Selling items on eBay...

Selling stuff on eBay can be a little daunting but if you take the time to dress up your items and take better photos, you have a better chance of selling them for the not only the asking price, but perhaps more than you ever thought you could get.

Take these pictures of the before and after shots...

If I were to advertise both the desk and bookcase and used the "before" photo, chances of me getting a good price or even selling them at all would very slim indeed.

Now, advertising them using the picture of the "after" shot, will definitely give me a better chance of seeing a "Sold" mark against them.

So don't make your photos "BORING"

You should also think about being realistic when it comes to selling second hand goods. Take into account, the age and condition of each item. You shouldn't ask for top dollar if your items are well and truly passed their "use by date" I mean...this office (including the leather chair) cost around $1500-$1700 for memory around 8 or so years ago. Sure it's in perfect condition with no scratches or chips or marks for that matter, but I know I won't get that amount no matter where it's sold!

I have to be realistic and price it accordingly...someone out there will fall in love with it I'm sure and just because it doesn't suit me anymore, doesn't mean it won't be perfect for them and yes it comes with a separate 3 drawer filing cabinet on castors that you can either slide under the desk or on it's own!
So that's a 3 piece unit or 4 piece if I include the chair.

Seeing it all tidied up, clean and organised, will give the potential buyer a better idea of what it really looks like. It also gives the buyer a clear vision of what it'll look like in their home

And just because this is a corner desk, doesn't mean you have to put it in a corner!

How you word your advertisement will make all the difference too. There has been many a time that I've flicked through eBay and noticed some shocking adverts that are also with ridiculous prices to boot!

Here's an example of an advert that I've seen and I'll use the office to give you an idea:

"Up for sale is a desk with a book shelf and chair"

That's it....no measurements, no full description of what's advertised and it's described incorrectly, it's not a book shelf, it's a bookcase!

Here's how I would advertise it:

"Up for sale is a very well looked after, walnut coloured timber veneer home office corner desk complete with matching three drawer filing cabinet on castors for easy manoeuvre, and a bookcase complete with 4 adjustable shelves.
Purchased around 7 years ago, it comes from a smoke free home with no scratches, chips or damage what-so-ever
Measurements are as follows:
Desk: width x length x height 
Bookcase: width x length x height
Filing cabinet: width x length x height with and without castors
(accessories are not included)"
Thank you for watching and good luck

I always add a little thanks at the end, I think it's probably why we're so successful with our sales

See the difference a little time and effort will make when you add more detail

Show as many pictures as possible and include with and without accessories! Give FULL details and measurements as exact

Clean any marks and dust off all decor, no one wants to see grubby finger marks or 10mm of dust everywhere, and dress it accordingly...could you imagine if I had a pile of papers and ugly books or ornaments in the bookcase?

I hope that's helped you somewhat in either purchasing or selling on eBay

Bye for now and thanks for stopping by