Auction Strategists: What To Know About Retail
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Auction Strategists Newsletter
Brought to you by Jenni Hunt
www.jennihunt.com
In this newsletter:
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1. What To Know About Retail
2. Heads Up:
- used video games, books, Cd’s, Oh My!
- Hidden Auction
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Hi ~
I’m 3 1/2 weeks past my shoulder surgery… FINALLY off the lovely pain meds… and doing what I can to jump back in the saddle here. There has been lots going on that I want to share with you… but, I’ll have to pace myself because I’m still with only my right arm for another 5-6 weeks. Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers… they are greatly appreciated!
Enjoy!
Jenni
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1. What To Know About Retail
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I’ve mentioned before that I have mostly spent my attention selling to the children’s market on eBay. Whether it is children’s clothing, toys, games, books, videos… if it is related to children, I do what I can to make it my business to know about it.
As eBay sellers – we all know that there are many factors that go into a successful auction… The title is key, starting price matters, even shipping rates make a difference on how the item ends. But, above all, I have to say it is imperative to RESEARCH.
Because of the research I have done…
I know when to start listing Back To School Items.
I know when Halloween Costumes start selling well.
I know that used toys sell well all year on eBay.
I know when spring and summer items start selling.
I know when the best time is to list kids videos.
I could go on and on…
More often than not, I am asked when to list a particular item.
20 USED costumes that sold for OVER $100 in 2008
You might be asking why in the world I would be sharing with you a list of used costumes that sold for over $100 LAST year… But, I think it is valuable information if you are thinking about selling used costumes this year.
First of all – the thing about USED items… they hold their value. Many of these same costumes and accessories that sold for over $100 last year are going to be hot sellers this year. They are worth looking into because you can pick up used costumes for $5-10 easy.
Secondly, I want you to see how you can get more lists like this one… only for 2009! 
I’ve been following retail trends… and if you have are selling on eBay, you probably do to. One of the things I pay special attention to is the seasons… You have probably noticed that stores are starting to replace the back to school supply shelves with costumes already. Halloween sales should peak at the end of this month when we move right into the Christmas holiday season. This means there is still plenty of time to make a great profit selling costumes on eBay. In fact, even after the Halloween sales reach their peak in retail stores – some will be going strong through October. To take advantage of this as an eBay seller there are two key factors to be aware of:
Key #1: You need to know which costumes will be the most popular – this way, when the stores are all out of them, you can offer your inventory at a profit
Auction Strategists | What Should I Mail My List About?
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Auction Strategists Newsletter
Brought to you by Jenni Hunt
www.jennihunt.com
In this newsletter:
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1. But What Do I Mail My List?
2. Heads Up:
– USED Costumes are HOT right now
– Listing Tips from Seller Sourcebook
3. How to subscribe or Change your subscription status
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Monday Madness is coming again in a few days…
and I’ll just say right now that you’ll want to
check it out EARLY!
You absolutely don’t want to miss this one.
Valued at over $100 and you can get it for $5
I’ll send you a quick note first thing Monday morning
letting the cat out of the bag – but, if you are
looking to improve your listings… you won’t want
to sleep in this Monday There will be a very
limited supply.
MONDAY MADNESS is Every Monday at
http://www.jennihunt.com/blog
Learn more here:
http://jennihunt.com/blog/?p=20
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1. But What Do I Mail My List?
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Okay, you get that you need to be building a list… but, what in the world should you be mailing them?
This is such a great question that I got last week – and, I think it is something that every mailing list owner struggles with at somepoint. I know I did when I started my first newsletter back in 2003… but, not so much anymore. Now, I have ideas running around my head that won’t stop long enough for me to catch up! And, hopefully you will too at the end of this article.
First of all, I’m going to assume that you understand the VALUE of building a mailing list from your eBay business. If not, please take a look at the archives at www.jennihunt.com/blog – and comment with any questions.
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