When it comes to selling on Ebay, it all comes down to finding that niche that you can fulfill, master, and continue doing over time. A successful business rarely happens overnight, as you can read from TheWishPearl's online business. She's been at it since 2003 and has an impressive feedback, as well as attractive listings and store layout. See what you can learn from her selling experiences on Ebay from these interview questions below! What made you decide to sell on Ebay in the first place?
I started to sell on ebay in 2003. My brother who was already selling on ebay encouraged me to get involved. So I began by just selling odds and ends around the house, anything from books to toys to clothes. I noticed that people were actually buying! So I decided to look for a supply of real products to sell. Through a local contact and ebay seller , I came across these wish pearl pendants that he wanted to liquidate. I purchased them and opened my ebay store in 2005. Noticing that they were good sellers, I thought to myself, it is time to look for a regular supplier. So I turned to the internet and found a couple of wholesalers in Asia and have been dealing with them ever since. (Funny coincidence, my husband had bought me one of these pendants years earlier in Hawaii, while we were on vacation there).
What one piece of advice would you give other Ebay sellers based on your Ebay experiences?
Advice? That's a tough one. If you are really serious about selling on ebay or anywhere else, you must start small, have a lot of patience, willing to learn from others and not be afraid to make mistakes.
What auction tool, software or resource do you recommend other sellers use or check out?
For me it was important to build attractive auctions and make them look professional. The ebay forums are a big help, ebay staff are nice but they don't help much when it comes to HTML and promoting your business. I have been to 2 ebay live! conventions, Boston and Chicago, and will probably go to the one next year in Orlando. They are a lot of fun, a good learning experience and a great place to make contacts.
How do you integrate your Ebay store with other online ventures that you have?
Since ebay does not allow you to promote off ebay, you are limited in integrating your ebay business to other ventures. I do a little promotion on Squidoo, through word of mouth and eventually I may promote my ebay store on my own ecommerce website. One of my future projects is to create a blog and promote it there.
What do you sell in your Ebay store, and why should buyers check out your store? Do you have any plans for the future of your store?
I sell wish pearl pendant jewelry (oysters with pearls that you open yourself), pearl jewelry and accessories, oysters in a can that can be used as birthday party favors, and soon wedding favors as well as gifts for all occassions. Why should people buy from us? We offer very afforable, original gifts that can be purchased for any occasion, not just weddings, and have an excellent customer service reputation. Our DSR ratings and feedback are excellent. With the new changes coming in October, we would qualify as a top rated seller!
Visit The Wish Pearl on this website, or visit her ecommerce website at http://www.thewishpearl.com. You can also find her on Squidoo. Her reputation speaks for itself, as you can see by her excellent feedback and satisfied customers. Go ahead and check out her store!
Many thanks to Carol, owner of TheWishPearl, for this interesting interview. These never get dull. Keep reading, there will be another one in the near future!
In the meantime, here are some other Ebay seller interviews, in case you missed them:
* Interview with Paperfacets
* Interview with Paula Atwell
* Interview with Sylvester Mouse
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