Written by Eruwan Gerry on July 20, 2010
It’s usually when auctions are about to end that they get half their bids – sometimes they even get their only bids. If you want your item to sell for a good price, then, it makes no sense to let it finish on a day and time when no-one’s going to be around to care. Selling to Business If you’re selling business equipment and have mostly business customers, you should really aim to ha...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on July 8, 2010
Very few people explore the potential of optimizing their eBay Store despite the fact that over 50% of online shoppers research their purchase through search engines. Here are some tips that could put your eBay store into the rankings that matter. Add Metatags: Even though the human eye won’t read Metatags the search engines will and you will need to look into configuring your Store and List...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on June 19, 2010
Of course, what we need to make a better living is to make money. There are a lot of things you can venture out along the digital world. When you are online, there is a plethora of ways to get your pocket full of money, but of course, you need to do it the way it’s meant to be. They all say it’s hard, we know that, here are some probable things to keep you on track in making money particularly...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on June 4, 2010
eBay has spawned some wild stories of rags-to-riches wealth! Some of those tales are true, but instant eBay millionaires are far outweighed by the legions of eBayers who make a decent living doing something they enjoy. (And isn’t that good enough?) Still, so many of us can’t help but look at these top powersellers and wonder what they know that we don’t. What’s the secret to their su...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on May 22, 2010
Here are some free eBay resources that can help you in your eBay business. You can download them by clicking the given links below. eBay New Business Seller Guide eBay Business Efficiency Guide eBay Power Up eBay Shipping Essentials...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on May 6, 2010
Setting goals sometimes seems like a useless task. It would seem if you want to do something, you just get to it and finish. Though that sounds easy enough, I think there is more to it than that. Having something to work towards is important. If everyone’s business plan, or goal, were simply, “Make More Money” most businesses would not succeed. Though you can’t practically say, “My e...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on April 29, 2010
A picture is worth a thousand words. When selling items online on auction sites such as eBay this saying becomes more relevant. A picture is worth money and a lot of money. A good set of pictures can make the difference between an item that is sold and an item that is not sold. It can also make a big difference in the highest bid price received for an item. It is not enough to just to take a ph...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on April 20, 2010
It’s an eBay seller’s most frequently asked question: What should I sell? If you’ve got a hobby you’re passionate about, this question is a no brainer. But if you’re not sure which items to list, take a look at the characteristics of eBay’s best selling items: collectibles, limited lifetime goods, and seasonal items. Limited lifetime goods are products that are meant to be used, not...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on April 12, 2010
Many new eBay sellers often fall into the pricing trap. Either they price their items too high to be unsellable or they price it too low to make any profits. Here I would like to share some basic information on the eBay pricing. eBay has three prices that can be set for an auction: The "Buy It Now" Price Allow bidders to buy the item at a fixed price immediately without waiting for the...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on April 8, 2010
When it comes to selling goods on eBay, what you have and how you present it are two vital characteristics of successful auctions. Buyers like to know that they’re getting a good deal, and they like to know details about the merchandise they are paying for. But did you know that the timing of your eBay auctions can also affect their success? It’s true. Real eBay pros use timing strategies t...
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Eruwan
Gerry
Education Specialist Trained By eBay
