09-12-2009, 04:28 PM
No guessing who wrote that. They're probably doing alright on eBay, not great volume but might be hitting a decent ASP.
Part of what I find interesting (though I couldn't and don't want to slog through that entire post) is the "group" bothering with forums as part of venue reviews.
A few years ago I participated with a group of sellers in a private forum reviewing various venues. We were looking at everything but forums - how the software functioned, internet presence, customer service; that kind of stuff.
Forums are great for peer to peer assistance, info exchange and brainstorming. Forums are great for picking up a few sales through participation. Territorial sellers have convoluted forums and pushed the envelope further by turning them into "marketing" platforms.
The most successful sellers I've found at any venue through the years do not participate in venue forums. By successful I'm talking in the range of 100+ weekly >$30.00 ASP.
There's an old saying about building the latrine next to the kitchen. It works for people who choose to maintain a professional demeanor at all times. It can be a PITA for your business if you don't.
If ya' have to use a forum to make sales then the venue is useless. A better time investment would probably be moving your inventory...even if it's out to the driveway to sell.
You'll find a link at the bottom of this page that leaves no doubt who pens that blog: Ecrater Forum
Part of what I find interesting (though I couldn't and don't want to slog through that entire post) is the "group" bothering with forums as part of venue reviews.
A few years ago I participated with a group of sellers in a private forum reviewing various venues. We were looking at everything but forums - how the software functioned, internet presence, customer service; that kind of stuff.
Forums are great for peer to peer assistance, info exchange and brainstorming. Forums are great for picking up a few sales through participation. Territorial sellers have convoluted forums and pushed the envelope further by turning them into "marketing" platforms.
The most successful sellers I've found at any venue through the years do not participate in venue forums. By successful I'm talking in the range of 100+ weekly >$30.00 ASP.
There's an old saying about building the latrine next to the kitchen. It works for people who choose to maintain a professional demeanor at all times. It can be a PITA for your business if you don't.
If ya' have to use a forum to make sales then the venue is useless. A better time investment would probably be moving your inventory...even if it's out to the driveway to sell.
You'll find a link at the bottom of this page that leaves no doubt who pens that blog: Ecrater Forum