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Written by Chad Cook   
Tuesday, 05 December 2006

EBay your way-how to be profitable selling your crafts online


Selling on EBay has become a widespread phenomenon. I've often heard people say that they purchased their latest gadget from EBay. For the craft lover who has no idea where to begin marketing their crafts, EBay would be a good choice. It is the surest way to get the attention of the widest audience. EBay goes way beyond your neighbourhood to reach people around the globe. With their advanced search engine, it enables a person who may be seeking a specific item to go straight to what they 're looking for.

For those who have heard of EBay but have not actually tried searching, this is how it works. For a first time seller, you must create an EBay account which requires your name, address and credit card number (secure site). Once you've completed the online forms, you will have your own seller account which will list your auctions. If you want to monitor your sales, you just log in with a screen name and password. When selling an item, you will go through a series of pages describing your item for sale. To top it off, you will upload a picture onto the auction site for others to view your craft. When listing a craft, you will be charged an initial fee, which is a set amount for the listed price. For instance: If you list a craft for ninety-nine cents, your initial fee will be a quarter. If you list an item from a dollar to nine ninety -nine, your initial fee will be thirty five cents and so on. Once your item has sold, you will also be charged a final value fee. This is calculated by a percentage of the selling price of your craft. If someone likes your craft they can put a bid on it. If someone else comes along and wants the same craft, they will put a higher bid on it. At the end of the auction which generally runs seven days, the highest bidder wins.

EBay also offers EBay stores, which allow you to sell many items in an online store. When listing an item, you usually list a BIN (Buy it Now) price. There is no auction involved. In your online store, you can list prices as well as pictures of the item. This is a good route to go if you plan to sell many items of different colors, shapes or use.

Be sure to list pictures. People love to see pictures of the items they're bidding on. You can even place multiple pictures on your auction site. Attempt a few different angles when taking pictures. Zoom in for close-ups of any intricate work or special details. When taking the picture, work on getting the correct lighting and most advantageous background. Appearance sells!

When listing a price at auction, it's best to begin low. This will attract more buyers to your item. If someone is interested in your craft and they want to watch it to see the bids being placed on it, they can put it in their watch. You can monitor the number of people taking interest in your item because the number of watches appears beside the item in your account.

When listing your craft, don't skimp on details. If there should be a default in the craft, be sure to explain that in your description. Of course, describe the color and the actual size of the item. If you sell it in assorted colors, explain this to the potential buyer. Some people are looking for a certain color and you want to be open to them. If they like your item, they may be repeat customers down the line.

EBay isn't for everyone. Sales are made by pay pal, cashiers check or even personal checks - whatever you're willing to accept. Usually, the only communication that transpires between the seller and buyers is via email.

The most vital thing to keep in mind when getting started, is to be honest about the item, and explain the craft in detail. People will want to know everything there is to know about an item that they are considering buying. Describe the texture if you're selling a garment. Let them know about the special detail you've put into a painting. If your expertise is pottery, elaborate on what makes it unique such as special colors, or a particular technique used for the item.
 
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