topic Re: Multi-choice listings okay? in Selling

Multi-choice listings okay?

terroxyboy — Thu, 30 May 2013 00:49:28 GMT

I'm thinking of trying something new, but can't quite work out if this is allowed or not:

At certain times of the year, I sell collectable plant seeds, with lots of listings at $4 - $5 each packet. I'm finding that I am churning through my 30 listings a month, and then it just isn't worth doing after that as I am paying $1.50 plus FVF, and then paypal's cut on top of that for every $5 packet that I sell.

So I would like to switch to a fixed price listing that offers 3 packets per buyer for $15, and a list of the seeds that they can choose to make their pack of seeds from. Is this permitted? I'm having trouble working out how to make a listing with variations that allow a buyer to scroll down a list of available seeds and pick what they want from the list. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Multi-choice listings okay?

motherbear2003 — Thu, 30 May 2013 01:39:06 GMT

As far as I can tell multi variations are available for plant seeds. I personally find doing multi variations a little tricky, but eventually I get it right, or almost right:-) When you click on the category you should get a little box that asks if you want to do variations, just click yes and follow the prompts; if at first you don't succeed, try again. Much cheaper way of listing items if you're on a budget:-)

Re: Multi-choice listings okay?

terroxyboy — Thu, 30 May 2013 01:49:13 GMT

Okay - I worked it out! Can't believe it took me so long, lol. Yes, I am on a tight budget and this is a much better way of doing it. Thanks!

Re: Multi-choice listings okay?

bsal6160 — Thu, 30 May 2013 04:59:11 GMT

collectable plant seeds? whats collectable about plant seeds? that would imply you are never going to actually plant them...

Re: Multi-choice listings okay?

2106greencat — Thu, 30 May 2013 05:31:45 GMT

I guess you can plant them, but never pick them ??

Re: Multi-choice listings okay?

terroxyboy — Thu, 30 May 2013 06:11:18 GMT

Seeds for collectable plants, not available at commercial nurseries.

Re: Multi-choice listings okay?

phorum_junkie* — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:06:15 GMT

Have you thought of a basic level store? For $19.99 per month you get 80 free listings and can use singles, multis and any other combination and they will last 30 days rather than the maximum of 10 days with a non store listing.

Re: Multi-choice listings okay?

terroxyboy — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:37:36 GMT

That doesn't really work for me PJ, the seeds / gemmae that I sell only sprout for a couple of months and then die off, so I tend to list as much as I can while they are fresh and then it all fizzles out by the end of Winter.

Re: Multi-choice listings okay?

arnl7178 — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:48:59 GMT

Looks like you've found the best solution for your situation, Terroxyboy.

Good luck! Your seeds are interesting!