topic Re: Almost Done Ebay in Selling

Almost Done Ebay

onei0403 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:06:45 GMT

When my listings end, I will no longer be a seller. I thought it would be fun to try selling on Ebay, but it's not!! Abuse, grief being ripped off and top fees to Ebay.Rude buyers that want the earth for the price of a stamp.

Ebay make more than me and don't have to put any effort in, but they have their stores and don't need me. Once I finish selling I also finish buying.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

arnl7178 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:23:11 GMT

Ebay make more than me and don't have to put any effort in

Are you serious? No effort?

What do you want them to do? They provide the selling platform for you to sell your items. It's not their fault if you aren't doing well.

It's no different to someone who owns a shopping center. They rent out the spaces and are hardly to blame if the businesses who rent them don't do well.

It also doesn't help when eBay sellers don't follow eBay suggestions to list items.

Look at some of your listings. You haven't even bothered to turn your photo's the correct side up, there's no measurements, you don't mention the material, washing instructions etc.

Effort? Pot kettle black.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

waddingtonfirstaid — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:03:28 GMT

arnl7178 says, "It's not their (eBay's) fault if you aren't doing well."

errr umm, how about you read the June sales thread?

And, BTW, for a seller to show 520 sales and 100% feedback, they must be doing a LOT right on their part.

It's clear something is seriously wrong with eBay now.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

arnl7178 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:07:10 GMT

I understand what you're saying weducational2 (I just read your other post, & think it's very informative) but in regards to this OP, I completely stand by what I said.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

trulyspecialgoodies — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:20:24 GMT

I'm with arnl on this one - lazy listings with no measurements and sideways photos just have me hitting the back button. If you're going to sell at least make your photos and descriptions as attractive and informative as possible!

Re: Almost Done Ebay

colic2bullsgirlore — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:31:39 GMT

Once I finish selling I also finish buying.

This is the bit that worries me.... I am seeing it much more often

...... If you are wondering what is happening to your sales then wonder no more. For many casual members

no sales means no purchases

Re: Almost Done Ebay

foxette-in-sox — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:29:36 GMT

Fix your photo's

Put the measurements in

Reduce your prices as way OTT & one of them is the most expensive listed on ebay at the moment.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

putney32 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:21:45 GMT

apart from the lazy listing, buyers are sometimes wary of sellers who list ordinary everyday items as ''private'' auctions

Re: Almost Done Ebay

onei0403 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:43:18 GMT

Foxy can you tell me which listing is the most expensive on Ebay at the moment so that I can remove it.

am17178 You have made a point about my listings, they could be better, although I feel that you could have delivered your comments in a better manner.

trulyspecialcomment.....lazy listings...point taken...no more listings... I will remove my listings except for the one that has a bid on. Thanks for your comments.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

*crikey*mate* — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:58:20 GMT

Folks, sometimes people just really need to vent and let some steam off, eh? They get frustrated and overwhelmed and they just need to vent. They don't always need immediate criticism, even though it may be constructive and trying to help. Sometimes people just need a chance to vent and then a little time to cool down, or anything said seems like an attack rather than help.

onei, from memory, your listings finish in a few days anyway, I reckon you should leave them there now that they're up - you may get a few last minute nibbles.

In the meantime, maybe once this week is over, come back and if you feel you need it, ask for advice as to what you could perhaps try to do better at to help you improve your sales and customer comments etc.

There are many, many very wise and experienced people here who are also very generous with their time and knowledge and would like to help you to do well.

BTW, I read your feedback comments, and it seems to me that your buyers have a great opinion of you and your service. So it is possible this is just a rough week or so, eh?

I hope that things look a bit better for you as the new week approaches.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

gemsttonepette — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:21:37 GMT

I was sorry to read your post onei0403 but I was even more sorry when I saw your one remaining listing. There may be an economic downturn & there may be site problems but sales won't happen unless you give the item the best chance to be noticed.

The ring you are selling, how would anyone know it is 9 carat gold when your title doesn't mention it? And with an opening price of $30, who is going to assume it is real gold? And with 80 characters available, why isn't the finger size included in the title? And what is the size of the Cubic Zirconia plus the side stones? And what does the ring weigh? And what is it stamped? Is it Hallmarked or does it just show its gold purity?

These are the minimum pieces of information a buyer would want to know in my experience. I am still going through my listings adding more measurements, more detail where I omitted it the first time. And guess what? It works.

I mean no criticism, you've already had enough but don't blame eBay when you haven't given that ring a chance. Oh yes, it will sell all right, I would buy it myself at the current price just for the gold value. I can't help feeling that if you are putting new 9 carat rings up at starting prices of $30 that you would have attracted a number of sharks who would be following your listings in the hope of getting a bargain.

No wonder you're upset. Here's my advice - pull that listing now, relist it with all the information I mentioned, use all 80 characters in the title & add a few more pictures. The starting price is up to you. More is not necessarily better.

Good luck with it, I hope you can see how to continue here without getting "ripped-off".

Re: Almost Done Ebay

foxette-in-sox — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:43:28 GMT

It was the the Converse & I did NOT mean to be critical 😞

Re: Almost Done Ebay

tstore — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:50:30 GMT

Another reason I am a lurker In these forums than a contributor. Too scared to ask anything without feeling bashed about like in a shark cage.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

onei0403 — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:53:24 GMT

Thanks crikey*mate you are so accurate in your comments and thank you for summing things up so well, and in such a pleasant manner :-).

gemststoneepette thanks for your advice it is much appreciated, and after reading your comments I can see that my listing was not at all well done. I assumed (wrongly) that prospective buyers would ask questions about possible purchases.

Yes I have the blues with Ebay at the moment but I also appreciate that I have a LOT to learn....:-D

Thanks for your advice...

Re: Almost Done Ebay

onei0403 — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:55:12 GMT

Foxy it was not you being critical, just honest....I don't have a problem with that....:O

Re: Almost Done Ebay

k1ooo-slr-sales — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:56:15 GMT

just for anyone who has read this thread and does not know how to rotate pictures to give a better look in listings, here is a quick and easy tip for those using microsoft operating system that will save you plenty of time.

- View pictures in your folder as large icons

- Click on one that needs rotating clockwise, and then hold the CTRL key down while you click all others that need rotating the same direction

- Now that you have selected the photos to rotate, right click just one of them, and when the menu appears select Rotate Clockwise.

- Repeat for photos that need rotating in a counterclockwise direction and you will have rotated your photos without having to open each one individually.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

kopenhagen5 — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:58:16 GMT

Nooooo, don't go. 😞 It would be sad to see a nice member go.

Agree with crikey, give it a break and come back.

It will be a pleasure to give you any tips I can. 😉

Re: Almost Done Ebay

k1ooo-slr-sales — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 04:02:59 GMT

and the best thing is that the tips here are free.

Some aren't sugar-coated, but they are free

Re: Almost Done Ebay

arnl7178 — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 05:12:59 GMT

am17178 You have made a point about my listings, they could be better, although I feel that you could have delivered your comments in a better manner.

I sincerely apologise OP. I didn't mean my comment to come across so nasty. It truly wasn't intended to be a personal attack.

Re: Almost Done Ebay

onei0403 — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:21:42 GMT

K1ooo-sir-sales Thank you so much for the advice on rotating the picture, as you had probably realised I did not know how to do this and I can admit that I am technically challenged at times:O.

Kopenhagen5 you have given me good advice in the past and have always been honest and helpful....I think that I may take your advice and take a break and in this time do some research....etc.

Thanks to all for your comments, they were all very much appreciated.