10 Elementary eBay & Craiglist Mistakes

The world of online selling can be fraught with danger – here are ten mistakes some sellers have made that you could learn valuable lessons from. Or just laugh at. It’s up to you.

1. Always check for reflective objects when taking photos. And wear clothes.

2. Choose a descriptive title.

3. But try not to overshare in the description.

4. Don’t sell things that aren’t yours.

5. Don’t underestimate the postage costs.

6. Try ‘alternative’ selling techniques to give your product a wider appeal (to men’s magazine readers presumably).

7. Try and make your product look happy.

8. If you set up a company on eBay, think the name through carefully.

9. Spellcheck your description and title.

10. And watch out for negative feedback.

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