posted on April 26, 2001 01:17:33 PM
First of all let me explain that I am a very occasional seller. I list when I want/need some extra cash, and buy more than I sell.
A while back I was looking for votive candles on ebay. I finally chose, bid, and won an auction for some homemade candles at what I considered a very good price. I think the reason the candles did not go higher than they did was because the seller did not have any pics. I am seriouly considering emailing the seller after this transaction is complete and saying "Hey, if you make me a deal on an assortment of your candles, I will take a picture of them and email it to you so you can include it in your auctions.
So, waddya think of this idea?
It seems to be a win/win situation on the surface, but are there problems I haven't thought of?
Anybody ever try this?
posted on April 26, 2001 01:52:27 PM
Personally, I would try the candles first and see if you still want to help this seller. If the quality is to your liking, then I think you are being very generous to offer to help with the photos. I'm sure she'll appreciate it, if she wants to sell candles consistently.
Candles are a great product to sell since they are consumable (especially the tealights and votives). The customer will want more if your stuff is good, so repeat orders are very likely.
I'm a candle buyer, not seller, (hence the name MissCandle) and I really like the ones from Partylite and Colonial Candles of Cape Cod (or CCCC). They are made by the same company, so buy whichever is cheapest. The wax turns to oil as they burn, and they burn away clean---no waxy mess like some candles.
WHOA, sorry for getting way off topic. Not good to get me started on candles!
posted on April 26, 2001 03:04:17 PM
That's pretty much how I see it. I'm going to wait until I get this first batch though, not only (as misscandle suggested) to see the quality of the candles, but to also check out the quality of the seller. I've come across a few people on ebay that I'd rather not deal with again.
