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I couldn’t really find anything about the club, but it looks like there is only one other seller seling this patch.
It is always impressive to see a person’s ability to imagine, repurpose, and create from scratch using such fine craftsman skills and abilities. We take these kind of skills for granted and yet they are the backbone to so much.
One method I use is to take pictures of the item that include the basic pictures and pictures including measurements and then upload the pictures to a folder I create on my computer. I start the listing or open the one I have already started, work on the pics (croping etc.), get the measurements from the pics and put them into the listing, upload the pics to the listing, and then do any final editing before submitting the listing.
I have found that what method/strategy one uses comes from trial and error and taking time to figure out what works best for the person instead of trying to do what works best for someone else.
Sharyn,
What a great find and sale on the lamp. For the decorator inclined person who loves the nautical,sea and/or beach theme, that would make a great asthetic piece. It’s those kind of unique pieces/finds that will really help sales and make a seller stand out. I am always working to figure out if what I am listing would be considered a great find by a buyer.
Sigilini,
I would offer that buyers do not know that the names are key words. The names are being directly associated with the picture and then a disclaimer is used. Yes, other sellers sell pictures of people and not always with a positive result. I would also offer that selling a picture of someone when you know it is them is different then selling one with the assumption that it might be them.
MyCottage,
I think we will have to politely and respectfully agree to disagree.
Sigilini,
I would offer that you not put anything in your listing title or description about the picture you can not verify such as the names of these individuals. Even though you have put a note in the condition section, you are still selling the picture as being that of certain people when you do not know if it actually is. That could be considered misleading and even falso advertising. If someone related to anyone of those named in the picture sees the picture being sold as such when it may not actually be them, they may not be okay with it especially since some of these individuals may have an estate that protects their image, reputation and use.
I think we will have to agree to disagree.
I never said make the process hard or have an attitude. I noted that having a visual cue definely placed can help prompt a thought pattern of return.
Notice that the feedback button is smaller and below the return button. It shows a level of order and importance that the brain can pick up on consciously or subconciously. It also shows a level of importance of action to be taken.
Feedback can help drive a platform to continued top level performance or to making improvements so that needs to be the priority above returns.
The next time you are out, pay attention to how you react to someone based on how they are dressed and/or groomed. Notice as to whether you move closer or further away from the person. Our reactions are instinctual and learned and can be triggered subconsciously and without intention. How one reacts to something visually can effect the rest of their response and/or interactional pattern.
Notice that when creating a listing, if at least one picture is not included the listing can not be completed. Notice that ebay gives room for and strongly suggests using 12 pictures. Visual cues are very important in business and life.
Liz,
eBay’s agenda – free returns and a buyer favored return process.
Yes, returns are a part of business.
Putting a prompt in front of someone can set up the thought process for returns when it was not originally thought about. For example, a buyer buys a dress for an occasion and absolutely loves it and wants to wear it to the occasion but is concerned about the money spent, so they decided ahead of time that they would find other ways to be able to use the dress. But then they see the return prompt and decide to explore how exactly this item can be returned. This can lead to a simple thought that while they like the dress, they do not have to keep it even though they are going to wear it to their occasion.
Have you ever driven by several restaurants and all of sudden felt hungry even though you just ate a short time ago? That is power of suggestion and it is very strong in business and life.
Yes, that is very concerning. They are helping to prompt a return thought pattern (power of suggestion) that may not have even come to mind. They are not focused on sellers but on their marketplace and pushing their agenda. Maybe this needs to be a topic raised at Ebay open and/or on ebay Facebook.
Hmmm! With free returns being an industry standard, it sure is interesting to note the number of sellers who do not offer free returns but instead either do not accept returns or have the buyer pay for returns. I wonder how industry standard is being defined.
Jay,
Any idea when the zombies are coming? Maybe I can sell them my items so I don’t have to list them. Oh, wait, but that would be off of eBay and incur FVFs! Or maybe they know how to use computers! Hmm! I wonder if anyone has ever successfully sold anything to zombies. This could be a whole new consumer base!!! I wonder what size they wear??
Buying something too fast (without checking it thoroughly first) is much like typing too fast without stopping to correct/edit – it just leads to mistakes that make you think – what the heck was I thinking?
Making sure to check for cracks, stains, and/or mishaps on paint jobs of items. Sometimes these things are overlooked when in a rush.
I am learning to slow down and really look at what I am buying. If I am in doubt or feel like I can not do a thorough enough inspection and the price is high, I am learning to just leave the item where it is an walk away. I have already had to throw away and/or donate items because once I got them home, they just were not worth selling obviously leading to a lose of money.
