Selling clothing is not like selling other items - pictures are everything. Buyers need to be able to visualize the garments on a person, in 3 dimensions, and the photos need to create special interest. Although I know you didn't want any input with regard to your pictures, in my view they are actually not fine. I'd suggest the following:
1) Re-take the photos of all the clothing now shown lying flat on a bedspread. That is the least attractive way of displaying a garment. Cropping out the bedspread seems like a simple solution, but isn't the answer for good garment photos, for two reasons: (a) the remains of the pattern in the bedspread are only going to distract from the garment; and (b) the garment really should be shown upright, without the perception distortion that happens when you try to photograph a large, flat article from a low angle. You have the right idea in the 2 photos of the bright pink top that were taken upright against a white background.
2) If you absolutely have to display a piece of clothing flat, use a neutral background without any design at all, and preferably with little or no colour. A plain white linen tablecloth laid on a large, flat table will work. Try to take the photo from directly above (get on a chair or step-stool) to minimize perspective distortions.
3) Better than a flat picture (if you don't have a mannequin), put the garment on a plastic hanger padded with some cloth or a towel underneath to create a 3-dimensional look. Hang the garment (on the hanger) against a smooth, neutral or very light-coloured background, with lots of light. A plain white door will do, but crop out the edges of the door in the final picture. If the garment has some trim or special features, take close-up photos of those. If you're really creative and have a programme on your computer to do it, you can even mask out unwanted extraneous things like hanger hooks and door edges (Microsoft "Paint" works well for this).
4) Best still, if you plan to sell a lot of garments, find a suitably-sized mannequin or a live model (you don't need to show their face).
5) Consider using the "Gallery Plus" feature when listing, to give your pictures immediate impact on search results pages. If you can't afford it on every item, pick the best one you have and pay the extra $1.00 for that one.
Really outstanding garment photos will get you more attention; poor photos will cause buyers to pass by your listings.
Regarding descriptions:
1) With clothing, the main thing is that you need to try to generate some excitement in your descriptions -- People who buy clothing (even for kids) can't touch them, examine the colour, or try on the items, so you need to do that for them in your description. Describe the feel of the material, and give as full a description of the colour as you can. Is it a heavy-weight fabric, light, summer weight? Describe any smaller features in detail (pockets, trims, collar type, lined/unlined, etc.). It's also a good idea to include a short disclaimer at the end of the description to remind buyers that computers display colours differently.
2) Make sure each description (including the item specifics) includes as much information as you have about the garment -- maker's name, size on label (but see #3 below), stated fabric content, garment care (wash/hand-wash/dry-clean). If the garment is used, indicate whether it's been washed or dry-cleaned already (this is a specific eBay requirement when selling used clothing).
3) When selling clothes, you should always include actual measurements (in inches as well as centimetres) in your description. Sizes stated on labels are notoriously unreliable - they can vary from country to country and even from one manufacturer to the other). Include basic details, even for kids' clothes:
- chest (measure flat, armpit to armpit, then double it for the full chest measurement)
- waist (indicate whether very loose or very tight-fitting)
- hip (for pants/skirts/dresses and longer jackets)
- sleeve length, measured from the shoulder point
- pant length (from inner crotch seam - "inseam" - to hem edge
General suggestions:
1) Make the font size in your descriptions a little larger. It might be hard for some people to read (I had some trouble with it).
2) Consider running just one or two auctions, and list the rest of your items at a fixed price that you feel comfortable with. Check some competitors' prices. There is a huge amount of competition in the clothing category (including kids' clothing), so it may take longer to sell an individual item than in other categories.
3) Offering free shipping is good, but be sure you'll still have a realistic profit after you make the sale, especially if the item is heavy and going quite a distance. I see you're in the Yukon, so check Canada Post rates for some of the farthest points you might ship to. It just seems that some of your items might barely cover the cost of shipping them longer distances.
Hopefully some of these suggestions will help you, and best of luck. Oh yes, and last point -- patience. Things have changed on eBay over the last month or two and many sellers (including me!) are reporting concerns with listing placement, decreased visibility and lower sales. The new defect rating system will no doubt exacerbate those issues.
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