sarafina

Thank you all for the advice. Its alot to take in but it'll prepare me that much more for what I need to do. Thanks for the terapeak monkey. I was looking for something of this nature.

One last thing: Inventory. My target market is probably the same as borderdogs so what size ratios and units would be good to start off? The tshirts are screenprinted and I wanted to get 100 units 12-15 designs (still undecided) but i'm not sure. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I'll keep you guys posted.

 

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DesignIncluded

I have had great results with eBay. I recommend just starting out selling stuff you don't use or have outgrown. I started out that way and sold some items for just a couple bucks but I learned how to list, watch and then ship the item. Read all you can on the ebay forums and ask questions with the "community". I also bought two books on how to run an eBay business. You will discover when to sell items, for how much and the ins and outs of shipping. There is a lot of trial an error but once you get the hang of it posting items for sale becomes easy as it is all repeatative.
Suggestions:

1. take clear pictures (the more the better). If you are selling clothes use a model or mannequin. I also bought white poster boards as a back drop. Learn to use a photo touch up program whether it is ebay's or Photoshop.

2. clear descriptions to avoid returns. color, material, measurements and condition

3. Learn basic HTML so you can post pictures for free. You can find this on 3schools.com. SIgn up for Photobucket or something similar to store your photos.

4. Buy mailer envelopes in small and large sizes. You will save a lot of money this way

5. Make sure your product is something someone wants. Take advantage of ADVANCED SEARCH and see what has sold and for how much. You would be amazed at what is selling.

I hope this info helps. Also one last thing. Look at your sales reports if your expenses are more than what is coming in you need to stop and find a new product. It is easy to get carried away and keep relisting items for auction.

 

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Girlzndollz

Hey Saari, I tried that link, but it didn't go anywhere... how does that work with the pictures? I've seen it done, can you explain more? What does Ebay think of it, any idea or feedback from the community? Thanks alot.. Kelly

 

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stuffnthingz

if you know html you can embed any image directly into your listing. You should be hosting your images on a free hosting site as ebay gives you a small amount of free space, but then they charge you.

the tag for images is very simple < img src=xxx> where xxx is the exact URL to your image, including the http://. Hope this helps

oh, another quick tip be sure to save your image at 72 dpi, and keep it smaller than say 500 x 500 or so, that way it wont take over the page and be annoying

This tip will be more useful now that eBay has Capped their use of images in the free image input area to one I was highly displeased that many of my store listings which had lots of images in them were reduced to one without any notice from ebay... grrrrr!

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DesignIncluded

actually site it is W3Schools Online Web Tutorials. you should go through the HTML tutorial. The direct link to insert photos into your auction is
HTML Images

By the way all my ebay auction still have my pics. I have 2-4 pics on each listing. take a look. Just google DesignIncluded. I got scared there for a minute.

I hope that helps,

Quote: Originally Posted by Girlzndollz Hey Saari, I tried that link, but it didn't go anywhere... how does that work with the pictures? I've seen it done, can you explain more? What does Ebay think of it, any idea or feedback from the community? Thanks alot.. Kelly

 

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DesignIncluded

Quote: Originally Posted by Girlzndollz Hey Saari, I tried that link, but it didn't go anywhere... how does that work with the pictures? I've seen it done, can you explain more? What does Ebay think of it, any idea or feedback from the community? Thanks alot.. Kelly

Ebay doesn't tell you do it but all the literature and people on forums tell you to do this to save money. Everyone does it!

 

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