Any advice for a new user ?

[LeChuck8]

Hey !

I'm a new seller here ! I have some experience via ebay, but I'm not sure how I can easilly promote my product ...
eBay has probably more buyer than here, but there commisions are too high !

I'm, sure I can become has successul as some of you here !

[cheaver]

Hey !

I'm a new seller here ! I have some experience via ebay, but I'm not sure how I can easilly promote my product ...
eBay has probably more buyer than here, but there commisions are too high !

I'm, sure I can become has successul as some of you here !

Welcome to eBid and the Forum.
Best advice I can give is to take time to get to know the site - in particular read the Help section top right of page. (esp. see Banned Items re Software).

It takes time to adjust (all sites are different) but well worth the effort.

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[hurryb4itsgone]

Hey !

I'm a new seller here ! I have some experience via ebay, but I'm not sure how I can easilly promote my product ...
eBay has probably more buyer than here, but there commisions are too high !

I'm, sure I can become has successul as some of you here !

Sending out another welcome to you.

Here's some seller tips found in the FAQ's via the Help link above.

http://us.ebid.net/help_selling.php#49

[LeChuck8]

Thanks both of you !
Will do my best to be a good seller here ! And who knows, mayber I'll stop using ebay ?
I have create a listing with an exclusive and very low price on eBid, let's see what happen next ...

[hurryb4itsgone]

Thanks both of you !
Will do my best to be a good seller here ! And who knows, mayber I'll stop using ebay ?
I have create a listing with an exclusive and very low price on eBid, let's see what happen next ...

It does take some time and effort to get going here, so be patient. But well worth it. These days, I'm selling more here than there.

[starion72]

Welcome.
I'm a newbie like yourself. I set up a shop, I'm getting views, but no sales.

I gather it will be a patient wait, but when it gets going here I think it will be worth it.

Sadly, the other site as I call it has a massive base. Sales not a problem there though the fees high & the rules far too dictorial for my liking.

The other site has decided nowdays, that it only wants a certain type of seller. Small fish like myself are not welcomed there!

[suesjools]

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.

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

Oh and have fun.

Best wishes for many sales to all,