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Ebay - selling wihtout a picture - is it worth it? Would you buy?

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lisalisa · 02/08/2005 11:28

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Lizzylou · 02/08/2005 11:30

Personally, Lisalisa I haven't, but have never bought a "bundle" of clothes either and it would be hard to view all items if there are lots anyway!
I'd go for it and see what happens, you have nothing to lose if it doesn't sell.......

QueenOfQuotes · 02/08/2005 11:30

I've sold loads of stuff without pictures, used descriptions carefully, and put in the blurb if they have any more questions to just ask - and then I make the answers 'visible' to all.

monkeytrousers · 02/08/2005 11:31

I wouldn't but give it a go. You can always re-list.

bubblerock · 02/08/2005 11:34

I wouldn't bother, I've never bought clothes without seeing a picture first.

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lisalisa · 02/08/2005 11:35

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lunarx · 02/08/2005 11:35

i have to be honest, as an ebay buyer, i wouldnt buy without a picture.. (its free to list one picture..)

if you offer something without a picture, i would make sure you add something in your post or desc/etc. about your return policy if person is unsatisfied....

good luck!

gingerbear · 02/08/2005 11:38

How are you selling on ebay without a PC?

TwinSetAndPearls · 02/08/2005 11:40

I buy most of dd clothes on ebay and I would never buy without a picture, if there isn't a picture I don't even click on the item to see the decription. I often don't bid if the picture isn't very good either.

gingerbear · 02/08/2005 11:40

Ebay charge listing fees depending on the starting price. You are also charged another fee if the item sells.

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lisalisa · 02/08/2005 11:44

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Nemo1977 · 02/08/2005 11:52

lisa i wouldnt buy anything without a picture especially if seller has not sold before.
If you list something at 99p it will cost u around 15p to list...doesnt seem a lot but if you list a few things it adds up and you will probably end up underselling your clothes if you dont have pictures.

gigglinggoblin · 02/08/2005 12:02

listing fee for 99p auction would be 15p, then you get charged a percent of the final fee and if you accept paypal they will take another chunk off you.

you can sell without pics but usually get a lower amount than you could. having said that i saw a top go the other day with a truly awful pic and description. pic just showed design on front of top so couldnt see style at all and description didnt tell you anything except it was by red herring. it went for over £8! was gobsmacked! no way i would pay that without knowing what i was getting.

good luck with it, is almost as addictive as buying!

Frieda · 02/08/2005 12:17

I've just bought something which didn't have a picture - a Tamagotchi for ds (thought I might get it a bit cheaper, but not so!). Providing you've got a good feedback and describe it really well (possibly explaining briefly why no picture). If I thought I was getting a bargain, I'd be tempted!
HTH

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lisalisa · 02/08/2005 12:30

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TwinSetAndPearls · 02/08/2005 12:40

is this it?

bubblerock · 02/08/2005 12:42

It's a good listing although postage might be a little high, did you weigh it? Don't forget to get proof of postage too - it's free and covers you up to £28 (IIRC) Also if you're going to be sending lots of bits of clothing out I would recommend buying mailing bags from Ebay, it works out very cheap and easy to use! Good luck, hope you get a good price.

TwinSetAndPearls · 02/08/2005 12:43

The description is great but I don't think I would get as far as reading it though without a picture.

I also don't think that you need to put not Next or M&S, people will buy gap. I am always a bit suspicious of itmes listed like this as I think they are trying to pull the wool over your eyes.

Sorry if I have been harsh but other than that your description is lovely.

TwinSetAndPearls · 02/08/2005 12:46

I also only list over three days as most people tend to wait until the last hour or so to bid anyway.

I think £1.50 for postage is ok people charge more - I do

Proof of posting is a good idea as well as it is free and you are covered then if people claim not to have recieved the item, naver had it happen to me but just as well to be sure.

I like you chatty informal style though

TwinSetAndPearls · 02/08/2005 12:47

Good luck!

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lisalisa · 02/08/2005 13:14

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TwinSetAndPearls · 02/08/2005 15:20

I am sure it could be read as an honest attempt to widen your market, I must have a suspicious mind. Perhaps similar to... sounds better.

I am sure it will sell, gap clothes are lovely. Good luck.

oops · 02/08/2005 15:24

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lisalisa · 02/08/2005 15:42

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TwinSetAndPearls · 02/08/2005 15:46

here is one of my selling pitches if it is any help!

I try like you to adopt a chatty informal style.

sharklet · 02/08/2005 16:05

I buy on ebay loads and like others have said would never even look if there was no picture. I always try to make my sales pitches infomrative and frinedly and say I am willing to answer any questions buyers might have before they bid.

HTH

Emma xx

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