As I mentioned in an earlier article (”Photographing Jewelry for Online Auctions”), taking pictures of small items, such as bead jewelry, for eBay or other auction sites is not always easy. You have to use the proper lighting, keep objects in focus and chose the correct background that enhances the target without distorting its colors […]
This is my second article about trading royal memorabilia on eBay and other online auctions. We’re going to explore just what items are really tradable, how and where to find your stock and mention some definite pitfalls to avoid.
As you already know, a vast range of products has been produced to commemorate royalty. You could […]
You’re soaring high… The auction went well and you’ve sold an item on eBay! Feels great doesn’t it? But now what?
Before you send anything to that buyer, you must get to know them first. This is especially crucial when you’re selling a high-ticket item that you can’t afford to lose. Even if the buyer has […]
In business the use of online ‘e-sourcing’ tools such as e-tenders and e-auctions is becoming commonly used to help buyers achieve rapid cost reduction. In this scenario suppliers are invited to bid for the buyer’s contracts either by submitting their tender online and/or participating in a reverse auction.
Cost savings can be considerable - on […]
There’s a novel idea afoot nowadays: Using electronic discount coupons to pay for items people are interested in purchasing.
This only goes to show that most good marketing ideas can be adopted for the internet. Instead of cutting coupons out from newspapers or carton boxes, eBay gives out electronic copies of coupons to purchase merchandise. […]
I spent nearly three months trying to sell products on eBay using a strategy called drop shipping. For those of you not familiar with the concept, here’s how it works. You find a wholesaler who is willing to work with you on a drop shipping basis. (Note: there are several fine directories available of just […]
Like the human heart, drop shippers can keep the blood pumping in an internet business. Often, they can be the key to success for online retail businesses who do not wish to stock actual inventory. Drop shippers are the source of wholesale merchandise many Websites offer to customers. An authentic drop shipper will have many […]
Can you believe that you can buy a brand new Herman Miller Aeron Mesh Office Chair on eBay for under $700? An industry friend recently posed this question to me when a customer had scoffed at his retail price and told him about the online deal. With different brands, both new and used items, and […]
At this moment in time it would be quite hard for someone who is new to ebay to start selling and be successful due to the fact that there are many, many sellers to compete with. In this article I will tell you a few of the key points in being successful with ebay auctions […]
Until recently, online auction sites such as eBay have been the usual marketplace for bargain hunters and thrift shoppers looking for cheap used or surplus products. But a new breed of sellers are now coming up with very unusual auctions on eBay.
Encouraged in part by the recent purchase by online casino GoldenPalace of a grilled […]