Tips for ebay Sellers

Tips for Sellers

1. Start by Buying - The best way to learn how eBay works is to buy a few items before you start out as a seller. This way you’ll already have some Feedback too.

2. Start at a Low Price – Keep start prices low to attract more buyers.

3. Start thinking of yourself as a Shop – Provide good customer service and be on hand to help your potential buyers.

4. Everyone has Something to Sell - It’s not just about the weird and wacky. Most of the things bought on eBay are everyday things like CDs, clothes, household items that you probably have gathering dust around your house. New, unused goods do particularly well.

5. Offer PayPal - More than two-thirds of sales on eBay are paid for using PayPal.

6. The Title is Vital - The first thing that buyers see is the Item Title. You only have 55 characters to get their attention so make them count. Include details on condition and size. If it’s new, say so.

7. Seeing is Believing - A crisp and clear picture clinches sales.  Even a camera phone can do the trick

8. Be Honest - Include the good the bad and the ugly when you describe the items you are selling. If you don’t, you’ll have an angry buyer on your hands.

9. Pick a Category - Putting your item in the right category will help buyers find it. There are 13000 categories on eBay.co.uk so take a few minutes to choose the best one.

10. Timing is key – have a think about the best times to list – don’t list in the middle of the night

11. Enjoy It - Watching the bids roll in is great fun so make sure you enjoy the sale. Most bids are placed in the closing minutes of an auction, so log on to last-minute bidding action.

12. Tool up – Try Quick Sell which allows you to list an item in a matter of minutes

13. Leave Feedback - Your Feedback profile is your reputation on eBay and helps people trust each other. By leaving Feedback you can expect it to be left in return.