Help a brotha out! A coin brotha that is...

CoinManiac527

With my beginning business in the coin world, I thought that the best people to ask questions to would be my potential buyers. I plan on having a big coin biz thru eBay. I just need your feedback on these auctions. Click here . Let me know what ur opinion is of my photography, layout, information given, etc. This is also a selfish attempt to get people to look at my poor, underviewed auctions. Anyways...... let me know what you think.

LucyBop

Phooey, NO FRANKIES!!!!!

airplanenut

Just some constructive criticism. The general layout is very nice.

Pictures- some are cut off, some are rotated heavily (the 1852 3cs reverse is backwards)- I see that this is because you were being hasty. I recommend a good scanner, or much better yet, a digital camera with a good macro for photography- it will be great in the long run.
You can also trim away the black and grey areas- they just make the file larger.

Shipping/Handling- Instead of guessing, have a set price, say $3. Then say that insurance will be included at "these" rates- if it's mandatory, say so and then say why you feel it must be mandatory... this way, buyers know exactly what they are paying, and are not left to guess.

I do like the layout- it's pleasing.

Jeremy

wil31

On the 3 cent silver the text on the right margin of the description is cut off, at least as it appears on my monitor. You may want to name the shipping method, i.e. FedEx, UPS, USPS priority, etc. or give the estimated time to arrival. Otherwise, nice auctions. I've added a couple to my watch list, but probably can't afford it this week. Good luck.

wil31

I see you did list USPS on the shipping info on the bottom of the page, sorry. You may want to list it where you mention the shipping charge. And I agree, the overall layout is pretty good.

CoinManiac527

Thanks Wil, I made it more clear that I will be using USPS on all of my auctions.

Oldtrader3

Center your pictures, color balance them (Obverse and Reverse) and assure the same Magnification for both sides (aside from the backward AU 3CS). On older AU material (pre-1892), it might be worth Economy Service slabbing them. It makes them much easier to sell and cuts the "this coin is really an XF" low-ball comeback.

k10

<< <i>This is also a selfish attempt to get people to look at my poor, underviewed auctions. >>



Wouldn't this thread be better represented in the BST forum?

USMC_6115

I'm by no means an expert of Ebay; but I'd be careful listing grades of coins. Some buyers may hold you accountable if they don't get that MS69...Just a thought...

CoinManiac527

Well.... my question was directed more towards the setup of my auction, not a direct pleading for people to buy it. But maybe you're right. I'll put all things like this I am going to post in the future in the BST

lava

If you have a return policy, you might as well state that, it will spare you from questions later.