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Location: NW Washington State | If you are going to accept returns, make sure you include a time limitation in the listing. I think seven days is long enough. Also make it clear that the buyer is responsible for the cost of insured return shipping.
If you don't offer free shipping at least pay for the insurance. Don't give the buyer the chance to decline insurance.
I'm not too excited by pictures of dogs, cats, or the backyard, but lots of clear, uncluttered pictures are critical. If there are flaws, I like to take closeups with a coin or ruler in the picture for scale. Learn to use the macro feature on your digital camera.
I wonder if January is a good time to sell guitars? I got a good deal on my Country Artist in the first few days of January this year. There didn't seem to be too many other bids.
-Steve W. |
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Location: Paradise | If there are any flaws (no matter how minor) mention them in your description and also try to have a photo of them. It also doesn't hurt to put a sentence somewhere to the effect of "item is sold as is, any questions please ask before bidding". You don't want your buyer to get it and find a flaw they didn't know about and want their money back (ebay and paypal can be brutal if any dispute is raised). |
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| Here's another bad example of an eBay guitar ad - the least you can do is wipe off the fingerprints and sewat smudges! |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | I think the cleavage got more attention than the guitar itself! The seller has an interesting name too. In the Filipino language -- when the seller's name is read aloud (minus the numbers in the end) -- stands for the female sexual organ. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I've paid more for less. |
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Selling on ebay -- help!
