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Most Ignored Things When Trying to Sell on eBay

Here are few things, which many eBay users tend to forget, when they try to sell on eBay.
Don't forget to mention any flaws with your products.
And, don't do it by putting a small print.
Be clear what the problem is and if you have to mention it again and again.
Usually, buyer will contact you before the purchase.
You should also let them know about the flaws in your emails to potential buyers.
Remember, you are out there for long time and you want to be there permanently.
So, if you try to fool your customers, your stay on eBay will certainly be a very short one.
Make sure your descriptions are unique.
When you see others with quality descriptions, you can always get tempted to copy their content to create your own description.
Don't get beaten by the temptation.
If you do, it will cost you your customers and your eBay career.
When you create your own listing and descriptions, put yourself in your customers' shoes and try to find out what would you want to know about the product you are selling.
Then create your listing accordingly.
Ignoring shipping costs can cost you money and your customers.
Shipping cost is another thing most eBay newbie tent to forget.
They just take the responsibility of shipping, without finding how much it is.
When it comes to sending the product to the customer, they find out that it actually costs more than the product itself.
Then, either carries on sending it and loses money or they contact customer for additional charges and eventually lose the customer.
So, before selling your items, you need to make sure how much is the shipping to various locations.
After you can decide if you will charge the customer or you will take the responsibility for it.


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