Online Selling Places

We all know my disenchantment with the eBay store so its time to branch out. I will still utilize eBay on a lesser scale. Basically I will use the free listings every moth for auctions and split into two identities to expand that advantage as well as separate my merchandise. That way I can take as much profit as I can with little overhead.

I will also try using new venues such as Etsy since I plan on progressing with jewelry creation and Yardsellr for miscellaneous items in stockas well as others that will probably include eBid, eCrater and Bonanzle. The last three are the largest competitors to eBay according to Powersellers Unite with about 4 million auctions each. None are as big as eBay but how many of those auctions are now Big Business which eBay is favoring more and more over individual sellers?

Summer is almost over time for selling?

Summer is almost over which we all know stinks on eBay. So is it time for selling? More to the point is it time to be somewhere else besides eBay? Ebay alternatives (many of these are free to set up and try)

http://yardsellr.com/ http://www.ecrater.com/ http://www.bonanzle.com/ http://www.ebid.net/ http://www.cqout.com/ http://www.blujay.com/ http://highwire.com/ - this was called BuyitSellit Along with these sites that just sell hand made articles http://www.etsy.com/ http://www.artfire.com/sell-crafts If you want more look here http://www.powersellersunite.com/auctionsitewatch.php Sellers please note they have storefronts http://www.powersellersunite.com/links.php

FVF Increased again

Here is a table I borrowed showing the old fees and new fees with and without a store.

Summer Over Already

Yes, for eBay sellers the summer drought is over and time for "Back to School" shopping. Thank goodness! There may still be a few good weeks to enjoy but even the "Big Box" store are pushing "Back to School".

Now it's time to spend your effort and money) loading up your store and auction items with kid's stuff: clothes (used and new), educational toys, books, and even baby coupons. Odds are, if they have school kids they either have babies or know people who do. So let's get busy!

After that, you can start adding womens fashion accessories since the ladies will be thinking about changing their wardrobe with the season soon enough. The market for books will increase as women have a little free time for reading after the mad dash to get ready for the kids go back to school.

School's Out

For the most part school is over and so is EBay except for the rare item here or there. My experience has been that sales drop dramatically so I either shut down my store or leave very little available to reduce my costs. I may even use the vacation option if I cannot tend my store due to events or travel.

Facebook Safety

Many people have a Facebook page for more exposure but are they safe? http://whyfacebook.com/2009/02/06/10-ways-to-stay-safe-on-facebook/ http://www.allfacebook.com/2009/02/facebook-privacy/ Please feel free to comment with any other safety tips you may have.

Be Successful Selling

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