Essentially, if you sell things like old toys and dolls or miscellaneous, otherwise regarded as collectibles, you will be happy to know that eBay would work for you. Considering all the pitfalls and the misfortunes faced by different sellers and buyers on eBay, it might sound like a good idea to stop buying products from eBay.
The tips and recommendations below will ensure that purchasing jewelry from eBay is safer for you. In other words, if the deal is too good to be true, it probably is. If, for example, you are considering some antique sterling silver pieces, knowing the scrap value of sterling silver would be a great place for you to start. This is a crucial factor to bear in mind in your search for the best jewelry sold on eBay or on any other online marketplace, for that matter. Also, compare what the seller offers to what others offer and check for big price variations, as well as the country of manufacture.
This might not sound like the kind of advice you were looking for, but here it is. As long as you are buying jewelry or any other kinds of products from eBay, you must be skeptical.
Be on high alert at all times. Art Deco jewelry, for example, might not be actual Art Deco, and the antique piece might not be an actual antique piece. So, research and learn about the features you should expect from such unique and often high-value pieces before you buy them.
The best sellers offer comprehensive product detailing, both in the pictures and the descriptions. If you are going to buy jewelry on eBay, you must know all your measurements, that is, the ring size, the necklace length preferable, and the circumference of your wrist. Guys, read more tips here or visit our homepage for more!
Here are some terms commonly used by other sellers to describe their Jewelry pieces. Make sure you only use a term when you are sure it applies to your item. Jewelry that has never been worn can fall under NWOT. If price tags or branding tags are still attached to the piece, your item is NWT. Gently Used GU : Gently used fabrics have been washed and possibly used, but appear new and have no signs of wear and no flaws. Poor : Jewelry pieces that show major wear and cannot be worn are in poor condition.
However pieces in poor condition might have desirable elements and parts. Make sure to be very clear about your item's condition when listing an item in poor condition.
Examine your Jewelry for any signatures, markings, dates, engravings, or brands. Try to learn about the company or maker that your pieces belongs to—stones and materials used, production era, production company, and rarity. When selling a Jewelry pieces that contain expensive stones or materials, or that are is potentially worth a lot, it may be worthwhile to get your item appraised and authenticated.
Authenticating your Jewelry not only provides you with a good estimate on expected sale price, but it also builds buyer confidence. Third-party graders and authenticators are qualified, experienced professionals who pledge to provide unbiased opinions.
Note : Opinions expressed by evaluators are theirs alone. You should review the credentials of each company and use your own judgment before using any company's services.
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words! Photos are the closest you can get to putting your Jewelry in the hands of potential buyers. Here are some tips on how to best represent your item:. Use a contrasting, solid backdrop. This is easily achieved by hanging a bed sheet or placing poster board behind the item. Use a plain, colored fabric backdrop to make your item stand out. Most importantly, avoid background clutter that can distract buyers or confuse them regarding what you are selling.
If you are selling more than one item in your listing, take pictures of the set as a whole and of individual pieces. Cover All Angles : Take pictures from multiple angles and distances, zooming in on important details. Make sure highlight any signatures, dates, and details. Zoom in to show textures and colors. Always include photographs of any flaws—it gives the buyer a clearer idea of what they are bidding on and builds buyer trust.
Use Proper Lighting : Natural light tends to give the best representation of your item, however direct sunlight can have the nasty effect of shadows. Find an area that receives indirect sunlight. Try taking your item outside on a sunny day and photograph it in a shady area. If you can't seem to find an area like this, or would prefer to use indoor lighting, try surrounding your item with desk, overhead, or floor lamps.
Above all, avoid using your camera's flash which causes distortion and shadows. Add Gallery : Including a Gallery photo with your listing is extremely important for success. You can attract attention to your item with a photo next to your listings in search results. Your Gallery picture should be a very clear, uncluttered view of your item. Since it is the only photo visible on search pages, make sure it provides a good representation of your item.
Auction style listings are a great way to create excitement around your Jewelry , which in turn can develop into a bidding frenzy among buyers—which could result in a higher selling price for you. The keys to a successful auction style listing are to get your first bid and encourage bidders to continue bidding. Low Starting Price : Getting that first bid is critical, as other buyers are generally more likely to jump in if they see there are already bids on an item.
To do this, many sellers prefer to set an opening bid below what the item is actually worth. Try beginning with a low starting price—such as 99 cents—to jumpstart bidding activity.
No Reserve : Be careful when setting a reserve price. Buyers may lose interest in an item if they place a bid and find it doesn't meet the reserve. Because they do not know the reserve price, they may assume the seller is simply asking too much for the item.
To prevent this from happening, try listing your item with "No Reserve. Accept PayPal : Buyers want to know that they can pay securely when making a purchase on eBay. By accepting PayPal payments, you can build buyer confidence and help protect yourself.
PayPal transfers payments to a bank account of your choice and notifies you when a payment has been received. Best of all, PayPal offers free online tools to make managing your payments easier. You can even print shipping labels and track your shipments.
Specifying reasonable shipping and handling costs in your listing is essential for smart selling—and it improves your search ranking when buyers sort by total cost. Never leave a buyer wondering how much shipping will cost. Often times, shipping costs will vary by distance.
Thank you Reply. Misty on 22 Jan Awesome article! I found it super informative and I was able to take your advice and answer each question. I am setting up to sell gold jewelry. I am designing it and it will be solid gold pieces. How do I give documents stating its real gold? Richelle Monfort on 23 Jan Hi Misty, Unfortunately, I was not able to find nay resources that specifically helps you with gold certification.
Gabriel on 30 Jan This was a very informative article. Thanks for sharing. Henrik Michel on 1 Jun Hi Alice, Thanks for these great information you put together in this piece! To my opinion online presence and sales plays a crucial rule for the development of small companies and start-ups in our industry to compete with the big players. However, some jewelry businesses still refrain from getting on social media, especially smaller businesses, because for them it can seem very time consuming.
After all, with so many businesses existing on social media, how can your jewelry business stand out? I agree that you need to put in some efforts to get results but in the long run it is the only way forward!
As a jewelry company, you already have your eye on trends. Its a great way to encourage customers to engage with your brand by posting photos of themselves wearing your pieces or highlight your most loyal customers. Social media is one of the best ways to have a digital presence and to drive traffic to your website.
You are most likely losing sales and audience share. After we implemented our online strategy we have been able to increase significantly our online referrals and got valuable market research since we were able to analyze search pattern on our website. Social media is about creating conversation and community; having a brand that people want to be involved with and that is inspirational. When you engage with your customers, your brand will seem friendly and approachable and people will begin to know, like, and trust your brand.
Brands that people know, like, and trust are the brands that succeed and that people like to engage with, which will turn into revenues!
Good Luck! Henrik Michel Aline Bassani Reply. Richelle Monfort on 5 Jun Hello Ruth, Yes we do have wholesalers who also dropship their products. Ronii on 1 Aug How do I get more customers to buy from my site Reply.
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Very useful guide and tips. Thank for share! Rhea Bontol on 16 Oct I'm glad you found this article useful. Parul Dave on 13 Nov I have created my e-commerce website in the Buildabazaar e-commerce platform.
Can I sell other websites products online through the website in which I sell my products? Rhea Bontol on 16 Nov You can definitely do that. Helps increase your chances of making a sale. Just make sure you agree upon with your suppliers' terms and conditions on where you sell their products. Woodlyne on 29 Jan Hi everyone, I just started a business selling jewelry, I need to know the fastest way online to sell them. I want to spend more time with my kids, cut down my hours at work!
I just want to add google campaign for marketing your business online. Rhea Bontol on 23 Nov Agree! Helps increase your traffic and conversions. Dave on 7 Dec I have a large collection of new fine jewelry set with diamonds, and gemstones from our family retail jewelry store we closed in This inventory has been in a bank vault since that time where would you recommend to sell it online.
Rhea Bontol on 10 Dec You can try selling at your own online store. I'll be helpful by this surely. I think it's perfect. Summarizes field well Reply. Bria Scott-Fleming on 19 Dec Thanks for the info! Rhea Bontol on 20 Dec Hi Bria! Good luck with your business. If you are interested in adding jewelries to your line, you can use the Directory to find additional suppliers. It's helpful when we are stating a business online.
Keep Sharing How can you help me? Rhea Bontol on 1 Feb Hi there! You can definitely start your own store, or otherwise at a platform where the market is already available. You can checkout some suggestions here on where to sell your jewelries. Emmasgrammy on 12 Feb I love the graphic here of different clasps. Could we see one of different chain styles? I cannot identify one I have. It's very pretty and I'd like to better describe it.
Thanks Reply. Rhea Bontol on 15 Feb We have lots of verified jewelry suppliers found in our Directory. You can join the full membership to check them out!
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I just want to thank you for getting me started and motivated to getting my jewelry together. I now have a direction to go in. Also thank u for the free membership, very nice of u. Rhea Bontol on 8 Jul Hi Belinda! Gabriela on 17 Jul Hi, Great source of information! Thank you. I already have my online shop but I am having hard time selling through my online shop, don't know what I am doing wrong, not getting traffic : Reply.
Tuniquecrafts on 20 Jul Wao.. Thanks I have found how to start selling my handcrafts online All Kaps Design on 31 Jul Great article! Question: i'm creating original Silver and gold pendants via 3d printing and i'm using a specific 3D printing company to do so.
What would be the best way to make myself visible on sites that normally expect the seller to dropship directly through them? Denise Lee on 2 Aug Good information. I make my own leather jewelry and I now see the importance of posting new items daily. Charu Maggo on 11 Aug Hey, Thanks for this useful information.
I am doing research on selling Jewelry online and your articles cleared my many doubts. Mei Tak Wong on 31 Aug I only want selling gemstone ruby emerald etc can you give me recommences Reply. Rhea Bontol on 29 Jun You can for this so they can provide you with some supplier suggestions. The Jewelry Magazine on 20 Sep Thanks for sharing!! Great Article Eleanor rose on 29 Dec This is really good information I'm glad I found it I'm from the UK Reply.
Rhea Bontol on 2 Jan There's more you can learn in our Seller Training Center - this serves as a guide when starting out your own online business. Frances bagalso on 23 Apr How to sell any thing here Because i want to sell Reply. Rhea Bontol on 14 May Hey Frances!
To clarify, SaleHoo is not a selling platform but a directory of suppliers where you can sell their products online. Checkout our blog here for suggestions on where you can sell online. Warren on 11 May Hi thank you for this article. I want to get into reselling jewelry but I also want to create my own to sell. Do you think it's wise to create my own website with something like WIX?
Also would there be any legal issues with selling handmade jewelry and resold jewelry under the same platform? Rhea Bontol on 14 May Wix is a good platform to start. There are also alternative selling sites that you can choose from right here. Although I don't find any issues with selling your handmade jewelry together with jewelries sourced from suppliers, just make sure to let the supplier know you're a reseller so they can provide you with certificates needed to sell if there are any.
Gave me a lot to think about and great resources.
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