02-06-2007, 09:06 AM
Quote:Buyers perform a side-by-side comparison of your product listings to those offered by other eBay sellers. Subtle differences in sales technique make a big difference in a buyer's decision.
Fortunately, it's easy to do your own comparison and to adjust based on your findings. Learn by example using eBay seller research and use your imagination to "try on" their business. Borrow ideas from their strengths, find opportunity in their weaknesses.
First, stay true to your goals. Picture what you want from your eBay business. Identify the workload can you manage and the amount of money you want to risk in inventory. Do you want a multi-employee enterprise, a one person show, or a part-time hobby for supplemental income?...
full article: http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abn/y07/m02/i05/s04