Winter/Spring 2021
Get the most up-to-date tips, best practices and tools for selling success throughout the year.
What’s in store for the season
Retail trends
- Know your customer - the Pandemic has increased online shopping among older consumers (Ages 56-74) – particularly in popular eBay categories such as pet supplies, and clothing. (source: NRF)
- Home and Garden was the fastest growing ecommerce category in 2020 increasing from $1.21 at the end of 2019 to $1.84 billion today. (source: Statista)
- Big and getting bigger – the share of Consumer Electronics bought online globally, is forecast to grow 14% by 2023. (source: Statista)
Coming up for Sellers on eBay
- Keeping Sellers connected in 2021 – new site for eBay seller events, eBay Open returns online, Monthly Seller Checkins, Local Seller online meetings.
- Simplified shipping badges come to eBay.
- eBay Announces the Recipients of Its “Up & Running Grants” - 50 sellers receive $500k of resources and capital to help grow their small businesses.
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Great tips for any peak selling season
8 best practices for Sellers
How to create the perfect listing any time of year
There are four parts to the perfect listing
- Title
- Item Specifics
- Quality Photos
- Price
Examples of perfect listing titles
Fashion
- Lululemon Swiftly Tech LS 2.0 Iced Iris Crew Shirt Long Sleeve
- Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Baroque Brown Bio Hack Size 11
Electronics
- VIZIO V405-H19 V-Series 40" Class 4K HDR 120Hz Smart TV New
- Google Chromecast Ultra 4K Digital Media Streamer - Black (GA3A00403A14)
Trading Cards & Collectibles
- 2021 Topps Series 1 Short Print Photo Variation Babe Ruth (#81) Yankees SP
- Hallmark 2020 Holiday Ornament Gingerbread Cutie – 11th in Christmas Cupcakes – Mint in box
Pro Tip: Perfect titles AND item specifics help searchability of your listings.
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Tips to boost your profits
Get more value with eBay Labels
Print, manage, track, and save with eBay Labels.
Use offers to buyers
When buyers show interest in your product target them with an offer.
Keep selling after the sale
Offer post-sale deals and discounts.
Tips for taking time away from your business
Everyone occasionally needs some time away—whether it’s to recharge your batteries, take care of an emergency, or catch up on orders during peak times.
You can let buyers know you’re away for a period of time without worrying. When you indicate you’ll be away, your handling and estimated delivery times will automatically be adjusted. You can also schedule this time in advance.
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