OT- Opinons Wanted- eBay Listing Appearance

[D. Bergin]

Hi Jeff,

I also use Inkfrog and am pretty bummed myself at the push towards mobile compatibility. I feel like it's the dumbing down of the internet. Less pictures, less detail, less idea of who you're actually buying from.

Even when I'm on my mobile devices I always click "Classic Site" or "Desktop Version", because the lack of relevant information that gets nixed infuriates me. Almost every problem buyer I have had in the last 5 years on Ebay or my websites has been somebody who bought through a mobile device and didn't bother to read the full description.

That said, have you looked into "Inkfrog Open"? It's supposed to be more mobile friendly then the "Inkfrog Classic", and they are offering all classic subscribers the free upgrade and access to both platforms with no cost increase.

I've signed up for it but haven't actually used it yet. Not sure if it regenerates your old listings for you into the new platform.

[bxb]

If you include good pictures in the "appearance". That is most important to me, good back and front images. All the other hype I ignore.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by bxb

If you include good pictures in the "appearance". That is most important to me, good back and front images. All the other hype I ignore.

Thanks for the response Larry....I agree that lots of pictures tell a better story than just words.

Jeff

[tschock]

Personally, I don't like all the 'noise'. Some of what I look for are:

• Good pic(s) - this is probably the #1 item.
• Decent description - doesn't mean wordy, just applicable. If you point out flaws that aren't obvious from pics (like interior of a mag), I'm more likely to trust you with your item.
• Feedback - not end all, be all, but I check what the negative/neutrals might say
• Price, including shipping -duh?
• Spelling and that the person can communicate - again, not end all, be all, but if the person takes time for coming across effectively, then I feel they 'care' for their items(s)

Much of the above just show you care (IMO).

[Leon]

I picked depends on price but I should have also "meant", depends on the pictures too. I was thinking the question was, do I care about all kinds of frilly stuff in a listing, and that answer is no. However, good pictures are almost always a must.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by Leon

I picked depends on price but I should have also "meant", depends on the pictures too. I was thinking the question was, do I care about all kinds of frilly stuff in a listing, and that answer is no. However, good pictures are almost always a must.

Thanks for breaking it down Leon to the basic question...Does Frilly stuff matter?

Jeff

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by tschock

Personally, I don't like all the 'noise'. Some of what I look for are:

• Good pic(s) - this is probably the #1 item.
• Decent description - doesn't mean wordy, just applicable. If you point out flaws that aren't obvious from pics (like interior of a mag), I'm more likely to trust you with your item.
• Feedback - not end all, be all, but I check what the negative/neutrals might say
• Price, including shipping -duh?
• Spelling and that the person can communicate - again, not end all, be all, but if the person takes time for coming across effectively, then I feel they 'care' for their items(s)

Much of the above just show you care (IMO).

Taylor...my wife answered almost exactly the same way that you did. Thanks,

Jeff

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by tschock

Personally, I don't like all the 'noise'. Some of what I look for are:

• Good pic(s) - this is probably the #1 item.
• Decent description - doesn't mean wordy, just applicable. If you point out flaws that aren't obvious from pics (like interior of a mag), I'm more likely to trust you with your item.
• Feedback - not end all, be all, but I check what the negative/neutrals might say
• Price, including shipping -duh?
• Spelling and that the person can communicate - again, not end all, be all, but if the person takes time for coming across effectively, then I feel they 'care' for their items(s)

Much of the above just show you care (IMO).

I agree with this. I clicked on your link. With a feedback score of almost 4000, and a 100% rating all I would need is a couple of pictures, a brief description, and a fair price to buy. The rest doesn't matter.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by bxb

If you include good pictures in the "appearance". That is most important to me, good back and front images. All the other hype I ignore.

Size? Condition? Accurate description? Contents? Maybe not as important with cards, but lots of us deal in memorabilia, where the more information you provide, the better.

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Size? Condition? Accurate description? Contents? Maybe not as important with cards, but lots of us deal in memorabilia, where the more information you provide, the better.

Too many folks selling pinback buttons don't include size info. Helpful to specify size or to at least include a photo of the item next to a ruler.

[mikemb]

Appearance does not matter to me, unless it is really bad. Like good pictures. Want to see both sides of a card, especially if there is a variation on the back. Different angles of other items is a plus.

Mike

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by bxb

If you include good pictures in the "appearance". That is most important to me, good back and front images. All the other hype I ignore.

+1. I only care about price and being able to see the item clearly. All the other nonsense actual causes me to not even look at the item.

[D. Bergin]

I'm a little stumped and curious here fellas. What other "nonsense" in Jeff's listings would cause anybody to NOT look at his items?

I see a pretty clean layout and a store neatly organized into several niche categories.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

I'm a little stumped and curious here fellas. What other "nonsense" in Jeff's listings would cause anybody to NOT look at his items?

I see a pretty clean layout and a store neatly organized into several niche categories.

Thanks Dave...see my post above.

Jeff

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Hi Jeff,

I also use Inkfrog and am pretty bummed myself at the push towards mobile compatibility. I feel like it's the dumbing down of the internet. Less pictures, less detail, less idea of who you're actually buying from.

Even when I'm on my mobile devices I always click "Classic Site" or "Desktop Version", because the lack of relevant information that gets nixed infuriates me. Almost every problem buyer I have had in the last 5 years on Ebay or my websites has been somebody who bought through a mobile device and didn't bother to read the full description.

That said, have you looked into "Inkfrog Open"? It's supposed to be more mobile friendly then the "Inkfrog Classic", and they are offering all classic subscribers the free upgrade and access to both platforms with no cost increase.

I've signed up for it but haven't actually used it yet. Not sure if it regenerates your old listings for you into the new platform.

Hi Dave..hope you are well. The main reason that I am considering all of this is that the new Inkfrog Open does not bring over your current listings at this time. They have some snarky comment to justify it (something like every once in a while it is good to upgrade your listings). I really don't know if a better appearance listing is going to result in better sales. Your thoughts?

Jeff