Am I doing something wrong, feeling disheartened :(

Hi Guys,

 

Ive recently listed a few items for sale and have had no luck (I think the views have all been me). Im feeling a bit deflated, am I doing somthing wrong? Ebay sent me a message to improve my listings but I cant. I know its very competitive but any advise would be much appreciated if you have the time to have a quick look. Should I be auctioning? I just dont know, I was going to sell for a few months and then open a store but now Im seriously doubting myself. Thanking you all in advance. Amy 

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Am I doing something wrong, feeling disheartened :(

your listings look amazing, apart from not being able to see the front of the devil.

it may just be the wrong time of year! they look more like winter items.. just my thoughts, cant see anyting else..

lots of specialist items like these can take some time to sell. You have to be prepared to wait.

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Very cute!!!!!

 

 

May I suggest more pictures would be helpful, taken from different angles and showing the different pieces that make up the suit. It would also be useful to provide a more detailed description including measurements, 12-18 mths is a very vague sizing, measurements would give people an idea of whether the item would fit their child.

Cheers,

Penny
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I don't think you're doing anything wrong. as such, more that there's probably a combination of factors that might be contributing to the lack of sales. 

 

The first one is likely to be the time of year, spring / summer are quite hot and thick, or longseleeve costumes probably don't sell well during these seasons. 

 

Although we all know everyone has to start somewhere, and many people have no hesitation in purchasing from a new seller, others will hesitate or look for a seller with more experience - I think you'd be able to combat that a little by making some changes to your description, and adding in some brief but reassuring terms of sale (one of the most asked questions of sellers is whether or not they will combine postage on multiple items to reduce costs, so having a quick statement in all listings to let people know if you do is a good start, the item location - Australia - would be another good selling point for local buyers, so a quick line that stock is in Australia may give some people a bit more confidence). 

 

I would make the font larger, and include all the information about the item that a buyer can't tell just by looking at it (even the stuff that's in the item specifics, like material, whether it's lined etc (since babies' skin is generally quite sensitive) and maybe a basic measurement or two, since most kids will grow out of something like that rather quickly, I'd expect whoever buys it will want to make sure that the child will be able to wear it comfortably for a little while.

 

 

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Agree with other comments here about might be the wrong time of year of these costumes. Not something you would buy now for a toddler to wear next autumn/winter as they may grow out of it before then.

 

Are your prices competitve with retail, & retail discount stores? eBay buyers have to add $10 on for postage so $50 is quite a bit for a 'dress up' outift for a toddler.

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First thing, season. I am totally eyeing off your owl costume for winter, but there's no way I'd buy it now, way too hot

 

Secondly, I would suggest a more professional looking description. Have a look at my descriptions here

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301331156513?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301346640385?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

 

As you can see I have very little actual item detail in my descriptions, I don't even use measurments, but the descriptions are eyecatching, include terms of sale, etc. And, to be honest, more words just looks more professional, even if the words don't actually say anything new. People can easily see my payment options etc, but by writing them down it helps the description give the appearance of something more professional and thought out. The graphic template is just something I googled, they aren't hard to find. Also, since you're selling new, high priced clothing items I would also include measurments in your case. And what about things like your return policy? Will you ship express if I ask? Add whatever you can think of.

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Hi there,

 

Thank you for your reply.

 

I was worried about the price but the others selling the same costumes are selling them for $70-$100 so I thought I would definatly have some interest. The postage would be $13.95 so I thought I was being fair. I think ebay take around $8 so dropping the price would mean a very small profit margin. My spare room is full to the brim with these costumes so I would be happy to just make my money back. Should I do the free postage?? 

 

Kind regards

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Thank you for your advise

 

Yes they are more of a winter thing, I just thought maybe with Haloween approaching I may have had some luck. I do have more stock coming that is more weather appropriate so I will hang in there. 

 

Thanks again

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Hi Penny

 

Thank you for replying.

 

I will definatly improve on the sizing side of things, I will have to measure them. I will take some pictures as well. I thought the stock photos looked a bit more professional  and didnt want to have amatue pictures but Im willing to try anything to help things along. I guess I just got carried away with all the sucess stories and need to excersise more patience lol

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Hi Digital Ghost

 

Thank you so much what a great reply. I will definatly take your advice. Thank you for being so thorough, do I say the stock is in Australia? (Its in my spare room) or that Im an Australian seller? I would hate to offend a potential customer, but I do want my inventry to move. I have more summer stock coming. I really appreciate your advice and will get to work tonight.

 

Kind regards

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