posted on October 4, 2001 06:19:21 AM
I just looked at what I sold last year at this time and it sure isn't selling now. I was getting good sales at good prices in early October 2000. My prices today are the same or lower. OK, what I sell is "want" items as opposed to "need", however, I see other auctions selling superfluous goods. Other than flags and gass masks, what is HOT right now?
posted on October 4, 2001 06:32:51 AM
Things right now are much different to last year. It's hardly surprising.
Like you, I sell collectible and "want" items.
The key to selling "want" items is to give the buyer a great reason to want it.
If you're selling bacon, sell the sizzle!
If you follow my drift.
posted on October 4, 2001 07:03:07 AM
I sell books, videos, dvd's and cd's. About 30% of what I sell is homeschool which normally has a very high sell through at this time of the year. Even that isn't selling and what little is,is getting such small bids. I normally only get 1 out of 70 deadbeats and I currently have an entire list of the them.
posted on October 4, 2001 08:19:38 AM
I'm selling personalized items (done form the computer), craft items (items used for paper crafts), and tools. All are selling well right now. Sales had been at a near standstill all summer, so I listed very little. Last week, things got back to normal (on eBay).
