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Style & Beauty, help me with an ebay dilemma s'il vous plait.

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PoohBearsHole · 19/02/2012 19:56

Righto ladies, I have 3 x Isabella Oliver tops that I want to ebay. 1 in near mint condition, 2 that were worn but tbh look like new. I don't want to start at .99p as I just don't think I want the risk of no one seeing them and then poof gone for £2.50.
(This is what my SIL sold a wrap top for on ebay Hmm an IO one, never worn.)

OK so I have looked around, starting at £20 seems to high but would like to achieve that or more if possible as they are pricey tops - would list them all individually. Question is, where do I start?
TIA

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ruby22 · 19/02/2012 20:03

well why don't you think about how much you really want for them and set a little bit lower as a start price, also look at what they have been selling for in identical size and style. Realistically even if you get a few pounds for each one you're still better off than them sitting in your wardrobe. Otherwise list them as buy it now at a price you are comfortable with.
hth

PoohBearsHole · 19/02/2012 20:12

Definitely! Thanks, have been watching similar items and reckon a wrap top I could do about £20 so might list it at that or just below. Thank you!

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mirpuppet · 19/02/2012 20:16

If you have time; wait for a free listing day and you can start at whatever price and not pay a listing fee. That is what I do with higher priced items sometimes they sell, sometimes they don't but I'm happy as I don't sell for a pittance. I have listed items up to 3 times before they sold.

hatcam · 19/02/2012 20:17

I am always really ruthless with myself when it comes to eBay. Think what you want to get for them, knock off 10% then list it with a reserve. Don't look, don't agonise and don't be glum if you don't get what you want for them. I always get best sales if I list it to end over a weekend.

But....ruby22 is absolutely right. If you're not going to wear the tops ever again, then better to get some ££££ for them than none at all - as their value to you is nothing. If you think you'll need them again, clean them and store them away.

You could try swishing if neither option suits?!

KandyBarr · 19/02/2012 20:23

Are they current season, or are they from a past season? If they're from the current collection I would set a reserve, but if they're any older I always think that reduces their value. Reserves can irritate bidders if it looks like you're imposing a value that isn't there.

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