eBay for Business - Ep 290 - Picking for Passion and Profit (Not Projects!)
Apr 23, 2024
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Learn from eBay seller Kevin about picking for passion and profit, not just projects. Jessica Vayo discusses the new Item Rating feature in Feedback. Find out what to do if you send sold items to the wrong buyers. Exclusive insights on successful reselling businesses and essential seller tips.
Shop The Look feature offers outfit inspiration on eBay for tailored shopping experiences.
Including product reviews in feedback system enhances item discoverability and seller visibility on eBay.
Deep dives
New Shopping Feature Shop The Look in iOS for US and UK Customers
Shop The Look is a new shopping feature on eBay, an immersive carousel offering outfit inspirations based on customers' fashion preferences. Currently available in iOS for US and UK customers, it aims to expose fashion items to a tailored audience, enhancing potential buyers' shopping experiences.
Enhancement to Feedback: Product Reviews Integrated
eBay is testing the inclusion of product reviews in its feedback system, allowing buyers to leave star ratings and item feedback on specific items. Product reviews on eBay are crucial for potential buyers and search engines, enhancing item discoverability and prioritizing seller visibility in search results.
Seller's Story with Kevin, aka Commonwealth Picker
Kevin, also known as Commonwealth Picker, shares his journey on eBay, starting from selling cassette tapes to building a successful business. His diverse sourcing approach, focusing on specialized niches and high sell-through rates, emphasizes the importance of strategic purchasing and effective item listings for success on eBay.
Handling Shipping Errors: Options for Resolving and Preventing
For sellers facing shipping errors like sending parcels to wrong buyers, options include having both buyers return items for a refund, requesting buyers to exchange items, or refunding both buyers and resending the correct items. To prevent future errors, utilizing packing slips, double-checking labels, and marking parcels can enhance shipping accuracy.
This week, eBay seller Kevin of Commonwealth Picker chats with Griff about his business model and his practices for reaching success. Jessica Vayo talks about the new Iterm Rating feature in Feedback. And this week’s question is: What to do if you send sold items to the wrong buyers.