eBay advice needed please.

[milk]

I have an item for sale on eBay, only listed as "Buy it now"

The listing has 9d 03h left. I have 10 watchers.

Why are they watching and not buying? Do you think they are watching until the price reduces? If so, when should I reduce the price?

TIA :)

[UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea]

They are watching because:

1. they are selling a similar item and want to see how much yours sells for.
   
   
2. they are watching a number of similar items and comparing prices.
   
   
3. it's eBay so nothing happens until a minute before the listing ends.

[NumTumDeDum]

I sometimes watch a buy it now because I want it but I'm not sure I need it or can afford it. Or sometimes I am looking for a cheaper one and I might be bidding on a cheaper one but if I don't win or the price goes up too much I'll come back to the buy it now. I don't think you need to reduce the price.

[milk]

If I send you the link UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea, could you please tell me if there is room for improvement?

[UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea]

You can do, I'm not an expert though

[BikeRunSki]

I agree with everything Unexpected said. Nothing much happens on eBay sales til the last 2 mins.

[milk]

The listing still has 9 days. Do you think I should make it shorter?

[badgeroncaffeine]

I watch "buy it nows" for one reason. That is if the item interests me but I feel the price is too high, and hoping it gets lowered as sometimes happens. If you have 10 watchers it will sell, but you may require a re-list. My guess is that the price is considered too high for most people.

[badgeroncaffeine]

To answer your original question, I wouldn't lower it...one of the 10 will "give in" before the listing ends and you will get your "expensive side" price.

[milk]

Is the item priced too high?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140973460593?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[MrsBranestawm]

I think that if I were interested in buying it I'd want to see more photos of it set up in different configurations, and photos of the damage that you describe in the text.

[badgeroncaffeine]

It's hard for me to say as it's not my "area of expertise". But as a seller I know that if you have 10 watchers, maybe 5 are actually interested in buying. One of them will finally give in. I would hold the price where it is. Less than half RRP price for a slightly used item seems reasonable. Never be in any rush to sell on eBay...I've made a lot of money with that policy! It will sell..be patient ;)

[MrsBranestawm]

Marks, sorry, not damage.

[badgeroncaffeine]

Good point Mrs. This is an expensive item, and a full collection of pictures is really required for something at £360, especially of any damage. Why did I forget to mention that?! lol

[lljkk]

On a BIN there's no reason not to go ahead & just buy if they are interested in buying at all.
BIN listings come up on "ending soon" option, so can get more interest in last 2 days.

I have gradually lowered price before, I think some buyers definitely watch for that and it makes them more twitchy. Just lowered by a small amount each day.

[lljkk]

X post, agree some more info about the condition or pictures would be best. I have posted pics on another website & linked to the Ebay listing so that I can reduce fees. The problem with this ad is too little info about use, history, wear.

If it were mine and I wanted to daily reduce I would just cut £5 a day off for now on, that gets it down to just over £300 at worst. With BINs usually best to start with the highest possible price you hope to get & then gradually reduce to what you realistically expect. I've had good results with that tactic as long as it is a desirable item; much better profits than sending it to auction.

[milk]

Thank you for all your advice... I shall put up new photos soon :)

[badgeroncaffeine]

There is a reason lljkk, namely the hope it will go down in price. That has to be balanced against the risk that someone else will buy it before that happens. I know, because I make that decision several times a day!
As I said, keep the price where it is, and maybe add a more detailed description of any flaws, with more pictures.

[TheFallenNinja]

Just leave it don't start price reducing. Check in a day or do before its due to end.

[badgeroncaffeine]

Yes flighty, as we've said, not everyone will be wanting to buy.

[UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea]

Hello, sorry I went AWOL. Yes definitely more pictures and more sales-y text. How it is the best pushchair in the world, features etc.

Good luck

[milk]

Sold for £320 + £35 P&P

[lljkk]

You must have price reduced, Are you pleased? (hope so)

Out of interest, which courier are you using?

[milk]

DHL - and honestly I have no idea how much the P&P will cost I just picked any number really- I hope I do not live to regret it :(

[badgeroncaffeine]

I knew it would soon go...!