As we talked about last week, Doubleclick is for sale and Microsoft was thought to be the leader in the clubhouse to buy the advertising company.
Deadbeat Bidders
A lot of hype recently in the Online Auction world has surrounded the problem of so-called “deadbeat bidders” on eBay and similar auction services. A recent article on MSNBC.com covered the issue, but focused mainly on Cisco Routers – a piece of computer hardware that has a high demand and a high selling price.
How To Attract Bidders – The Group Method
“I need to get more people to view my auctions!”
Next to getting a bidder to bid, this is probably the most frustrating issue for sellers.
How To Upsell Your eBay Auction Bidders
Now tell the truth- You sprung for that candy bar near the checkout line last time you went grocery shopping right? My kids are experts at getting me on the impulse buys. As an eBay seller, you have the perfect opportunity to offer your buyers a little something extra just before they pay– an extra goodie to go along with their winnings. I’m often surprised at how few sellers take the time to do this, even though we see it all the time in brick and mortar stores.
Earning Bidders’ Trust with Your eBay Auctions
Monday morning I caught part of an interview on the “Today Show” with an online auction fraud expert. I didn’t catch her name, but she was giving tips on how buyers and sellers can protect themselves from auction fraud.