You've thought of a great product or set of products that could sell well on eBay. You've taken the time to research similar listings and you've looked up your competition. You've done everything that the guides say to do so why aren't your auctions selling as well as those from other people? One possible reason is linked to your auction listing itself. If you want to know how to sell items on eBay for the highest profits you will need to know exactly how to create listings that distinguish your specific product from the many others with which you are competing.
This might sound like an impossible task at the outset, with so many different listings existing on eBay, but it certainly doesn't need to be. Just incorporating the information within this article will help you to start to stand out from the crowd.
Step 1 - think about your title
Have you looked at some eBay auctions and wondered what they are actually selling? Perhaps they've simply been lacking in the information that you need at a glance. You need to avoid this pitfall that traps many individuals trying to make some profits with eBay. The title is absolutely crucial to your listing because it is what is used by potential buyers to search out the items that you have for sale. You will never truly master how to sell items on eBay until you can create short but great descriptions for every listing.
Let's think specifics. Try to incorporate the make and model of your product if relevant, include its colour, its size, its weight - depending on the product in question there is a lot of information that can be placed within the title so think hard about what a viewer will need to see first.
Step 2 - pick up your camera
eBay auctions without images do not sell as well as those with. There is no question as to the reality of this statement. It is often the thumbnail images that persuade a buyer to click in to your auction in the first place. The visual aid helps to catch the initial attention, while assuring the viewers to you listing that you do actually have the product that is for sale.
Take care when taking your photographs. Try not to be misleading by hiding any faults away from the camera. Having said that, you certainly shouldn't aim to show the item in a negative light, instead you must illuminate it well and take your photo with a plain background.
Step 3 - write your description well
Don't ever write the description for your listing straight into eBay unless you have a spell checker enabled in your internet browser. It is vital that your description is free from spelling and grammatical errors so make sure you proof read the document before releasing it to the world.
Your description should be accurate and factual. It should be written with a voice of authority as a person who knows a lot about the subject. Inspiring this confidence in your buyers could well be the one thing that will finally encourage them to purchase your item instead of another's.
Follow these steps and in no time at all you'll have a greater understanding of how to sell items on eBay and, all importantly, bring in greater profits.
Author Resource:
Amanda O'Brien is a successful eBay Powerseller and author of 'The 2,500 Per Week eBay Powersellers Secrets' home study course. Want to learn more about starting an eBay business or simply want to improve your eBay sales? Claim your free eBay Selling Secrets Report at http://www.powersellerpod.co.uk
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