Experienced ebay sellers, I'd like your input.

[notfred]

If anyone's experienced at selling things on Ebay, I'd like your input about an Auction I just set up. I want to know if you think I did a good job with the auction (i.e. - it encourages people to bid). I don't want to look like I'm trying to sell things on here, so PM me for the address of my item.

Thanks a lot.

 

[notfred]

the problem with asking for PMs is that it means no one bumps my thread

 

[minendo]

ygpm

 

[John]

This is the OT forum. You aren't going to be selling anything here by posting a link to eBay.

 

[BD2003]

I found that in general, it doesnt matter what your auction looks like, as long as you dont look like a fool. You dont need to list the specs of anything, people who want to buy it already know.

If its a common item that people can find info about somewhere else, keep it short and simple.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

Keep it simple, I don't want to read 3 pages of TOS.
Be clear.
If something is wrong with the item, you better say so.
Don't give the bidder the shaft on shipping.
Pictures are always a plus.

 

[notfred]

<< This is the OT forum. You aren't going to be selling anything here by posting a link to eBay. >>



I hate it when people don't read the post before they reply.

 

[BD2003]

Man, talk about a miscommunication....

 

[ThisIsMatt]

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<< This is the OT forum. You aren't going to be selling anything here by posting a link to eBay. >>



I hate it when people don't read the post before they reply. >>

He did, YOU're not reading his response correctly.

 

[wedi42]

i searched ebay by your email address.
it looks like you selling you computer

your starting price is to high, its to close to retail
i havent looked up each part, but i guess you could build that for $500 or so at the best pricewatch prices
what are you hoping to get for it?
start the bidding at $1. anyone will bid a $1. it gets people to look. people wont even bother at $450, cuz they will think your reserve is too high.
you might even consider removing the reserve

 

[Nutdotnet]

<< Keep it simple, I don't want to read 3 pages of TOS.
Be clear.
If something is wrong with the item, you better say so.
Don't give the bidder the shaft on shipping.
Pictures are always a plus. >>



I agree with everything there except for the shipping.....buyer's typically are the ones to pay shipping, why should it change at ebay?

 

[wedi42]

link to his auction

there now you wont get in trouble, i might, but atleast you wont

 

[notfred]

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<< This is the OT forum. You aren't going to be selling anything here by posting a link to eBay. >>



I hate it when people don't read the post before they reply. >>

He did, YOU're not reading his response correctly. >>



What don't I get then? I must be confused. I didn't post a link to ebay, and I didn't try to sell anything in OT.

 

[NetworkDad]

Be clear on terms of sale: Payments accepted, when payment is due.

Shipping: I usually specify a flat rate in the US that way i don't have to respond to a lot of questions.

Product - List exactly what the product is and anything that is broke, needs repaired, or might not work. Also, if you are not including a warrant, list somewhere in the auction Sold As Is

Here's an example of one of my closed auctions.

Good luck, Jason!

 

[Nutdotnet]

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<< This is the OT forum. You aren't going to be selling anything here by posting a link to eBay. >>



I hate it when people don't read the post before they reply. >>



Yeah dude, I think he is saying to go ahead and post the ebay link.

Oh yeah, I like your auction....the only thing I think you needed was to drop your starting bid, or at least remove the reserve price....

 

[ThisIsMatt]

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<< Keep it simple, I don't want to read 3 pages of TOS.
Be clear.
If something is wrong with the item, you better say so.
Don't give the bidder the shaft on shipping.
Pictures are always a plus. >>



I agree with everything there except for the shipping.....buyer's typically are the ones to pay shipping, why should it change at ebay? >>

No. I'm saying don't shaft the bidder on shipping charges. Charge as close as you can to the actual shipping cost. I've seen people charging $12 USPS shipping on a 64MB stick of ram...

 

[ThisIsMatt]

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<< This is the OT forum. You aren't going to be selling anything here by posting a link to eBay. >>



I hate it when people don't read the post before they reply. >>

He did, YOU're not reading his response correctly. >>



What don't I get then? I must be confused. I didn't post a link to ebay, and I didn't try to sell anything in OT. >>

He's saying it's ok, you're not going to get any bidders from here.

 

[notfred]

Ah, I didn't get that. I thought he was getting mad at me for posting a link to ebay, which I didn't do

I may lower the starting bid, but I'm keeping the reserve. It's not worth it for me to sell it at less than that price.

 

[LukFilm]

One thing I noticed on Ebay is that you will have a really hard time selling any system for a profit. Maybe just to recover the cost, maybe.

 

[Legendary]

Drop the reserve...as mentioned above it's not good to expect profit...just return of cost.

 

[PsychoAndy]

simple, pics are clear. links work. good job. but seriously, ditch the reserve. just use the minimum bid for the reserve. it will save you the extra reserve fee