Request tips for selling on eBay.

Do you want tips on selling a single item or tips on finding a niche and exploiting it as the millions come rolling in? [The 1st one is easier to answer!]

Top Tip: Use HTML code in your advert as it looks nicer.

Viz Top Tip: "Save a fortune on laundry bills. Give your dirty shirts to a second-hand shop. They'll wash and iron them and then you can buy them back for 50p."

Thanks.
Yeah, tips on selling single items.
I'll try the HTML.
I'll be uploading my first item today.
Then, once I sell my items I will re-invest.
Probably clothing.
Any other tips.

Thanks for the reply.
F

Stick the item number up so that some of the 'experts' can give you some constructive criticism...

Many thanks in advance for the ideas and support.
A.S. RULES..

2307423658 -- 2810440636 -- 2810430296

Check this too. I'll post this in the other forum.

To member: tribster
>From member: fred140


man, you got me this time, hope to do battle with
you agin, nice bidding. I thought I had it.

Any suggestions on an Auction manager?

I've found eBays, there is Auction Hawk and ....
There are several other's I have found.
I can't seem to find any relative reviews via google. Helllllllllllllp.

Peace and A.S. RUlEs!

RALPH LAUREN KING SIZE SHEET *SET* NIP Item # 2307423658

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You are bidding on a brand *NIP* Ralph Lauren King Size "Gingham" sheet set, blue. Retail for theis set is $129. Buy it here on eBay for less. This Set fits a King Size mattress (78 X 80) and includes: -One King Size FLAT Sheet, finished size 112 X 102 inches -One King Size DEEP FITTED Sheet, fits mattresses up to 14'" DEEP -ONE Set of King Size Pillowcases, finished size 20 X 40 Manufactured with easy care in mind, 100% SOOO SOFT Cotton, Machine wash and tumble dry Made in the *USA*

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Here's what I think:-
1. You didn't use HTML so it all comes out in a sprawl. Use, at the very least:-

new paragraph

new line
Ebay's Sell now pages lets you try things out so give it a go!
2. Sort out typos - Retail for theis set
3. Mix of CAPITALS and lowercase - looks untidy. Use ,, around words for emphasis. eg. flat gives flat, flat gives flat and flat will underline it.
4. Starting price could have been lower, use a reserve price to ensure you receive at least your minimum.
5. You ship worldwide and accept PayPal - that's good. You have only put measurements in inches - what about those of us in Europe and Australasia who work in millimetres?
6. Photograph is essential - excellent.

There you go - hope that helps.

Thanks for the reply. I don't speak HTML so...
Use ,, around words for emphasis. eg. flat gives flat, flat gives flat and flat will underline it
Doesn't really make sense. Can I type this in my description? Wouldn't I just use the Auction Manager I choose do design the page?

And the Auction Managers..
Ebay's Sell is this a Manager?
I'll look.
Thanks for the reply. This is a great forum.

etc are called HTML tags - you can use them in your description and they format the text for you. Try them next time you're selling something.