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Some eBay auction tips can make a big difference in your eBay sale.  The first thing that you need to do when selling on eBay is to be fair. Make sure that you indicate all defects with the product, if there are any. The product description should include the actual dimension, color, size and the brand name.

Another thing to remember is to take clear images with a digital camera.  This important task will help sell your item.  When sending pictures of your product, use a paid hosting service, which is often cheaper than the image hosting service that eBay offers.

Use a couple of different categories when you list your product, so that there will be higher visibility for potential buyers. Higher visibility will result in more searchers and in turn this will result in more profitable sales.

Tips you can Use when selling at eBay

·    Set up an eBay automation service so that your buyers will automatically receive notifications when:
Ø    They win the auction
Ø    They paid for the product
Ø    You send the package to them
Ø    They give you Feedback of your services

Buy It Now

If you know exactly how much your product is worth, adding Buy It Now is a great option you can use.

Advantages of Buy It Now Option:

Ø    You can sell your item quickly instead of waiting for the auction to end.
Ø    Buyers may need the product as soon as possible, perhaps for a birthday present.
Ø    Good for impatient buyers especially when there is greater chance that someone will outbid them.

When do you use the Buy It Now option? It is great to use just before gift-giving holidays including:

·    Christmas
·    Mother’s Day
·    Father’s Day
·    Valentine’s Day

What to do if your product does not sell

Not all items get sold when first listed on eBay. This is a reality that you must face but there are options that you can do including:

·    Consider a lower starting price
·    Do away with reserve price
·    Upload more images for the product
·    Make enticing changes to the title and product description

If the buyer wants to return something, do you give a refund?

Yes. Your service should include one that is 100% money-back guarantee for good customer satisfaction. If you do this, you will earn the buyer’s trust and confidence. After an item is returned, you can re-list the item and plan on selling it again through your auction.

How do you price minimum bids and reserves?

As an eBay seller, your listing should contain a minimum bid. You should set your minimum bid at the lowest possible price that you can accept for the item. However, in order to attract even more bidders, you may want to set it at a slightly lower price.

Conversely, a Reserve will make buyers hesitate to bid because they think that their bid would be lower than the reserve price.

If you make use of the above points, selling on eBay will be as easy as breathing. With eBay, the possibility of earning good money is almost endless.   But, discovering some important eBay auction tips can make a big difference.

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By Caroline Thompson,
“Discover how to sell on eBay”
For more ideas, check my website,
www.OnlineAuctionMoney.com

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