eBay Coach's Top Five Ways to Get More Bids on eBay Items

You found a fantastic item. Several people are watching it. No bids yet. Should you worry? NO! One reason is because many buyers use sniping tools and their bids are not placed until the last few seconds. I received an email from a reader the other day arguing that XYZ item (that I had blogged about) was NOT...

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American Crew Tea Tree Pomade - Discontinued Item to Sell on eBay

Here is another discontinued product to look for at Big Lots or anywhere that sells hair care products. The item is American Crew Tea Tree Pomade. As you can see from this forum post, there is a thread on this very subject:And as you can see here, the item is out of stock on Amazon - always and indicator that...

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Burberry Jacket - eBay Flip

Marianne sent in her success story:"Hi Suzanne, after months of reading your blogs, FB, articles and viewing videos, I finally have something to share with you! I was taken by the post about the Typohound website and have been playing around with it. Well it paid off. Shortly after you posted, I found a Burberry...

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How to Sell on Etsy – Part Two

Lisa, one of my coaching clients and an Etsy seller, continues her series on how to sell on Etsy.Smart marketing on Etsy will significantly increase your chances for a sale. This article is designed to help you understand your marketing options and how to use them to your advantage. A Showcase is just one of...

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Source for eBay Inventory - Daily Deal Sites

One strategy I use for obtaining items to sell on eBay is daily deal sites. The strategy is:1) See what is on the daily deal site.2) Check your research tool or completed listings and determine if you can sell the item at a profit. 3) Watch the shipping. Some sites charge a flat shipping fee no matter how many...

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Flipping Listings - Keywords to Search #4

Flipping listings is a great way to make a nice profit with very little work and a small time investment. The most common stumbling block to this process is thinking of words to plug into the misspelling tool. Let me help you out! I have been selling on eBay since 2003 and have sold over 20,000 items, so I can...

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eBay Cross Promotion Tip - Using Links

You don't have to know HTML to add links from your listings to your store homepage, your About Me page, or any other of your eBay pages. Here is how:Summary:1) Click on the CREATE LINK button.2) Create your link. eBay will save 5 of them but you can create and use as many as you like.3) Insert the link into your listing.4) You can also use the link builder to create inbound links to your eBay store...

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Knockoff Designer Handbags - Don't Even Try it on eBay!

I get this question quite often, "Can I sell knockoff designer handbags on eBay if I say that they are not authentic?" The answer, absolutely not! Here is why:1) The counterfeit product industry fuels all sorts of illegal activity including prostitution, money laundering, and drugs. eBay wants no part of that.2)...

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Giveaway - Fantasy Mermaid Art Print

My friend Joelle Rene is doing a giveaway! Joelle Rene is an artist and her specialty is fantasy art with mermaids and faeries as the focal point. Her work is absolutely gorgeous! The winner will receive the 8 x 10 print of his or her choice. Here is how the giveaway works.1) Click here to visit Joelle Rene's...

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eBay on Location - Atlanta March 19-20

Did you receive the email about eBay on Location? It is coming to my hometown of Atlanta on March 19-20. The event is one and a half days worth of workshops, seminars, and guest speakers designed to enhance and grow your eBay business. There will also be open networking with eBay partners, sponsors, and executives....

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Diesel Jeans - eBay Flip

Diana sent in her eBay flip. The original listing:Diana's improved listing:Diana's cost: $14.99eBay selling price: $63.00Profit before fees: $48.01This is great! Diana is one of my coaching clients and we covered "flipping listings" during one of our sessions. I am so proud of you, Diana! Way to go!Send in your...

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eBay Shipping Tip - Add Gallery Images to Shipping View

If you are like me, shipping might not be your favorite part of eBay selling. It can be boring and monotonous. I've made some pretty dumb mistakes when shipping, like sending the wrong item to a customer. Here is a cool trick for adding gallery photos to your shipping view, which prevents errors and makes the...

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eBay Coach Week in Review

It has been a busy week! I have had some great sales and flips on eBay, worked with some interesting clients all over the world, and put a bunch of new stuff on the internet. Some of this may appeal to you - so click on what lights your fire! have a great weekend!YouTube VideoseBay Flipped Listing - Dansko ClogsMake...

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Optimize Your eBay Keywords for Search Engines

Your objective when writing eBay titles should be to help buyers find you. Here are a few tips to help your listings appear in eBay and Google searches.1) Choose the Right Keywordschoose up to five keywords that describe or relate to your item. Think like a buyer, not like a seller. If you are selling a bracelet,...

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Flipping Listings - Keywords to Search #3

Flipping listings is a great way to make a nice profit with very little work and a small time investment. The most common stumbling block to this process is thinking of words to plug into the misspelling tool. Let me help you out! I have been selling on eBay since 2003 and have sold over 20,000 items, so I can...

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eBay Seller Success Story - Collectible Viking Ship

Suzanne C. sent in her success story:"I have sold things on ebay for years, but never bought things just for the purpose of selling. I appreciate that you give us great tips and don't act like it's a big secret and want money. Here is my SUPER story: about four years ago, my great-uncle passed away, and my mom...

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Niche Item - Vintage Rotary Phones

Vintage rotary phones can bring good money on eBay. Here is how I get them:Summary:Do your research to determine which ones sell the best.Look for these at thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales.Check Craigslist for ads, make sure you don't pay too much. You can always make an offer.Happy Selli...

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