Sunday, June 04, 2006
Tips: Being A Better Seller ( 8 )
8. Don’t be afraid to sell low. Let the occasional item go for a really low price to a good buyer.
You might only just break even on the item, but the person who got that bargain will be back again and again.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Tips: Being a Better Seller ( 7 )
7. Accept odd payment methods. Sooner or later you’re going to get a buyer who wants to pay by sending cash in an envelope, or something equally unusual.
Why not let them ? Be flexible.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Tips: Being A Better Seller ( 6 )
6. Say how you got the item. Don’t be afraid to go off on a tangent and give all sorts of fun details of how you got hold of what you’re selling – it gives your auction character and, again, builds trust.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Tips: Being A Better Seller ( 5 )
5. Mention every defect your item has. Now why would you do that, you might ask ?
The answer is that it builds credibility: the small hit you take from the slight flaws is nothing compared to the big boost in trust you get for admitting it.
People bid more when they trust the seller.
