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looks like a perfect listing to me
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When I search for that brand, I see there was a brand called “all mine” sold at Free People:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=mine+sweater&_sop=16
If this is from that same line, it’d be good to add that to the title.But if not, it’s just a generic sweater. Clothing is a huge competitive market.
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Thank you both for taking the time to look at it and giving your thoughts. Jay, I’m beginning to realize that clothes are indeed slow to sell sometimes. It seems like they sell in bunches and then slow down for a while. We’ve only been selling since February and clothes have been the easiest things for us to get so far. But now that garage sale season has begun I’m really excited about the possibilities! Today I found a signed and dated Ted Harrison print for $3.00!!! I’ve been doing research on it all afternoon and can’t find many of his stuff for sale so I’m thinking about starting at $800 or best offer. If I only get $300 it’s still an amazing find!
Jay and Ryanne, thanks again for all that you folks do. You’ve been, and continue to be an inspiration to us in this new endeavor. Should we ever cross paths dinner is on us!
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Sounds like you guys are learning quick.
If clothes are easy for you to find and sell, then they’re easy for anyone to find and sell. Clothes are what most people start with.
Some experienced sellers still do well with clothes but you really have to get to know your brands and competitively price. It can be a grind.
We always encourage people to sell the things they enjoy finding and researching. If not, you’ll just make a sweatshop for yourself.
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When I’m listing an item where brand alone isn’t a big draw, I try to pick out features of the item that might separate it from the gazillion others listed and include them in the title.
In the case of the link you shared, I’d replace some of the generic keywords like “Women’s” and “Long Sleeve” with more descriptive words like “Open Weave”. At this time of year, I might also add “Summer” and “Beach” to the title. It’d be a great sweater to wear over a swimsuit.
Your pictures are great!
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We don’t sell clothes, but I’m curious what others suggest are the best type words to add, and in which order, in clothes titles. Ebay has stated the first few words are the most relevant in search, and they say it’s best to try matching what a shopper would likely type in.
Brand (ie: Oshkosh)
Size (ie: XL)
Color: (ie: Tan)
Style: (ie: Bib)
Gender: (ie: Mens)If it were me I’d type in ” Mens Oshkosh bib overalls XL tan.”
Would shoppers also type in “used” or “new” when searching, and should those words be used in titles and if-so, where (first?).
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I agree, Picking Pair. When I’m listing something I try to write the title as if I were searching for the item. But there is something to be said for the advice given by Terri and LAwoman, maybe thinking outside the box a little might even give a buyer an idea about your item that they wouldn’t otherwise have and allow them to talk themselves in to buying.
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How I would write the title…
MINE Sweater Small Crochet Pullover Crewneck Womens Long Sleeve Blue Striped
The first 5 words are the most important. Think like a buyer, we start out in a general way and then get more specific based on how many listings pull up. This looks like a brand sold at Buckle. “Only Mine” is free people “Mine” is Buckle. Average selling price new for this brand in the store is $25. Its hard to do research on ebay when the brands are so similar. Low views is most likely a sign of there not being a healthy market for this brand. I try to sell clothing most people cant afford (or dont want to) buy new. So if it has a selling price of $80 or more in the store most likely its a good gamble. There are some exceptions of course but for the most part I follow this rule. Good luck 🙂
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