posted on November 21, 2000 10:29:53 PM new
I was thinking of running a promotion during the first 3 wks in December. Something that all bidders would be entered in...a raffle/giveaway type thing. If you bid, you get an entry. Each week, there would be a drawing from that week's bidders. I sell high-end designer/new stuff, so the prizes would be along those lines. Pampering type stuff.
Would it work...be an incentive to bid? I thought it would be a nice "thank you" to return bidders, but I am wondering if the idea is dopey.
posted on November 21, 2000 10:36:07 PM new
That's a possibility, too. I think, though not sure, that the rule is something like it has to be offered to all bidders...
posted on November 21, 2000 10:37:41 PM new
Not at all dopey! I think it is a nice gesture. It is no more dopey then sending out little extras in a persons packages to their high bidders. It is the small things that keep my customers coming back, and they let me know that they really appreciate it. Ihave a couple of things planned for all of my winners from Dec. 1st right up until I quit for the Holidays. Which will be about Dec. something-or-other..... :lol
posted on November 21, 2000 10:48:06 PM new
Julesy - FYI
Bonuses, giveaways, raffles and prizes
Listings that promote bonus items, giveaways, or random drawings or prizes as an enticement for bidders are not permitted on eBay as these promotions are illegal lotteries in many states.
Policy: These types of listings are not permitted and will be ended. The insertion fee will be automatically credited for that listing.
posted on November 21, 2000 11:11:54 PM new
Don't quit thinking like that- there are more suitable bonuses/incentives that you may be able to offer that will inspire the bids...
Tim
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posted on November 22, 2000 08:21:16 AM new
Maybe this idea doesn't get the bidders in like you hoped, but how about something like this: Once you have a bidder, e-mail them and tell them all bidders on your auctions the first three weeks of December will be entered into a drawing for a nice gift.
It might entice more bidding on your other items by the same bidders hoping to increase their chances.
I think it is a nice gesture. It is no more dopey then sending out little extras in a persons packages to their high bidders. It is the small things that keep my customers coming back, and they let me know that they really appreciate it. Ihave a couple of things planned for all of my winners from Dec. 1st right up until I quit for the Holidays. Which will be about Dec. something-or-other..... :lol