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Would a seller having a shop photo rather than a photo of the actual item they are selling put you off?

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Aimsmum · 08/11/2008 18:47

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Lilyloo · 08/11/2008 19:38

I think if you explain in your listing and offer to send a real photo to any interested bidders if they wanted that would be fine.
Am presuming it's brand new anyway!

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sarah573 · 08/11/2008 19:40

I think so long as its brand new it won't matter at all.

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mumnosbest · 08/11/2008 19:44

I often do this as their photos are much better than mine

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Aimsmum · 08/11/2008 19:56

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LazyLinePainterJane · 08/11/2008 20:01

As a buyer, yes it puts me off. There is no harm in showing both photos, one now, then adding the other one. It makes me think that there might be something wrong with your one. It can be hard though, to photograph clothes well so both images could work.

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Aimsmum · 08/11/2008 20:40

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lowrib · 08/11/2008 22:01

I reckon think a good quality pic sells the item better (even if only working on people's subconscious).

If you can manage a great quality home pic then all well and good, but I reckon a shop pic is better than a home pic which doesn't show the item off to its best. If you have described the item as new with tags, and your ratings are good, then I reckon stick with the shop pic as the main pic.

If the item wasn't new, I would be more likely to want to see its condition. but for new, don't bother I reckon!

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MrsMagooo · 09/11/2008 07:20

Doesn't bother me - I still bid!

Just explain in your description

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