Too many new eBay sellers assume that it doesn’t really matter how they describe the item they are selling, because it will go for about the same price no matter how it’s listed. This simply is not true! The title is the #1 determinant of how well your auction will do. A mistake in the auction title can mean that your item won’t show up in eBay search results, and that it won’t get the exposure it needs to guarantee bidding action. Read More »
You’ve found that special item on eBay, and you just have to have it! You enter your bid and wait for the auction to end in five days. Because you’d be happy to beat any bidder, you wait anxiously in the minutes and seconds leading up to the end of the auction. 10 – 9 – 8 – 7 – and then, suddenly, you refresh the page and have been outbid! With only seconds to go, there’s no time for you to place a bid. The listing has ended, and you’re not the winning bidder. It’s just not fair! What can you do to prevent this in the future? Read More »
Estate auctions and public property auctions are a great way to get a bargain. If you love going to estate sales, thrift shops, and garage sales, you’ll probably enjoy attending an estate auction. Auction companies in every state specialize in the sale of jewelry, antiques, collectibles, furniture, household items, art, and other personal property. You can place individual items up for auction with such an auction house; most will also sell an entire estate piece by piece. These property auctions may be held at the auction company’s location, or on-site at the home. Most auctions usually have 200 to 500 lots. Each lot may be a single item or a group of items. Read More »
Are you searching for a car, but can’t find one that you like and can afford? Police and government car auctions may be the answer. At these auctions, you’ll find used cars at fantastic deals. The cars that are auctioned off include impounded or seized vehicles, government surplus vehicles, and yes, even old police cars. You’ll find almost any vehicle imaginable at a government auction, including SUVs, cars, vans, trucks, and even jet skis, boats, motorcycles, and the occasional plane. Visiting one of these auctions is a great way to get a used car for a fraction of the price you’d pay when buying from a private party or used car dealer. Read More »