Why Don’t Suppliers Sell to Online Retailers?
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 19, 2007As you search for the elusive, perfect product to sell on eBay, you will run across many companies that flat out refuse to deal with you, the online retailer. Why is this? Here, we will explore some of the reasons we have come across through our quest to find products to sell on eBay. We [...]
Pay Your Taxes Like a Real Business
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 16, 2007It has been said that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Of these, taxes are the only thing that you will have to worry about while you are alive, so let’s talk about them for a minute. If you are going to run your eBay business like a real business, and [...]
Follow eBay’s Rules (And How to Report Those That Don’t)
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 15, 2007Everyone lives their life having to follow rules each and everyday. Selling on eBay is no different: There are rules that eBay has instituted if you want to buy and sell on their website. It is in your best interest to abide by these rules if you want a successful career selling on eBay. If [...]
Everybody is Looking for a Deal on eBay
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 14, 2007eBay has been called the world’s biggest garage sale or flea market. It is definitely the world’s largest marketplace. With this distinction come shoppers galore who are looking for a deal. They are looking to purchase their items at prices lower than can be found anywhere else. Because of this gotta-get-a-better-deal mentality of a lot [...]
An eBay Reality Check
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 13, 2007It’s time for an eBay Reality Check! It costs money to sell on eBay. The more successful you are, the more it costs you in listing and final value fees. There is no free ride. However, it is a whole lot cheaper to sell on eBay than it is to open up a bricks and [...]
Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) – What is it?
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 12, 2007The pricing of some products that you sell will be strictly controlled by the manufacturer. This is done by setting what is called a Minimum Advertised Price, or MAP. The manufacturer of the product is the one that sets MAP pricing. This pricing structure is then enforced by the distributors of said product. For example, [...]
Can You Get Retail Price for Items Sold on eBay?
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 9, 2007If you travel down to your corner retail store to buy that green widget you have been eyeing, most likely you will be paying full retail price for it. The same is not necessarily true if you jump online and check out what the prices are on eBay. That begs the question: Is it possible [...]
Selling on eBay if You Own a Retail Store
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 8, 2007Do you own a bricks and mortar retail store? Are you looking for another avenue to generate higher sales? Why not sell on eBay? We have always thought that a great combination for profits would be to own a bricks and mortar retail store and sell online, assuming you already own a retail store. And [...]
Answer Your eBay Customer’s Question Before it is Asked
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 7, 2007We are not suggesting that you learn how to read your customer’s mind, nor employ a full-time crystal ball reader. What we mean by this post’s title is that you need to anticipate questions your customer is going to ask. The only way you are going to be able to do this is through experience. [...]
How to Answer Your Customer’s Questions
Posted by Lizard Wisdom Posted in eBay on November 6, 2007Customers ask questions. How you interact with your customers via email and/or eBay’s My Messages system will greatly reflect how you are perceived as an eBay seller. You will need to make sure you answer all customer inquiries in a professional, concise and timely fashion. Unfortunately, this might be a bit difficult if you have [...]
