Happy Halloween!! It’s going to be a wonderful day! I love it when Halloween falls on a Saturday – it makes for such a fun, unrushed day!
To all of YOU, from Boutique Bargains…
Here’s to a Happy and Safe Halloween!
Have fun!
Trick Or Treat! Enjoy your Halloween!
October 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Make Your List and Check It Twice!
October 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
These are some really great tips from eBay to get your listings fully charged for the holiday season!
Ramp up now for holiday selling
Here are some easy ways to prepare for and take advantage of the increased traffic that comes with the holiday season:
- Research products you’d like to sell, and determine which ones are in demand.
- Stock up on inventory now so you don’t run out.
- Order shipping supplies before the rush begins.
- Offer free shipping and expedited shipping.
- Provide tracking and delivery confirmation numbers to help reduce buyer questions.
- Recommend other great gift ideas in your listings to encourage additional sales.
- Reduce buyer questions by updating your Q&A page with common holiday season questions like “Will my item arrive by December 24?”
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Attract buyers to your store Add some holiday cheer to keep buyers coming back to your eBay Store. Some tips to drive holiday sales and turn casual shoppers into repeat customers:
And remember, you can now put all your Fixed Price listings on vacation while you’re away! |
| Sell for a cause Turn any item into a feel-good gift–sell with eBay Giving Works. Holiday shoppers will love that you’re contributing to a nonprofit, and your listings will get an eye-catching eBay Giving Works ribbon to help them stand out. You’ll not only make a difference, but you’ll also get a pro-rated credit on your Insertion Fee and Final Value Fees. |
Happy Selling! 
5 Star Service Really Pays Off!
October 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wow! Where has the last couple weeks gone?! I’ve been so focused on listing my eBay items, I have fallen a bit behind on keeping up with my blogs. Now that I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, I can get back to keeping in touch with you!
I’m so excited about a note I just received from a buyer of one of my items. It really proves that consistency pays off. I like to ship my items same day, if not the very next business day. Here is what one of my buyers had to say.
Dear hobbyfund,
I just want to thank you for shipping so promptly.
My very tall 5 yr old granddaughter is counting the minutes until she gets her ‘kitty clothes’ even though I told her they will take a couple of weeks to arrive. Abby was thrilled when I sent her a link to the auction so she could see the dress and especially the kitty tights.
She has been in love with kitties ever since she started playing with toys and she would wear a kitty costume all the time if she could.
Thanks for offering the dress and tights for sale. They made her day at a time when she is recovering from a bad cold (not the flu, thank goodness) and feeling pretty miserable.
Cheers,
Linda (ceel1986)
It makes me happy to know they are happy! That was such a pleasant note and so thoughtful to take the time to write!
Toy Season Is Upon Us! Are You Ready? Limited Space!
October 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s been a busy year already! Are you ready for MORE?? 
I’ve been helping out Jenni Hunt prepare for the Holiday Toy Guide this year. It’s going to be another fun year!
I’m always happy to share new eBay selling tips with you… And, besides, I know you’d do the same for me. (Us eBay folks tend to stick together)
So, Guess what? I just received word that the 2009 Holiday Toy Guide is ready to go…
They have jam packed the Holiday Toy Guide package this year… but, you’ll have to act quickly because there is only a limited number of memberships.
There has been some concern of eBay getting saturated – so they are doing their part by limiting the number of people who get their hands on the 2009 Holiday Toy Guide…
You’ll want to hurry over before you miss out!
To learn all about it Click Here! Have Fun!
Tough Question Tuesday – Why Sell Small Sizes on eBay?
October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Q: Sometimes, I am unable to get to my email to see the daily alerts you send out. When I do get to check it out, the smaller sizes are the only sizes left. I keep hearing that small sizes don’t sell well, is this true?
A: I don’t believe so. There are plenty of people who specialize in just small sizes and do just fine. Take Zutano, for example – they specialize in small sizes. Absolute gorgeous merchandise, and the quality is amazing. In watching the trends on eBay, Zutano sells well in complete sets or mixed in with lots of other name brands.
Don’t sell yourself short because some one else doesn’t have good luck in a particular area. Try it yourself, research and give your store some diversity to attrack more buyers.
Hope that helps!
I’m Loving Stamps.com!
October 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I couldn’t be happier with Stamps.com right now.
It’s getting cold, who wants juggle a bunch of packages on one hip, a baby on the other hip, while holding some part of a 6 year old so she doesn’t wander too far out of sight? NOT ME! First, I am NOT a cold weather person – I dread cold mornings.
As I get more experienced with my business each and every year – I find that convenience is worth it to me – even if I have to pay the tiny bit extra. Why? Because the more my business runs smooth, the more productive I can be, the more money I can make.
I tried the f*r*e*e eBay trial version of stamps.com a couple weeks ago – and admittedly – I didn’t like it because I couldn’t use the eBay trial and ship international packages. I had no reservations switching to the pro version. It meant I could ship international packages right from my door step, email my customers with a tracking number and be done within minutes. How’s that for customer service!?
Don’t forget, the holiday season is quickly approaching. If you sell a lot of toys on eBay – now is the time to be prepared so you don’t fall behind and be the one waiting in those long lines at the post office!
I’ve been using Stamps.com Pro and loving it! If you would like to check it out – sign up with promotion code C-8RRH-ZNJ through stamps.com and see what goodies you will earn for a trial run. Hey – if it benefits you to stick around, let me know!
Have fun!
What To Sell On eBay In October
October 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Happy October!! It’s just flying by, isn’t it? What are your kids being for Halloween this year? My 6 year old will be Princess Leia, and my 6 month old is going to be an Angel. It should be cute!
How are your sales for the first few weeks of Fall? Halloween costumes are definitely on the rise!
School is in full swing, back to school shopping is done and Halloween sales will be coming to an end as late as the third week in October. Get any last minute costumes out the door and start looking for costumes to be marked down in retail locations. Used costumes hold their value and can also be sold in lots for dress-up fun!
If you ever want a good reference on how to find & sell hot Halloween costumes – check out this step by step guide:
I took a lap around our local mall today, and noticed a lot of summer markdowns are still in the works – definitely worth checking out. There are also a lot of Christmas items being shipped in. This is a great indication that you should also be getting your holiday items ready. Toys will be hot as soon as November, if not already!
Stay Tuned!
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