Thursday, September 08, 2005
Tips: Seller's Blunder : ( 3 )
Your Description is so important. The description is one of the most important keys to selling your item. You want to be very thorough and accurate in your listing. If you don't list all the information required, you will get a lot of emails requesting more information. Answering the same questions over and over can be very time consuming. Time is money. If you make sure to include all the information in the original description you won't be answering unnecessary emails. Here are the most important details to include.
- Size: Height, width and length. Small, medium, large.
- Brand: Artist, company, manufacturer, designer, etc.
- Markings: What is the signature? Style #? Edition? Issue?
- Color: Sometimes the web photos can alter the color so describe it as best you can.
- Condition: Note all flaws, chips, cracks, stains, tears, discoloration, etc.
- Age: What is your best guess as to the item's age? New, vintage, old, antique, etc.
- History: Where did you get it ? Was it bought new and used a few times? Did it belong to a relative ?
If you include all this information in your description, your listing will be very informative. Information helps to sell items. Sometimes, the item's history (also known as provenance), is more interesting to the buyer than the item itself.
Remember, that if you don't describe all the damages and defects accurately, you will get returns and customers will be tempted to leave negative feedback. I do not like to do this. Here are a few examples of our missing important point in the descriptions.
Just remember, the more accurate your description, the less returns you will receive. You will also save time by not having to answer extra questions. And don't forget, a great story can sell your item !
Artice By Lynn Dralle-The Queen Of Auctions (eBay I/D: thequeenofauctions )
