Originally Posted by
deltadelta48
Hi Dave, and welcome to ebid.
You will find buyers don't like to mess around here. No bidding wars, no emailing, they just buy or do not buy. So is important to be clear about the rewards of buying from you.
With US I offer free shipping on a second item, which is wonderful for getting them to buy two. Also, I run a monthly sale which discounts 2nd items 25% and 3rd, 4th items 30%. Plus discount on shipping. So this gets them buying more. On ebid, buyers like to buy multiples. You lose a smidge of money on postage, but sell another item(s).
I also offer free insurance if item is worth more than $20. If under I tell them I will just refund immediately in case of loss. Very very few things get lost, but it is a very positive message as opposed to the usual feebay "I am not responsible once item leaves my hand, if you do not buy insurance that is your problem". This can make or break a sale.
Keep an extremely friendly note to your about me page and your listings. It is not necessary to warn them not to cheat you etc. People do not take kindly to that on ebid and will not buy from you.
If you want us to take a look at your listings and give you some hints, just ask. If you do not get a nibble or a bit in 2 weeks, come back and members will help you to change the listings to get sales. Read past forums for about 20 hints on selling too.
good luck on ebid (I loved that pig too).