neglus
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posted on September 29, 2004 08:00:21 AM new
WHAT BUTTON?? I don't have a button and didn't get an email button.....are they handing out buttons now??
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Sig files are too much trouble!
http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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estatesalestuff
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posted on September 29, 2004 08:53:59 AM new
LOL Neglus~! ... thanks for asking! 
I *am* indeed doing them one by one this morning ... heck, I would LOVE to do them 'en masse' (there's a couple hundred items, all different) ... it was explained to me over under the Services board that I "simply" (uh... yeah right) go into Inventory, click on an item, then at bottom click the section for 'ebay' and enter my ebay info (gtc, the ebay store category that i named, etc), then Save the redone inventory item, THEN go back and find it agan and launch it as 'ebay store' item ... quite tedious.
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Gtootie
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posted on September 29, 2004 09:35:46 AM new
To move an item from the Vendio Store to an eBay Store you have to go into inventory. Go into the item you want. And yes you have to do each one separately. At the top there is a block for how many you have available and in the middle there is one for how many you have in your Vendio Store. You can reduce the number in the store and it will make the number available increase by that number.
Then you have to click on the eBay icon at the bottom right and set the item up for your eBay store. You can set it up for auction at the same time. Just in case you may want to put it up for auction later. When you click on save you will be back at the first page. Click save again and you will be back at the inventory list. Check the box by the item and then click on Launch at the top.
It takes awhile if you have a lot of items like I do. I wish there was some way to do it in bulk also. I think that may be part of the inventory changes Vendio announced a few days ago. Let's hope.
Be kind. Everyone is fighting their own secret battles.
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Gtootie
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posted on September 29, 2004 09:38:12 AM new
Sorry. I haven't been up long and just saw the post above me.
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gary66navy
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posted on September 29, 2004 12:30:17 PM new
Does anyone know how to offer a discount for purchases made through an eBay store? I would like to offer my customers discounts for shopping my store, but am not sure how to or even if it is permissable. Thanks for any information you can provide.
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classicrock000
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posted on September 29, 2004 02:45:33 PM new
so which is better-a vendio store or an ebay store?
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Gtootie
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posted on September 29, 2004 05:01:18 PM new
classicrock000
I have had a Vendio store for years. Since the beginning I think. I have always sold a good bit out of it, but since I'm not working and this is paying my car payment, I need to sell a whole lot more.
I've seen everyone in here talking about eBay stores and decided to give it a try. It's free for one month and only $10 a month after that. It won't hurt to give it a try and see which one brings in the most money. I have some big pieces that I need to get a good price on and didn't want to pay eBay the high listing fees. Well, as soon as I opened the eBay store they started buying out of my Vendio store.
I have only had the eBay a week. By what everyone says in here, it takes a while to get going good with it. I will let you know in a few weeks which one I'm getting the best sales from.
Be kind. Everyone is fighting their own secret battles.
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neglus
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posted on September 29, 2004 08:10:57 PM new
GARY - I offer a discount when 5 or more items are purchased. I have not figured out a way to do it on the EBay invoice - so I just tell people to deduct the amount if mailing payment and if paying through PP to pay the full amount and I deduct the issue a partial refund of 15%. If anyone knows of a better way I'd REALLY like to know too!
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Sig files are too much trouble!
http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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Gtootie
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posted on September 29, 2004 08:59:32 PM new
Neglus
I don't know if this would work, but have you ever tried to put a negative amount in the insurance or sales tax field?
Be kind. Everyone is fighting their own secret battles.
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epoweryourlife
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posted on September 29, 2004 09:17:22 PM new
Can't you put a credit amount in the WBN? Isn't that what it's for?
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kpcards
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posted on September 29, 2004 10:08:58 PM new
If I open an ebay store and am currently using vendio gallery on my auctions, is vendio going to charge me an extra 5 to 10 cents for every store item that shows up in vendio gallery?? If so, it makes me think I would want to get rid of vendio gallery before opening store.....
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sparkz
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posted on September 29, 2004 10:31:51 PM new
If the transactions are already completed, why offer a discount at all? Offer free or half price shipping on their next order instead. It's easier to account for, and it will tend to generate future business and make repeat customers.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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neglus
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posted on September 29, 2004 11:12:31 PM new
I advertise the discount as an enticement to purchase more than one postcard - i already combine s/h (flat $1.50 for unlimited # of items). I have had people buy as many as 60 postcards at once - I am very glad to apply the discount in the "here and now".
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Sig files are too much trouble!
http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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gary66navy
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posted on September 30, 2004 07:49:03 AM new
NEGLUS, THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION! That sounds like a good way to go.
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epoweryourlife
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posted on September 30, 2004 11:02:59 AM new
MY BUTTON IS WORKING!!!! YEAH!! Thanks Tom & Ralphie!
I opened my store a couple weeks ago and I've sold 1 thing. And of course, I haven't heard from that person.
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neglus
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posted on September 30, 2004 11:11:54 AM new
WHAT BUTTON?? Seriously - I am feeling left out! Where did you get this button?
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Sig files are too much trouble!
http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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epoweryourlife
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posted on September 30, 2004 11:28:00 AM new
In my listings I now have a button with my store name on it and people can click on it and go straight to my store. .<p>Looking for a GREAT GIFT? <center><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Teris-Trinkets">
<b><font color=purple><font size=4>PLEASE CLICK BUTTON & VISIT MY EBAY
STORE!</center></font></b><center>
<img ID=mobutton194 src="http://www.grsites.com/folders/healthynetbiz/button180025.jpg" width=250 height=50 onmouseover='document.getElementById("mobutton194" .
Hopefully this will work.
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epoweryourlife
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posted on September 30, 2004 11:30:45 AM new
OK Tom, How come that didn't work?
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tomwiii
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posted on September 30, 2004 12:04:40 PM new
Teri:
CORRECT CODE:
<center><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Teris-Trinkets">
<b><font color=purple><font size=4>PLEASE CLICK BUTTON & VISIT MY EBAY STORE!</center></font></b><center>
<img src="http://www.grsites.com/folders/healthynetbiz/button180025.jpg" vspace="5" border="0" height="50" width="250"></a> </font></center>
"I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves." —George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2003
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tomwiii
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posted on September 30, 2004 12:05:53 PM new
Forget the mouse-over...
You can always TEST yer HTML here:
http://practiceboard.com/
"I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves." —George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2003
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katiyana
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posted on September 30, 2004 02:04:38 PM new
When setting up your store - make sure your 4 best categories are #1-#4 : those are the ones that pull into your storefronts metatags.
Fill category names with relevant keywords, same with your store description field.
Use the Custom Pages to develop promotional pages, catalogs, etc again full of keywords and that will all get picked up by search engines.
My store is now about 65% of my total eBay activity - it usually pays for itself within the first week of the month and everything else is extra.
I did try the Featured Store for 1/2 price for September - and had my best month of the year.
I have, however, downgraded back to a basic store because I'm cheap 8)
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Gtootie
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posted on September 30, 2004 02:07:40 PM new
Use the Custom Pages to develop promotional pages, catalogs, etc again full of keywords and that will all get picked up by search engines.
Would you mind going into more detail about what you put on these pages?
Thanks
Be kind. Everyone is fighting their own secret battles.
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AintRichYet
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posted on October 1, 2004 08:24:54 AM new
I have what might be a dumb question, but since I am just now working on 'opening' and stocking my eBay Store, ... when you pick GoodTilCancelled, and somebody buys it, does it automatically go 'out' of ebay's system books, or instead, do we have to manually (somehow?) 'cancel' it ourself?
also, (I'm sure I could find this if I could figure out where to read about it), I am assuming the FVF is the same as an auction item, yes?
Thank you everyone who has put info into this thread.
I keep being so amazed, filling in our Store with items whose pricetags are several hundred dollars, and review it before launching and it reads, 'ebay cost = 3 teeny tiny cents' ... that blows my mind! Gotta love it. These are the same items I have been listing, relisting, paying thru the wazoo for those 'auction' listings, with no bidders. ... got a 200$ store sale yesterday... there IS a God. lol
[ edited by AintRichYet on Oct 1, 2004 08:26 AM ]
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katiyana
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posted on October 1, 2004 09:13:18 AM new
gtootie: I use my 5 custom pages in a few different ways.
#1 is my Store Policies page - this summarizes my payment methods accepted, shipping time frames, shipping services, etc.
#2 & #3 are product catalog pages. I use these to showcase categories of items that I sell. I provide links to customized searches of my store for different product lines in that category.
#4 & #5 are holiday promotional pages. I currently have Halloween and Christmas showcases featuring items for those themes, linking back to the item listings.
My eBay ID is katiyana if you want to take a look at what I"m doing.
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aintrich : GTC listings will close when the quantity available reaches 0. Otherwise every 30 days, it rolls over if there remains unsold quantities, and you're charged another 2 cents.
For example, if I have a GTC listing with a quantity of 10 available listed in June, nothing sells the first 30 days, it relists in July with the same item # & a quanity of 10. I sell 4 items during the next month, in August it relists with a quantity of 6. In September I sell the last 6 items and the item closes.
If I have more of the item, I can then relist it.
FVF rates are the same.
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neglus
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posted on October 1, 2004 09:30:06 AM new
Congrats on the sale AintRich!! Maybe you'll have to change your name soon!
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Sig files are too much trouble!
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AintRichYet
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posted on October 1, 2004 01:00:43 PM new
lol neglus ... wouldn't THAT be nice
i think i could only change my name to "aintrichyetbut2daywasntsobad" ... lol ...
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Gtootie
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posted on October 1, 2004 09:30:47 PM new
OK, I can handle the part about promotion, building a brand and all that. But how many auctions do you normally run? Do you run hot sellers or things you are trying to get rid of? Or both? I'm still loading the store, but will end up with around 1200 items. Almost all of my items are recurring. I rarely have a one time item.
Like AintRich, I had one sell yesterday morning that paid for the store this month. I just need a lot more of them. A whole lot more. I'm not trying to get rich, I'm trying to not be homeless.
Be kind. Everyone is fighting their own secret battles.
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neglus
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posted on October 2, 2004 06:04:14 AM new
Tootie - I am sure it depends on what you sell. I do run lots of auctions because each of my items is unique (postcards). I get higher prices in my auctions.
I think I read on the ebay store discussion board that you have to run more auctions when you first start out than you do later on.
Since you sell a lot of the same type of thing, make buttons in your auctions that link to each of your store categories.
Seriously, when you get things set up, ask for opinions on the store sellers board and "freeauctionbytes.com" (that's where some of the more technically experienced ebay board posters went when they got slapped from ebay "pinks". You will be amazed at the ideas and feedback you get there! Also make sure you add your URL to some of the "Malls" they suggest there - (you can get referral buys and get a discount on the FVF)...many of the posters shop other posters ebay stores so you might also get sales just by posting!
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Sig files are too much trouble!
http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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local
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posted on October 2, 2004 10:49:03 AM new
Thanks to all for this great post! Great information on this thread!
I opened an eBay store last week & sold my first item the next day!
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katiyana
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posted on October 4, 2004 01:36:30 PM new
The current recommendation eBay store staff offers is running 75% auction/25% store inventory to start, and gradually shift to more store inventory items as you develop your marketing, etc.
Except for when a new set comes out, or holiday promotions, I'm running over 90% store inventory items.
the website is freeauctionscripts - not free auctionbytes.. you've got auctionbytes on the brain *grin*
There was also an eBay Store Workshop in the Workshop Board last week with lots of good info.
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