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Tip #1: What is the Strategy behind an auction? If you are going to run auctions on Ebay, then learn how a real auction works and think like an auctioneer!
Tip #2: Are you in the auction business? Or the retail business? Ebay gives you your choice of running true, absolute auctions, or retailing like any real storefront. You need to decide which direction is best for you!
Tip #3: On Ebay, you don't make your money when you sell an item! This is a powerful section on how and where to obtain merchandise that buyers will line up for to bid. Plus, you'll learn how I use the "300% Rule" to make 300% on the items I list. Since Dec. 2003, I have received tons of email from sellers who utilize this claiming increased sales with outstanding profits. Put yourself into this mindset, and watch your sales explode.
Tip #4: Nobody wants your plastic cows! Not only is it important to decide what to sell, there are some common-sense items you should avoid!
I feel over 50% of all the items listed on Ebay fall into this category. A true recipie for failure. When you read why, you'll understand. Plus, also sections to avoid looking like a real ass in front of the whole world.
Tip #5: Research! Research! Research! Is it worth listing? How much profit can you make? Where can I find information? How can I turn a low profit item into something I might need a small truck to haul the cash to the bank in?
Tip #6: How to strangle yourself on Ebay! This is just a seller's mystery I will never understand! Yet, it's a huge mistake made by thousands of sellers every day. These are the same people who complain that Ebay Sucks, and you can't make any money. When you see what they are doing, you'll know why.
Tip #7: Avoid the Coke and Fries Ebay tries to sell you! Contributing to the "Ebay Pure-Profit" fund is something many sellers do on a daily basis. It does nothing to help sales, but Ebay loves it! Wait 'til you see! Here is how to avoid it! PLUS! A working strategy for Buy-it-Now Auctions!
Tip #8: How to Hire some Cheap Help! Running manualy through Ebay is not only time consuming, but costly. Using an Auction Management System can save you both time and money! Is it right for you?
Tip #9: Make your Auctions Available to the Whole World! Why settle for just American buyers when there is a whole world out there just waiting to drive your bidding up?
Tip #10: Entice Bidders to want to bid your Auctions! Opening up different avenues allows potential buyers to bid your auctions over others. Make it easy, and they will come to you!
Tip #11: Viva' Las Vegas, Baby! Roll the Dice and see what Happens! Time to list your auction? Then what is the best strategy to use to get more bids? This is one of the most popular tips on this board and has generated hundreds of successful emails from sellers all over the country.
Tip #12: Smart Sellers Sell! Hillbillies Milk Goats! You may not be a professional with a big budget! But here are some strategies that will set you above ads written by Billy-Bob Joe and his wife the cousin.
Tip #13 : Hey Buddy! Can you sell this for me? What to do when your friends and family bring their crap for you to sell.
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