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on 05-09-2012 06:43 PM
This too shall pass...
Believe it or not, eventually you will be able to relax and let your listings be. I don't think it's really possible to have a 'perfect' listing with perfect timing - at least, definitely not 100% of the time (by which I mean create a listing that A) is for an item that's currntly or always in demand and B) make it so that it appeals to everyone who's 'demanding' it. All you can do is provide the most (and relevant) information you're able to, hopefully title well and see what happens, minimising the risks and other things that can thwart your success as you go (eg selling too low, having unappealing TOS, bad photos etc).
I've had listings that have gone a few weeks with absolutely no views, but then sold to the first person that did view it, while other listings gathering views and watchers but only a sale here and there, if at all, so views and watchers aren't paramount.
One day auctions can work, though generally for items that are in constant or high demand.
It may not be possible to have a perfect listing but it's a little time and thought consuming trying to decide if anything could be made more accurate. The main thing I want besides selling the item is for the buyer to know exactly what they get so there's no disputes. Sometimes it's easier than others. But that's not really why it's so addictive... not sure why. It's just doing my head in today as far as having too much time to sit at the PC and refresh. Need to step away from here a bit perhaps and reassess things. Just mentally disconnect from here a bit. For people with addictive natures, as I do, such a large place like eBay is a virtual playground to let loose with either buying or selling. Been buying too much stuff here too, not that eBay's complaining... 😉