Ebay Store - Worth The Effort??

jaymor8
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A nice fellow once told me that starting an Ebay Store might increase my sales...or at least my chances at sales. Now, as everyone knows, this past week has been a total write-off for many of us and heaven only knows why. I would love to hear the pros/cons re the 'Store' so if anyone has a moment, please drop me a line. If you do, I'll let ya bid on my auctions :)))))))

Jackie...
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treasure-pot
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Hi Jackie;

It probably depends more on whether you are selling "one of" or if you have multiples available.

Because I have a substantial inventory of most items that I sell, a "store" has been a worthwhile effort for me. I have recently seen an upsurge in multiple purchases for both Halloween and Xmas items. Its just not the same if you only have one of an item.

By the way, my sales have jumped almost 30% in the last two weeks so the buyers are definitely starting to come back. I attribute the increase to my early kick-off for Xmas sales. I have also had fairly substantial Halloween sales although that part is starting to wind down a little now. So don't despair - I'm sure its just a matter of days before you have all the business you can handle. :<)

Bill


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thebidwatcher
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I use my store as an inexpensive "on-line warehouse". I don't have huge expectations for sales, but I know that items sitting in my eBay room sure don't stand a chance of getting sold. So I have them sitting in my store in their categories at 6 cents a month each - peanuts!

Then, every once in a while I switch them into auctions and BIN's through Turbo Lister. They are all set up, just ready to go. Lately I have been selling out of my store.

I am having my best two months ever on eBay so look ahead and take advantage of whatever resources you can find - for the least amount of money. No one is cheaper than me!

Good luck.
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jaymor8
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Thank you Bill for that kind posting. It helps to know that others are experiencing ups and downs too. You know what they say...misery loves company. But I am certainly glad to hear that your sales have improved lately. That gives us all hope.

As for the Store...well I have only 'oners'. So, I suppose it wouldn't be as efficient for me to utilize that option. But, I sure appreciate the input!!!

Cheers, Jackie...
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jaymor8
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Thanks Bid!!!!!!!!

Jackie...
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muminlaw
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Thanks for that Bid!

I've been thinking about a store but I don't have a bunch of duplicates of anything -- mostly a lot of low-end items in one collectible category. Sort of a "beginner set" to get started! I guess it's time to give it a try.

Glenda
Glenda

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firedept10
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Jackie

It has been good for me so far. My assessment is only on a 4-5 week period but it has doubled my sales. As bidwatcher stated it is dirt cheap to list and then move them back to auction should you wish. Right now free for Canadian sellers. What have you got to lose with a deal like that. Most of my items are one of a kinds. Good luck if you decide to take the plunge.

Don
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Stores have been good for me as well. I list my items in regular auctions and then my "refills" for my products in my ebay store. I would not be able to sell on ebay if there was no store feature.
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your-chic-shopper
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I did a store on ebay , and it really failed hard for me . Then opened a web site , this can be found on my ebay me page ( if interested ). I then took the time to intergrate the paypal check out for all items . We have well over 5000 items listed on the web site.

Sales were slow as well on the web site . So I spiced it up

I starting emailing my customers thier ebay total with the following info included in the total . The sales have increased 60% .



You won your auction!, below is your total. Please contact us within the next three days , reguarding how you will be paying
If you are combining other ebay auctions please email us , we will send you a combined grand total

If you would like to combine your winning auction with MORE products from our retail online store (not Ebay), we will give you FREE SHIPPING ON the additional items you buy from our online store for next 36 hours only . Read the bottom of the email for info on FREE SHIPPING

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---------------- F R E E S H I P P I N G ------------
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Combine your winning auction total with additional items from our retail online store (not Ebay) We will subtract the shipping from the website items and ship it with your ebay auction total .
Your shipping cost stays the same even with the additional items from our on line store, combined with your ebay winnings! What a great way to save on shipping!
How does this work??
Go to this special web site below ~~~enter the info below , you will get free shipping on our web site items

http://www.urbanhouseimports.com/no.php

Enter 2351078400,3630306182
Secret Code: Ebay
$2.00 insurance (optional)
$41.73 = Ebay Total: US.Funds
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