When the new year comes around, the best way to start it off right is to make sure that the previous year is all wrapped up tight. As always, great inventory is key, so make room for this year’s hot items with these tips for moving.
Capture a new audience
If you are currently selling your stock from a physical store or on a purpose-built website, this is the perfect chance to consider capturing a new market. In Australia alone, there are 5 minion registered buyers and sellers and I put it to you that there are bound to be some that are unaware you exist. Consider listing your items for sale on eBay. You just never know what results you will have,
Go worldwide!
If you prefer to spread your wings even further, consider selling worldwide. The simplest way is with the Global Shipping Program, as the program makes international selling as easy as domestic!
Add a Best Offer to your fixed price listings
Best offer is an easy, affordable way to clear out your inventory. Buyers are often willing to pay an amount just below your original asking price! To save time when using Best Offer, be sure to use the auto-decline and auto-accept features: they’ll automatically turn down offers that are below your minimum price, or accept offers that are within your preferred price range. It puts a little bit of fun into selling and allows bargaining to happen.
Utilise a store’s Markdown Manager
If you have a store to sell your items on, consider putting slow-moving items on sale with Markdown Manager. One of the many tools included with an eBay Stores subscription, Markdown Manager is a quick, easy way to offer price discounts and free shipping. You can decide what goes on sale and when, apply discounts to your Store listings on either specific items or categories, offer limited-time free shipping on fixed price or auction-style listings (with zero bids) and more.
Promote your sales on Social Media
As a consumer that wears many hats (parent, gardener, small business owner) I’m on 24-7 lookout for great deals. I also follow a lots of stores, sellers, and brands on Facebook and Twitter, and when a great deal pops up in my feed I almost always check it out, and very often buy—even when I wasn’t actively shopping.
If selling on eBay just is not your thing, you can always contact Auction Valet to sell your items on consignment for you. For a small fee, we take the items off your hands and give you money in return once items are sold. It is that easy!
