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tommyhilfigerclothing



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:18 pm    Post subject: How long were you on the site until you had your first sale? Reply with quote

Still waiting for mine. What about you's?
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lastade-designs
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not long at all. It helped to read all the suggestions from members of the forum, who provided lots of information on how to promote your store. It just depends on what people are shopping for.
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thelivesandlovesofmaggiethecat



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tommy your store still doesn't look open. You are still saying worn clothing is brand new without tags. No logo. No picture under where you should have a logo.
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vintagesodaads



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:17 am    Post subject: Two orders this weekend. Reply with quote

It was a while before I had my first sale but they are coming along now. Read all the suggestions and PROMOTE!

First, I think you have to have a minimum number of items in your store for it to be attractive to folks.

Second, always be tuning your store: pictures, logos, FAQs!

Third, promote and cross-promote! I have a niche store and I include a flyer about it in all the packages I send from my other stores on vendio and eBay.

Fourth, did I say promote??

Good luck!
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Americasprice



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:01 am    Post subject: your store Reply with quote

Personally, I would not shop at your store. First, it looks neglected. You don't have a F&Q, terms and so on. Second and this was a very much sales killer was your "All sales final" What if I don't like your product when I actually see it in my hands...does that mean I'm out? Just my personal views. Hope this helps.
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kjscreations



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have to agree... I see this WAYYYY to often! Mad

I am setting up, yet ANOTHER store (so glad they don't limit us LOL )
But I keep it on hold until ... #1 it looks pretty ... #2 ALL info is typed in.
Payments, faq, terms, contact. #3... set up all the categories I want & #4 start loading products.... THEN take off hold & start promoting.

I never skip any of those steps. Too many "newbies" think "stick in some products & buyers will come"...

I just want to YELL THIS ACROSS THE FORUM!... IT DON"T HAPPEN THAT WAY!

Ok... now I'm done yelling Laughing
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ArtistaDonna



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

still waiting
people come to visit but no sale yet
I am an artist and love to draw animals
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wowwireless



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi,

you got your products down now just dress it up and fill in the blanks and promote.


i understand not everyone do this for a livin but i at least to spend a hour a day or when you can and do some research. theres a lot of friendly ppl here that will help if you have any questions

best of luck

wowwireless
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alwaysyesterday



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm still waiting but then again I still have tons to get listed I only have 23 items so that's not a big selection.

I agree that being open minded to suggestions from members can be a big help. When I listed my first batch last week I had all sorts of stuff I had overlooked and messed up and it probably would have taken me some time and even cost me customers if other members had not been kind enough to critique my store.
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JewelryCityAndMore



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was on here for about 2 months before I got a sale. I did not advertising and had forgotten that I had even set up a store here, in fact. Then suddenly the sales started coming in. Now there're pretty stready and I am working on advertising myself more and getting myself up in the search results. I've read the thread on promoting yourself and they're pretty helpful. Good luck.
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PlainWrapperDVD



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tommy,

My first sale came the third day after I opened the store and still adding inventory. Customer found me somehow. Since then, most sales have come by promoting my store rather than relying on search engine traffic to find me.

You might find the following threads helpful;

http://www.ecrater.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=4

http://www.ecrater.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=1439

Good luck




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jjseuts



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tommy.

You have very confusing ads. "NEW without tags, but listed as a USED product, worn once or twice, huh?

I think Maggie once asked you if you had permission to use the "Tommy Hilfiger" name...do you?

You have some really nice products...just some confusing and contradicting ads. Be as accurate as you can, it helps.

I'm new as well and I hope I am not coming across as rude. Sad
There was some GREAT advice given above (I took heed to some as well).

Good Luck to you.

jj
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88shoppexpress



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

HI!

We've been here in eCRATER just last month but we're so fortunate and thankful to those who visited and bought items on our site. We know that eCRATER has a lot of potential customers that's why we establish a store here. WE also promoted and exposed our site to other websites.

Promote. promote..promote..

Good luck and more power!
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acread
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like tommy is shut down.
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artdoodads



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

About 4 months before my first sale. Just had my 2nd sale yesterday, am just waiting on payment and/or response from buyer.

I promote everywhere, MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo Groups, EVERYWHERE.

Good luck!
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