How to Make Sure That Your Item Is Ready for Resale

Okay so you have clothing, shoes or other items that you want to sell online. You want to sell on eBay, Amazon, etc. but how do I get started? Here are my 3 steps to help make sure that your item is ready for resale.

First, make sure that your items are decent looking. This means no holes, stains, or animal hairs. You’d be amazed what poor conditions so many items are. I have seen a store on a resale platform where the seller says that because she owns a cat that all items will come with car hair! No SHE DID NOT! That’s unacceptable because no customer should have to tolerate that. I wash all of my items. Sometimes I dry clean them if the instructions say so. Just because it is resale doesn’t mean that you can sell anything.

Second, research your price for copywriting and fair market value. The prices vary from new to pre-owned (worn). I have sold both. In addition, please add if you have the original box but that gets a higher price. If you are selling pre-owned, the rule of thumb is pricing it 50% your original price. You also need to know how to write your description so that it sells. In eBay, the sold listings feature will help you see how much an item sells but also the words used to get the sale.

Third, photos are everything. Please photograph your items in a well-lit place. Lighting is very important because the first time your customer receives his merchandise is after paying. I normally take a minimum 3 photos (front, back and side). If it is a shoe, photograph the soles and inside the shoe.

Bonus tip – If there are stains or thread missing, divulge that information in your description. Also photograph it. The customer needs to know because it is all of perfect information and not practicing fraud.

Making sure that your resale items are decent, properly researching your items’ copywriting and fair market value and photographing your items in good lighting are my ways to ensure that your item is ready for resale!

I am a tall women’s fashion luxury consignment reseller. My motto is giving tall women ‘Neiman Marcus merchandise at rock bottom prices.’ Shop my store: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

eBay Adventure - Comments Welcome

I open my dashboard to check for the comments. I find that someone comments on my Why I Love Resale article about promoting my eBay store. This good fortune has come out of left field. It is totally unexpected!

I have started eBay Adventures series to show the good, bad and ugly about reselling on eBay. I have been doing this since June 2016. I love to write, share and exchange my experiences to help people. I am all about not making the same mistakes as I have. Learn and grow from them.

                I am very thankful that someone wants to promote my eBay store because as a solopreneur, it is hard promoting and marketing your store on your own. I am grateful. This comment motivates me to keep sharing my eBay resale journey and fashion livestream on both Blogger and www.carlarjenkins.com.

I am a tall women fashion luxury consignment reseller. My motto is giving women Neiman Marcus merchandise at near rock bottom prices. Shop my store here: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

The Long Path to My 49th Gold Star

I have been an eBay reseller with a 100% customer feedback rating. I pride myself on receiving gold customer service stars. It has taken me over 90 days (3 months) in between my 48^th and 49^th gold star. I have made over 10 sales in the meantime. I admit that it is frustrating doing all of these sales, answering questions and uploading photos without any recognition for over 3 months. I am very happy that a buyer has acknowledged my work and customer service because these are the reasons why I do it. I am human just like everyone else. I just a tad bit of recognition along the way.

Shop the best in tall women’s fashion here: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

eBay Adventures : Always Check the Back End

I arose this morning to see a message about one of my higher priced dresses. The email was from outside of the US. Though I took the photo and gave her the measurements, I also checked the back end to see if I checked the US Global Priority shipping box. I did; but, I saw that the ‘automatically decline bids below this amount’ field as unchanged from my original price listing. I reduced the price on this dress, the automatic decline stayed the same amount knocking out bids. I have gone behind the back end of every item I have and ensured that the automatic decline.

This was a lightbulb moment making me realize why I wasn’t receiving as many sales. Also it sent a message to me to always spend time working on my business. Don’t just relist items or do anything by default. Now I felt that I would receive more sales after changing the automatic decline numbers on all of the my items. Remember, always check the back end.

For the best in tall women’s fashion luxury consignment, shop www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Watch and shop my latest fashion livestream show here: 

Look Fashionable Regardless of the Weather!

The winter chill in the air but that doesn’t mean that you have to look frigid. Warm up to the latest in tall women’s luxury fashion. I am carrying the best in real furs and luxury brands like Gucci and Valentino. Below I have styled 1 chubby fur coat with 3 different dresses. Clockwise, here you can wear the Aqua chocolate brown chubby fur with the burnt orange T Tahari dress, the red Valentino dress and the black Gucci dress.

All styles are large/US size 12

Check these fashions and the rest of my inventory: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Prices can change at any time. 

eBay Adventure : Self-Service Priority

I have been an eBay reseller using the post office since the beginning. Everyone knows that I only ship domestic and global priority mail shipping. If you’re an American customer, you’d receive your package in 1-3 business days. If you’re international, you’d receive it in 6-10 business days. I’ve adopted priority shipping because I sell luxury items and I feel that the customer wants her order as soon as possible.

So I go to the post office as usual without fanfare to drop off another shipment. I get to the counter, do my normal routine (including pressing the red button to say that my package doesn’t contains bomb and danger liquids), when the clerk tells me to pick up my package and drop it off at the front counter. Now THAT was a first! I mean is THAT YOUR job to deliver and distribute the mail. What a lazy broad! I do it but still. I mean the post office has cash flow issues and has been steadily losing market share with everyone using email. You’d think that she could just accept my package. The nerve!

                Anyway, I am still adding new items to my store. If you are a tall women looking for luxury fashion for less, shop my store here: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

                I have an all-new fashion livestream showcasing my latest skinny jeans offering. 

New Year, New Wardrobe

Happy New Year ladies! 2018 is now! And you know what that means? A new wardrobe! I am carrying new inventory to keep you fashionable throughout the New Year and beyond. I am giving you Neiman Marcus merchandise at near rock bottom prices!

Right now I am carrying Gucci, Valentino, Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft. This is a perfect time to shop for a new work wardrobe. I am carrying Ann Taylor Loft coats and jackets that let you fashionably saunter into the workplace with ease. Shop www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Shop the Most Chic Tall Fashion Christmas Party Outfits Out There!

‘Tis the season for trendy tall fashionistas to do Christmas partying right! My motto is giving you Neiman Marcus merchandise at rock bottom prices. I am carrying the absolute best in luxury resale! I am talking about Gucci and Valentino. Don’t take my word for it. Watch my livestream below then shop my store: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

3 Reasons Why I Cater to Tall Fashionistas

A lot of people ask me why does my eBay store cater to tall fashionistas. Well, here are my three reasons why:

I Am A Tall Woman And Know The Struggle

I know. The struggle is REAL when you are a tall woman looking for fashionable clothing. I have decided to cater to tall women to help them find the right item.

I Want to Provide More Choices

Lack of choices is another VERY BIG PROBLEM when you are a tall fashionista. The first hurdle to find the right item. The second hurdle is to NOT look like everyone else. That’s why I am big on exclusivity. You won’t find the same woman wearing what I am wearing.

I Don’t Want Tall Women Getting Ripped Off

Society seems to want to charge us more than every other woman. Price discrimination is REAL. My store’s motto is ‘giving you Neiman Marcus merchandise at rock bottom prices’ . Being tall should not leave you broke!

Shop my eBay store here for the best in tall luxury fashion www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Shop My eBay Cyber Sale for the Best in Tall Women’s Fashion

Shop my Cyber sale for the best in tall women’s fashion. I have stocked the best in luxury fashion. Currently I am carrying Gucci and Valentino Roma. The Cyber sale is good from now until Sunday, December 3^rd. 

Shop it here: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Watch my Cyber Sale fashion livestream here:

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Those Black Friday Deals!

I know that this is early November but Christmas is right around the corner! I am letting everyone know that I have BIG Black Friday deals on the horizon in my eBay store. I carry Gucci, Theory, Stuart Weitzman and all of the top luxury labels. My motto is giving you ‘Neiman Marcus merchandise at near rock bottom prices’.

  Keep your eyes peeled on my store for the best in tall women’s fashion coming this Christmas!

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Shop My Veterans Day Sale Now!

In honor of Veterans Day, I am throwing a Veterans Day sale.

As the proud daughter of a Vietnam vet, granddaughter of a Korean Conflict and World War II veterans, Veterans Day holds a lot of importance for me. From now until Saturday, November 11^th, shop my store and get all of the discounts. I am carrying Theory, Gucci Stuart Weitzman. I give you Neiman Marcus merchandise at rock bottom prices!

Shop here: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Also watch my latest eBay fashion livestream highlighting my current inventory:

Turn Over a New Leaf with All New Tall Women’s Fall Fashion

We are officially in the fall season and you know that you need a new wardrobe. Where else would you shop but here? I am give you Neiman Marcus merchandise at near rock bottom prices! Shop here: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Watch the latest eBay fashion livestream for the latest in tall fashion fall fashion!

Shop the New Fall Fashion Video! | www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

I am debuting my all-new fashion livestream showcasing the new fall merchandise. I am a tall women’s luxury consignment store. My motto is giving you Neiman Marcus merchandise at nearly rock bottom prices. This season I am adding Alice + Olivia and Ann Taylor Loft. This new fashion livestream video showcases these labels and more!

Shop https://www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6 for the best in tall women’s fashion luxury! 

Watch the latest fashion livestream below! Shop https://www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Shop the New Fall Fashion Merchandise Here!

Fall is finally here and so is all of the new merchandise! I have added the newest Alice + Olivia and Ann Taylor plus Catherine Malandrino. These labels are a fashionista dreams. As the motto says ‘Don’t DREAM about it, BE about it!’ Be able Neiman Marcus merchandise at near rock bottom prices this fall! 

Shop my store for the best in tall women’s fall fashion luxury: www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Watch my newest fashion livestream to see all of the latest additions to my store!

Fancy a New Fall Wardrobe? Shop Here!

With a new season comes new clothing. I have restocked new fall items guaranteeing that you make a fashionable transition from summer to fall effortlessly. I am carrying the best in Ann Taylor and Alice + Olivia to keep you looking great throughout this fall season. Below are the new items.

Shop my store for the best in tall women’s fall wardrobe: https://www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Prices and Availability May Change at Any Time

Alice + Olivia Red Ruched Dress Size Large $30

Alice + Olivia Blue Stretch Ribbed Jersey Dress Size 12 $40

Catherine Malandrino Stretch Draped Dress Size Large $25

Ann Taylor Lace Dress Size 12 $35

Shop my store for the best in tall women’s fall wardrobe: https://www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Fall into Fashion | www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Fall is here and so is the savings! Come and shop my store for the best in tall women’s affordable luxury fashion. Right now, I am carrying Gucci, Stuart Weitzman and Theory. I am also carrying real fur and will be listing all-new fall weather items. Shop www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Watch my latest eBay fashion livestream to see my entire inventory:

*Prices and availability can vary*

Gucci Viscose Stretch Dress Size Large $175

Stuart Weitzman Dunkirk Over-the-Knee Boots size 11M $100

Michael by Michael Kors trench coat size 12 $40

Remember for the very best in tall women’s luxury fashion, shop www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

eBay Adventure - Truth in Advertising | www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

I have received my 46^th gold star. A gold star is a positive customer feedback rating. I truly do this for the gold star because I am all about ensuring that the customer experience is the best! When the lady sales that my dress is as advertised, I am taken aback. I mean, aren’t all people doing truth in advertising. Then I remember my eBay experience where I have to deal with fraud and people trying to get refunds out of thin air. I have always prided myself on telling the truth and providing accurate product descriptions. If there is a hole or a rip, I photograph it and write it in the description (Full disclosure – the item that I have sold her isn’t ripped!). I am all about telling the truth because integrity is big and my buyers love me for it.

Shop my eBay store for the latest in tall women luxury consignment! www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Watch my eBay fashion livestream to see my entire inventory: 

5 Reasons Why Your Online Store Should Have a Blog

Running an online store is a job in itself so I completely understand why a seller would be hesitant in adding a blog on top of all of that. However, having your own store blog is the best advertising that you can get.

Here are my reasons why you should have a Blog?

·         24-Hour Promotion: It’s up when you’re not. People buy online 24 hours. Your blog generates site traffic and leads. Although I am an eBay seller, I have my own sales blog.

·         It’s your online real estate which you control – you don’t control social media

·         Free advertising – A blog is a form of advertisement. You have to pay for Facebook Ads.

·         Customer Education, Engagement and Experience All in One: I post all of my tips, customer responses and livestreams on my blog. It is the one-stop shop. On mine, I have eBay Adventures chronicling my sales experience; my weekly eBay inventory livestreams, photos and eBay sales tips.

·         You can run special exclusively for your blog readers – membership has privileges.

These are my 5 reasons why your online store should have a blog. Blogging increases site traffic. Increased traffic = increased conversions.

As always shop my eBay store for the best in tall women luxury consignment www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Watch my latest eBay livestream to view all of my store’s merchandise!

Desire Fashionable Attire? Shop here!

You are a tall woman with discerning fashion tastes. You only want the highest quality fabrics. Do you desire fashionable attire? Look no further than my store! I am a tall women’s eBay fashion luxury consignment shop selling Alice + Olivia, Gucci, Theory and Stuart Weitzman to name a few! 

Shop my store for the best in tall women’s high fashion: http://www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

*Prices and availability can change at any time.*

Alice + Olivia Melon Stretch Ruched Dress Size Large $25

Gucci Viscose Stretch Dress Size Large $200

Diane von Furstenberg Black and White Striped Wrap Dress Size 12 $75

Stuart Weitzman Over the Knee Dunkirk Boots Size 11M $100

Watch my newest eBay livestream showcasing all of my merchandise: