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How to sell on Ebay successfully?

by tumichael
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I registered an account on Ebay a long time ago and I uploaded a book to sell but not successful I lost 2 usd for uploading
Now I want to jump in Ebay market again. My niche is unique clothing for performers





What should I do to sell them successfully?

If anyone interested in JV, pls let me know. I have many unique stuff to sell, just don't know the way to do it
#ebay #sell #successfully
  • Profile picture of the author Deji
    Hi Tumicheal. I'm an Ebay seller myself. The book probably did not sell for a variety of reasons. However for the clothes that you want to sell now, have you tried listing them on Ebay? Don't forget that Ebay and Paypal will take their own commission once a sale is made. Also consider your cost price as well as the cost of shipping. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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  • Profile picture of the author Robsand
    No offense but your approach is kind of backwards you’re finding products and then attempting to create your own demand by selling them. What you should do is find what products are in demand and then sell those products.
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    • Profile picture of the author mKane
      You'd be well advised to initially check the demand for your type of item. Watchcount will tell you what people are watching on eBay and eBay Pulse will give you a good idea what they are searching for. Both tools are free to use. To see what peeps are actually buying, you'll need something like Terapeak, which you have to pay for. They do offer a free trial period, however.

      If you can satisfy yourself that the demand is there, the key then is to create a good listing which should include good photos and as much detail as possible about your garment(s). Also, ensure that you set a realistic price for your items.
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  • Profile picture of the author The-English-Webmistress
    Who are the people who want to buy your line of clothes? Where do they hang out online? Are they on Facebook? Do they Twitter each other about the type of music and clothes they like? Are checking out the videos on YouTube, or asking for advice on how to get hold of the clothes and music they like on Yahoo Answers?

    Do they prefer those types of jackets but with less lace around the neckline? Or with decorative sleeves in white and blue, rather than white and red? How do you know?

    Work out where your clients are, and what they are interested in. THEN create a product that they will automatically love (which you'll know because you've read their comments and checked the photos/videos that they upload). THEN sell them those items.

    1. Check the demand first.
    2. Create the product second.
    3. Sell third.

    You've done everything except for that first - and most important! - step.

    Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author tumichael
    Don't forget that Ebay and Paypal will take their own commission once a sale is made.
    oops.so why did they take 2usd of mine for listing the book and they didn't refund when the book was not sold?

    No offense but your approach is kind of backwards you’re finding products and then attempting to create your own demand by selling them. What you should do is find what products are in demand and then sell those products.
    i understand. thanks for ur suggestion. this kind of outfits is for Michael Jackson impersonator. I am selling them locally in Vietnam. There are some buying these outfits. So I want to expand this business online. Maybe I should do marketing in Michael Jackson fan forums
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