My First Ebay Listing

TraderGio · October 16, 2006 10:55AM

MS 64 Saint Gaudens 1915-S

Any suggestions for revisions are welcome.

Russ · October 16, 2006 10:57AM

Bookmarked. Thanks for the heads up.

Russ, NCNE

SilverEagles92 · October 16, 2006 10:59AM

Placed an opening bid for ya. Good luck!

Leiana · October 16, 2006 11:00AM

The only thing I see is that you are quoting the PCGS price guide for a non-PCGS graded coin. That's a pet peeve for some here.

Other than that, it looks like a great listing! Your title, (the deciding factor as to whether I click on an auction or not) is excellent and describes the item perfectly.

-Amanda

StrikeOutXXX · October 16, 2006 11:02AM

<< The only thing I see is that you are quoting the PCGS price guide for a non-PCGS graded coin. That's a pet peeve for some here. >>

One of my little pet peeves - but not a disqualifying factor. I wish you didn't limit it to paypal only - I don't use them.

Looks good otherwise.

notwilight · October 16, 2006 11:09AM

<< Placed an opening bid for ya. Good luck! >>

Sorry but I screwed up your second bid. With my daughter climbing on my lap I accidently entered a total nuclear bid and had to go learn how to cancel my bid. I did so and entered a much more reasonable second bid. Good luck, Jerry

TraderGio · October 16, 2006 11:13AM

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<< The only thing I see is that you are quoting the PCGS price guide for a non-PCGS graded coin. That's a pet peeve for some here. >>

One of my little pet peeves - but not a disqualifying factor. I wish you didn't limit it to paypal only - I don't use them.

Looks good otherwise. >>

I thought I would wait 24 hours and then edit the listing to reflect the suggestions. Thanks!

Bochiman · October 16, 2006 11:22AM

Too much hype in the listing for me....

I didn't know a MS64 was extraordinary for condition on these coins. I thought it was somewhat common. Am I wrong and way off base?

<< graded MS64 by NGC due to its incredible look and extraordinary condition >>

Note: According to the NGC report that accompanies the auction, there were more graded in MS64 than in any other, including MS63, grade.

I also agree with the comment about paypal only.....I hate "only" auctions. Maybe I want to write a check or send a cashier's check/MO. Maybe I want to pay via paypal.....I like options.

Your return policy is also a little "iffy" for me.
You stated everything is shipped registered and only takes 1-3 days to arrive..... HUH???
I have had registered take 3 days...from 2 states away but I have heard that registered can take 10 days or so and is usually LONGER than Priority Mail.

Again, for me.....too much hype.

Loki · October 16, 2006 11:33AM

Not bad for first one.

Comments:
1) Why ask high bidder for phone #? That to me is a turn off. I wouldn't want to give that out.

2) Make sure you chose insurance is provided when creating listing. Ebay portion states no insurance provided. Lot's of potential bidders don't read fine print on listings and you may lose a few bidders here.

3) Watch redundancies: You don't have to boldly state ship only to US addresses, that is already stated in ebay's auto-generated portion at bottom.

4) Paypal only is a turn-off. Why not at least accept USPS money orders as they are pretty much as good as cash. Still have to check for number though.

5) State NR or No Reserve in title if doing a no reserve auction. Lots of people search for this.

Positives:
Nice and colorful. Easy to read. To the point description without grandma stories and other needless blahblahblah. Great seller feedback rating!

sweetwilliet · October 16, 2006 11:39AM

Good job. I'm somewhat of a newbie selling on ebay myself. I like no reserve, low opening bid auctions. You may want to revise this statement:

(I ship everything Registered Mail which takes no longer than 1 - 3 days).

Registered mail sometimes takes a week or more, I've posted here to ask questions about it. I got one coin that took 2 weeks, no fault of the seller. A scrooge would neg you for the post office shipping slowly. Just a suggestion.

sweetwilliet · October 16, 2006 11:41AM

Oh, I disagree that paypal is a turn-off. From a buyer's perspective, I like it, but would like to see personal check/money order added, adding time for check to clear. Also, it says shipping insurance not offered. I would ship registered mail insured.

Edit: Sorry, I see you said paypal only is a turn-off. Agreed.

TraderGio · October 16, 2006 11:52AM

Thanks for all the suggestions. Keep them coming and I'll have a good time revising the listing tomorrow night.

Russ · October 16, 2006 12:11PM

<< Keep them coming and I'll have a good time revising the listing tomorrow night. >>

After you're done be sure and post another thread with a link so the members don't forget about it.

Russ, NCNE

Bochiman · October 16, 2006 12:13PM

<< 

<< Keep them coming and I'll have a good time revising the listing tomorrow night. >>

After you're done be sure and post another thread with a link so the members don't forget about it.

Russ, NCNE >>

You forgot to add: ".....again in the US Coin Forum instead of the BST"

BBQnBLUES · October 16, 2006 1:02PM

TraderGlo;

I have to reiterate what others have stated "PayPal" only auctions will limit your bids..

Personally, I _Refuse to use PayPal. I send money orders..

ABC123 · October 16, 2006 1:15PM

Looks Great---Good Luck !

prooflike · October 16, 2006 1:39PM

I just upped it a little more for you.

My First Ebay Listing

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