Selling Art on Ebay Part 4: Auction Listings

In this final episode in my 'Selling Art on Ebay' series I give you actual statistics and information about the performance of one of my own art auctions. Then I talk about three of the most important things you need to know about when creating your own auctions listings to maximise views.

I also advise you to read my Helium article for more of my tips:

Selling Art? How to get the best price.
14 Tips for achieving a better price on Ebay for Self Represented Artists.
http://www.helium.com/tm/196213/selling-achieving-better-price

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• art
• selling
• ebay
• artist
• auction
• etourist
• tet

[valeagrl1]

Hi TET. Can u explain? I don't understand how someone can make $ relisting your item in another catagory. How can someone else sell YOUR item? LOL I don't understand. Thanks... Cheers

[etourist2]

A fairly extreme example is probably the best way to explain... I list my painting in a category for sculpture (by some freak mistake). No one viewing sculpture is going to be interested in a painting. Another seller notices my painting and thinks - I can buy this on the first bid because it's unlikely to get other bidders. They win the auction then relist your painting in a painting category. 5 people looking to buy a painting see yours. A bidding war follows. The seller makes a profit.

[etourist2]

Whilst this example is fairly extreme inexperienced sellers list their items in poorly chosen categories all the time. Other sellers, who know the item would be popular if listed in a more appropriate category (along with better worded descriptions, headings etc.) take advantage of the original sellers inexperience. Hopefully that helps to clarify the point for you. - TET

[zeelove8]

BTW, great work, very unique style, wimisical, much like story book work, i love it, keep creating....

i will suscribe to ur site, u give wonderful advise, thanxs, much appreciated..***:)

[etourist2]

Thank you. Don't let me put you off trying to sell your art on ebay. The purpose of all my videos was really to dis spell the myth that ebay is 'easy money' and to provide a more realistic look at what to expect. Ebay takes time to build a business - the same as if you were trying to sell your art through any online site whether that be your own site or a site like Etsy or Boundless Galleries

[valeagrl1]

Thanks TET!!! cheers!

[laurabarbosaart]

awesome!

[zeelove8]

thanxs for the goldmine advise, its sooooo helpful, an an now i really know, ebay is very hard i already know that from experiance, not art but othere things, but art is my real love an ive always wondered, thanxs agian, u will have good karma for helping all us unknow artist:)

[etourist2]

Marketing's a whole other big subject. Start by getting your keywords and auction listings right for people searching for your type of art on ebay. After that, use your online and offline social networks. Just let everyone know you're selling your art on ebay (but try not to spam) - start an email newsletter etc. if you're going to list regularly. A mailing list is important for any artist who wants to communicate with their collectors. Use Youtube to show off your art. Best of luck.