Written 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 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...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on April 2, 2010
Is your eBay auction not attracting any bidders? Do you find it difficult to sell your items with so many competitors? Then you need to take a look at the list below of the top 10 reasons why auctions fail: 1. High Starting Price Many eBay buyers are looking for a good deal on eBay. If you fixed your price too high, you are probably scaring them away. They will not even look at your au...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on March 29, 2010
Your eBay reputation is everything you are on eBay – without it, you’re nothing. Your reputation is worth as much as every sale you will ever make. If you’ve ever bought anything on eBay (and the chances are you have), then think about your own behavior. Buying from a seller with a low feedback rating makes you feel a little nervous and insecure, while buying from a PowerSeller with their...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on March 23, 2010
One key for business success using eBay is sourcing products to sell. The first questions eBay sellers should ask themselves are: "What can I sell?" and "Where can I buy?" There are two kinds of sellers on eBay, garage sellers and business sellers. Garage sellers are people who sell products they are not going to use any more and that are usually not new. Garage sellers are not profit driven, ...
Continue ReadingWritten by Eruwan Gerry on March 12, 2010
You may have already discovered that selling on eBay can be fun and profitable. But after you’ve cleared out your garage and attic, and auctioned off everything you own, where can you go to get new product ideas? Tapping into EBay’s Resources Most people don’t realize that eBay itself is actually a terrific place to find product sourcing ideas. Besides being an easy selling venue with bu...
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Eruwan
Gerry
Education Specialist Trained By eBay
