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Last Post Nov 10, 2009 1:26 PM by: mom2jack04
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im0ldskool
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new to ebay

Nov 6, 2009 7:12 PM
trying to sell some items, does anyone have any tips????/
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tiny44629
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Re: new to ebay

Nov 6, 2009 8:17 PM
Hello and welcome to the community!
The first thing I notice is your feedback. You are not likely to sell much of anything with a feedback of zero; unless you are willing to practically give it away. Your feedback is your reputation here; with a bad or no reputation; you don't stand much of a chance.
The Christmas season is just around the corner; might I suggest you do yourself a little shopping for the family to get your feedback going and then you will be ready to list. Good luck!!!
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superior-quality4less
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Re: new to ebay

Nov 6, 2009 9:23 PM
I started with zero feedback on 9/20/09 and have sold over 20 items totaling about $3000. There were folks that were willing to buy from me with no feedback.
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Re: new to ebay

Nov 6, 2009 9:42 PM
make sure you use DC (delivery confirmation).
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johntbaxter
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Re: new to ebay

Nov 7, 2009 1:39 AM
Yes, the first things to do with a new account is to build feedback to at least 10 if possible. Even if this means purchasing a few low cost items. When chosing your products try to find products which are simillar to but not identical to products other sellers are selling and preferably products that have a unique selling point. It might sound obvious but this is part of the challenge of succeeding on ebay. 5 years ago I started selling old items I didnt want from around my house. Some things I thought were not worth anything to anyone were actually purchased at high prices. From then I have built several ebay empires selling unique products all around the globe and Ive been a full time ebayer and internet marketer now for 5 years. I wish you every success and hope you enjoy creating income streams on the internet.

John B
www.TheBestProductsToSellOnEbay.com
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Re: new to ebay

Nov 7, 2009 6:29 PM
yea, list em!!...if you have the right stuff they buy. i have 2 id's, started last year with no printer and no dc's with no problem(300 sales), of course i advanced (ha-ha),and use dc on all packages ps most are low dollar sales for me
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skittle
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Re: new to ebay

Nov 7, 2009 7:34 PM
Wishing you the best of luck getting started. Everyone has to start somewhere. Just start listing everything you have and mix it up a bit. Post some auctions, some Buy it now/make an offer etc...no matter what always use Delivery confirmation so you have proof and tracking of each package. Post good pictures of each item too! Good luck!
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ladiesemporium
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Re: new to ebay

Nov 8, 2009 11:35 PM
don't worry about the lack of feedback. I started seling in late August and had sales immediately. The drawback is Paypal will hold payments until proof of delivery has been made. That's why you purchase delivery confirmation.
Good Luck!!
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piperpod
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Re: new to ebay

Nov 9, 2009 1:36 PM
trying to sell some items, does anyone have any tips????/



Accurate descriptions, nice pics. Get a good camera ... if you're planning on selling higher end items people will want good close ups.... also... start small to get the hang of it and then work your way up...
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mom2jack04
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Re: new to ebay

Nov 10, 2009 1:26 PM
Well with the two items you already have up, I would remove the "(T-mobile)" as you already have T-Mobile as your first word of the title, and I would add "Cell Phone" to the title, if someone typed in "LX 2009 Cell Phone" in the search yours wouldn't come up because you are lacking "cell phone" in the title!

Do you have any of the original items included with the phone? Charger? Manual? Battery? If so, state that in the description. If these things aren't included state that as well....people assume things all the time, so you have to be as clear as possible. If there are ANY scratches or marks list them, again someone could be knit-picky if they get it and expect it to look brand new and it's not.

Give as many specifics as possible, remove the "Uhm" from the Nintendo DS's description, it just looks like you have a "I don't care" attitude about it.

Even when using eBay's plugged in info about things have at least a paragraph in your description, something such as:

"Surprise your Son or Daughter this holiday season with this Used, But in good condition Nintendo DS Lite system in Blue. There are minor scratches on the top of the unit however it works great.

Shipping is FREE and is guaranteed to arrive in time for Christmas.

I accept paypal, payment must arrive within 7 days of auctions end. "

Now as far as "No Returns Accepted" when you accept paypal as a form of payment you DO accept returns, whether you like it or not. Reality is all a buyer has to do is get the item and decide it's not as described (such as a scratch not mentioned, or battery doesn't hold charge, or they just don't like it) all they do is file a SNAD (Significantly Not As Described) claim with paypal, ship it back with DC and once they show paypal you got it back, paypal will TAKE the original cost and shipping (if any) from your account and return it to the buyer.

So, just saying you accept returns within 7 days of them receiving the item in the same condition it was received looks more friendly and is more accurate!

I would also just see if your digital camera has a MACRO setting, it helps focus on up close shots to show writing and such much clearer, and I would jut take pics on a solid color background rather than on carpets and window sills (the non-shiny side of a piece of poster paper is fine and cheap enough, or just lay down a clean, wrinkle free white sheet)!
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