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New Seller request for auction review

Slightly ClassicsSlightly Classics Member Posts: 25 ✭✭
edited October 2007 in Ask the Experts
I have just put up my first two auctions, and would really appreciate it if some experts would review them and advise me as to what stupid things I am leaving out or putting in, what I have said that is going to drive off potential customers, whether I have put in reasonable initial bids, etc. I am used to ebay, and have a really good record there, but I am undoubtedly doing something goofy here. Let me know, please! The auctions are 83062379 and 83065749. Thanks a lot, Bill

Comments

  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,885 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For a first-timer, you did a fine job. Good photos, complete description of the gun & terms -- you obviously did a lot of planning.

    One slight problem is that you didn't specify the length of the inspection period. 3-5 days is the usual, but it can be whatever you think reasonable.

    Another slight problem is "money order". There are some bad guys out there counterfeiting money orders, so a lot of us now specify "USPS Postal Money Order".

    Your one big goof is "Paypal". Paypal is part of ebay, & prohibits its use for guns or gun related items. If their search-bot picks up the word "gun" in any correspondence between you & the buyer, they will freeze the money in your account for long enough to be uncomfortable, & then cancel you.

    Neal
  • asphalt cowboyasphalt cowboy Member Posts: 8,904 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Neal got ya' covered pretty good. Even beat me to it on the pay-pal.

    If you're intent on auctioning more guns you might do well to pick up a copy of the NRA grading guide, your description was thorough yet some folks like to know what the condition is percentage wise.

    Good pic's help, and you covered that very well.

    Good Luck.
  • Slightly ClassicsSlightly Classics Member Posts: 25 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks to both of you! Have removed Paypal, added an inspection period and the term USPS and tried to avoid being a curmudgeon (that's hard!). Regards, Bill
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