Beginning an ebay store

My first listing went sour

I listed my first item on ebay and got not even one hit. So I revised it and am trying again. I just can't believe how many things go on sale on ebay every day. It is a wonder anyone makes money. Today I listed a few more things and for only three days. Why do they list for 7. Is there an advantage to that? I have been reading so much about ebay that I feel my head will explode. I hope I have learned something. I love reading all your comments and thank you for the support. This ebay thing  takes a lot of time. I did not open a store. It seems they charge you for every item you list and it is only in there a certain amount of time. Plus your monthly fee. So I am going to wait till I feel more confident that what I have will sell.

My daughter and I are doing this business together and she will be posting blogs also. We are a great team and most people can't believe we get along so well but she is my best friend. Her husband is convinced that the ambilical cord was never cut and when he married her she came with  carry on luggage. He checked his baggage in at the gate but not her. We cohabitate together and get a long  great. I cook and do laundry, she cleans and gives great sex and he thinks its great having two women live with him and only one he needs to please. Sounds good right? I also have two wonderful grandsons that live in the house and two dogs. We have a great time and alot of fun.

psalm34vs4
Wow; sounds crazy! Welcome, and I hope your selling experience improves!
Oct-11-06 20:16:19 PDT Report this comment
goldenshovels
Oh Sweet tarts.!!!! I hate when that happens... try try again dont give up yet.
Oct-11-06 20:16:45 PDT Report this comment
stopbuythursday
the less days you offer the items the less possibility someone finding your listing
Oct-11-06 20:21:55 PDT Report this comment
wonderwomankim33
I usually list for 7 days...sometimes 5...I always make sure there is a full weekend in there too = :)
Oct-11-06 20:22:51 PDT Report this comment
wonderwomankim33
I think 1 day and 3 day listings work well only if it is a high demand ... hot... item....like the hot toys at christmas...etc. = :)
Oct-11-06 20:27:44 PDT Report this comment
nidsel
your first item has the possibilities to sell. But your auction title doesnt attract people who are looking for it, change it to "Original Chinese Peasant Watercolor(or oil?) Painting Lotus & Girls", since this is Fall season, you may also add "Autumn themed". (actually girls are not picking Lotus flowers, but the seeds in the flowers, it's an Autumn theme) Why dont you search "Chinese Peasant Painting" in search box, and take a close look at the paintings that got bids. you will figure out why these sell, and yours doesnt have the traffic. Best luck!
Oct-11-06 20:46:32 PDT Report this comment

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