April 15, 2011
Not having been a new eBay seller for more than a decade, I am not exposed to the numerous hoops, red tape and runaround that newbie sellers face today. But while mentoring my co-worker Ryan and helping him sell on eBay for the first time, I saw firsthand the maze he had to go through ...
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April 08, 2011
For many sellers, what they used to call employment via online sales has turned into something more akin to "hobby sales." Countless sellers have noted this on forums, and right here on the Auctiva Blog. While their eBay sales used to total enough to pay their bills and allow them the freedom to not work a traditional 9 to 5 job, times have changed. ...
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February 01, 2011
Could you precisely describe an item you have for sale without using at least one image? Try it right now. Take an item you want to sell and attempt to accurately point out its purpose, color, size, shape, design, flaws, etc., in such a way that buyers would know exactly what you're selling with just your words. It's harder than it sounds ...
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December 15, 2010
In case you haven't heard, Friday, Dec. 17, is Free Shipping Day, the day online retailers try to entice last-minute shoppers by offering free shipping on their purchases. ...
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December 03, 2010
I was a little disappointed in this year's Black Friday. For me, there just weren't any "must have" items that I felt compelled to stand in line for hours to get. In the past I had always looked forward to this date to add to my inventory, but this year I didn't see any "must haves."
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November 24, 2010
There are only a few weeks left of 2010, which means now is the time to kick your eBay selling into high gear! We'll help by giving you a few tips that will allow you to put your best foot forward this holiday season. ...
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October 22, 2010
Is it just me, or has the post office been much faster lately? Recently, I sold a video game on eBay to a man who lived on the other side of the country. He bought it late Friday night, and sent me a nice note stating that the game was a gift for his grandson's birthday on the following Tuesday ...
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