SELLER TIPS

“When I was 12 years old, I started selling at the flea markets with my dad. This experience was full of lessons on how to deal with customers, how to strategically talk to them, and especially how to make money.”

An interview with a great experienced reseller, Andrew Rivera

About Andrew:

Married with a family of 4

Served for the US Army

Location: Schererville, IN

Job: Mechanical engineer

Interests: Cars, Pokémon, shoes, guns

Hobbies: Fixing cars, buying, trading, selling, traveling, being a dad and a husband

How long have you been selling?

Started selling on eBay in 2007, a 15-year experience has gotten Andrew ratings of 1,100.

(One point for each positive rating)

Right now, with a 90-day total, Andrew is averaging over $5,000

Which platforms do you sell on?

• eBay

• Facebook marketplace

• Offer-Up

Consistent background

• The first picture is always the money maker, you want the consumer to be attracted by the first picture

• NO hands or any body parts should be showing unless you're modeling a piece of clothing

Pictures

• At least 3 angles of the product to show as much detail as possible

• Make your background exciting, for example, a plant for a crystal while modeling your item. If it adds to the picture and is not distracting it will make it more attractive and relatable.

Descriptions points

• Be straight to the point with a decent description with detail. Ask yourself what the consumer would ask about the item then answer it in your description.

• End the description with, “thanks for looking” “any questions pm me” etc…

• DON’T- put “need gone” that does not do much justice for your listing.

• End with “Have a good day!”

Selling the listed item

• Always thank the buyers

• Reassure that their package is shipped and, on its way

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Kisses,

Andrea