OT-I dont think im going to sell on ebay anymore

[horsemom]

I ditto the other advice. I've noticed the best times to sell are Oct-Nov and Jan-Mar. for AG. I think after Christmas does well because people get money for Christmas.

What I do with ebay is my starting price is what I'm willing to sell the item for. I never start a price lower than what I'd be OK with taking, because then you have to worry. I do occasionally put BINs on larger items, but I don't want to pay the fees for BINs on small items. The other option that I've done is do fixed-price auctions with a best offer feature. I don't do reserve prices because (1) they cost extra fees and (2) I hate them as a buyer and I typically won't bid on anything that has a reserve. I don't like the guessing game. I'd rather just know up front what someone is willing to take. What's the point of starting an auction at $9.99 if you won't take less than $50? I've never had a problem with starting my auctions higher and being up front about what I expect to get (minimally). I may lose a buck or two on each auction compared to what I could get if I started at a very low price, but to me it's worth it because I never have an auction that unexpectedly sells for way less than I paid for the item.

I've been happier selling here and on other forums though. It doesn't really make me more money, since I cut what would be my fees out of the price up front and offer things cheaper than I would on ebay, but I think it's a lot less time consuming to make an Imagestation album or post something on my website than to do all those auctions. Plus, I'd just rather have my stuff go to fellow collectors and moms/kids who I know will take care of the stuff and enjoy it!

[wrxgirl]

I think I am going to cancel my auctions, either that or put reserves on EVERY item. I always seem to find a way to lose a lot of money everytime! [img]frown.gif[/img]

[p69]

What happened?

[joelanddeborah]

I really feel for you. It's hard to sell items that mean so much to you emotionally. I know some people are on ebay selling things that really don't matter to them, but in cases like yours, you have invested emotional effort as well as money in these dollies.

One thing I've seen sellers do is to put a high BIN price on the item, and then a reserve price also. Then, the BIN price won't go away until the bidders reach your reserve price. One thing as a buyer that I don't think works well, though, is a reserve price that is the same (or almost exactly the same) as your BIN. Make them somewhat different.

I hope this helps! You are a real trooper to try to save money. I hope your sweet dollies go to good homes! [img]smile.gif[/img]

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[wrxgirl]

I just dont like it anymore. I dont like how much work it takes to post an auction, take pictures, write ads, then if you dont put a reserve on your items, you end up usually losing more than you paid for an item... I think I am going to just pay extra for reserve prices from now on, that way if my items are less than what id sell them for, ill just keep them! [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Asellus]

I completely understand. I sold the country day set awhile ago...and I lost money on it...plus the buyer short changed me on shipping (sent a dollar less). Then on top of that you have to pay ebay fees...which always seem to be rising.

[wrxgirl]

EXACTLY! I am going to think about it for another day or so..but I may just pull my auctions all together and find another way to make money.. selling my collections I love just doesnt seem like the answer...