eBay Selling Guide

Auction Success Secrets

May 19th 2009 | Posted by admin

Achieving auction success on eBay isn’t rocket science, however it does take plenty of hard work and dedication. You can’t just submit a product listing for sale and hope that bids will automatically appear. However, there are proven methods to ensure your auction success.

Here are some of the most lucrative auction success tricks that can help you on your way to joining the eBay auction elite:

Auction Success Tip #1: Do not have an auction reserve price.

eBay is removing this option for some of its sites which is a sign you too should follow suit. Reserve prices can sometimes deter bidders as they would be bidding in the dark not knowing if the auction would actually result in a sale or not.

Auction Success Tip #2: Keep the starting price low.
A low starting price will attract interest at a much quicker pace that builds momentum and can lead to an eBay auction frenzy. Depending on the product, a starting price of .99c has been proven to attract bidders very quickly.

Auction Success Tip #3: Design an About Me page.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to sell yourself to potential bidders so you can gain their trust. Include details about you and your business, how long you have been registered on eBay, where you are situated, specialisations and so on.

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