{"product_id":"2940014582582","title":"101 Auction Secrets Revealed","description":"AuctionTip #1: Buyers Want Easy Payment Options\u003cbr\u003eAs sellers, we want to offer every pay type. It'll make things easy on\u003cbr\u003eour bidders and we'll make more money. Here are two reasons why:\u003cbr\u003eFirst, difficult pay types create deadbeats. If I offer an option they\u003cbr\u003earen't comfortable with, I may turn a would-be buyer into a nonpayer.\u003cbr\u003eSecondly, you'll be able to snag those easy sales that come\u003cbr\u003eoutside the auction arena. This is so important. Bidders will email\u003cbr\u003eyou wanting to order online. Most will use Paypal, but some will not.\u003cbr\u003eStrive to be flexible here. If you cover all possible pay types you'll be\u003cbr\u003eable to make profits that pass others by...\u003cbr\u003eHere are the pay types sellers on eBay offer:\u003cbr\u003e·  Paypal\u003cbr\u003e·  Personal Check, Cash or Money Order\u003cbr\u003e·  Billpoint (eBay service for credit cards)\u003cbr\u003e·  Electronic Checks (a new service that eBay offers)\u003cbr\u003e·  Credit Cards by email, secure server, phone and fax\u003cbr\u003eFour of those you'll have no problem with. It's the merchant accounts\u003cbr\u003ethat can be a pain; don't let it- it's easier and cheaper to get them\u003cbr\u003ethan you think. I'll show you how in just a moment...\u003cbr\u003eeBay Power-Seller Secrets 3 http:\/\/auctionebook.com\u003cbr\u003eAuctionTip #2: Over 75% of eBayer's Use Paypal\u003cbr\u003eHands down, Paypal is THE auction pay type. It's a free service and\u003cbr\u003eeasy for bidders to use. If you use it, you'll have no transaction fees\u003cbr\u003etaking away from your hard earned money-\u003cbr\u003eYou'll get by starting out with Paypal and Billpoint handling your credit\u003cbr\u003ecard needs. Not a paypal member? Sign up today and start taking\u003cbr\u003ecredit card orders instantly- plus you'll get $5 for opening and account\u003cbr\u003eand $5 for anyone you refer.\u003cbr\u003ehttp:\/\/www.paypal.com\u003cbr\u003eAuctionTip #3: Getting Set Up With Merchant Accounts\u003cbr\u003eIt's not difficult or as expensive as you may think. Do you plan on\u003cbr\u003edoing business online? If so, it's a good idea to have them-\u003cbr\u003eHere are just a few good reasons why:\u003cbr\u003e·  You'll be able to process a customer's credit card manually.\u003cbr\u003e·  You'll process orders automatically securely on your website.\u003cbr\u003e·  You'll be able to take advantage of sales that other sellers miss\u003cbr\u003e·  It'll also give you a huge boost in credibility. People will trust\u003cbr\u003eyou more.\u003cbr\u003eI got my merchant accounts in less than a week from Total Merchant\u003cbr\u003eServices. I didn't have great credit at the time and I was approved\u003cbr\u003einstantly- they have a 98% approval rate and are recognized as a\u003cbr\u003eleader in Internet merchant services; they are well worth looking into:\u003cbr\u003ehttp:\/\/www.marketingtips.com\/creditcards\/index.html\u003cbr\u003eeBay Power-Seller Secrets 4 http:\/\/auctionebook.com\u003cbr\u003eAuctionTip #4: Use An Email Signature\u003cbr\u003eOne great free way to promote your auction business is by using a\u003cbr\u003esignature. Signatures are six to eight line \"footers\" at the end of your\u003cbr\u003eemail messages or discussion board posts. All email programs support\u003cbr\u003ethem. Take advantage of this cheap and effective means of advertising\u003cbr\u003eyour listings...\u003cbr\u003eYou can also use a signature to promote your auctions, website or\u003cbr\u003ewhatever you feel is necessary. Considering the number of messages\u003cbr\u003eyou'll be sending and receiving, you won't want to pass this up!\u003cbr\u003eAuctionTip #5: ‘Can’ Your Email\u003cbr\u003eYou'll receive many of the same questions by email over and over\u003cbr\u003eagain. Make a good canned message (or template as some call them)\u003cbr\u003eto use for responses to typical questions and for questioning others.\u003cbr\u003eThis will save you loads of time. Have your responses prepared ahead\u003cbr\u003eof time and you'll free up large chunks of every day. Spend your time\u003cbr\u003etaking care of business and not drowning in email.\u003cbr\u003eAuctionTip #6: Use Email Shortcuts\u003cbr\u003eSometimes ‘canning messages’ will not cover everything- use a\u003cbr\u003eprogram like Shortkeys to type repetitive phrases and sentences. By\u003cbr\u003esmartly using email shortcuts and canned messages you'll cut your\u003cbr\u003etime responding to email down by 90%.\u003cbr\u003eYou'll also avoid typos of key info like your auctions link or shipping\u003cbr\u003eaddress. You can get a free version of the program at:\u003cbr\u003ehttp:\/\/www.shortkeys.com\u003cbr\u003eeBay Power-Seller Secrets 5 http:\/\/auctionebook.com\u003cbr\u003eAuctionTip #7: Personalize Email Responses\u003cbr\u003eWhen I use canned responses or shortcuts, I try to make them as\u003cbr\u003epersonable as I can. Try plugging the persons name into the reply.\u003cbr\u003eLet's make our message sound as warm as it would if you were talking\u003cbr\u003eto them face to face.\u003cbr\u003eAuctionTip #8: Filtering Email\u003cbr\u003eAn onslaught of email is coming your way. If you thought you were\u003cbr\u003egetting spammed earlier, just wait until you start selling heavily on\u003cbr\u003eeBay. You've got to defend yourself- your time is at stake here.\u003cbr\u003eYou have many tools at your disposal; but the email filters that come\u003cbr\u003ewith Eudora Pro are by far the best. With it you'll be able to put the\u003cbr\u003ehurt on more hucksters..","brand":"99 \u0026cent; store, save a lot more","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070715445488,"sku":"2940014582582","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014582582_p0.jpg?v=1763611701","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014582582","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}