Why every Trading Assistant and eBay Franchise Drop Store Should have and eBay Stores Account


In our previous post we reviewed Trading Assistants & franchise eBay drop store marketing ideas and I promised to detail how and why every Trading Assistant or drop store owner should have an eBay Stores account.

It always amazes me when I consult with franchise owners who are struggling to find that they have not signed up to become an eBay store owner. These franchise drop store owners are struggling to generate profits and eventually they ask for marketing ideas, when one of the smartest marketing tools available on the planet is an eBay Stores account. Why don't these business people take advantage of this opportunity?

Is it the $15.95 per month charge which holds them back? Or is it simply the fact that eBay does not do a good job of explaining why eBay stores are the key to becoming profitable on eBay. Continue reading “Why every Trading Assistant and eBay Franchise Drop Store Should have and eBay Stores Account” »

eBay – A Get Rich Quick Idea?

Is eBay really a place to get rich quick?

eBay loves to promote stories of sellers who have made it big on eBay. The entire idea seems to be one of getting home based businesses and micro entrepreneurs excited about joinging the eBay family of sellers. Many solutions providers have geared offerings to focus on these sellers as a niche. So, the question remains... Can just anyone make it big on eBay? The answer is yes! Can they do it as easily and as quickly as eBay and many solutions providers try to promote? Continue reading “eBay – A Get Rich Quick Idea?” »

Our New All Business Auctions eBay Store Design is almost complete – Thanks to DesignLogic and Frooition!

We are working with our DesignLogic team to integrate the Frooition eBay stores design framework into our system of eBay Stores Designer services. Very soon, visitors to our eBay store will be greeted by a new and dynamic shopping experience. To see an example follow this link: DesignLogic/Frooition eBay Store Mockup If you compare the two examples you may notice some significant differences. These differences are more than simple appearance and color pallate choices. They are reflected in the core purpose of any e-commerce design. Conversion and cross selling is king in e-commerce and the Frooition design template has been created from its inception to optimize both of these goals and place them within an eBay stores design parameter. If your eBay store has not performed as you had hoped, if your are frustrated by the lack of repeat , upselling, or bundled sales performance from your present eBay store design, we suggest you investigate the Frooition design solution. If you have not yet heard of Frooition here in the USA, you will.

Frooition is the premier eBay stores design solution in the U.K. and Europe. Some of the U.K.'s largest retailers rely upon Frooition to implement and manage their online sales strategies. We are certainly proud and honored to be linked in business and in friendship with this outstanding company and we only hope that our DesignLogic services can benefit from and provide value to Frooition and our clients alike.

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Opal Ring For Sale… Is it worth more with a good photo?


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Originally uploaded by All Business Auctions
What a piece, a gem of Australia!

Would you Buy This ring?

Check out my eBay Store to see if it is right for you but the point here is that eBay photos across the board should be better than average to increase sales.

Better Photos = More Bids!
Try it!

Is this an "Average" eBay photograph?


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Originally uploaded by All Business Auctions

What kind of photography equipment do you use to create images your eBay items for sale?

A Point & Shoot Camera? A Digital SLR? Film?

Do you have a dedicated photo area set up to make the images of the items you earn your living from selling online? Do you skimp on photography because it is to hard to learn how to make a good photograph?

What is the difference between an average photo from an inexpensive digital camera and a photo like this?

Maybe a lot, if you are the buyer, maybe even more if your the seller... IF want to make more money on your listings!

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Adding eBay Widgets to your Website

Did you know that you can display your eBay store items anywhere on the web?

  • In your Blog
  • On MySpace
  • On your friends website or blog

Its true and its easy!

Just go to: eBay to Go

And set up a widget which will import your eBay store items into any other website.

Listing a $35,000.00 Custom Diamond Ring on eBay


Originally uploaded by All Business AuctionsContinued as Promised....

As discussed in my previous post, this is a very high quality item which has been entrusted to my company to list for sale.

This is a 2.0 ct Solitaire Near flawless and colorless round brilliant cut diamond mounted in a tested and stamped 18k solid white gold setting encrusted with over 80 secondary natural diamonds for a total carat weight of diamonds equalling 2.86 carats.
 

  • Was my trading assistant company just given this opportunity because we have an eBay sign on our front door?
  • Did we simply luck into this possible sale?
  • Is there any reason why we were chosen over any one of the reputable jewelers in our community?

I like to think the answer to all of those questions is NO.

Now, why do I think this?

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Listing a 2.85 Carat Diamond Ring on eBay?


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When you are an eBay trading post operator or an eBay trading assistant, opportunities like this come along more frequently if you develop your business reputation and instill confidence in your clientele. When the opportunity to list a $36,000.00 piece of jewelry presents itself, will you be ready with the tools and strategies and experience to perform a successful sale?There are numerous considerations when listing an exclusive custom designed diamond ring such as this. How will you gain the confidence of a buyer beyond simply starting the auction at a ridiculously low price?  What is the marketing strategy for a piece like this?

High quality items deserve and demand high quality listings. If your goal is to provide quality service for your client and higher profits for your business, you should work towards the goal of creating an image which will impress the type of buyer who would buy your exclusive item. Starting with Images and continuing through description every part of an auction or eBay stores listing with an item like this must exude quality.

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Why an eBay Sales Strategy including eBay Stores – Should be included in any marketing plan

Why an eBay Sales Strategy including eBay Stores - Should be included in any marketing plan

  • Key to a global and local eBay marketing strategy
  • Essential to take advantage of global branding & marketing opportunities
  • Greater exposure for brand & products
  • Increases ancillary sales

 EBay is an amazing venue for online sales and for online advertising.  If your business is looking for the highest return on an online advertising budget, you should consider using the power of eBay.

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