eBay for Business - Ep 260 - How To Start And Grow A Niche Business on eBay
Sep 19, 2023
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Michael Swoape, COO of One4Silver, gives tips on starting a niche business on eBay with passion. Topics include bulk editing Best Offer settings, mobile app payment issues, and unusual shipping stories. Learn about evolving dinnerware trends, shipping strategies, and eBay tools for sellers.
Passion is crucial for starting and growing a successful niche market business on eBay.
Efficient and prompt delivery services can lead to positive experiences for both buyers and sellers.
Deep dives
Preparing for Holiday Season
Mila Z had a story where USPS was not at fault. She posted, 'I wouldn't call this unusual, but I would call it very special. I'd been working on selling items from my father-in-law's estate. I listed his dual CS1246 turntable, and I knew I'd figured out how to ship it when the time came. The buyer had served in Germany, and they had the exact turntable. He'd always dreamt of having it again to listen to his LPs. As my father-in-law had served, this made it special. Then when the buyer told me he had served near Heidelberg, Germany, just as my dad had, it made it even more special. My dad had died three months before the item sold. It has been a hard year of loss for us. In this turntable, there was a lot more than a purchase. It contained hope and memory.' This story showcases the emotional connection and significance behind the sale of a turntable from a father-in-law's estate, creating a special bond between the buyer and the seller.
Unconventional Shipping Routes
Mandy Kennett shared her unusual shipping story. She posted, 'I wouldn't call this unusual, but I would call it very special. I'd been working on selling items from my father-in-law's estate. I listed his dual CS1246 turntable, and I knew I'd figured out how to ship it when the time came. The buyer had served in Germany, and they had the exact turntable. He'd always dreamt of having it again to listen to his LPs. As my father-in-law had served, this made it special. Then when the buyer told me he had served near Heidelberg, Germany, just as my dad had, it made it even more special. My dad had died three months before the item sold. It has been a hard year of loss for us. In this turntable, there was a lot more than a purchase. It contained hope and memory.' This story showcases the emotional connection and significance behind the sale of a turntable from a father-in-law's estate, creating a special bond between the buyer and the seller.
Interesting USPS Deliveries
Seller Chris B shared a remarkable story where a package was shipped from New Orleans to Hawaii via first class, arriving in just two days. The buyer was impressed, and Chris was stunned by the expedited delivery. This story highlights a positive experience with USPS, showcasing efficient and prompt delivery services that left both the buyer and the seller pleasantly surprised.
Special eBay Selling Experience
Sharon F recounted a heartwarming story of selling a turntable from her late father-in-law's estate to a buyer who had served in Germany and shared a connection with the item. The buyer's dream of owning the exact turntable for listening to LPs resonated with the seller, who meticulously packaged the item, embodying hope and memory in the transaction. This anecdote exemplifies the emotional depth and significance that can be attached to a sale beyond its monetary value.
This week, Michael Swoape, Chief Operating Office for One4Silver returns to the podcast this week to share how to start and grow a successful niche market business on eBay. (Hint: it’s mostly about passion!) Griff and Brian answer questions about bulk editing Best Offer automated settings, and why buyers can’t request totals from the eBay mobile app checkout. The guys also read a selection of responses to the survey question “What was your most unusual shipping story?”
