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are ebay shops worth the fees?
Sid_Wolf
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Wondering whether to open a shop as i cant list anymore items as a normal account
but are the £15 monthly fee's worth it? do customers trust you more? does it bring is more business?
but are the £15 monthly fee's worth it? do customers trust you more? does it bring is more business?
I'm not a bloke! :rotfl:My real name is Sinead, Sid is my nickname :rotfl:
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Why can't you list any more items as a normal account?
AS for shops it all depends on your stock really. I am a TRS powerseller but my goods are not really suitable for fixed price shop listings, so I stick with plain auction format.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
my current stuff is all buy it now, ranging from £4-£15
well because i have a lot of variations on the items and i've put i have 5 of each, its sent me over the 100 a month limit, and apparently to get rid of this limit i need a seller account?
i have no idea about ebay really, only started as a seller very recently
I'm not a bloke! :rotfl:My real name is Sinead, Sid is my nickname :rotfl:0 -
I am not sure what you mean by 'not being able to list more on your normal accout'??
Are you talking about the 100 free listings on a private account?0 -
my current stuff is all buy it now, ranging from £4-£15
well because i have a lot of variations on the items and i've put i have 5 of each, its sent me over the 100 a month limit, and apparently to get rid of this limit i need a seller account?
i have no idea about ebay really, only started as a seller very recently
You already have a sellers account though, you are selling things.
Are you using a business account and is it newly set up?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
my current stuff is all buy it now, ranging from £4-£15
well because i have a lot of variations on the items and i've put i have 5 of each, its sent me over the 100 a month limit, and apparently to get rid of this limit i need a seller account?
i have no idea about ebay really, only started as a seller very recently
If you have variations of the same item I assume you have bought things to sell on...rather than just selling your own stuff (or have I misunderstood)?
YOu can have a business account without having a shop.0 -
Mrs_justjohn wrote: »I am not sure what you mean by 'not being able to list more on your normal accout'??
Are you talking about the 100 free listings on a private account?
well im paying for them, never knew about free ones! I just went to list another item and computer said no!I'm not a bloke! :rotfl:My real name is Sinead, Sid is my nickname :rotfl:0 -
Mrs_justjohn wrote: »If you have variations of the same item I assume you have bought things to sell on...rather than just selling your own stuff (or have I misunderstood)?
YOu can have a business account without having a shop.
they are dog items made by myself (collars etc), and the variations are the colours and patterns etc etc
ohh how much does a business account cost??I'm not a bloke! :rotfl:My real name is Sinead, Sid is my nickname :rotfl:0 -
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There are various benefits to having a shop that aren't directly sales related, marketing tools, customisable pages, etc.. As regards it being 'worth it', it is to me. If you only take £25 per month then it probably isn't. As for increasing traffic, shops don't automatically do that, although you can market them easier than single pages..0
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well im paying for them, never knew about free ones! I just went to list another item and computer said no!
Is it a business or a private account?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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