Dec
19
Interested in adding an interactive picture gallery to your listing but cringe at the fees eBay charges you for the service? Here’s a way you can do it using your own image hosting solutions.
This is an example of what I’ve been putting on my recent auctions:
Cover Scans
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Here’s the code:
Dec
19
What’s New at Auction Insights
Filed Under Miscellaneous | 3 Comments
Regular visitors to Auction Insights have probably noticed some significant changes to this site. I’ve spent the last month converting AuctionInsights into a blog format. Don’t panic! My intention isn’t to recount my daily activities or describe what I had for dinner last night (OK… for the curious it was leftovers). I simply find myself spending too much time messing around with creating html files than creating content… which is what you, the visitor, are most interested in.
I’m also interested in creating a more interactive experience with the site’s visitors. The blog format allows you add your insights, comments and experiences using the techniques I describe in my articles. Read more
Dec
12
How to Snipe on eBay
Filed Under Auction Tools, Bidders' Tips, How-To's | 43 Comments
Since their introduction several years ago, online auctions, such as eBay, have been one of the hottest destinations on the World Wide Web. Auction sellers are attracted by the prospect of a broad venue for their products and the possibility of high profits resulting from emotion-driven bidding wars.
Bidders on online auction sites are drawn to the unique shopping opportunities and potential to purchase hard-to-find items at low prices. One technique many successful auction bidders employ is called sniping.
Dec
8
Increase Sales with eBay’s New Reviews and Guides Feature
Filed Under Sellers' Insights | 2 Comments
Recently, eBay introduced their new Reviews and Guides feature. By establishing your credentials as an expert in your field, providing increased exposure to your current auctions, and building trust with your potential bidders, Reviews and Guides offer eBay sellers an attractive (and free) marketing technique with significant potential to boost traffic to their listings and overall sales.