!
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:11:00 CST