Ebay Ladies (NPR)

j-w

Ok, so I am super new to selling stuff on ebay.  Theoretically, if something has 2 or 3 watchers, but no bids, do you find that it ends up selling?  A couple of auctions that end tomorrow have 2+ watchers and I am just wondering if people hold out til the last minute to try and get the best deal??

MommyofAlissa

I am horrible on ebay about watching stuff. I often do it just so I can remember to look for something later.

karen6784

Sometimes..it really depends on the item, condition and demand for it.  What are the items you are selling?  Are they listed as a buy it now or auction?  I am a top rated power seller, and I would be happy to help you out. 

j-w

One is a lot of shirts and the others are various single clothing items.  No buy it now on any of them.

karen6784

If it is a lot, make sure you state any name brands, condition of the items, anything that is going to help you get the most $$.  The same rules hold true w/ single items.

When listing an item, I always search for that item in active listings before i write my own listing.  It will let you know if there are alot of similar items out there, prices, etc.. 

Watch the timing of when you auctions start and end.  I aim for starting them in the evening (after 7-8pm) and also the date.  Auctions that close t-w-th tend to do better than those that close on a weekend or off time of day.  You can schedule a listing to start when you want it to, ten cents extra and totally worth it.

I find that buy it now and then giving the "or best offer" clause is a good way to increase traffic.  You can set the price you want and take a lower offer if you choose.