Selling on eBay UK
   
   
eBay is a great way for anyone looking to delve into online business, and there are many people who have recognized this opportunity and as a consequence spend a great deal of time figuring out which items sell the best on eBay. Many of these people have systems in place that determine top selling products and others purchase courses that teach them how to find this information as well. However, one of the best resources for finding out about products that are popular is on eBay itself!

One of the ways in which eBay helps me find a product that could potentially do very well, is by simply browsing through categories that i'm interested in. Whilst doing this I can then uncover items that are attracting a lot of bids. But how do I know this? Simple. Next to any item that has received over 30 bids is a label saying 'hot'. This suggests that the item is widely sought after. Spend some time searching around eBay and you can soon find some real gems and some great niches.

Many power sellers however will agree that it is not as simple as solely doing this. Also, search for items by researching auctions that have been successful previously. This can be done on eBay at http://listings.ebay.com. Another way to determine best selling items is by using the 'eBay Marketplace Research'. This allows you to view important statistical information on eBay buying trends, and contains a huge amount of information to help you discover whether an item will perform well or poor at auction. The eBay Marketplace Research does require a small fee to use though.

One of the most obvious tools that can be used to find popular items is by viewing the listings of popular eBay search terms at http://popular.ebay.com. Divided into categories, this list shows how popular an item you are considering selling might be.

It is important to do your research before going ahead with your auctions. You could be surprised in what you find may sell well. Some of the most unlikely items are sometimes the most popular, yet items that you would think would sell like hot cakes sometimes fail to realize a single bid. After doing extensive research, my favorite location and a top tip for anyone looking into selling on eBay is to register for eBay wholesale offers. Thousands of wholesalers are listed with some amazing deals that should not be missed by any serious eBayer.










  eBay UK Holds 10p Listing-Day Promotion
By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes.com
April 17, 2007

eBay UK is holding a 10p listing promotion for sellers on April 19, 2007. Listing fees for Auction-style, Auction-with-Buy It Now or Buy It Now Only (Fixed Price) formats will be 10p in eligible categories. Only items listed in British Pounds Sterling on eBay.co.uk qualify. Note that sellers listing using the Auction-with-Buy It Now format will still be charged the Listing Upgrade Fee for Buy It Now.

All other fees apply, see website for details and restrictions.

http://www2.ebay.com/aw/uk/200704161110242.html






 eBay UK Holds 5P Listing Promotion for CDs, DVDs
By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes.com
February 08, 2007

eBay UK is holding a promotion on February 10 and 11. Sellers can list CDs and DVDs for 5p each and use the Gallery listing upgrade feature for no additional charge.

All items listed for sale on eBay.co.uk in Pounds Sterling (GBP) on February 10 - 11, 2007, using the Auction-style, Auction-with-Buy It Now Only and Buy It Now Only (Fixed Price) formats in eligible categories will be eligible for the promotion

http://www2.ebay.com/aw/uk/200702071747112.html






How To Get eBay Coupons.
By: Kirsten Hawkins
 
You have to be very lucky to be one of the chosen few who receive an eBay coupon by email. These coupons are just like cash that you can use towards anything you buy on eBay – the only conditions being that you pay using PayPal, and that you are using eBay in the USA, Canada or the UK.

There are two ways to get eBay coupons.

Wait for that Email.

Of course, if you just wait, you’ll be waiting for a long time. You have to do something to make yourself look like the kind of person eBay would want to tempt back with a coupon. If you open an account, buy a few medium-value things and then suddenly stop, the chances are you’ll find yourself with some kind of special offer – but still, not always.

Go Searching.

The better way, of course, is to go and find the coupons that are out there on the web. This is quite hit-and-miss, as eBay don’t always have an offer on, but when there’s a valid code you can guarantee that it’ll be everywhere within a few hours. Just type ‘ebay coupon codes’ into your favourite search engine, but be prepared to pick through some rubbish. You might find you have better luck if you use a more obscure search engine, where people haven’t taken the trouble to game the results.

If going through search engines is too much for you, then just keep an eye out at any community forums you frequent, where someone might just post one. You probably have the best chances if you make a few friends on eBay’s own forums at http://hub.ebay.com/community. It can be fun and educational to chat to the regulars there too, so you really have nothing to lose.

How do You Redeem Coupons?

A coupon is basically a code, with some being quite long. All you need to do is pay with PayPal as usual for the item you want to use the coupon towards. After you choose PayPal as your payment method, you will notice a heading that says ‘Coupons, Gift Certificates and eBay Anything Points’. Type the coupon code in here: they can be long, so you should use copy-and-paste to make sure you get it right. Just click ‘Redeem’, and it’s good to go.

Don’t worry about causing problems for sellers by doing this, by the way – they have no way of even telling that you used a coupon, as eBay just pay them for the item as usual. Coupons are good for sellers as they attract more buyers to eBay, meaning that they get more bids on their auctions. After all, why would they object to getting more money without you actually having to pay it?

Since you’re interested in making your eBay shopping more affordable, you might be interested to know that you can now buy eBay items on credit. Our next email will tell you all the details of eBay’s new ‘Buyer’s Credit’ program.


About the Author:

Kirsten Hawkins is an Ebay and internet auction enthusiast from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.auctionseller411.com/ for more great tips on how to make the most from Ebay and other online auctions.

The 5 Mistakes That Can Lose You Money On Ebay
By: Dave Bromley
 
I am often asked by subscribers to UK Auctionline web site to have a look at their eBay listings. This is usually because they are not doing as well selling their items as they had hoped. When I go and look at the listing I will often find that they have made one or more of the common mistakes that deter bidders.

1. Too many negatives. Some people, especially newcomers to eBay have a very real fear of being cheated or ripped off. Because of this they apply negatives in their listing. This can be in the form of a long list of types of payments they wont accept or conditions that they apply. Something else I have seen is the warning that thee seller will not be responsible for any item lost in the post. Even worse are threats such as negative feedback if payment is not made within a certain time after the auction ended. These sorts of restrictions and threats are a great big turnover to any potential bidder.

2. High shipping charges. Most reasonable people are happy to pay something over the cost of postage to cover packing materials. But as I saw the other day someone who charging $10 to ship a $4.99CD, that is pushing it a bit. If you doubt how the average bikdder views hyped up shipping costs just go and read the commentgs on any eBay forum and see what buyers feel about it.

3. Not using a Gallery Photograph. I assume that no one who is serious about selling on eBay would consider putting up any listing without a picture. I cannot think of any item that would not benefit from a photograph. But there are still a great number of sellers who do not use the gallery feature to have a photograph next to their listing in the search results. Ebay’s own figures show that the use of a gallery photograph can increase the final bid figure by as much as 12%.

4. Setting you opening bid price too high. If you want to attract the most bids and therefore a higher final price for your item you should not set too high an opening bid price. A low opening price attracts casual browsers who place a bid just on the off chance of getting a bargain. Once a few bids have been entered other people start noticing and come to your listing to see what it is all about. Then before you know it, the price is shooting up. However, if you start with too high a price you could end up as one of the many listings that attract no bids at all.

5. Not communicating. I know some eBay sellers who really resent having to answer e-mails. In fact I know some who just do not answer any questions from sellers. How stupid is this? A question from a seller is a great opportunity for you to build up rapport with a potential buyer. A quick and pleasant response will almost certainly encourage bids whilst a curt or a non-reply will not.

The bottom line is that eBay is a numbers game, the more people you can get to bid on your items the higher the price they will achieve. Therefore it is important to do everything you can to encourage bidding not trying to deter it.


About the Author:

Dave Bromley is a writer and Internet Marketer who specialises in subjects related to online auctions,especially eBay.You can register for his newsletter and free 6 part eBay mini course at his information packed web site http://www.ukauctionline.co.uk




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