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    That's great advice. I do send out occasional newsletters through email marketing, but like you say, with every purchase you also gain an email address. Much appreciated.
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    Which then over the long term would lead to more sales? I have thought about doing more giveaways, which I have done but solely for charity. However would it sometimes put people off buying because they think in a few months they maybe able to get the same or similar items for free? But I do...
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    Thank you, it is very much appreciated. I'm not sure why, but I was under the impression that you couldn't promote or link your website in with eBay. I thought there were rules that stopped you mentioning it in private messages etc. Maybe this is not the case, as you know more thsn I do. I'm not...
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    I can have stock on hand using a drop shipping method with one of the suppliers I use. I could then probably compete with the low prices, but obviously the profit margin would be a lot less. However, I suppose if I sell 10 things at just a £2 profit margin using a drop shipping method where I...
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    Yes I have realised that a lot of the audience who are keen on my content are the younger market, who like you say do not have the disposable income. I believe the interest for my products from this certain audience are high, however it's then relying on them to then go and discuss with there...
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    Some of the items I stock are already gift sets. However, I did think of doing maybe a bedroom themed 'hamper'. As I have stock in duvets, rugs, pillows, curtains etc, I can get also get plug socket 'skins' or wall light stickers and maybe put them all together to create a certain clubs football...
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    One thing I have done recently is re-word the products, instead of copying it from the same suppliers listings like I noticed a lot of other competitors were doing. Not sure if ebay would pick up on that, but I worded it in a way that people would be able to relate to more. None of the product I...
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    I appreciate your advice. Do people actually click onto ebay shops? From personal experience it's just a know what you want to buy, then select the cheapest option, type of thing. Once you have purchased or before you go the checkout, could ebay then take you to the shop for you to have a look...
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    I believe they buy in ranges. From personal experience. That's why I thought I could make the extra sales just from everything being under one roof. If your a Chelsea fan and you want the latest backpack, you might also be interested in the new matching bootbag, drinks bottle, ball, pump and...
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    I wasn't really in the position to be able to only compete on price alone. I wanted to be able to offer a more personal service through my website that I don't believe you can get through ebay. I completely understand regarding the traffic. How can I sell on value? If most of the customers on...
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    Yes I completely understand that. On ebay you have to really know what you want to purchase before you actually go on right? Well most times out of ten. Where as with my website, because the stock is all under one roof, if they were on the website, they might see another item from the same...
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    Having a fans football needs all under one roof so to speak. Let me give you an example. If your a fan of teams such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United etc. There is sections on my website with all merchandise and equipment dedicated to that specific team. Where as with ebay or other sites, you...
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    I'm just not in a position to compete only on price. I understand your point with the traffic, it is a very fair point. How do you suggest I sell on value? Most customers only look for the cheapest item?
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    Many thanks. Your advice is gold. Can I not transfer any of my previous site over? Like the product list. I have hundreds of items for sale on the site. Also with my domain name registered, can that just be switches over to wordpress also?
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