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Seeking Web Sales Advice Re Ebay Auctions Test

Posted by Corpcommer on 10/18/2005 at 9:04 PM ET 125 Points
For the first time I put stuff up for auction on eBay, but so far only 1 book has a bid. I'm offering 3 items -- nonfiction reading materials. As advised, I put low starting prices on each.

If an expert in online sales is reading this, may I get your thoughts on how to improve my postings to generate more notice and interest.

I'm testing eBay with low cost stuff before trying to sell higher priced miscellaneous items. I believe I put key words in the title and description areas of ads.

Thanks in advance for your replies, folks.

This link shows items:
https://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZ2301m

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  • Posted by Corpcommer on 10/19/2005 at 9:56 AM Author
    Kathleen --

    Thanks for your thoughts. While all are actually in very good condition, E-Bay recommended starting a low price, so I set it like similar types on e-Bay. I understand your point & do appreciate your time.

    Thanks, again.

    Anyone else?
  • Posted on 10/23/2005 at 8:06 PM Accepted
    Books do not typically sell very well on eBay. Try an Amazon.com listing if you really want to sell books.

    If you're just using books as a kind of pilot test, you've picked the wrong items for this purpose. Whatever you learn about books on eBay will not be relevant to most other products/categories.

    Test what you plan to expand, and expand what you've tested. Don't assume that what you learn with one product will necessarily translate to another.
  • Posted by Corpcommer on 10/26/2005 at 4:26 PM Author
    mgoodman - Had no idea that books do not typically sell very well on eBay. I'll keep in mind for future.

    Thanks for your advice, which I appreciate it.

    Corpcommer


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