posted on September 14, 2000 08:55:04 AM
Auction looks great! The only part I didn't like is the "shipping and handling". As soon as I see handling charges the first I think of is that I am being ripped off for a few extra bucks. That turns me off right at the git-go.
Shipping is shipping. State how much and let that be the end of it.
Otherwise, it looks like you have a talent for this!
posted on September 14, 2000 09:23:34 AM
Lockpro: Does this thing have a volume control? If it does you may want to mention it in your ad.
A person around here has one of these alarms and it not only scared the crap out of one of the cats who allows me live here and wait on him, it also scared the crap out of the 65 pound Lab that the cats allow to live here too. This person has gotten a lot of complaints from neighbors and one is threatening to call the police the next time a leaf blows past Fido's sensors and it begins to howl.
Abacaxi: No self respecting cat would have done less. I think my cats are organizing all of neighborhood cats for an assault mission.
[ edited by pineyhurst on Sep 14, 2000 09:32 AM ]
I would have a look at your title. What do you think that people would search for? Alarm is good. How about 'burglar' or 'security'....
If your reserve is $50, consider a higher starting bid.
I would flip the order of your pictures (at the very least) so that it is clearer what you are selling. Could you find a way to put a 'not symbol' (the red circle with the diagonal line through it) over the dog?
Finally, I'd make sure that the first couple of lines makes it more clear what you are selling. The detail you provide is great but I got lost in it.
MY $0.02 Canadian
Good luck. And after you have sold a couple, try selling to Canada too. World wide is tough for this product because of differences in voltages and plug types but this would work in Canada and I have never seen one like it here.
posted on September 14, 2000 09:48:46 AM
I like the first picture being the dog (not just because it is my favorite breed) but it is an attention grabber. The alarm picture is kind of boring. You could add that the dog is not included as some people may expect to get it also? That is why catalogues always mention those things.
Does this alarm sound like a big dog? I heard one of these alarms a few years ago and the dog sounded like a yappy little weiner dog. We have a similar alarm in one part of our shop (it just screeches) and they work really well if the sensitivity is adjusted correctly. I agree that you may consider shipping internationally for a wider market.
