privadointimates
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posted on March 20, 2001 05:44:21 PM new
I am a newbie and am concerned about the pricing of my auctions. I think I put ample work into my page layout so my items are quite presentable ( so I think) except for the one that got screwed up. What I'm looking for is a little public opinion on the actions and why I'm not getting ant bids. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. You can view my auctions at:<p><a href="URL">http://shop.auctionwatch.com/privadointimates</a><p>Thanks for the feedback. 
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katthree3
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posted on March 20, 2001 05:56:41 PM new
Hi, I am no expert but I have done some buying of clothes on ebay. Clothing for woman runs different a size for one manufacturer is different than another. Put in measuresuments across, the bust, waist,hips, and length. You also have a 0 rating and a no return policy. I would recomend doing some buying to build up your rating or offering returns, minus shipping to get started. You do not mention the maker which can make a big difference in price of an item in clothing, that might help, and the other suggestion would be to look at your competition. I sell in a different area and lately have found using a reserve and a lower starting price is working better than starting out higher.
Good luck, I know there are some clothing sellers around, perhaps they will come help.
Kat
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engelskdansk
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:00:36 PM new
1. You have zero feedback.
2. You use hotmail as your email provider.
3. You are offering "choice" auctions which are not allowed by eBay.
4. "All items subject to availabilty" -- if what you are auctioning is not available then why would anyone bid?
5. No descriptions.
eBay states:
Choice Auctions
A Choice Listing occurs when a seller allows bidders to choose from a selection of items. Choice Listings can be problematic because the item agreed upon is negotiated offline and can lead to either misrepresentation or fraud.
Policy: Choice Auctions are not allowed and will be ended. The insertion fee will be automatically credited for that listing.
Moral of the story: Seller with zero feedback and no proven track record begins eBay career by disregarding eBay's clearly stated policies. Makes me want to run to the bank.
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kyms
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:05:25 PM new
I won't be bidding because the items are not exactly my style. BUT, others may hesitate for a few reasons.
First, the photos are catalog photos and you have no feedback. How am I to know you actually have the items or know how to quickly and efficently complete the sale?
Second, you have a hotmail account. I never trust them.
Third, the prices are a bit steep (in my opinion) for opening bids. I know they may be worth far more than you are asking, but with you being so inexperienced..I'd be a bit queasy about sending more than a few dollars to a new seller.
Just my opinion, but maybe you could buy a few things and build your feedback. Then when you have a few positives under your belt, try again. -Again Just My Opinion-
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quickdraw29
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:07:55 PM new
Can I bid just on the women or do I have to bid on the dresses too? j/k.
Your auctions are well designed and very enticing. No problems there. First you have to recognize that many bids don't come until the last day. It varies from item to item or category to category. So you need to be patient.
Secondly, your start bids seem high. I'm not sure the value those dresses would fetch for, but you need to start your bids at about 1/3 of what the final bid would be. If the bidding is normally strong for this type of item then consider a $1 start bid to help draw in bidding wars.
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barbarake
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:09:04 PM new
Measurements are **VERY** important. The above observations are valid, also - what material is it made from? Does it stretch? And your starting prices seem a bit high. I'd check out your competition a bit and see what prices these type of items bring. Good luck.
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sg52
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:19:21 PM new
All items subject to availabilty.
Strike 1.
No refunds, store credit or exchange only.
Strike 2.
Buyers not obligated to complete transactions for out of stock items.
Strike 3. Batter out.
Who wants to bid on an auction where there's a good chance you'll end up without what you bought? $55 for a dress may or may not be fair, I don't know, but it's surely not the kind of price which will cause bidders to endure a degrading TOS.
sg52
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lotsafuzz
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:26:01 PM new
Before someone else starts screaming: A hotmail address is NOT a deal breaker. I've got no problem dealing with hotmail sellers who have good feedback.
I would really suggest doing some buying on ebay under this account to build up some feedback. This is also a good thing to consider if you are new to the ebay way of life.
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tomwiii
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:29:00 PM new
To be kind...
Your TOS needs LOADS of improvement!
Those terms are unacceptable on eBay!
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mulberry912
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:42:29 PM new
I must agree with what has been said so far. Your page looks great. However, your TOS (Terms of Sale) are running buyers off. Your TOS is way to NEGATIVE to entice bidders. You are getting traffic. Your "Hits" are high on each item. Re-think you TOS and do as the others have suggested. You need some feedback to show you are legit.
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engelskdansk
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:47:34 PM new
Well, you need more than feedback to show you are "legit". Or new TOS -- since CHOICE auctions are illegal on eBay.
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shaani
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posted on March 20, 2001 06:52:21 PM new
First of all, you are very brave to ask.
Your auctions look more like a website catalogue offering with retail pricing than they do an auction.
But that is just my opinion.
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RachelX
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posted on March 20, 2001 07:29:11 PM new
You also might consider taking checks. Nothing bugs this buyer more than somebody with NO feedback who acts like they don't trust ME.
And I agree that you absolutely have to tell potential bidders what kind of fabric the dresses are made out of. You don't have nearly enough information on the items you're selling to justify the high opening bids.
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jrb3
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posted on March 20, 2001 08:43:06 PM new
First cloths can be a hard sell.
Second show the real dress not model pic.
Third try auctioning off just 1 dress one size with specific measurements.
Catalog pics can be deceiving.
Just my $.02
Joe B
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kittykittykitty
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posted on March 20, 2001 09:41:41 PM new
hi,
i agree with shaani. it was a brave - and smart! - thing to do to come here and ask for feedback
also agree with all of the comments others have made. your dresses aren't my style either, but if they were, what would prevent me personally from bidding is ...
1. your prices are too high to get my attention. by the way, is 'new woman' a brand? if so, i'm not familiar with it. if it's a hot new line of clothing that would justify the prices, it could be confusing for the buyer not familiar with it. could just look like the dresses are new - i realize they are that as well. if 'new woman' *is* a hot new line, make that clear in the auction description.
2. no measurements. gotta have them. no way would i buy clothing from an auction without knowing what the actual measurements were - bust, waist, hips, total garment length, and measurement shoulder to shoulder if appropriate. if pants, inseam as well.
3. dunno what the fabric is. i'd need more detailed descriptions overall.
4. subject to availability? ferget it.
5. in-store credit only? wait, so i'd have to choose from the other auctions? no thanks.
on the plus side, the auctions themselves do look nice!
kitty
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taz8057
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posted on March 20, 2001 10:20:59 PM new
all I can say is WOW!
-Trey
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"If your mind can concieve it, and you believe it, then you probably can achieve it."
http://www.CondomDeals.com
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lotsafuzz
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posted on March 20, 2001 10:31:57 PM new
Sorry to be off topic here, but have been meaning to catch Trey for awhile now.
Trey: You have no idea how hard I laughed when I finally clicked your link. All this time I'd thought you were pulling my leg about selling condoms (I don't know why, seems like a good thing to sell). Anyway, glad to see you back!
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brighid868
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posted on March 20, 2001 10:33:15 PM new
i have a different take on why you're not getting bids. In my opinion it's because you're selling like a guy. :-> Don't sell a dress by calling it a 'women's dress'----that's a nothing description. Put instead a title like:
HOT gold sequin bra top and skirt size M 4 clubbing
because people search on:
sequin
bra top
size M
clubbing
and combinations of the above. Guys think 'oh it's just a dress'. Girls think 'it's a sequined bra top and miniskirt with a slit that I could wear to the club'.
If you want to sell to women you have to think like we think (about clothes, anyways!)
My apologies to those of you gals who do not shop for clothes this way, as we all know one size does not fit all when describing consumer behaviour, but i've had success selling this way and i hope i helped the poster out a little....
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capriole
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posted on March 21, 2001 01:23:58 AM new
I think my biggest turn off is the following:
Too much "subject to" stuff - one dress one size.
The picture does NOT enlarge when you click it. Why have a clickable link on a photo if it's the same photo?
There is only one view of the dress, and it's not clear what some of the detail is.
What is it made of? How does it fasten?
Brighid868 is correct, details details details!
Who wants free shipping if they don't have a decent return policy?
If it's cheap nylon jersey I won't be a happy customer.
(So WHAT if the bidder SHOULD ask ahead of time)
BTW a closeup of the fabric wouldn't be harmful. If you are going to treat it like a catalog, do like a catalog. Closeup of fabric, return policy, fibre content, measurements or standardized size chart. That means bust, waist hip, length, waist to hem that kind of thing.
Mention lining, edibility, whatever
(hehehe just checking if you've read this far!)
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CleverGirl
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posted on March 21, 2001 07:00:56 AM new
In addition to what everyone else said (esp re details, returns, etc.):
Opening bids WAY too high (repeating that for emphasis). And I'm one who doesn't like the color choices in your template. I mean I REALLY don't like the color scheme.
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decpage
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posted on March 21, 2001 11:54:05 AM new
Well, I hope you're all happy. You drove this poor seller to cancel all of his/her auctions.
I'm assuming the seller was hooked up with some distributor who would drop-ship the items, and it just wouldn't be possible to provide better pictures or detailed measurements.
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privadointimates
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posted on March 21, 2001 12:24:51 PM new
I'd like to thank everyone for they're input. Talk about a crash course! So I crashed and burned my first time out, that's how you learn. The insight I got from you guys was invaluable, and I will use all of it to improve my auction's. I got eaten alive at ebay too. One respondant could even tell that I'm a guy from the way I posted my add.LOL. God bless her. Hopefully make second appearance here won't be as comical. Thank again guys...Ron
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privadointimates
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posted on March 21, 2001 12:31:47 PM new
Another goof. Well two actually. I forgot to mention that I had to cancel my aution, because it violated ebay's choice auction policy, and the young lady who pointed out the fact that I sell like a guy was AW's own brighid868. Thanks
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shaani
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posted on March 21, 2001 12:35:26 PM new
Hi privadointimates
Thanks for being so brave and for your last reply also.
Hubby just got his own computer and I haven't seen much of him lately. Maybe I will have to buy some of your clothing to remind him I am still around? 
Good luck with your auctions!
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capriole
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posted on March 21, 2001 12:42:00 PM new
I have had to cancel auctions, too.
I had a few browsers email with comments and corrections.
Sure I ate some fees, but I also gained the respect of folks who were going to bid from me.
Two bits of advice that got me as far as I have in video/tv:
-Check your ego at the door.
-Every knock is a boost.
Kind of universal in the business world.
Good Luck Privadointimates.
ps...so was anything edible
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xenainfla
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posted on March 21, 2001 05:06:03 PM new
I am very aware of the possible company you may be getting these from, as I am registered as a wholesaler with them as well. I have a couple of suggestions. There are several/hundreds of websites out there with the same catalog line. Visit a few of them and see if you can get any better ideas about the products.
Another idea is to purchase a few of these outfits yourself (buy them for your wife or girlfriend) to check the quality and the service provided by this vendor. You will also then have these in person to determine material, sizing and quality for your next auction list.
The retail items in this catalog are a little high, but they do market it very well and if the product is nice, GO FOR IT! My husband spent HOURS looking over that catalog.
Insofar as marketing as a man - sell it like a man who would be looking for his wife or girlfriend. You will attract Valentines, Anniversary, Birthday's or the occasional "I'm Sorry" gift givers.
Also, I know this is not going to go over well with some, but if you know of anyone in the adult website industry, contact them about putting up a website and linking off of them for sales - YOU WOULDN"T BELIEVE HOW MANY HITS A DAY THEY RECEIVE.
Can you tell I have been there and done that!!!
Good luck - you received some great advice and I would take all of it. Check out some other users TOS or some of the threads here regarding TOS, so you can get a feel for how to better word your TOS.
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brighid868
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posted on March 22, 2001 12:09:25 AM new
privadointimates, you've got class, instead of getting defensive about our critiques you took it on the chin and learned something from it. I think you're gonna make it on ebay...cause only the strong survive and you sound like you've got what it takes! Just keep learning,adapting, doing what works and don't be afraid to dump what doesn't!!!!
p.s. the adult site marketing idea is a good one!! lots of adults w/money to spend visit them and they may well buy your type of outfits for their wives or for themselves even!! it never hurts to stock a few large sizes for the trannies among the audience!! (god bless them trannies, they've paid my car payment many's the time by buying my goodies on ebay!!!)
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