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Sunday, December 28
eBay UK - 5p Listing Special 27 Dec 2008 - 28 Dec 2008
by
SSB
on December 28, 2008 01:34PM (PST)
Friday, December 26
Don't Re-Gift! "R-Ebay" Those Not-So-Perfect Gifts
by
SSB
on December 26, 2008 02:02PM (PST)
Christmas is over and and if you’re anything like me, you’re full of turkey or ham, maybe a little tired from all the festivities and have a mountain of used wrapping paper that needs to be recycled.
The holidays are all about family, food and gift giving. As you’re cleaning up that mountain of paper you might be thinking about the ‘Re-gift’. After all, what the heck are you going to do with those comic books Uncle Jim got for you? Sure, you were into Spiderman when you were 12, but c’mon that was 20 years ago! Thanks Uncle Jim. more » Saturday, November 22
NOW Is The Time To Increase Your Sales With More Effective Listings
by
SSB
on November 22, 2008 08:15AM (PST)
What's selling? What isn't selling? How are your customers finding your listings? What keywords are they looking for that you're not using? Would you like a boost to sell more effectively and increase profit? more »
2008 Holiday Toy Selling Guide - Learn What Toys Will Be Hot Sellers on eBay!
by
SSB
on November 22, 2008 07:55AM (PST)
Do you want to maximize
your profit during the busiest selling season of the year? You can have
everything you need to know to be successful selling HOT TOYS on eBay, right at
your fingertips with the Holiday Toy Selling Guide! One of the most
valuable things about the Holiday Toy Selling Guide is the
research! While the other guy is putting in loads of hours researching toy
trends on eBay – you’ll be ahead of the game, because we do it for you! more »
Saturday, October 25
eBay Australia Adding Best Offer Feature for Sellers
by
SSB
on October 25, 2008 07:44AM (AKDT)
eBay AU will be allowing
sellers to offer their buyers the ability to submit a "Best Offer" on Fixed
Price and Classified Ad formats. eBay research shows that eBay US sellers
average a 10% increase in sales when offering buyers the opportunity to submit a
best choice (or Best Offer in the US).
This new feature will be
available in early November. You can read the Best Offer FAQ's
here:
Here is the
announcement:
From early November, Best Offer will be available across
all categories on eBay.com.au for items listed in fixed price or
classified ad format.
Currently only available within eBay Motors in Australia, Best Offer is a great way for buyers to get an item they want at a price they are willing to pay and an excellent opportunity for sellers to increase the likelihood of a sale. In fact, our data shows that sellers using Best Offer on eBay.com have seen an average 10% increase* in conversion rates. Best of all – Best Offer is a free feature so find out more about how to use it now so you can be ready to take advantage when it launches next month! We wanted to get Best Offer out to you before the Christmas rush but we should point out that it won’t be supported by Turbo Lister or most third party listing tools until next year. In the meantime, you can still take advantage using the Sell Your Item form, Selling Manager or Selling Manager Pro. RegardsThe eBay team Friday, September 12
eBay Pulse Gets a New Look!
by
SSB
on September 12, 2008 05:02PM (AKDT)
eBay has given the eBay
Pulse a face lift! eBay has added a feature that displays popular keywords
from high-traffic blogs. For some sellers, the eBay Pulse can be a good
resource for finding what's hot. Here's the
announcement:
Hi everyone. I'm Dennis
Goedegebuure with eBay's Marketing team. We've updated the eBay Pulse, which you
can use to find out what's hot on eBay.
Highlights include:
Visit the Pulse at http://pulse.ebay.com. Sincerely, Dennis Goedegebuure Monday, September 1
eBay Offering Bulk Edit Tool To Change Shipping
by
SSB
on September 1, 2008 06:54PM (PDT)
eBay is requiring sellers to specify a domestic shipping price on their listings. To aid in editing multiple listings at once, ... more » Friday, June 27
Slow Summer Sales? Here's How To Find Toys To Sell On eBay This Summer!
by
SSB
on June 27, 2008 11:30AM (PDT)
Jenni Hunt is releasing the 2008 Summer Toy Guide to help you profit
selling toys on eBay! Thursday, May 8
What Do Buyers Want Right Now? Use eBay "Want It Now" to Increase Your Sales!
by
SSB
on May 8, 2008 11:16PM (PDT)
Finding what eBay consumers want to buy is pretty
easy! Especially if you are already selling on
eBay... But, what ... more »
Thursday, April 24
eBay Research Labs Offers New Tool to Optimize Your Auction Title
by
SSB
on April 24, 2008 06:53AM (AKDT)
Make your auction title
work for you! Choosing the right keywords can make a difference in how
many buyers find your listing. That means more money for
you!
eBay Research Labs if
offering a new tool to help you optimize the 55 characters eBay allows in your
title, to grab as many potential buyers as you can. It's called Bayestimator.
Bayestimator helps you
choose the right words for your title based on what buyers are looking for in
recent searches (from the previous month). It also suggests categories and
availability of items on eBay, based on the results. As you
choose different keywords for your title, Bayestimator shows
you how the
changes increase or decrease the "desirability" to buyers looking for certain
items.
Be sure to read the
instructions first, which explain how to get the best result, and what the
results and detailed information mean for you. You will find the
instructions here: http://labs.ebay.com/raghavgupta/demoto/instructions.html
Monday, April 21
Free Shipping Sale Feature Added to Markdown Manager
by
SSB
on April 21, 2008 06:27PM (AKDT)
eBay is adding a feature to Markdown Manager. If you have an eBay Store, you will be able to create a "Free Shipping Sale" in your inventory! Here are the details: "Free Shipping Sale" with Markdown Manager The ability to create a "Free Shipping" sale will be added to Markdown Manager in the next few days. Buyers love a sale, and having a limited time Free Shipping sale is a great way to create excitement and a sense of urgency. With Markdown Manager, you can add a Free Shipping sale to any of your listings individually or in bulk, making it now possible to extend a 'Sale' to auction-style listings. When an item is part of a Free Shipping sale, buyers will see a Free Shipping icon right on the item page. If you haven't used Markdown Manager [http://pages.ebay.com/storefronts/markdownmanager.html] for eBay Stores, it lets you put your items on sale. In fact, it's the most highly-adopted Stores feature! To learn more about Markdown manager, please visit http://pages.ebay.com/storefronts/markdownmanager.html. A New "Free Shipping" Icon for all Sellers Also, to make Free Shipping even more noticeable to buyers across the site, this new "Free Shipping" icon will appear whenever any seller has selected "standard free shipping" in their listing – regardless of whether they used Markdown Manager. Check out our FAQs for more info on how to create a Free Shipping sale today [http://pages.ebay.com/storefronts/faq.html#markdown_manager]. Sincerely, Andy Feierfeil eBay Stores Tuesday, April 8
Get More Bids with Auction Overhaul! What To Do & What To Avoid!
by
SSB
on April 8, 2008 01:44PM (PDT)
Not too long ago, I read an article that was very
fascinatingÂ… it was one of those things that I ... more »
Tuesday, March 25
Will A Voice Message In Your Auctions Bring Your More Money? Find Out!
by
SSB
on March 25, 2008 01:39PM (PDT)
Skip McGrath, author of hot selling how-to's for eBay sellers including New Basic Seller's Guide to eBay, Complete eBay Marketing System and Online Auction Photo Secrets did a test on whether having voice messages in your auction will increase sales. Pretty interesting! Here's the scoop: more »
Sunday, March 2
Double Your Chances of Winning on eBay with Unwired Buyer
by
SSB
on March 2, 2008 07:00AM (PST)
Are you always on your cellphone? Double your chances of winning on eBay through your cell phone and Unwired Buyer! more »
Thursday, February 28
Until March 15 Only! Gymboree Enthusiasts & Sellers- Save 20% on Monthly Subs to Gymboree News & Gossip Column (GNGC)
by
SSB
on February 28, 2008 05:00PM (PST)
Gymboree sellers and buyers alike have an awesome time-saving, penny-pinching deal right at their fingertips and until March 15th, it's 20% Off monthly memberships for SSB scubscribers! When it comes to finding deals and making more profit with eBay and Gymboree, you gotta take a peek at Gymboree News & Gossip Column. more »
Tuesday, October 16
Free Tips For Selling Toys This Holiday Season!
by
SSB
on October 16, 2007 08:05AM (PDT)
Are
you brushing up on your toy sales techniques for the eBay holiday selling
season? Tuesday, July 17
Need To Add A Note To All Your Auctions? Use the Power Adder!
by
SSB
on July 17, 2007 11:01AM (PDT)
Have you ever found a mistake in a bunch of listings and want to make a note? Need to add a vacation message? Add some bit of info to all your listings? You can automate this more »
Wednesday, February 28
Five Things to Learn from Your eBay Competition
by
SSB
on February 28, 2007 07:07AM (PST)
Michelle Waldorf is the founder of eSeller Street, a comprehensive service for sellers to help them know their competition ... more » Friday, February 2
Get Bolder Exposure for Your eBay Listings For A Discount!
by
SSB
on February 2, 2007 09:14AM (PST)
eBay competition is stiff! This is a great
strategy for drawing more attention to your auctions. Duplicated with
permission by ... more »
Monday, September 11
Limited Special on "Where to Find Truly Profitable, High Demand Products to Sell on eBay"
by
SSB
on September 11, 2006 11:47AM (PDT)
For a very limited time, take advantage of this special deal on "Where to Find Truly Profitable, High Demand Products ... more » Thursday, September 7
Silly Mistakes Sellers Make, Get More People To See Your Listings & More!
by
SSB
on September 7, 2006 11:01AM (PDT)
eBay is slow, so why not take some time to hone your skills.
Remember, training materials (videos, dvd's, manuals) are ... more »
Wednesday, July 12
Stay On Top Of Your Competition with Seller-Specific Info
by
SSB
on July 12, 2006 11:21AM (PDT)
Terapeak: eBay Marketplace
Research has released a new "Seller ID Filter"
that can help you keep up with the competition ... more »
Thursday, June 1
What Can You Sell On eBay This Summer? Special Offer from MyToyGuide! Exp. 6/3
by
SSB
on June 1, 2006 07:56AM (PDT)
Find things to sell on eBay this summer! Don't let
the slow summer slump put a damper on your income. ... more »
Sunday, May 7
Find What's Selling! Use "Hot Item Finder" To Boost Profits
by
SSB
on May 7, 2006 07:00AM (PDT)
Would you like more time? Cut down research time
and find what your buyers are looking for!
Hot iTem
Finder... more »
Thursday, April 20
New TurboLister Released. Workshop on 4/26/06
by
SSB
on April 20, 2006 07:35PM (PDT)
eBay has released the New TurboLister, and they want you
to check out the enhanced features. To help familiarize you ... more »
Friday, March 24
Is eBay Too Saturated To Make Money? Learn More!
by
SSB
on March 24, 2006 10:40AM (PST)
Just In! This is an awesome deal : )
Has anyone you know ever asked "Can you really make money ... more »
Monday, March 20
Are You An Affiliate? Is Your Affiliate Income Being Stolen?
by
SSB
on March 20, 2006 06:20AM (PST)
Do you promote products, eBooks, or services for other companies or people, and receive an affiliate commission as a second source of income? If you're saving for an iPod, Coach bag, Xbox, more »
Wednesday, December 14
eBay Offering More Support for Digitally Delivered Goods
by
SSB
on December 14, 2005 05:22PM (AKST)
eBay will be making changes
to selling procedures for digitally delivered goods (such as songs, eBooks,
etc.). If you sell eBooks, you will especially want to read this
announcement carefully from eBay's Product Marketing Team:
Hi, I'm Mara Holian with eBay's Product Marketing team. As more buyers and sellers have become interested in digitally delivered goods (such as songs, eBooks, etc.), we've recognized that we need to improve the way these items are bought and sold on eBay. In the next few days we're going to make a few changes to our site to better accommodate these types of items. If you aren't familiar with the term, a digital item is a product sold in the form of a computer file that a buyer can access online or have delivered electronically via email. For example, the product could be an MP3 file of an original song that you wrote and recorded, or an original fitness video that you made. It's important to note that these are both examples of items you created yourself. Strict copyright laws prohibit selling digital items for content that you didn't create yourself or for which you are not a copyright owner. You can learn more about what is and is not allowed by reading our Frequently Asked Questions. http://pages.ebay.com/choosingformats/digitalitems/faqs/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB Here are the highlights of the site changes we're making to support digital items: "List as a Digital Item" option in the Sell Your Item form - Selecting this option when you start listing lets us know you're selling a digital item, so you won't have to fill out sections that don't apply (such as "Shipping"). You'll also see a "Digital Item Delivery" field in SYI, where you can provide delivery information to your buyers (such as how to access the file once they've completed their purchase). Search filter for digital items in certain categories - Buyers in categories that are more likely to feature digital items (such as Movies and Books) will be able to filter their results to see just the digital items that meet their search criteria. Digital Information Box on the item page - On listings for digital items, a new information area will help buyers identify digital items, confirm the file type and learn about any system requirements they will need. For tips on buying or selling digital items, please visit our Digital Delivered Goods information page [http://pages.ebay.com/choosingformats/digitalitems/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB] and our Frequently Asked Questions [http://pages.ebay.com/choosingformats/digitalitems/faqs/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB]. We'll also be holding a workshop on January 9th, where you can learn more about buying and selling digital items, as well as about the copyright laws that govern them. Stay tuned for more details about the workshop in the coming weeks. Sincerely, Mara Holian eBay Product Marketing Saturday, December 3
UPDATE! "Get It Fast" Now Available!
by
SSB
on December 3, 2005 03:56AM (AKST)
The "Get It Fast" feature announced last week is now available on eBay.
With Get It Fast, sellers can promote listings that buyers can get quickly, and
buyers have an easy way to search for listings that offer an overnight shipping
method and will be shipped within one business day after payment is received.
For more details about Get It Fast please see the original announcement below, and visit the Get It Fast information page http://pages.ebay.com/getitfast/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB and Frequently Asked Questions http://pages.ebay.com/getitfast/faq.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB. There's also an updated discussion thread on the Packaging & Shipping discussion board with more information and to post your feedback on the new feature. Thursday, November 10
eBay Will Be Offering "eBay Marketplace Research" Subscriptions
by
SSB
on November 10, 2005 08:40PM (AKST)
eBay is jumping on the marketplace research bandwagon, and
has announced a product that will be competitive with Sellathon, Terapeak, and
other popular auction research tools. "eBay Marketplace Research" will be
available in 3 levels, the most comprehensive costing $24.99 a month.
There's also a $9.99 level that will give you the basics, and a $2.99 Fast Pass
that will give you 2 days of access to the service. Each level offers
varying information as well as research results that go back in the eBay sales
history for either 60 or 90 days.
Once you sign-up, you can cancel anytime; however, the fee
is not pro-rated, so if you want to cancel, be sure to use the majority of the
month. You can check out the comparison of features here: http://pages.ebay.com/marketplace_research/detailed-comparison.html and
here's the official announcement:
Hi, this is John Bodine with Product Marketing. We know that sellers need
information to run their businesses efficiently -- for instance, the price an
item is likely to go for on eBay, or what types of items buyers are searching
for. Likewise, buyers want to know the price they can expect to pay for an item
they're considering purchasing. We're happy to announce that soon you'll be able
to get this kind of information based on activity on eBay's sites with our
newest service, eBay Marketplace Research.
eBay Marketplace Research [http://pages.ebay.com/marketplace_research/index.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB], launching this week, will help you understand overall listing, selling, and searching trends across the eBay site, and give you the information you need to become a more informed buyer or seller. Some of the features of eBay Marketplace Research include: -the ability to analyze key information like the average sale prices, average start prices, and average Buy It Now prices of items -the ability to explore the top keyword searches on eBay by category and by related keywords charts to help you see buying and selling trends in the eBay marketplace -access to completed items data going back up to 90 days eBay Marketplace Research is a subscription-based service, offered in three levels -- Fast Pass, Basic, and Pro. Choose the level that best meets your research needs on eBay. To learn more, please visit the eBay Marketplace Research page [http://pages.ebay.com/marketplace_research/index.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB]. I hope you can also join the Product Marketing team for an online workshop on eBay Marketplace Research [http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=1000119181&ssPageName=CMDV:AB], scheduled for November 17th at 11:00 am PT. We've also created a new discussion board for eBay Marketplace Research for you to share your thoughts on this new service. http://forums.ebay.com/db1/forum.jspa?forumID=1000000020&ssPageName=CMDV:AB Sincerely, John Bodine, Product Marketing Manager
Now Available - Purchase and Print International Shipping Labels Through PayPal
by
SSB
on November 10, 2005 07:50PM (AKST)
You will now be able to purchase international shipping
through PayPal or My eBay! And you can print pre-filled customs forms,
too All the bugs might not be worked out yet, but it appears that not all
international shipping classes are available. 3 different address to
Canada would only give the option of Global Express, Global Priority, and
Airmail Parcel Post. Especially for clothing, Airmail Letter Post is
a popular choice, and doesn't appear to be available. Heres the official
announcement:
Hi...this is Leigh Goldstein again from eBay's Shipping team. You may recall that back in June at eBay Live! 2005, Bill Cobb, President of eBay North America, and John E. Potter, Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service®, jointly announced that later this year we would offer the ability to print International Shipping Labels on eBay. I'm pleased to let you know that this new feature is now available - just in time for the holiday season! We and the folks at the U.S. Postal Service and UPS are excited about this change, which should make selling globally much easier. Now you can purchase and print both U.S. Postal Service and UPS international shipping labels and customs forms directly from My eBay or PayPal, just like you can with domestic labels. Printing international shipping labels at home with eBay will save you a trip to the Post OfficeT or UPS drop-off location. Imagine - no standing in long lines during the holiday rush! And, with pre-filled buyer and seller addresses, you can be assured that international addresses are correctly populated. Even your customs forms will be pre-filled automatically and printable right from your home printer as part of the label printing process when using services from the U.S. Postal Service. Learn more about printing International Shipping Labels by viewing our information page [http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/shippinginternational.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB], taking the tutorial [http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/shippinginternational/tutorial.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB] and reviewing our Frequently Asked Questions [http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/shippinginternational/faq.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB]. We hope these new features contribute to your success on eBay! Sincerely, Leigh Goldstein Senior Manager, Shipping Product Marketing Thursday, November 3
Your Best Buys on Favorite Brands Are Hidden on eBay. Find Them Here!
by
SSB
on November 3, 2005 12:52PM (PST)
Love buying boutique clothing
for your little monkeys? eBay is a great place to pick up brands
like Cach Cach, Hanna Andersson, ... more »
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