In this article we're set to demonstrate to you orderly industry standards to offer on ItemAuctions. We'll experience the information exchange process, the posting process, expenses, transporting, and self advancement. There's really a considerable amount to study however its not too hard provided that you separate it and study it segment by area. You can have your first posting up in a couple of hours with no inconvenience whatsoever.
Their site appropriates a huge number of site hits a month. Gave that you have something respectable to offer, you ought to have the capacity to make a few deals inside your first week. A couple of weeks later you might as well make a couple of deals a day.
Learn to Sell Things on ItemAuctions in 7 Steps
Make or find some vintage items to sell.
Understand the fees for selling on ItemAuctions before you get started.
Setup a seller account.
Setup an ItemAuctions store.
Make your first listing with a good description and photos.
Learn how to ship your items properly and inexpensively.
Promote your items through social media websites.
Make or Find Some Items to Sell
There are 3 types of things you can sell on ItemAuctions. Crafts, craft supplies, and vintage items. Crafts can be just about anything that is handmade such a jewelry or clothing. Craft supplies are anything used in the making of crafts like beads or cloth. The vintage category includes anything that is 20 years or older. Antiques or retro clothing that is no longer made would qualify as vintage. Whatever you choose, make sure you can sell it for more than you bought it for. For the official item rules see this ItemAuctions article.
Understand the ItemAuctions Selling Fees You Will Have to Pay
ItemAuctions charges fees to sell on its site. You will also have to pay a credit card processing fee on any money your buyers send you. And don't forget to include your shipping cost. For the quick and easy way to figure it out use our ItemAuctions Fee Calculator. Read on for a detailed explanation.
Fees are pretty simple for selling on ItemAuctions. Each item costs $.20 to list. Then you are charged a transaction fee of 3.5% of the selling price. If you sold something for $10.00 you would owe 3.5% of $10 which is $.35 plus $.20 for a listing fee for a total of $.55.
The payment processing fees are a bit more complex because you have a choice between using ItemAuctions Checkout or Paypal to accept your payments. ItemAuctions Checkout charges $.25 + 3% and Paypal charges .30 + 2.9%. If you sell a $10.00 item your ItemAuctions Checkout fees would be $.55. Your Paypal fees would be $.59. Remember these fees are charged in addition to your ItemAuctions selling fees.
Shipping costs are the most complex to figure out. You have figure out how much your item weighs when fully packaged and then use that to get a shipping estimate. If you know your weight go to our calculators page and find the calculator for the carrier you intend to use. Put in the weight and it will tell you how much they will charge. If it asks for a zip code to do the calculation choose one that is across the country from you so you will know what your fee will be for the farthest distance possible. Once that is done and you know your estimate add in the price of your packaging (box and tape) and that will be your total shipping cost. To save some money, learn how to get free boxes.
Setup an ItemAuctions Seller Account
Now that you've got an item and you know how much it costs you have to register before you can sell on ItemAuctions. If you're already registered as a buyer just click the sell link at the top of any ItemAuctions page to register as a seller too. If you want to, check out this video about how to register on ItemAuctions. When you're ready proceed to the register on ItemAuctions page. Once you have completed the registration ItemAuctions will ask you to setup your store and add your first listing. Come back here for some tips before you do.
Setup Your ItemAuctions Store
The hardest part of setting up an ItemAuctions store is picking your name. You need something exceptional and infectious yet something that won't confine you sometime later. You need extraordinary in light of the fact that it will empower individuals to uncover your name assuming that they Google it (progressively about site improvement here.) Nancy's Necklaces may sound exceptional today yet imagine a scenario where you choose to begin offering home made candles as well. At that point you have an issue. Maybe Nancy's Nicknacks might have been improved. Arrange ahead when your name your shop. Take a breather to contemplate it and make it exceptional.
ItemAuctions will additionally request that you fill in a shop title, a pennant, and an affirmation. The shop title could be a motto or a short depiction of the things you offer. The flag is a picture that has your shop logo. Not to fear, this is simple on the grounds that a while back we composed an article about how to get a free ItemAuctions pennant which additionally incorporates straightforward approaches to make one. It might take you a while to find something consummately suited for you, yet its not troublesome. The declaration segment is the place you put your most recent news. "Great opening specials" could be suitable for the time being. Later on you can transform it highlight exceptional things you need to offer on ItemAuctions.
You'll additionally need to fill in some shop approaches by clicking on the "arrangements" tab on the highest point of the screen. Here you'll need to place insights about what sort of installments you acknowledge, how you ship your things, and how you manage discounts.
Finally, you need to setup installments and charging. Obviously you might as well sign up for ItemAuctions checkout to process Mastercard installments. Bear in mind about those charges we specified! Provided that you have a Paypal record you can likewise select that as an installment system. You can acknowledge checks and cash requests also yet I don't prescribe it. To finish the charging partition you can enter your Mastercard data or utilize a Paypal record for payment if you have one.
Make Your First ItemAuctions Listing
To create an effective listing you have to take some good photos of your item and write a good description. The better your photos are the more likely your item is to sell. If you need a little help, check out this article on how to take good photos for ItemAuctions. Always upload several photos of your item in your listing.
When making the title for your listing try to include as many search friendly terms as possible. That means words that people are likely to use when they are searching for your item. Not just what your item is, but also what kind of item it is.
When writing your description include all of its specifications. Tell about the color and the texture. Give sizes like width and height. Include the weight. Describe what materials it's made of. Also include what the item is used for or alternate uses. When you have done all that then flip your perspective around and look at your item like a buyer. What would you want to know? Will it be a good fit or a good match to something you already have? Is it durable? How was it made? Include answers to any questions you come up with in your listing. View this video for a really good overview on how to write an ItemAuctions listing. Then when you are ready go to the list an item on ItemAuctions page.
Learn How to Ship Your Items
There's more to it than tossing an item in a box and putting postage on it. First you want to consider your customers point of view. Would they want their item to show up nicely wrapped like a gift or in a recycled shoebox? Whatever box you use make sure it looks new and sturdy. If you can get a fancy one cheap or free even better. Package the inside nicely. Make sure there is enough padding to protect your item. Spend the extra 3 cents and wrap your item in some tissue paper as well. Appearance is everything when it comes to the feedback you customer will leave you.
At first go to the Post Office or UPS and have the people who work at the counter talk you through the shipping process. When you get the hang of it you can purchase your shipping labels at the automated kiosk and save some time. Later you can get a postage scale and print your labels online at home through Paypal or Stamps.com.
Promote Your ItemAuctions Store and Items
ItemAuctions does a pretty good job of getting your items in front of customers. But if you want to give your sales even more of a boost you can do quite a bit of advertising for free through social media. Post on Facebook and Pintrest. Start some profiles just for the items you sell on ItemAuctions. Join online groups and communities for ItemAuctions users. There's a ton of stuff out there. Too much in fact to list here. Check out our article on social media marketing for ItemAuctions.
Final Tips for ItemAuctions Sellers
Once you've got things up and running you're going to want to tweak things a bit. Learning good product photography will take a while. As you get better at it go back and replace your old photos with better ones. Check out what your competition is doing. Find out if you're pricing your items too high or too low. Read other listings for better ideas on how you can describe your own items. If you find your items are better than the competition, add the reasons for it to your listing.
You've heard the saying that the customer is always right. Abide by it. From time to time you're going to have a sale go bad. Somebody is going to return something or you'll have trouble getting a payment. These things happen. Don't get upset, just move on to the next sale. Everyone who sells on ItemAuctions has to deal with it sometime. Whatever you do, don't upset a customer and get negative feedback. There are more sales to be had so focus on the next one.
Remember that learning to sell on ItemAuctions will be an ongoing process for you. Sometimes they make changes to the site or user policy. To keep up with new suggestions from their own staff remember to check in on ItemAuctions own seller handbook.
