doninpa
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posted on October 6, 2001 12:40:42 PM new
Looking for opinions... I know using photos in auctions is almost a necessity these days. I sell about 300 CDs and VHS movies a week and have been taking pics of every single one. I believe I could list at least 50% more if I did not have to take photos of every single one. Do you think photos are necessary for this kind of merchandise, or is the description enough. Even if pics bring in a few extra bids is it worth it compared to the time to take them, crop, and upload (space is also a factor in this decision).
I know other well known CD sellers do not take pics. Is it a waste of time?
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dman3
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posted on October 6, 2001 12:51:36 PM new
I sell CDs and videos too and I have started testing and find my Items sell pretty close to the same piture or no picture.
the problem is it takes longer with out picture into the auction to get really good views I think people are drawn by the camera Icon in the search more so then they are drawn by bids on an Item.
so I find the CDs and video sell with out pictures but the views come faster and sooner with a photo of some type my guess is you might get good results useing one standard JPG for all like listings of this type..
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doninpa
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posted on October 6, 2001 01:13:45 PM new
I know its not always the case, but I would assume that someone buying a CD or VHS already knows what they are looking for when they are searching, and a pic of what the case looks like is not going to help make a sale. If I am wrong I would like to know.
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toolhound
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posted on October 6, 2001 01:25:38 PM new
It may be dumb but I like to see a photo of what I am buying. If 2 auctions are selling the same tape I would bid on the one with the photo.
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robnzak
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posted on October 6, 2001 01:34:39 PM new
It may be dumb but I like to see a photo too. I'm buying cd's to replace a lot of old and lost albums. I may not remember the title of that cherished Rolling Stones LP, but I sure remember the cover. Of course, I may be unique as my brain tends to leak as I get older.
Rob
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avaloncourt
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posted on October 6, 2001 01:37:38 PM new
I think I'd have to agree with toolhound. With the bad press that auctions have received about fraud, I think Joe Consumer would choose the one with the picture because, mentally it's a reassurance that the item being sold actually exists.
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dman3
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posted on October 6, 2001 01:42:40 PM new
robnzak
You are correct The Cover pitures when selling LPs and any type of record is very nessary.
The jacket cover are so important to some collectors that they are willing to pay two times and more just for a jacket in excellent condition with out the album.
how every new sealed unused CD cassettee tapes or videos I find items sell well with or with out pictures yes you get views sooner with the photo but I find sales work with or with out a picture and the winning bids are usually the same.
there have been times I got my hands on inventory I knew would sell very well and wanted it up ASAP and I went ahead put up the listing and before I could get pictures taken the items were BINed for the price I asked..
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richierich
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posted on October 6, 2001 01:46:54 PM new
dman3
If you think it is the camera icon that gets your item looked at try this.
Take a picture of anything - sunset, clouds, you logo anything. Attach that to your auctions...and PRESTO! You got a camera icon on it.
Just a thought!
I as a buyer prefer to see a picture of the item if for no other reason than at least I think you really have the item in hand. I will not buy from sellers that you catalogue pictures.
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MAH645
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posted on October 6, 2001 04:00:28 PM new
I sell videos and DVDs,I always use a picture on my auctions.You really need it for records.Collectors want to see what they are bidding on.
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quickdraw29
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posted on October 6, 2001 04:54:27 PM new
90% of my listings don't have photos, and don't need them. I sell in a variety of categories. Certain categories without photos will literally kill bidding. Posters and board games are two from experience that need photos, otherwise you are lucky to get one bid.
Actually, photos can hurt your sales because the reality of what they are receiving is not as good as the picture they put in their mind. For example, I've had items that came in packaging that tend to look flat in a photo, 2D, and unalive. This is when words alone become a better selling tool.
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HopelessSinner-07
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posted on October 6, 2001 08:23:24 PM new
When NOT to use pictures......
It may be a hassle...but a picture is worth 1000 bids
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[ edited by HopelessSinner on Oct 6, 2001 08:24 PM ]
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