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Traditional and old world crafts: From candle & soap making, basketry, leathercraft, metalworking, and woodworking, to glass arts, tile mosaic, paper crafts & origami, traditional and old world crafts still remain popular on eBay.
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Get Top Dollar for Your Crafts Once you know what you’re going to sell, it’s time to think about how to attract Crafts buyers. Here are the top tips from eBay’s most successful sellers. Help Buyers Find Your Items with Keywords Keywords are a great way to attract buyers to your listing, especially when used correctly in your Listing Title. Listing titles are used by eBay’s search engine to pull up listings during a search. Use your 55 characters wisely, and try to anticipate what buyers will be searching for. Find out what is being searched right now with our list of Top Crafts Searches. Be sure to include common search terms like “scrapbooking” and “fabric,” when appropriate. State important characteristics of your item—related craft, style, brand, homemade (if applicable), color, and medium. Of course, you should only include keywords that are relevant to the item you are selling. You can also search current and completed eBay listings to see what other sellers include in their titles. In your Listing Description, make sure to include both basic information and details about your item. A good description is concise, well organized, and easy to read. Create bold section headlines, bulleted lists, and be sure to restate the information featured in your title plus more details such as dimensions, framed or unframed, condition, estimated value, artist or crafter, and any other interesting features. Also note if your item has been in a smoke free or pet free home—it assures buyers that fabrics are odor free and will not trigger any allergies. You can also insert photos or links to videos that highlight the unique attributes of your item. Think about your listing from the buyer's perspective. The more information you provide, the more likely the buyer will be to place a bid on your item. Here are some abbreviations commonly used by other sellers to describe their Crafts. Make sure you only use a term when you are sure it applies to your item. No longer available (NLA) : Supplies and equipment that are no longer available cannot be found in stores or bought form the manufacturer. Oil on canvas (O/C) : Any work that uses oil on a canvas as the primary medium.
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Read More »New in box (NIB) : Any of your unused supplies that remains unopened in its original packaging is considered new in box. Gently used (GU): A product is gently used if it shows slight signs of wear such as scratches. Wear should be superficial, and should have no effect on the its capabilities. Showcase Your Crafts with Great Photos As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words! Photos are the closest you can get to putting your Crafts in the hands of potential buyers. Here are some tips on how to best represent your item: Choose the Right Background : Use a contrasting, solid backdrop. By placing your Crafts on a solid black or white backdrop, you draw a buyer’s immediate attention onto the item. This is easily achieved by hanging a bed sheet or placing poster board behind the item. Use a plain, colored fabric backdrop to make your item stand out. Most importantly, avoid background clutter that can distract buyers or confuse them regarding what you are selling. Cover All Angles : Take pictures from multiple angles and distances, zooming in on important details. Make sure you highlight any signatures, dates, frame or painting style with a close-up picture. Zoom in to show textures. Photograph any flaws to give buyers a clear idea of what they are bidding on —this helps build a buyer’s confidence in your item. Use Proper Lighting : Natural light tends to give the best representation of color—however direct sunlight can have the nasty effect of unwanted shadows. Find an area that receives indirect sunlight. Try taking your item out on a sunny day and photograph it in a shady area. If you can't seem to find an area like this, or would prefer to use indoor lighting, try surrounding your item with desk, overhead, or floor lamps. Above all, avoid using your camera's flash which causes distortion and shadows, especially if your piece is behind glass. Add Gallery: Including a Gallery photo with your listing is extremely important for success. You can attract attention to your item with a photo next to your listings in search results. In addition, when a buyer uses “Picture Gallery” to look at search results, your listing will be shown. Your Gallery picture should be a very clear, uncluttered view of your item. Since it is the only photo visible on search pages, make sure it provides a good representation of your item. Maximize Profits with Low Priced, No Reserve Listings Auction style listings are a great way to create excitement around Crafts, which in turn can develop into a bidding frenzy among buyers—which could result in a higher selling price for you. The keys to a successful auction style listing are to get your first bid and encourage bidders to continue bidding. Low Starting Price : Getting that first bid is critical, as other buyers are generally more likely to jump in if they see there are already bids on an item. To do this, many sellers prefer to set an opening bid below what the item is actually worth. Try beginning with a low starting price—such as 99 cents—to jumpstart bidding activity. No Reserve : Be careful when setting a reserve price. Buyers may lose interest in an item if they place a bid and find it doesn't meet the reserve. Because they do not know the reserve price, they may assume the seller is simply asking too much for the item. To prevent this from happening, try listing your item with "No Reserve." Items sold with "No Reserve" typically attract more buyer interest, as buyers know that they will actually win the item if they are the high bidder.
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Accept PayPal: Buyers want to know that they can pay securely when making a purchase on eBay. . By accepting PayPal payments, you can build buyer confidence and help protect yourself. PayPal transfers payments to a bank account of your choice and notifies you when a payment has been received. Best of all, PayPal offers free online tools to make managing your payments easier. You can even print shipping labels and track your shipments.
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