Weekly Woo Hoos

What did you sell this week that you’re excited about?

Leave a comment linking to an item you sold that makes you do the happy dance!

A “woo hoo” doesn’t have to sell super high. It can be something you’re thrilled to get rid of, something that you got for free and sold, something you paid little for and sold for a great price, & of course it can be something you sold that blew you away!

Whatever it is, leave a link in the comments.

If you sold something at a consignment store or rummage sale, just leave a description in the comments–we want to hear those stories too.

Guidelines:

1. The item you link to must be sold not currently for sale.

2. The item you link to must be family friendly.

3. No affiliate links accepted

4. Links may be deleted at the discretion of The Selling Sisters

:  I sold another set of white milk glass vases! Definitely doing the happy dance.

:  My sweaters are starting to sell…this was one of my favorites this week.

5 Reasons to Take Advantage of Etsy Teams

When you’re busy selling online, running your home, and trying to be a balanced person, taking time to join a team seems to be one more task on the “to do” list.

Taking time to join an Etsy Street Team (or two) can be a great advantage to your business.

Here are some advantages:

1. Teams have a searchable tag to use on your listings. The teams I’m in use “sheteam” and “teamcac”

2. Members promote each other in blog posts, treasuries, and the Etsy forums.

3. Team members are a great resource for all your Etsy questions. There’s always someone more knowledgeable than I. Everyone is usually ready to help.

4. Team members help and encourage “newbies” as they get started.

5. Participating in a team makes the virtual world of Etsy a smaller more friendly community.

Teams are based on many interests. You can find a team for homeschoolers, Christians, photographers, knitters, jewelry makers, wood workers, as well as by location.

Teams are usually upfront about requirements for participation. Check out the teams and find one to join.

This Week on eBay

Whew……it’s been a crazy week.  Not too bad in the sales department.  I’m seeing my numbers go back up.  They’re not quite up to my goal yet, but higher than they were a week ago.  I’m happy with any increase, and if I look at last years sales, it’s almost double what it was this time last year.

In the way of customer service, I had a customer who purchased a cashmere sweater from me and the emailed to say it was 2″ shorter than the description, so would I please take it back since I described it wrong.  I try to avoid customer arguments, so of course I agreed to let them return it.  When I got it back in the mail, I opened it and measured it again.  Sure enough, it measured exactly as I described it at 22″ long.  I went ahead and processed the return and relisted the item.  Situations like this leave you scratching your head at times……….

I haven’t done very much treasure hunting lately, we’re trying to enjoy the end of summer and I’ve been cleaning out closets, which gives me lots more to list without having to leave the house.

Poll~Christmas/Holiday Selling Season

Are you ready for the Christmas and holiday selling season?
	Yes
	No
	Huh?
	I’m organizing but not ready yet
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Surviving the eBay Christmas Buying & Selling Season

♫ Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus lane ♫

The eBay Christmas buying and selling season is quickly approaching.

I find that the Christmas season for my store seems to start at the end of September and usually lasts until about the end of January.

Since that’s a hectic time of year anyway, I try to be proactive with my eBay listings so I’m ready for the Christmas season before it hits.

All year long, I stock items that I think will be great for the Christmas season.  Some are new items, others are pre-owned items.  I figure that if they sell in the mean time, that’s a bonus for me.  This way, I don’t have to rush to get things listed once the season hits.

During the Christmas selling season, I find it’s important to stay on top of shipping. I try to ship promptly all year, but it’s very important during this time of year.  Over the weekends when something is paid for, I print the label and have it sitting and ready to go by my front door  Monday morning.  That way when I get up on Monday morning, there may be a few things that need to be shipped out, but I don’t have to spend my morning shipping.  I can list a few things I found over the weekend.   I also try to ship items out 1st class or PRIORITY whenever possible.

I  try to not overwhelm myself with listings.  I push to get as much as I can listed before the end of October, but still list things as I find them during the Christmas season. Sometimes I only have time to list an item or two per day during that time of year.  I tell myself it’s OK.  I’d rather list a few things a day than nothing.

Make sure you keep a close eye on your shipping supplies and printer ink this time of year.  Order them ahead of time so you’re well stocked.  There’s nothing worse than running out of tape or  bubble wrap  in the middle of a huge pile of items you’re trying to ship out.

During the Christmas season, lots of new buyers find eBay and others order at the last minute.  Just expect to get some cranky buyers.  I get people who buy an item and send an email the next morning wondering why they haven’t received it yet.  Don’t let rude or cranky Christmas buyers rattle you, just expect it and be professional with them.

Every year that I sell on eBay, the Christmas season gets more and more hectic, so I figure I must be doing something right……don’t get frustrated that you have so many items to ship out or tons of customer questions, that’s the reason you’re selling online right?  To get items sold.  I love shipping, that’s when I hear CHA-CHING!!!

Keep things in perspective, and most of all, make time for what’s important to you and your family this Holiday season

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