This is a perfect guide to getting the most sales by just some simple tricks on eBay for a beginner or someone who finds that they aren’t making enough sales.

Have you ever dreamed of getting rid of all of that clutter in your house that seems too good to throw away but too old to keep? Or are you moving and you find that you have to get rid of your stuff some how? Have you been wondering why most of the stuff you sell on Ebay not really sell for a lot of money? Or are you just looking to start a business and you find the best place to start is Ebay?

You’ve come to the right spot. This guide is perfect for telling all of you wannabe Ebay kings and queens out there how to get the best out of the sales you make on Ebay.

  1. The Title

    Nothing is more crucial than the title. If some one is looking for leopard print shoes with gold buttons, and you are selling it – mention it! If you are selling really obscure stuff like leopard print shoes with gold buttons, do say it in the title and in the little information place on Ebay. The title is what the buyer will read to see if it matches his requirement so make it as descriptive as possible. Think of the title and info as tags for your product.

  2. Photo

    A lot of people don’t bother with photos or just take one. No! Take loads of pictures of the product you are selling in the condition that it is in and put it on Ebay. A buyer wants to know what his or her purchase looks like or if they are looking for the right thing. Assure the buyer that your product is genuine. Some pictures of books are available on the internet so don’t use those. Take a proper picture of the product you are selling and use it.

  3. The Information Box

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    Say EVERYTHING in the information box. If a buyer has to choose between two different sellers selling the same product, they will pick the person who has the most descriptive account of the product they are selling. This is again assuring the buyer that your product is genuine, you are genuine and that you don’t wish to con them. If you are selling a gadget or something quite expensive, say which company it’s from, what model, say all of its bonus features, what it can do, what it can’t do, say if there are any faults and just pretend like you are the one who made the product and you are selling it. The more you can say about your product that you are selling, the better. Remember, you have to convince the buyer to part with their cash.

  4. Be Truthful

    Buyers appreciate truthfulness more than lying. If you say something is broken, they will take it on board. If they know how to rectify it, it won’t bother them but if it does bother them, they will move on. The internet is a massive place where loads of people can take a look at your stuff so don’t feel compelled to force a buyer to buy by lying. It won’t impress them and they can give you negative feedback if they aren’t pleased with the product.

  5. Market Your Other Stuff

    Do say things like ‘Check out my other stuff’ or post a link at the end that goes to the rest of your stuff so that the buyer will take a look if he or she finds that they like the kind of stuff that you sell. You can give examples at the end if you have products similar to the one that you are selling that you want to get sold off. If you are selling books or clothes that you think your friends and family might like, paste the links on Facebook or Twitter or somewhere where you might think that they are likely to see it and they might want to buy it. The more you make your product known to others, the more likely they are to buy it.

  6. Wait For The Right Time

    Certain things sell best at certain times. For example, Christmas time is when toys and personal presents flood the entire Ebay marketplace so that is a good time to think about selling. Go about 2-3 months in advance so you don’t have many competitors. Certain books, like exam revision guides etc. are a lot more popular as the exams approach so maybe a month or two before exams are a good time to start selling. It’s up to you when you think is the right time to sell.

  7. Make Different Payment Methods Available

    Some sellers only accept Paypal payments when some buyers prefer cheques. Some sellers only accept cheques when some buyers prefer Paypal. Whatever the payment method, make sure the maximum types of payment methods is available to them otherwise something as silly as this may bar you from making a good sale.

  8. Keep An Eye On Messages

    Sometimes when buyers aren’t sure of products, they can message you so make sure you reply as soon as possible to them in the most clear way so that they can make the purchase soon. Again, this is really simple so don’t let it hinder your sales.

  9. Price It Right

    There might be other people selling the same stuff as you so watch out for them. Avoid ridiculous pricing (selling a £5 item for £20). Take a while to look on Ebay if there are people selling that product and price your product in a fair way that it may make you more likely to have a sale but is going to make you a profit. You can do this through putting loads of information too. Make sure that you give the buyer a good value for the product they buy. There’s no point making a used product really expensive. Check the commission that you owe Ebay and make sure that it is included in pricing. Check the postage/shipping costs before you make the final price. As much as you want to get rid of the product, you want a good profit too.

  10. Get A Good Reputation: Keep Selling

    Constant selling will get you positive feedback from the buyers and if you keep selling and keep getting this feedback, more buyers new to Ebay will probably trust you more and will purchase your things.