Serious Pep Talk Needed | Selling

cutie.loves.beauty · 2023-01-26T03:53:35.256000Z

Could somebody please fill me in on why my items are selling at a snails pace?Ive used this site for a long time as a buyer and a little bit as a seller, ive googled and looked at old questions and answers on this board, so i like to think i know how it works, but I must of missed a memo about something??Just to cover all of the things I currently do or have done.Revising and improving all my listing titlesAccurately filling in item detailsSelling similar in lotsOffering combined postageAsking market value or slightly below market value of an itemAsking 50% + LESS than the value of an itemSwitching up photos or improving photosEnsuring theres proper description on every listingPromoting listingsBest offer is on, on specific items because I am even willing to offer (gasp) an even further discount, I just want it sold! Im even willing to entertain lowball offers since ive had some items posted for ever and not even a single offer, let alone a view.Views on most of my items are quite low, with a few that get a bit of traffic but never find a buyer.I get the odd inquiry and then the person often just disappears after I respond. I am kind and courteous to all customers, even if I can not help them because I feel good customer service is the basis of a good reputation.I am always actively working to improve my listings in some form since I am aware the market for cosmetics is very saturated.The only thing I could say I am guilty of is not having a photo of every angle of every item, however its all new, and if its not got any flaws I dont always find time to take all those pictures, so most listings have one maybe two. I do on occasion use stock photos which I know isnt recommended but it is usually only till I get around to photographing it myself.I actually find pictures arent the be all end all anyway, and I have had multiple sales of items before I even had a single proper photo up.I always respond to my customers, am helpful, ship out quickly and maintain a high rating. A couple of snarky buyers left me a neg so im at 96%, but because of that Im on my best behavior going forward and havent had any customer issues in a long while.I do still buy as well and support other sellers as often as possible because I understand how frustrating it can be to sell good items like I have with slow business.I always leave positive feedback immediately as both a buyer and seller.I recently purchased a scale to up my game and I have recently updated all of the weights on all my items, and was surprised to see that I had made some poor estimates before, however most of my items are less than 1 pound so its not even that bad. I want to offer the best possible shipping price to get an edge on other sellers, and believe me when I say Im cutting it pretty tight. Im a "no frills" shipper, just the absolute essentials, ( to be clear, I never compromise an item to make it lighter for shipping) And Ive gotten comfy shipping small packet to the states, and very few issues. Therefore, I can ship my items very cheap to the us which I estimate more than half of my buyers come from.Except..none of these things have improved a thing. Business is painfully slow these days no matter what I do it seems.Currently 90% of my listings are 50% or more below market value with still no takers.I search up many of my listings and my items are the lowest priced BY FAR, (shipping too) and yet no sales of certain items even after months and months.Im afraid to lower my prices any further, because I feel like if I do Ill be either breaking even (then what is even the point) or even going into the negative.Not only that, but I see sellers listing some of my items I have and successfully selling them at market value or even far above.Considering many of these same items are readily available in shops, Id honestly love to know who is actually paying those prices? Are they aware they are paying 3X more than it cost to just go to the store?? Why are said buyers bypassing my obviously much better deal??I do know that sometimes an item is low demand and people just arent looking for it so that no matter what you do it will lead to poor sales.But most of my items are quite relevent I feel, some of my items Im very aware are rare and sought after items. Apparently not on here though lol!)I do not do currently do auctions and dont plan to begin any. I feel like those attract flaky buyers, and so far they are not a problem for me with fixed listings.So what can be done?I am beyond frustrated and having a very hard time keeping up a positive attitude about this any longer. At one point I kind of enjoyed it, now I cant say I do.Im tired of pricing stuff so low just to get it sold so I dont have it in the way day after day. Its also depressing since I paid full price for it, so far the earnings has been absolutely dismal. I feel Ive stooped far too low. Even items I got on sale cost me much much more than it seems anyone is willing to pay. I am now much more careful about what I purchase,because if I change my mind I cannot just "sell it on ebay" and get most of my money back, which I once believd.I know you guys say dont price too low, but if I dont, than my listings just sit for ever and ever with crickets chirping so I get discouraged and lower them!Im NOT asking or expecting to recoup the 100% full value of my items, but I would appreciate a fair price that makes it worthwhile, which Im not getting.Im starting to consider giving some stuff away just to clear up some space since im making pennies on here for all the work I do.I do not do auctions and dont plan to begin any. I feel like those attract flaky buyers, and so far they are not a problem for me with fixed listings.Please offer some insight???Ps. I realize Im opening the door to simescrutiny with this post but please be kind, Im very sensitive.Thank u

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