Ebid Stamp Success Stories

[gonzo45]

Your own reference number should be entered in the SKU box as mentioned by Tony.

It will then appear on your Picking List as per my sales example below.

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My reference number (entered in the SKU box) does not show in my "Listings I'm Running" Page - How do I know which of my items have a SKU number ?

(I have only updated a few as yet and if I can't find 'em this feature is not much good to me..)

Cheers Steve.

[kreativebargains]

Just revisited this thread after a few days.

With regards to the catalogue numbers you could list them all if available at the beginning of the listing. That will still help with Google searches and will allow you to put all numbers in if you have them. Something like the first 200 words of the description are taken into account on a search so plenty of room.

As for standardising titles it could actually result in less hits on eBid. If titls are non standard then it could be that each of you is attracting a different buyer, if they are standard you would all be aiming for the same buyer search terms. Far better to attract as many searchers to the site as you can and hopefully they will then check out other sellers as well. But obviously each seller needs to try to attract as many potential buyers to their own listings as possible.

[gbsbks2010]

I don't think that the majority of stamp collectors actually use catalogue numbers to find stamps.

Don't get me wrong there are collectors who will search for the catalogue number, but I think that most people search by country or the area that they are interested in - USA, France, China, space, dogs - and by year (1960, 2013) and by the title or subject of the stamp. They would know that they are missing the 70c or the 56p from the set they were trying to complete.

These collectors would not necessarily know that it was a Mi278 or SG278 or Yv278 or Sc278 stamp - that detail is for the benefit of collectors who do.

[burgyeb]

I have very few stamps listed, but I try to include keywords for any buyer of stamps, or a collector of stamps. My stamps are listed as Scott # with description of date, color, type, and any pertinent descriptors. They are all USA stamps.

[burgyeb]

Hi Peter & Burgyeb,

I also like the idea of having several shops for different items...

I've been very busy of late transferring stamp items to here from another site, so "working" this place has been on the back burner, even so my sales have been steadily improving and I am hopeful of further improvements once we get our items in better order.. i.e.: less duplicates and some better prices etc..

I am a big believer that stock items that are listed MUST be checked regular and updated for pictures, price and are in the correct categories etc..

Once a couple of thousand items are listed, (if you are like me) there Will be some mistakes ...

Cheers

Steve.

Hi Steve,

Agree with need to update/correct listings periodically (as time permits). It is an ongoing process, as well as getting up new listings.

[gonzo45]

I don't think that the majority of stamp collectors actually use catalogue numbers to find stamps.

Don't get me wrong there are collectors who will search for the catalogue number, but I think that most people search by country or the area that they are interested in - USA, France, China, space, dogs - and by year (1960, 2013) and by the title or subject of the stamp. They would know that they are missing the 70c or the 56p from the set they were trying to complete.

These collectors would not necessarily know that it was a Mi278 or SG278 or Yv278 or Sc278 stamp - that detail is for the benefit of collectors who do.

Yep,

For Australian Stamps - I'm thinking that SG, Michael, Scott and Yvert are unimportant..

Cheers
Steve

[Cancelcollector]

Just taking a moment to revive this thread-- after the "re-boot" of eBid with a new layout and more "modern" feel, it seems to me the site offers some excellent opportunities for stamp sellers, especially those who trade on a "speciality."

The ability to create multiple stores, and to create custom categories that specifically fit what YOU are selling is brilliant.

Some have concerns about there not being "built in buyers" but if you reconsider and redefine HOW you "see" eBid, this is actually a turnkey, highly customizable e-commerce storefront. What we get here (in terms of features, etc.) would cost a LOT of money if we had to get the same thing from Shopify, BigCommerce, Volusion or someone like that.

I'm using those for comparison (rather than auction sites) because we (it seems) have to bring our own traffic and buyers.

So how do we make the most of that?

~Peter

[FBNeNotes]

Good post by Peter, with great understandings and much common sense for those who see it that/this way.
Thanks.

[FirstGreenIsGold]

Just taking a moment to revive this thread-- after the "re-boot" of eBid with a new layout and more "modern" feel, it seems to me the site offers some excellent opportunities for stamp sellers, especially those who trade on a "speciality."

I'm using those for comparison (rather than auction sites) because we (it seems) have to bring our own traffic and buyers.

So how do we make the most of that?

~Peter

That is a good question. How do we make the most of that?

[gonzo45]

Hi Guys, Just re-visiting this thread after "not looking" for about 4 years (Yikes!) .

Up until about a year ago I was listing on 3 different websites, one of them in the USA where buyers often demand Scott numbers, which I have rarely provided and yet my sales seemed as good as anyones (according to discussion with other sellers) now my listings are only here on eBid and sales are not as good but improving.

I now have 4 stores here and have about 10,000 items listed - I have steadily deleted catalogue numbers, (Still some left) my sales are steadily improving and now I FEEL that an important part of my listings are to list for only 4 days and 10 repeats and Buy it Now. It is now for me a big task to update and refresh listings so they just get repeated "as is". I do list new material every week and my Descriptions are becoming standardised and shortened and I think my Pictures are getting better.

I must stress that my shops here are a hobby and a way to rid myself of my collections to "good homes" and as such are unimportant as a source of income.

Cheers to all
Steve.