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Tickets for a show

I am selling some tickets for a show on ebay (not advertising so no more details)
Nobody is buying and I really don't get it :-/ they are a great price, my feedback speaks for itself, I have said you can pick them up rather than 'trusting' them to royal mail. I have put a photo of the tickets and a seating plan on the auction.
They are not rare tho difficult to get hold of the amount I have (family set). Show is next March.
So.... my question is, what is it that would put you off buying tickets from a reliable seller on ebay ???
any help would be great.
Emmy :)
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  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 75,001 Ambassador
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    Emmy, if you want to send me the link I'll have a look if you want?

    A couple of points though, many people bid ight at the last moment so if there is still time to run it might just be that. How high is your feedback? High price items tend not to sell so well if the seller doesn't have a history on ebay. Thirdly paypal, if you haven't got that as an option that limits sales.

    I've bought tickets on ebay and i bid a lot on tickets as well and I will often choose to bid on one auction and ignore another just because of the wording on that auction or the level of feedback and the payment options.

    Send me a pm if you want me to take a look.

    Soo
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  • JPS
    JPS Posts: 1,402 Forumite
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    Hi Emmy

    I am more than happy to have a look too if you want. Just PM me. Business was going very slowly for some eBayers in the last few weeks and nobody could quite understand why because of Xmas coming up - should be one of the busiest times of the year. It is only now that business seems to be picking up. How long is left on your auction? Soolin is right in saying you might not get many bids until the last few hours, but then it might shoot up!!

    Josh :)
    The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing:)
  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
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    March is a long time away.

    Can you still buy tickets through the box office etc??

    Is it a one off?

    Or will it run over a period of weeks/months?

    I just think you might be hitting the market at the wrong time with the run up to Xmas. Might have done better in January.

    If you think that demand outstrips supply hold your water and don't let them go too cheap. If you are worried they will be snapped below the price you are willing to sell stick on a higher starting price.

    Are you over emphasising the collect option? Most buyers will not live any where near you!!
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