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    Default Help and inspiration wanted.

    Hi, can anybody give me some advice, I have tried to sell wigs on ebid but to no avail, I think ebid is a great site and I find the listing format really easy to do and the photos are great when uploaded but I just can,t seem to sell anything. Am I doing something wrong or have I just chosen the wrong product, wigs seem to sell on the other side but I prefer ebid.

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    Default Re: Help and inspiration wanted.

    Good golly greatgrannieannie! Glad to hear from you! You've been here two years, and don't venture into the forums much! Come on in....we don't bite!

    One idea is to plug your auctions on the PLUG YOUR AUCTIONS thread....you can do this 1 x per 24 hours. You have a specialized item, so not a lot of competition, but the more items you have, the more likely someone will see one item, and then look at your other things.
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    Default Re: Help and inspiration wanted.

    Set up a store and put your listings in it. You will get more viewers, because people who do a store search will see you, as will people who just search for an item.
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    Default Re: Help and inspiration wanted.

    Hello grannie and welcome to eBid.

    On your About Me page you write about a well known cosmetic company but there's no mention of wigs and when I checked there were only 3 listings. The pics could be better too - take them out of the packaging and really show what you are selling.

    Good Luck.
    Gill (pronounced Jill) "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful" William Morris 1834 - 1896

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    Default Re: Help and inspiration wanted.

    Hi, thank you I am working on some new pictures now, still do the well known cosmetics but too many problems selling perfume abroad so am trying something else. Have not updated my me page, I think I lost heart a little but usually pick myself up eventually. Many thanks for your input. sue

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    Thank you for your input will work on updating my pictures and opening a store and I will try and remember the plug your auctions thread.

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    Hi, sorry I know I am a bit thick but where is the plug your auction thread. sue

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    Default Re: Help and inspiration wanted.

    At the top right of this page, Click EBID FORUMS. Scroll down, and it's the one under the KITCHEN TABLE, I think....
    Ta-Ta for now!

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    Default Re: Help and inspiration wanted.

    Quote Originally Posted by greatgrannieannie View Post
    Hi, sorry I know I am a bit thick but where is the plug your auction thread. sue
    Hi Sue

    You'll find it in the chat about anything section of forums, below the kitchen table thread - here's the link

    http://www.ebid.net/forums/forumdisp...-your-Auctions

    hth
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    view my listings here





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    Default Re: Help and inspiration wanted.

    Hi and welcome to eBid.

    Posted this to another thread, but it might be helpful here as well.

    Some suggestions, if you haven't already tried them:

    1) Add a signature link to your posts, so members can click to view your listings.
    2) List as many items as you can; it's free to list and relist and the more items you list, the more potential sales.
    3) Use 7-10 day listings with auto repost to ensure your items move up searches.
    4) Let former customers from other sites know you're selling here.
    5) Use social networking (Twitter, Facebook, personal blog) to promote your listings.
    6) Use Plug Your Auctions on the forum (1x per 24 hours - delete old plug before adding new one) to promote your listings.
    7) Offer international shipping whenever possible to widen your potential customer base.
    8) Tell everyone you know and meet about eBid.
    9) Buy a few inexpensive items to increase your feedback and support the site.
    10) Get involved in eBid activities, as the monthly YDC charity auctions, if you're so inclined; it's a great way to raise monies for good causes and it helps raise your profile in the eBid community.
    11) Check out the Help videos and read Astral's FAQs page, lots of good info. in both places.
    12) Organize your items into stores and store categories so buyers can find them easily.

    http://www.mootango.webspace.virginmedia.com/ebidkb.htm

    Oh and have fun.

    Best wishes for many sales to all,

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