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Posted by tassiegirl5 on 19-Feb-2012 13:17 Report
IS IT A SLOW TIME OF YEAR AT THE MOMENT?
IS IT A SLOW TIME OF YEAR AT THE MOMENT?

I CAME OVER THE OTHER SITE DUE TO LARGE FEES AND I WAS TOLD THIS A REALLY GOOD SITE BUT IT IS VERY QUIET.

IS IT BECAUSE SCHOOL HAS RECENTLY GONE BACK OR IS IT JUST A QUITE SITE ALL YEAR ROUND?

TASSIEGIRL
 
Replied by chloecat on 19-Feb-2012 13:24 (Ref 2333056) Report
 It's quiet everywhere at the moment, not just here - I still sell more here overall than I do on ebay.
Replied by sheila-bloke47 on 19-Feb-2012 13:27 (Ref 2333057) Report
Yes it can be slow for some.  Schools back in, parents received last month their bills from christmas plus the general economics play a part.   That said some sellers are having slow sales, some mediocre, some good and some going brilliantly.  It all depends on what you have, who wants it and who's got the money to buy it. 
Christmas and New Year were slow for me but I've picked up considerably in the last few weeks. 

Don't expect miracles just do the best you can using spotd and the google search thingy, even chatting in the forums might get you a sale.  It's not that other place so don't expect it to all happen like that other place.  Quicksales has its own way of working and you have to work with it to make it work.
Replied by tassiegirl5 on 19-Feb-2012 13:28 (Ref 2333058) Report
THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY, IT IS VERY REASSURING

I WAS GETTING A BIT NERVOUS SWAPPING EVERYTHING OVER AND NOT MUCH HAPPENING

TASSIEGIRL
Replied by bratsnthings on 19-Feb-2012 13:28 (Ref 2333059) Report
I think people are trying to recover from payments of school fees etc. I think thats the colprit.
Replied by echo333 on 19-Feb-2012 14:00 (Ref 2333061) Report
Make your items Buy Now only as these get picked up by 'Google Shopping'.
The Buy Now price should be the minimum price you are prepared to sell at.

If you have the time, include a storyline in the description for your books.
Yes, most people will be familiar with Patricia Cornwell but there are some who may not be.
Replied by bratsnthings on 19-Feb-2012 15:12 (Ref 2333066) Report
I also think its hard all round too. The last few months has been quiet  for me too, but I beleive that it will pick up again too some day.

I do whatever I can in my listings. I accept bank  dep, paypal, cash on pick up, bidding option to the make an offer to buy it now with all items. I think when you are a seller, you have to be flexible to some extent too, to get a sale.

marie
Replied by sheila-bloke47 on 19-Feb-2012 15:42 (Ref 2333071) Report
Oh I agree with Marie,  Make some of your items just Buy it Now priced.  From someone finding you with google search they will most likely click on other items for sale and see then your complete range. 
Replied by bratsnthings on 19-Feb-2012 15:44 (Ref 2333072) Report
Thanks Sheila, totaly agree with you too.

marie
Replied by tassiegirl5 on 19-Feb-2012 16:03 (Ref 2333076) Report
 I am not to sure what you mean about the google search, do my listings come up in google when searched?

tassiegirl
Replied by bratsnthings on 19-Feb-2012 16:04 (Ref 2333077) Report
yes
Replied by tassiegirl5 on 19-Feb-2012 16:04 (Ref 2333078) Report
 I have just answered my own question, I went and googled and there was my listing.

tassiegirl
Replied by bratsnthings on 19-Feb-2012 16:05 (Ref 2333079) Report
lol
Replied by magikalbooks on 19-Feb-2012 16:09 (Ref 2333080) Report
Hi Tassiegirl5,

I would be tempted to list the books individually.  I found, as a bookseller for quite a few years, people don't want to spend a lot on bulk books - they expect a bargain.  When I stopped selling used books on *bay, I bulk listed over 1000 books and ended up selling them for about $200 - I couldn't get rid of them!  The same applied with bulk listings of specific authors or genres, unless they were Mills & Boon. 

These days, book selling is tough for Australian sellers, we have to compete with overseas companies selling new books cheaper than we can and offer free postage so, we have to offer that something extra - I don't know what that is because I went back to stained glass lol!

I always include the synopsis, whether in text or a photo of the back of the book - photo is included in the description.  This way, a buyer can read the synopsis and get an idea of the condition of the book.

Check out other sellers listings, there are some fantastic booksellers on here who have migrated from the otherside, and hopefully, they've brought their customers with them.

Clare
Replied by echo333 on 19-Feb-2012 16:27 (Ref 2333083) Report
'GOOGLE SHOPPING' is a separate section to the general google search.
Open a google browser page (is that what they are called) and up the top you will see:
Search Images Videos Maps New Shopping Gmail More.

It is in Google Shopping that items with a Buy Now only will show.
Check out quicksales Announcements for the notice about this great function.
Replied by memyandi on 19-Feb-2012 16:31 (Ref 2333085) Report
Sometimes it takes a while to get started, and after that it depends a lot on what your selling and how good your listings are.

I've had two really good months and I don't accept paypal.  If they want it they'll make the effort to do the bank transfer.

Google shopping is different to google.  I'm not sure how many people would use it but BIN items show up on google shopping so make sure you use relevant keywords in the title.  I've had a lot of newbies buy from me so some of them would find me through google.  Some probably find me from ads on ebay. 
Replied by issabella10 on 19-Feb-2012 16:34 (Ref 2333086) Report
 Also you can 'share' your listings on Facebook

Each listing has a fb link that you can click on and show the listing on your fb page.

Everytime I do one the item gets at least 15-25 additional clicks overnight and occasionally I get contacted for a sale via fb.

You have to do what you can to be seen 
Replied by bratsnthings on 19-Feb-2012 16:36 (Ref 2333087) Report
Issabella, I totally agree with you. I just did that with an item of mine that finishes tonight.

We have to do everything we possibly can think of to sell.

marie
Replied by sonja-76 on 19-Feb-2012 16:58 (Ref 2333095) Report
I have found sales have picked up but have different items to you. Just the luck of the day I think, sonja
Replied by magnolia134 on 19-Feb-2012 17:08 (Ref 2333100) Report
tassiegirl5

Can I suggest you don't type everything in capitals. This is regarded as 'shouting' on a web page, and is also is much harder to read than lower case letters. This applies to the descriptions in your listings as well as messages here on the forum.

With your book sets, it would be better to at least list the titles in the collection, as well as a synopsis of the stories.

I also noticed there was no postage cost provided - you MUST include postage - use the calculated postage facility if they don't fit in a satchel.

Finally, I think you would do better with the books if you listed them separately or at least in smaller sets.
Replied by ShaDowLurKeR on 19-Feb-2012 19:50 (Ref 2333115) Report
I see this question month after month after month, in fact 12 months of the year!!

There are always excuses, xmas, school holidays, tax time, yada yada, yada

it is quiet here all year around it seems...........there someone had to say it!
Replied by agk2000 on 19-Feb-2012 20:55 (Ref 2333121) Report
....  it is quiet here all year around it seems

No it's not!

Just look at all the responses you're getting to your post.

I can't see what you're complaining about. You've had  6 sales with only 100 or so listings.
That's fantastic for this site.
Specially with prices over $1 each. 
Replied by nonswimmingturtle on 19-Feb-2012 22:04 (Ref 2333130) Report
 I know it can be quiet here sometimes but I purchased an item on the 14/2 and am still waiting for an invoice.....a sale is a sale no matter how small
Replied by agk2000 on 19-Feb-2012 22:20 (Ref 2333131) Report
 I had a sale on the 2nd Jan this year,my only one for a long time, but still waiting to get paid. Too late to claim my fvf back.
At least the fees are low.
Replied by sheila-bloke47 on 20-Feb-2012 10:05 (Ref 2333141) Report
 it is quiet here all year around it seems

I have to agree and its not with you shadowlurcher.  I find its good here I have quiet weeks and I have good weeks. 
Also quiet compared to what?  I've been on other sites to sell other items to what I sell here.  I do better here.  Eb costs are not good for low priced items.  The tree you get more deadbeat queries than real ones. 

No Quicksales is good.  If you don't like it then why stay?  There I've said it.
Replied by dezirable-books on 20-Feb-2012 10:15 (Ref 2333142) Report
The buyers are around, and lots of new ones too.   Although, my repeat buyers are excellent :)
Most are using Paypal now, it's just another part of  the cost of online selling and you have to allow for that in your prices as with all other associated costs.
Replied by castanets on 20-Feb-2012 18:18 (Ref 2333179) Report

I have to agree with dezirable. For some reason the last four weeks have been excellent for me – quality, collectable used books have been selling, and several of the higher-priced titles as well.

I’m still not sure about Google shopping. I’ve certainly searched for some of my own scarce titles (all buy-it-now) and couldn’t find them. On the other hand, they have shown up on standard Google searches, very often on the first page, quite often in the first three links and very occasionally no. 1.

For the last few months now I’ve been listing books under title and author in the “Title” line, something that we were advised never to do (at least for non-fiction) years ago. I’m sure that accounts for some of the increase in my sales – people seem to be searching for the specific title, not just general subject searches.

There’s also the problem of buyers being able to find not just the site but your own listings. I can’t seem to get much above 500 and I can list only a few a day, so my listings get swamped in the huge downloads. Haven’t really come up with an answer to that one yet but I’m thinking.

I suspect that’s why I get far fewer clicks than I used to, yet the strange thing is that more of my books are selling!

I have to agree as well about the new members. I’d say nineteen out of my last 20 buyers have been new members. As I’ve continually said, the market is out there, we sellers just have to find it.

Best wishes to all.

S
Replied by feelin-couture on 25-Feb-2012 10:48 (Ref 2333674) Report
Very slow.  I too have only had my loyal repeat customers.  The rest non payers which the site does nothing about. Not impressed so not listing any more on here til it picks up again.
Replied by dezirable-books on 25-Feb-2012 11:16 (Ref 2333679) Report
lol, thats a bit rich isn't it feelin?

My sales have picked up over the last few weeks especially to new buyers.   You can check my ratings LEFT if you want to see the percentage of new buyers to established ones cause I always put a comment and then "welcome to quicksales".  It helps me keep a check on things :)
Replied by drew1977red on 18-May-2012 18:33 (Ref 2345400) Report
 It looks to me that this place is heavily biased toward the V-Shop sellers. Leaving the non V-Shop seller out in the cold.
You get what you pay for I guess.

Drew
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