Archive for 'eBay Tips'

Craigslist Tip For Reducing Spam Emails

There is nothing more frustrating than receiving a Craigslist email asking “is this still available“. Usually, when a seller replies “yes”, the response is a poorly disguised phishing email trying to obtain personal information and/or offering more money to remove the listing and consider it sold. Recently, I stopped putting a value into the “Price” section when [...]

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eBay Tip: Refund Buyers If Actual Shipping Costs Are Lower

eBay Tip: Refund Buyers If Actual Shipping Costs Are Lower

I use Priority Mail flat rate envelopes and boxes for the majority of my eBay shipping needs (domestic and international). In situations where I think the pricing will be lower by using an alternative Priority box, I take that route to save money. As a seller, sometimes I “guess” what I think shipping costs will [...]

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eBay Top Rated Seller Changes: Tracking and Accepting Returns

If you are currently a top rated eBay seller or hoping to achieve this status, the program is about to change. The Spring Seller newsletter indicates the following: Updates are coming to the eBay Top-rated seller program to keep it in step with evolving e-commerce standards. Starting in June, Top-rated sellers will need to have tracking information [...]

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Tips For Selling On eBay From The Unemployed Mom

I recently had an eBay Q&A session with Melanie at Modern Mami. Melanie had some terrific questions!  If you are new to eBay or looking for tips to make your eBay selling experience more successful, I highly recommend you check out our interview. Don’t jump into eBay blindly, there are resources available to make your [...]

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eBay On Location 2012: Mark Your Calendars

eBay On Location 2012: Mark Your Calendars

The dates and locations for the 2012  eBay On Location conferences have been announced. Mark your calendars! May 24 & 25 in Denver, Colorado Early Bird Registration opens April 10th September 5 and 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania These conferences are a great way to: Learn new selling skills Network with eBay staff and your fellow sellers Explore new products [...]

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March eBay Store Special – List For Free

If you have an eBay store, here’s a special offer just for you! Pay NO insertion fee per item listed for up to 50,000 listings in the Auction-style format. This offer applies ONLY to sellers who have a registered eBay Stores subscription. For full incentive details, click here.  

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eBay Tip: Marketing & Driving Traffic to Your eBay Store

I received a question from an eBay seller asking “how can I effectively market eBay merchandise to reach prospective buyers”. Here are a few steps I have personally taken with social media outlets: Created a Facebook fan page where I share sale information, new listings and interact with prospective buyers. Started a twitter account that automatically [...]

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eBay Stores Subscribers List Auction-Style Free February 15 – 21

If you have an eBay store, get ready to list auction-style for FREE! The magical dates are February 15 – 21, 2012! For full incentive details, click here.

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