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Just wondering, how do Spoo and advertising go together?
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Pretty sure most of his stuff is sold on ebay which brings us full circle.

Put This On - I have seen ads on there from LuxeSwap quite a bit, and it's probably pure coincidence that they feature his items in their roundup with regularity.
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Has that relationship since ended? Do not know...
 

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Go to the Awaiting Payment page. Use drop down menu next to this transaction and select "open unpaid item case/cancel transaction". Presto. Next....change all your listings to "require immediate payment with BIN"
Can you set up immediate payment without a store?
The thought of cross-selling is once again festering in my mind. I know it's been discussed before, but has anyone had any luck selling places online other than eBay? By that, I mean has anyone sold anything appreciable...not "this site doesn't charge to list and only 2% fees" and "that site has a good layout and you can import directly from eBay." Places that actually get sales and are worth the effort, other than eBay. I had a bonanza shop and only sold one thing in nearly a year. Nice layout, features and prices but no sales. Also, has anyone listed their items online (a blog like Tumblr, Pinterest, here on "What I'm selling on eBay", etc) to drive traffic, which has shown any uptick in views / purchases? Just wondering if efforts in that regard are worth it overall - if it gets proven results vs. if it's just "a good idea" or "can't hurt." I was bumbling around Etsy and came across TyphoidJones' shop - are there hard-and-fast rules that everything sold there has to be vintage, handmade or craft supplies? Seems like everything falls into one of those 3 categories by default.
I've sold a few things via Instagram but other than that it's eBay & B&S
 

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Got an offer of $450 on a BINOBO item listed at $650...which is a totally acceptable offer, but the user included a note: "This is first time I have purchased from ebay. Very wary." They do in fact have a feedback of 3, on items they bought in 2006, and have been on eBay since 2001. But since they are expressing apprehension in advance and don't remember having bought anything on eBay before (granted, it was 7 years ago) - would you accept their offer? Their wariness is making me wary of selling to them!
I would see if you can increase the offer a bit to maybe 550 or 500. If your going to sell it to him with a bit of concern, make it worth the chance
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At that price point insuring the item & requesting sig confirmation should cover you.
 
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Had the same basic situation (only $100+) the other day. Member for years, only one other purchase.... people have to start somewhere.

Ship, signature, and spend the few extra bucks to insure it maybe? Once you accept it, you will get his name/address, google is your friend....

Thank you for the advice. I think I will send him a message saying to check my feedback, don't want him to have buyer's remorse before even buying, and that I can decline (or accept) his offer within 48 hours. Give the guy a chance to catch his breath - $450 is a lot to offer on something, for us regular folk.
 
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I would see if you can increase the offer a bit to maybe 550 or 500. If your going to sell it, make it worth the chance
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At that price point insuring the item & requesting sig confirmation should cover you.

I'm totally happy with $450 - had one earlier offer for $325 which was lowball and I let it expire. I got the item at Goodwill, so the ROI at $450 is well above the norm and I'd rather be happy than greedy (and I know you were just kidding to begin with).

Oh yeah - UPS shipping, fully insured, is already part of the deal.

Thanks!
 

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I don't know....I have a store. I think Spoo does it.....he ain't got a store.

You can require immediate payment for BIN only (or, BINOBO but only if the person pays full BIN price - not if you accept an OBO). You cannot set immediate payment for an auction item.
To set this, check the "Require immediate payment..." box when you list / revise your items:

 

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Quote: http://pages.ebay.com/help/pay/require-immediate-payment.html

Requirements to list with immediate payment

To require immediate payment for your item, you need to meet the following requirements:
  • Have a PayPal Premier or PayPal Business account when you list your item. Find out more about upgrading your PayPal account.
  • Have an eBay seller account in good standing.
  • Specify a Buy It Now price of no more than $10,000.
  • Specify shipping costs or offer free shipping when you list your item.
  • Include all other related costs, such as taxes, so your buyer knows exactly how much to pay.

Quote: IMO big big difference, LuxeSwap is a business (a real business), unlike what most guys here run which is a fun hobby business and totally unlike the majority of people selling here who are not even up to the hobby business level. Put This On Roundup....well that's a different subject
 

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I too am loathe to pay for advertising but it does pay off (you ever heard of that Spoo guy? Heard he does OK).
Just wondering, how do Spoo and advertising go together? :puzzled: Pretty sure most of his stuff is sold on ebay which brings us full circle.
Put This On - I have seen ads on there from LuxeSwap quite a bit, and it's probably pure coincidence that they feature his items in their roundup with regularity.
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Has that relationship since ended? Do not know...
IMO big big difference, LuxeSwap is a business (a real business), unlike what most guys here run which is a fun hobby business and totally unlike the majority of people selling here who are not even up to the hobby business level. Put This On Roundup....well that's a different subject
Im not a buisnessman, Im a business, man. I dont pay for advertising anywhere on PTO. Im quite fortunate to have lots of my items featured there, which is so much appreciated, but in no way reciprocated with payment or advertising. I happen to list cool **** they like, it winds up there just like yours may. I list with more volume than most, so the more spaghetti you throw at the wall, the more sticks. In fact, the only place I pay for advertising is here on SF, with my affiliate thread. My blog is quite heavily trafficked as well, but thats free. And, lets not forget the LuxeSwap paraphernalia that goes in 150+ packages a week. I cant tell you how many times Ive consigned the same item 2 or 3 times even.
Can you set up immediate payment without a store? I've sold a few things via Instagram but other than that it's eBay & B&S
I don't know....I have a store. I think Spoo does it.....he ain't got a store.
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http://pages.ebay.com/help/pay/require-immediate-payment.html
Requirements to list with immediate payment

To require immediate payment for your item, you need to meet the following requirements:
  • Have a PayPal Premier or PayPal Business account when you list your item. Find out more about upgrading your PayPal account.
  • Have an eBay seller account in good standing.
  • Specify a Buy It Now price of no more than $10,000.
  • Specify shipping costs or offer free shipping when you list your item.
  • Include all other related costs, such as taxes, so your buyer knows exactly how much to pay.
You can require immediate payment for BIN only (or, BINOBO but only if the person pays full BIN price - not if you accept an OBO). You cannot set immediate payment for an auction item. To set this, check the "Require immediate payment..." box when you list / revise your items:
Thanks, what does the premier account do exactly? Haven't really had issues most of time but it would be nice to get payment immediately
 

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What do you all use for printing your labels?

What type of printer and do you guys use?
How do you feel about purchasing refurbished ink cartridges off eBay to save a few $$?
I use the self adhesive labels, two to a page.
I use an HP printer, nothing special.
I wouldn't buy an OEM cartridge at an office supply store if my life depended on it. Refurb carts are way cheaper and usually contain more ink. The only issue I have ever encountered was a couple that were seemingly dried up. I soaked the business end of the cart in shallow hot water for a few seconds and blotted on a paper towel. problem solved.
Most printers will give a warning that you are not using an OEM cart, just ignore it. It may void a printer warranty if you have one though.
 

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