Now that you’re able to write the perfect eBay listing, it’s time to be proactive and think ahead to potential problems. Though most eBay sales will go off without a hitch if you’ve followed my advice so far, every once in a while you will need to deal with a problem. Preventing Problem Transactions The … Read moreHow to Create the Perfect eBay Listing: Step 5 - Return Policies & Problem Transactions
You’ve done your research. You’ve taken great pictures. You’ve written a detailed description of your item. Now it’s time to sit back and watch the money roll in, right? Wrong! You still have a little work left to do. By the time you get to the payment and shipping forms when putting together an eBay … Read moreHow to Create the Perfect eBay Listing: Step Four - Payment and Shipping Terms that Sell
This is the third post in my series ‘”How to Create the Perfect eBay Listing.” The first two parts in my How to Create the Perfect eBay Listing series have been focused on background work: researching and taking great pictures. Today we’re ready to start writing the listing. Ready? Let’s go! Write a Great Title … Read moreHow to Create the Perfect eBay Listing: Step Three - Write a Detailed Title and Description
This is the second post in my series ‘”How to Create the Perfect eBay Listing.” They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and in the case of eBay listings, it’s definitely true. Your photos (or lack of them) can determine whether your item sells or not. They can make the difference between an … Read moreHow to Create the Perfect eBay Listing: Step Two - Take Great Pictures
This week I sold some homeschool curriculum on eBay. While I prefer to use Craigslist, because it’s free, sometimes selling on eBay makes sense. In this case, I know homeschool curriculum tends to do well on eBay, and it’s easy to ship, so eBay is the venue I chose. If you want to create an … Read moreHow to Create the Perfect eBay Listing: Step One - Research Before You Write
Since I’m listing a bunch of stuff on eBay this week, I thought I’d pass along a few things I’ve learned about eBay over the years. I’ve been an eBay seller for about 4 years now, and I’ve had some successes and made some mistakes along the way. Here are some of the things I’ve … Read moreHow to Create a Successful eBay Auction Listing