How to Get Traffic to Your eBay Store

Don't be scared. This isn't as complicated as it looks. The matrix above just shows how you can promote your eBay store, listings, affiliate programs, and blog if you have one. Notice the directional arrows that show how to most effectively use different sites to drive traffic to eBay and your affiliate programs....

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Natural Search Optimization on eBay - Keywords!

Every eBay seller wants to know how to beat the competition. Should I lower my price? Do I offer free shipping? Why are my competitors offering the same product getting sales and I am not? The answer: natural search optimization.Also known as organic SEO, natural search optimization means using keywords that...

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Fisher Price My Talking Friend Little Bill

Rebecca sent in her success story:"Hi Suzanne,I love following your blog and seeing all the success stories - always gives me great ideas and motivation. Thought I'd share one of my own. While at a thrift store my daughter found a Talking Little Bill doll while digging through the bottom of the toys/dolls section...

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Free Version of Terapeak

There has been a lot of discussion on my Facebook group about Terapeak, if it is worth the $25 a month, how to use it, and how to get a free trial. There is actually a free version of Terapeak you can use by following these steps.Click here to go to Terapeak.Scroll to the bottom and look on the left. You will...

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Niche Item - Vintage Measuring Cups

Keep your eye out for these at estate sales, garage sales, and thrift stores. Vintage kitchen gadgets are a great niche. Here are some recent listings for vintage measuring cups.Vintage Tufglas Measuring Cup - sold for $43.01Vintage Enamelware Measuring Cup - sold for $37.73Vintage Vaseline Measuring Cup - sold...

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International Shipping Services for eBay Sellers

If you are shipping a number of packages First Class International (less than 4 lbs) each month, you may want to consider giving Stamps.com a try. Paypal shipping linked through your eBay Selling Manager is great for domestic postage and international Priority. But unfortunately, Paypal does not have an option...

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Vintage Typewriter - eBay Success Story

Tina set in her success story:I found this Olivetti Typewriter at a yardsale Saturday for only $5. I woke up this morning with an offer, no problem in accepting this one! It has been an awesome Monday morning already with 5 sales. Here is Tina's listing:Tina's cost: $5eBay selling price: $42.85 Profit before...

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Free eBay Shipping Guide

Shipping can be a confusing issue for newer sellers. Miscalculating shipping can also cost you money. If you are having trouble getting the hang of figuring out how much to charge for shipping, and which way to ship your items, this guide will help. It contains a flow chart that shows the steps for shipping,...

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Designer Maternity Jeans a Profitable Niche on eBay

This is going to make me sound old, but back when I was having babies, there weren't very many choices for designer maternity jeans. And there wasn't eBay to buy them preowned if you couldn't afford the three-digit price tag. Pre-owned designer maternity jeans are a great niche on eBay. Look for these brands...

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Create Your Own Blog to Attract New eBay Customers

eBay sellers are constantly on the hunt for new customers. That is the nature of selling. You can communicate with your target audience by starting your own blog that parallels what you sell on eBay. For example, I have a client who sells trade show exhibits - the materials for the displays used at trade shows....

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Lip Products - Great Niche Item to Sell on eBay UK

Understanding the climate and weather conditions in a geographical location can help you brainstorm for products to sell to that market. You wouldn't set up a snowboarding shop in Key West, Florida, right? We can apply this logic to selling on eBay UK.Selling on eBay UK has been the latest trend with eBay sellers...

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Determining the Value of Antiques and Collectibles

Here is another application the eBay offers under the Applications tab. Terapeak Antiques and Collectibles research. This app provides access to the largest price guide in the world for sales information on antiques and collectibles. Users have access to pricing and pictures, which is ideal for identifying and...

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Yellow Brick Road Video Game - eBay Seller Success Story

Thanks to Amy for sharing this sale with us on the SAHMs eBay Facebook Group. Amy bought this PC / MAC game at a local thrift store for $2.99 and sold it for $240.49. Talk about a profit margin! Here is Amy's listing:Visit Amy's blog at Collectibles Online Sales to see more of her great finds, and join us on...

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eBay Business Strategies - 9 Tips for eBay Success

Bruce, one of the few male members of the SAHM eBay Seller's Facebook group, shared this lovely post about his own personal tips for succeeding with his eBay business. Bruce owns US Camo, Etc on eBay, is a Top Rated seller, has over 5,000 feedbacks, and sells approximately 700 items a month. Here is Bruce's post.The...

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iTunes Gift Card Giveaway - $45 in iTunes!

This post has two great things for you! The BOLO (be on look out) list is ready. This list contains over 200 brand names and types of items you can find at thrift stores, garage sales, estate sales, and flea markets. Keep this handy list with you when you are out shopping for things to resell on eBay and get...

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eBay Research Tip - How to Examine Sell Through Rates

When researching a product to sell on eBay, one factor you should always look at is the sell through rate, or STR. This is also called the listing success rate, or LSR. This information can only be found on a research tool such as Terapeak - it is not available in the completed listings search.I recently found...

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Discontinued Neutrogena Item to Sell on eBay

Neutrogena has discontinued its oil-free anti-acne moisturizer. I saw this at Big Lots for $4.50 per box. It is selling on eBay for about twice that price. The listing below is for 2 boxes that sold for $16.99 on May 1:You could put several of these in a lot together and make a nice profit. It has been my experience...

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Timing is Everything on eBay

Carla send in this success story back in March:"I've been watching your blog since October and do love and check at least 3 times a week. The week that Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland came out was the same week Syfy Miniseries Alice was out on DVD. Tuesday Morning had a sale on Paul Cardew Tea Set Items. I bought...

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Paypal 21 Day Hold

This is a confusing issue for many eBay sellers. So before you start freaking out, let's look at exactly what the Paypal 21 day hold is all about. It does not apply to every single seller, and may not apply to you. These are the conditions where the Paypal 21 day hold may apply.1. Limited eBay and Paypal history.2....

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Big Lots Item to Sell on eBay - Sunsilk Discontinued Shampoo

This shampoo has been discontinued - Sunsilk Anti-Poof shampoo. I saw it at Big Lots today for $1. This seller sold one of them for $3.54.If you put a lot of 10 of them together, you could make a nice profit. Just a little something to look for as you are out on your travels! Check dollar stores and grocery stores,...

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