2. Now that you have finalized your decision on making
Ebay your primary business venture then you need to
take one step at a time. The best way to do this is by
selling your products and services part time while
gathering valuable information on the selling secrets
which will help in becoming successful.
3. Learning the tricks of the trade can take time but
worthwhile and profitable. Familiarising yourself with
Ebay selling secrets will get you off to a great start.
4. To start your business all you need is access to the
internet and wares to sell, if at this stage you have no
product then an Ebay selling secret is to rummage
through your own items that are of no use to you but
may be well sort after by buyers. Check garage sales/car
boots for bargains which can sell on through Ebay.
5. Number one Ebay selling secret is research - the more
information under your belt will make your venture
more understanding on the nuts and bolts on how to
conduct a business like Ebay. A forensic search behind
the scenes of how others have become successful is
another fine way of learning. When choosing what
product to sell - study carefully to see if there is a
market for it. Check for popularity with a keyword
search. Remember a picture paints a thousand words -
photos is an important part in your auction. By providing
snapshots you guarantee a boost in sales. Potential
buyers take more interest in pictures thus increasing the
chance of a sale all because the customer has just got a
6. bigger picture (excuse the pun) of what it is you are
selling. Photos are another selling secret from the Ebay
system - just remember the quality of the photos is
crucial when selling.
7. Crucial elements needed to make a success of your
business is your choice of keywords and description. It is
without doubt a vital Ebay selling secret to use apt
keywords. Be precise in your description right down to
the last detail. By giving an accurate description on the
product can save any heartache that could arise from a
disappointed customer a little later down the line.
8. Always make sure your item is listed in the right
category otherwise your item may never be found. This
is just another Ebay selling secret which has proven to
be a success because sellers have categorized
accordingly.
9. Payment methods should not be complicated, make it
easy and simplify any process of money transactions or
exchange. Pay Pal is by far the safest and most highly
rated way of dealing with the buying and selling
procedure. Beware of bogus bidders who want to drain
you of your hard earned cash. Just be cautious in
situations that you are uncomfortable with - this will
help ensure you no loss to your business.
10. It is an Ebay selling secret to time well with your listings
at auction. Do some research on this because of
different zones etc? Take advantage of the options
available to write an About Me Page letting people
know about you. The more they know of you then they
warm to you and your product. By doing this you have
enforced an essential Ebay selling secret.
11. Receiving positive feedback builds up your credibility -
potential buyers will see this and can make there own
judgement from there - most will see you as an honest
vendor. Get the figures right when supplying information
on Postage and shipping costs.
12. Promotion and advertising can result in financial losses
if not done correctly. A no go is not to put reserve
limitations or buy it now into your listings. Most auction
participants love the bidding process.
13. Gather as much inside information on the techniques
behind Ebay`s selling secrets to start you off on the right
footing. Wisdom prevails so learn by others mistakes not
your own as this can be costly.
14. They say you LIVE and LEARN but in your case you are
going to GIVE and EARN.