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I'm glad you spoke to "sell similar," as everyone suggests. One person did say that you may easily lose some of your standard info and forget to check it before you have the list go live. Doing it for your own items is golden. Good to know about template loss, too.
WOW! I always use sell similar and relist. I am going to take some of my older listings, end and start new listings from scratch. Thanks For All You Do!
Thanks, Don! I never would have considered the “stuff” that comes with “sell one like this “. That’s usually how I start my listings, didn’t think about selling similar from my own listings.
Thanks Don.. i usually use sell similar but I started your way last night and sold 4 things since last night. This is a whole new ball game for me! Thank you so much ☺️
I haven’t sold ANYTHING in two months. I did all the updates required I am even running a sale. How can I find out if there is a problem with my account?
For items that are different colors: make sure you edit well before you list. Example I see many times a tee-shirt will say green medium, but it will be red. Or Size not changed Medium to large. Thanks for all your useful ideas and sharing your experiences. Georgia
One time I did sell similar and several days later I noticed my listing was priced in British pounds! I couldn't figure out what happened. Then I remembered I did sell similar and the original listing was from a UK seller, lol. Opps!
Wow - this really highlights all of the time I have been wasting doing my listings! I now have learned new and better ways to set things up. Hopefully I can turn this into more volume in listings and better sales. Thanks so much, Don, for the awesome info!!
Wow, had no idea....my wife and I have been doing this for 3 years and "sell similar" is what I've been doing this whole time. Guess I've got a little over 1,000 items to redo. Damn I'm so f**king stupid 🤬😡
Just started listing my metal detecting finds from this year, I didn't dig anything super significant this year, nothing over the 100 dollar range. I found a shoreline with a bunch of old coins ranging from the late 1700s to the late 1900s, but most of them were eaten up badly. I think my favorite find of the year was a sawed off shotgun that the police tied to a crime.
So I just created my first original item and have been listing similar from my own!!!! Thanks for showing the data that follows because I only have 350 listings but all of those are from sell similar from others. Your knowledge is invaluable thanks thanks thanks!
Is there any actual documentation done that metadata affects Google keyword searches or someone finding your listings? I have never heard of it messing with sales using sell similar. And wouldn't you want your listings to be filled with item specifics to stand out from other listings I get this is about saving time but wouldn't that affect your listings when people are doing searches on eBay and Google, I get that the title is key but what about other specifics that don't fit in the title.
I watched your video all the way to the end but am still confused at what staging means. You said be sure to list all similar things together so is that all it is...basically being organized in listing similar things as to save time? BTW, I have never sold anything on eBay, just trying to learn all the ins and outs.
I never had a problem with sell similar on sold items for common items like video games n such, it saves me a lot of time. I could see something like an unsold item or a post card being very different.
Some great information here, I use create listings all the time when I list an item. I never copy anyone else's listing in any way, I may get some ideas off the sold item pages of the same item I am selling. When doing my listing, quite a few times I have pressed the list item, and the whole lot has disappeared with an eBay error, so I have had to do the whole thing again. Now that is frustrating for sure and gets me so mad, I have to walk away & get a drink & calm down before doing it again. Excellent tips for everyone on listing items. Thank you so much, Don. Charles in the UK
I always sell similar, its like a template. I just change the title and anything else that not related to my item. Most importantly I make sure the postage is right and I always use my own photos. Works for me but If you have time to do it from scratch, more power to ya. By the way, I post with the ebay app and not a computer.
Agreed, I do this 99% of the time, especially from a listing that actually sold. I'll double check info and I do my own title. But if it's coming from a sold, they had to do something right. Also, we routinely show up high on google/ search engine results even doing it that way so I'll stick to what works for us. Sales are also strong
I don’t know about anyone else, but my sales have been THE BEST they been the last week or so….minimum 17 items a day…..when I was averaging 6-8 a day… max.
Sometimes I sell similar and I really don't see any big issues with it. What works the best for me is checking worthpoint highest to lowest and copying that title and tweaking it out a little bit. If I have a lot of competition I might even throw in an emoji in the title. That seems to work well. Another trick I like to do is shill watch my listings on a few accounts right after I list them. Sometimes buyers can see there are a lot of watchers on an item and feel a sense of urgency to buy.
You shouldn't put emojis in your title or anywhere else in your listing lol, I've seen a bunch of TH-cam videos that say this messes with Googles keyword searches, same thing with all caps and weird characters.
If you are doing listings of that amount & more Mary, I think I would think about starting a store. I personally don't have a store as I only do a few listings a month, but if you feel you could do a store then go for it. The very best of luck to you Mary.
Thank you, I had no idea of possible consequences of "Sell Similar" of someone else's listing. Add one more thing to the "Do Not Do" list. I've been creating listings than adding photos usine my phone. I want to up my game and get a quality camera set up. I looked at your amazon link to listing items and there are multiple cameras listed, many no longer for sale. I sell primarily books, cds, dvds, records and a few larger home office items (typewriters, printers, scanners). Do you have a current recommendation for type of camera that would work well? I liked how easy it was for you to grab the photos from the SD card. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. It is so very appreciated. Chuck
Thanks for pointing out the enlargement symbol re pix. That's going to save a lot of time rather than strain eyes looking thru camera viewfinder for micro shot. I too do not use templates: they're outdated by the time I use 1 so no. Still have issues with ebay wanting me to lie about country of origin: sure, suggest it's made in Japan even though box says China...really? 99.9% anime goods made in China. I usually have a separate box: Country of Origin Intellectual Property: Japan while I stay honest about manufacture Country of Origin: China. So far so good.
Great info! I will also start staging like items when scanning & posting items. Questions: 1) wondering why you do not select the option of using a large picture in your listing, or was this just an oversight? As you know, Gallery Plus is free in collectibles (as long as eBay fixed that glitch); 2) with all your focus on streamlining your items, why not use the volume discounts eBay offers, as that would save time having to answer buyer questions?
I can't believe they still have the eras named in respect to World Wars. Most postcards have nothing to do with military, yet 1907 is a key date in the postcard universe. Just baffling. Not to mention the section that lists comic book characters and Barbra Streisand. Is this really what we're dealing with going forward?
I can tell you that grouping is a massive time saver. You mentioned this in a video awhile back and I started doing it. If I listed random items I might get 6 to 10 items up in an hour. By grouping I would expect to get 20 to 30 items up in hour, with listing photos being the only thing slowing me down. Great advice as always. Thanks
I've found that researching then listing takes the same amount of time as researching, staging to alike items then listing into groups. With employees without the knowledge I can see how your way would be fast. For a 1 man show it's about the same time frame. I also want to stress to smaller stock volume sellers to not do it this way with collectibles because prices fluctuate so much that you may be selling yourself short when you get to the items. Never sell anything from a death pile with old research and prices.
Hi! Your videos are very informative. I have a question for you...if I sell an action figure for like $800, would I be responsible to purchase the insurance for it or is that the buyer’s responsibility to purchase shipping insurance? Thanks!
I believe you buy insurance and there is such option on eBay. Priority covers up to $50. If your item costs more consider to buy the insurance for additional coverage.
We have a second channel that will cover making money from arts and crafts for those interested. There will be a lot of How To videos as well. Here’s a link: th-cam.com/channels/aViiCbXUWhekTbp8ttqUuw.html
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Everytime I click on list item it goes to client support and it doesn't show up the message saying that the item has been listed... Can you help me?
I'm glad you spoke to "sell similar," as everyone suggests. One person did say that you may easily lose some of your standard info and forget to check it before you have the list go live. Doing it for your own items is golden. Good to know about template loss, too.
Two minutes in and I'm cheering already. I absolutely NEVER sell similar to someone else. Great information here.
WOW! I always use sell similar and relist. I am going to take some of my older listings, end and start new listings from scratch. Thanks For All You Do!
Thanks, Don! I never would have considered the “stuff” that comes with “sell one like this “. That’s usually how I start my listings, didn’t think about selling similar from my own listings.
Huh? He just explained why not to do "Sell Similar". Go to the back of the line & start over. Hahaha
Thanks Don.. i usually use sell similar but I started your way last night and sold 4 things since last night. This is a whole new ball game for me! Thank you so much ☺️
One sale in 10 days. When will this get going again
List every day
I was going selling similar. This is great information. Thank you Don.
Super important info to remind us all of frequently. Thanks Dom!!!
Thanks, great tips for listing - I will be incorporating them soon.
I haven’t sold ANYTHING in two months. I did all the updates required I am even running a sale. How can I find out if there is a problem with my account?
Thanks for the tips! Used the sell now button alot. Will have to change my ways!
For items that are different colors: make sure you edit well before you list.
Example
I see many times a tee-shirt will say green medium, but it will be red.
Or
Size not changed
Medium to large.
Thanks for all your useful ideas and sharing your experiences.
Georgia
One time I did sell similar and several days later I noticed my listing was priced in British pounds! I couldn't figure out what happened. Then I remembered I did sell similar and the original listing was from a UK seller, lol. Opps!
Wow - this really highlights all of the time I have been wasting doing my listings! I now have learned new and better ways to set things up. Hopefully I can turn this into more volume in listings and better sales. Thanks so much, Don, for the awesome info!!
Why do you "contaminate" the Title with the item location,
instead of using the SKU field ?
Respectfully Yours, Jan...
Wow, had no idea....my wife and I have been doing this for 3 years and "sell similar" is what I've been doing this whole time.
Guess I've got a little over 1,000 items to redo.
Damn I'm so f**king stupid 🤬😡
Just started listing my metal detecting finds from this year, I didn't dig anything super significant this year, nothing over the 100 dollar range.
I found a shoreline with a bunch of old coins ranging from the late 1700s to the late 1900s, but most of them were eaten up badly.
I think my favorite find of the year was a sawed off shotgun that the police tied to a crime.
So I just created my first original item and have been listing similar from my own!!!! Thanks for showing the data that follows because I only have 350 listings but all of those are from sell similar from others. Your knowledge is invaluable thanks thanks thanks!
Thank you for your honest help your my go to for resell knowledge . Thank you again I’ll stick to the topic next time .
Oh crap. I do Sell Similar ALL THE TIME. Can't wait to hear this....
Thanks so much sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated. 😊❤️
Is there any actual documentation done that metadata affects Google keyword searches or someone finding your listings? I have never heard of it messing with sales using sell similar. And wouldn't you want your listings to be filled with item specifics to stand out from other listings I get this is about saving time but wouldn't that affect your listings when people are doing searches on eBay and Google, I get that the title is key but what about other specifics that don't fit in the title.
I watched your video all the way to the end but am still confused at what staging means. You said be sure to list all similar things together so is that all it is...basically being organized in listing similar things as to save time? BTW, I have never sold anything on eBay, just trying to learn all the ins and outs.
Great tips, Don. I almost always click on sell similar on sold comps. I may have to rethink that. I also really like idea of a zoomed-in pic as well.
I never had a problem with sell similar on sold items for common items like video games n such, it saves me a lot of time. I could see something like an unsold item or a post card being very different.
Don, thank you so much for the great advice. Always appreciated
Hi, Thanks for sharing valuable insights!
Be nice if we could find certain feedback and take it out LOL
Some great information here, I use create listings all the time when I list an item. I never copy anyone else's listing in any way, I may get some ideas off the sold item pages of the same item I am selling. When doing my listing, quite a few times I have pressed the list item, and the whole lot has disappeared with an eBay error, so I have had to do the whole thing again. Now that is frustrating for sure and gets me so mad, I have to walk away & get a drink & calm down before doing it again. Excellent tips for everyone on listing items. Thank you so much, Don. Charles in the UK
First
Great info as always. I'm going to try the zoom-in asap.
I always sell similar, its like a template. I just change the title and anything else that not related to my item. Most importantly I make sure the postage is right and I always use my own photos. Works for me but If you have time to do it from scratch, more power to ya. By the way, I post with the ebay app and not a computer.
Agreed, I do this 99% of the time, especially from a listing that actually sold. I'll double check info and I do my own title. But if it's coming from a sold, they had to do something right. Also, we routinely show up high on google/ search engine results even doing it that way so I'll stick to what works for us. Sales are also strong
I don’t know about anyone else, but my sales have been THE BEST they been the last week or so….minimum 17 items a day…..when I was averaging 6-8 a day… max.
how long have you been selling on ebay?
Sometimes I sell similar and I really don't see any big issues with it. What works the best for me is checking worthpoint highest to lowest and copying that title and tweaking it out a little bit. If I have a lot of competition I might even throw in an emoji in the title. That seems to work well. Another trick I like to do is shill watch my listings on a few accounts right after I list them. Sometimes buyers can see there are a lot of watchers on an item and feel a sense of urgency to buy.
You shouldn't put emojis in your title or anywhere else in your listing lol, I've seen a bunch of TH-cam videos that say this messes with Googles keyword searches, same thing with all caps and weird characters.
thanks for the info
Hey Don why doesn't your listing show the Custom SKU field? That's where I track location on my listings. Just curious! Great video! Thanks!
Great video!
Great information. I took away 1 good idea of using MY sell one like this! Perfect! Greatly appreciative. Thanks, Jon
Just started selling on eBay. I have listed about 50 items so far. Should I open a store?
If you are doing listings of that amount & more Mary, I think I would think about starting a store. I personally don't have a store as I only do a few listings a month, but if you feel you could do a store then go for it. The very best of luck to you Mary.
@@charlesforeman9438 thank you for responding. That was very kind. I appreciate it. Take care!
@@maryjones9411 🌹
Thank you, I had no idea of possible consequences of "Sell Similar" of someone else's listing. Add one more thing to the "Do Not Do" list.
I've been creating listings than adding photos usine my phone. I want to up my game and get a quality camera set up. I looked at your amazon link to listing items and there are multiple cameras listed, many no longer for sale. I sell primarily books, cds, dvds, records and a few larger home office items (typewriters, printers, scanners). Do you have a current recommendation for type of camera that would work well? I liked how easy it was for you to grab the photos from the SD card.
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. It is so very appreciated.
Chuck
Thanks for pointing out the enlargement symbol re pix. That's going to save a lot of time rather than strain eyes looking thru camera viewfinder for micro shot. I too do not use templates: they're outdated by the time I use 1 so no. Still have issues with ebay wanting me to lie about country of origin: sure, suggest it's made in Japan even though box says China...really? 99.9% anime goods made in China. I usually have a separate box: Country of Origin Intellectual Property: Japan while I stay honest about manufacture Country of Origin: China. So far so good.
Question?? Is it common to have a listing fee of $1.50 for over half my items? Or is something set up incorrectly?
Great information, thank you. I needed help listing. I noticed you skipped the , allow offers. I never know what to put in there
Nice work ✨
Great info! I will also start staging like items when scanning & posting items. Questions: 1) wondering why you do not select the option of using a large picture in your listing, or was this just an oversight? As you know, Gallery Plus is free in collectibles (as long as eBay fixed that glitch); 2) with all your focus on streamlining your items, why not use the volume discounts eBay offers, as that would save time having to answer buyer questions?
I can't believe they still have the eras named in respect to World Wars. Most postcards have nothing to do with military, yet 1907 is a key date in the postcard universe. Just baffling. Not to mention the section that lists comic book characters and Barbra Streisand. Is this really what we're dealing with going forward?
I can tell you that grouping is a massive time saver. You mentioned this in a video awhile back and I started doing it. If I listed random items I might get 6 to 10 items up in an hour. By grouping I would expect to get 20 to 30 items up in hour, with listing photos being the only thing slowing me down. Great advice as always. Thanks
I agree, create your own lising, using someone else's listing is a recipe for disaster.
I've found that researching then listing takes the same amount of time as researching, staging to alike items then listing into groups. With employees without the knowledge I can see how your way would be fast. For a 1 man show it's about the same time frame. I also want to stress to smaller stock volume sellers to not do it this way with collectibles because prices fluctuate so much that you may be selling yourself short when you get to the items. Never sell anything from a death pile with old research and prices.
Thank you so much Don, once again great information to help us resellers
$600 per hour listed. 💪
Rock on Don.
Great data Don!! Thank you 🧚🏻♂️🔨
Been doing eBay for 21 years and this is exactly the same method I use.
Thank you! Very informative!
Hi! Your videos are very informative. I have a question for you...if I sell an action figure for like $800, would I be responsible to purchase the insurance for it or is that the buyer’s responsibility to purchase shipping insurance? Thanks!
I believe you buy insurance and there is such option on eBay. Priority covers up to $50. If your item costs more consider to buy the insurance for additional coverage.
Good stuff, thanks from Pittsburgh !
First before the other two firsts. Whatever it stands for.🙂
That is one thing I need to do more of....stage like items and list them all at one time.
Great content Don. Do you allow returns?
Great tips and info Don! Thanks for sharing
More great information from the master. 👍
Make another rant video.😅
Time to get organized thanks
Great tips! Thanks
I had a digger the dog as a kid!
$600 AN hour.....🙊😱
Thank you don 💗
First
Tyou
So....have already made this mistake on 100's of items. Is there a way to repair this???????Help!!!!!