posted on December 5, 2003 09:35:27 AM new
Realize that we haven't "survived" the Christams holiday yet. But, is it worthwhile to list during the week between Christmas and New Years? My first holiday season as a seller and don't have much idea what to expect. Thanks.
posted on December 5, 2003 10:07:27 AM new
You will get mixed replys to that question.
Not knowing what you sell it is difficult to offer any sound advice. I sell collectibles (postcards, records, movie memorabilia) and that the week after Christmas and the month of January are the best months of my year.
There will be those who argue that the Ebay free listing day that typically falls around Christmas will dilute the market and hurt sales, but it has never done so for me.
I think once everyone has finished their shopping they turn to what they want and Ebay is a nice diversion. Also, many get money for Christmas and they turn here to spend it
posted on December 5, 2003 01:15:45 PM new
I have decided to list all the way through, I have had to order alot more stuff than I thought I would need,had a lot of Vendio store sales. So I might as well keep on going.
posted on December 6, 2003 10:04:07 PM new
You will find that those times will be some of your best weeks out of the whole year. People like looking for deals right after Christmas and before the dreaded tax time comes.
posted on December 7, 2003 03:40:02 PM new
I'm going to resist the urge to relist items that don't sell this week and wait until after Christmas to relist. I think it will be nice to reorganize and spend some time with my family.
posted on December 7, 2003 04:52:52 PM new
I have always attributed the strong after Christmas sales to the vast amount of 'Christmas Cash' given as presents. Many of those gifts are given so the people can actually buy what they want and not want the gift givers think they want.
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