Creative Beading

How do you sell successfully on e-bay?

I’m ready to turn my hobby into a small business. I have a following already here in the community. I design traditional beaded necklaces, bracelets, watchbands, and earrings. My jewelry is made to be worn by the business woman, not teens in jeans.

Selling on eBay is getting tougher compared to about 2 years ago. The popularity of eBay has attracted more sellers, and more sellers mean more competition for buyers. My advice to you is:

1. Look for products that are similar to yours. Check completed listings to see how many actually closes with a sale, and the price they are selling.
2. Study the successful sellers who are offering similar products as yours. Use tools such as DeepAnalysis, which will show you percentage of successful sales of sellers, products that end with sales, etc.
3. Devise strategies incorporating elements that you think are working for other sellers, and what you think would make people buy your product.
4. Create compelling copy in your listing, making sure titles have the keywords that users are most likely to use to search for your type of product.
5. Take good photographs to showcase your product
6. Write complete description – materials used in your necklaces, length, stones used if any, and other information buyers are most likely to look for in buying your type of product. Take note of the questions buyers send to you and incorporate your responses to those questions in your succeeding listings.
7. Write clear shipping and return policies and fees.

For more detailed information, check out Success with Internet Auctions http://www.powerhomebiz.com/internet/auction.htm

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