What do you do when item doesn't sell?

Frchgrl · Apr 28th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Hello, was wondering......do you relist right away? If it doesn't sell again, do you wait awhile and try later? I ask because I have two brand new Coach handbags with tags and all that I was selling for good prices. First I had a reserve so I thought that might have been the problem (I disclose my reserves though). Then I relisted and started the auction at my lowest price but still no sale. Tons of hits but no sales. So, I'm left with having to try to return to my source or wait awhile and retry. What do you all do?

thanks

TinksDelite · Apr 28th, 2008, 10:21 PM

I will usually relist it once, right away. If it doesn't sell that time, I take a rest & wait to repost it again.

As a buyer I don't like reserve auctions. As a seller, I've found I do pretty well with BIN's w/ a Best Offer option.

b3stbuy · Apr 29th, 2008, 12:43 AM

i relist my items up to 3 times...and if it still doesnt sell...i wait it out for a few months then relist it...

i usually relist it immediately

lorenzo94580 · Apr 29th, 2008, 02:01 AM

I haven't been following the latest Seller news, but there might be another strike starting May 1st. (I think the press is calling it "May Day". ) You may or may not have the traffic you desire for your bag because of this.

Because I don't know how prolific this new strike will be, it's hard to say when it'll be a good time to relist. Keeping my fingers crossed for you that whenever you decide, it'll be a good experience.

chipmunk-pnw · Apr 29th, 2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lorenzo94580

I haven't been following the latest Seller news, but there might be another strike starting May 1st. (I think the press is calling it "May Day". ) You may or may not have the traffic you desire for your bag because of this.

Because I don't know how prolific this new strike will be, it's hard to say when it'll be a good time to relist. Keeping my fingers crossed for you that whenever you decide, it'll be a good experience.

Oh and here's a blog that's following the recent strike:

http://boycottebay.wordpress.com/

Actually she might have the traffic since there will be fewer items on sale because of the strike. Sellers strike, buyers continue to browse.

b3stbuy · Apr 29th, 2008, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chipmunk-pnw

Actually she might have the traffic since there will be fewer items on sale because of the strike. Sellers strike, buyers continue to browse.

so there IS going to be a strike?

Varied_obsessions · Apr 29th, 2008, 08:40 AM

I normally wait awhile and relist but with the strike coming, I'd just wait until it's over

lorenzo94580 · Apr 29th, 2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by b3stbuy

so there IS going to be a strike?

Here are some articles about it. The best info actually comes from the commentary...

http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/...boycott_1.html

http://www.techradar.com/news/intern...planned-323909

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscente...l_boycott.html

http://www.portal.itproportal.com/ar...llion-1st-may/

Veelyn · Apr 29th, 2008, 02:30 PM

I relist my items 3 times maximum. They are usually just clothes, so if they dont sell the 3rd time, I give away.

Now if its a bag, thats another story! [I dont sell my bags though so I cant help you]

starryeyedjenn · Apr 30th, 2008, 02:52 AM

i just tend to keep on re-listing. my max to relist is 5 times then i wait it out a few months and put it back up.

Lvbabydoll · Apr 30th, 2008, 03:15 AM

I relist once then if I have watchers but no bids, I'll relist.
Otherwise, I just give up on it for awhile, it's a waste of money to keep relisting something that has no interest.

forchanel · Apr 30th, 2008, 06:38 AM

I relist right away if theres watchers. After three times I wait awhile, then try again. eBay really takes your money with their seller fees. It adds up after a while!!

ladybug2468 · Apr 30th, 2008, 08:59 AM

3 times is my limit, after that I just give up. I usually wait awhile to relist.

pinksugah · Apr 30th, 2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lorenzo94580

Here are some articles about it. The best info actually comes from the commentary...

http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/...boycott_1.html

http://www.techradar.com/news/intern...planned-323909

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscente...l_boycott.html

http://www.portal.itproportal.com/ar...llion-1st-may/

"Most of the boycotting sellers have closed their eBay stores and moved to other venues taking their customers with them."

do you have any idea about where they're going?

b3stbuy · Apr 30th, 2008, 02:57 PM

holy smokes! thats today! geez ill visit eBay and see how the auctions are going to fare

Apr 28th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#1
Frchgrl Member Location: Orange County, CA	What do you do when item doesn't sell? Hello, was wondering......do you relist right away? If it doesn't sell again, do you wait awhile and try later? I ask because I have two brand new Coach handbags with tags and all that I was selling for good prices. First I had a reserve so I thought that might have been the problem (I disclose my reserves though). Then I relisted and started the auction at my lowest price but still no sale. Tons of hits but no sales. So, I'm left with having to try to return to my source or wait awhile and retry. What do you all do? thanks

Apr 28th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#2
TinksDelite Member Location: Dela-where?	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? I will usually relist it once, right away. If it doesn't sell that time, I take a rest & wait to repost it again. As a buyer I don't like reserve auctions. As a seller, I've found I do pretty well with BIN's w/ a Best Offer option.

Apr 29th, 2008, 12:43 AM	#3
b3stbuy Member Location: land of the 3 stars and the sun	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? i relist my items up to 3 times...and if it still doesnt sell...i wait it out for a few months then relist it... i usually relist it immediately __________________ ~to my dogs, i am perfection personified...and i only hope that i am the person they think me to be ~

Apr 29th, 2008, 02:01 AM	#4
lorenzo94580 Member	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? I haven't been following the latest Seller news, but there might be another strike starting May 1st. (I think the press is calling it "May Day". ) You may or may not have the traffic you desire for your bag because of this. Because I don't know how prolific this new strike will be, it's hard to say when it'll be a good time to relist. Keeping my fingers crossed for you that whenever you decide, it'll be a good experience. Last edited by lorenzo94580; Apr 29th, 2008 at 02:05 AM.

Apr 29th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#7
Varied_obsessions She's buggin again	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? I normally wait awhile and relist but with the strike coming, I'd just wait until it's over __________________

Apr 29th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#9
Veelyn ♥LONDON♥ Location: The Zou!	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? I relist my items 3 times maximum. They are usually just clothes, so if they dont sell the 3rd time, I give away. Now if its a bag, thats another story! [I dont sell my bags though so I cant help you] __________________ ANIMAL CRUELTY IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE!! *PLEASE HELP GET JUSTICE FOR KARLEY!* *SIGN THE PETITION TODAY!* http://justice4karley.com/upcoming_events_3.html

Apr 30th, 2008, 02:52 AM	#10
starryeyedjenn Member Location: Los Angeles	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? i just tend to keep on re-listing. my max to relist is 5 times then i wait it out a few months and put it back up. __________________ :: i'm always dreaming of couture ::

Apr 30th, 2008, 03:15 AM	#11
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? I relist once then if I have watchers but no bids, I'll relist. Otherwise, I just give up on it for awhile, it's a waste of money to keep relisting something that has no interest. __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com (or here for more pics) for my felt pins!

Apr 30th, 2008, 06:38 AM	#12
forchanel Member	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? I relist right away if theres watchers. After three times I wait awhile, then try again. eBay really takes your money with their seller fees. It adds up after a while!! __________________ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." -Coco Chanel

Apr 30th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#13
ladybug2468 Member	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? 3 times is my limit, after that I just give up. I usually wait awhile to relist.

Apr 30th, 2008, 02:57 PM	#15
b3stbuy Member Location: land of the 3 stars and the sun	Re: What do you do when item doesn't sell? holy smokes! thats today! geez ill visit eBay and see how the auctions are going to fare __________________ ~to my dogs, i am perfection personified...and i only hope that i am the person they think me to be ~