If you ever receive an email that appears to come from Amazon, eBay, PayPal, or indeed other agencies such as banks, always go to your account to check it out, but never ever go to your account via the email sent. Why? There are many spam email senders out there trying to cheat you and […]...
I trust you had a lovely Easter break – the weather could have been nicer I think, I do hope that any planned event such as car boot sales, especially charity fund-raising events, did not get cancelled due to storm Katie. Spring is here now, and it is time to consider what type of books […]...
This week you may find a reduction in your orders. This is why: Easter. Easter is early this year, which is not always good, because the weather likely to be colder than in April, the usual Easter period. I am not too sure why Easter represents a reduction in order totals: it happens every year […]...
When we come to list products on Amazon, sometimes we face frustration due to a plethora of differences with the product you wish to list and how it’s depicted on Amazon. These differences include missing photographs, missing book descriptions, and other missing product details. Amazon insists only items that completely match the item described on […]...
The weather has gone very cold lately and the promise of spring seems very far away, despite the daffodils and other spring flowers popping up all around. You will recall that in a recent eletter we discussed looking out for forthcoming car boot sales to attend and look for bargains. Perhaps though, you may prefer […]...
In past eletters I’ve mentioned that it sometimes seems like Amazon is taking over the world – and I have to say, I think I am right! Did you know that Amazon has now gone into food delivery? They have teamed up with Morrison’s supermarket and they will be sending out fresh food on behalf […]...
Here we are again, creeping into spring: signs of winter are being replaced by sunshine and flowers. March can be such a lovely month – with sunshine that actually warms your back, but in paradox, sometimes cold winds and lashing rain. But for all that, the advent of spring brings to mind the imminent return […]...
Do you ever get frustrated when reviews on items you’re selling are completely incorrect for that product? I recently had an enquiry from a buyer concerning a book I was selling: they asked if I could clarify something on the description page. They asked a question that seemed to make no sense. When I investigated […]...
Something I have noticed over the last 10 years since starting selling on Amazon is change and development when it comes to packing materials. When I first started, Mail Lite bubble wrap envelopes were the main product to use. Re-using Mail Lite bags was and is a very good idea. I did this, then as […]...
You may find that at this time of year orders appear to be fewer in number than usual. I think it’s because, usually, the period from before Christmas is often a little hectic and expensive, leaving January to be a month where you take stock and reel in spending a bit. Buyers are watching the […]...
One of the most contentious issues when selling used books is how to honestly describe the condition of that book. The main problem being that condition is subjective. What you may judge to be ‘very good’, the buyer may think it’s merely ‘good’ and will complain if the condition description does not meet their expectations. […]...
When you sell products online using global sites such as eBay and Amazon, something that you do have to accept is the customer feedback processes. Feedback is one of the ways that large corporations keep some sort of control over their third-party sellers. It’s a carrot-and-stick phenomenon which is both hated and loved by sellers. […]...
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since I first wrote Sold Dispatch Now (SDN), which then upgraded to Sold Dispatch Now Gold (SDNG) a little later in that year. I would say that selling on Amazon has changed significantly over the 10 years: it was certainly easier to start as a complete beginner and […]...
At this time of year, many people look to change aspects of their lives they are discontented with. That might mean looking to lose a few excess pounds or looking to increase monetary pounds – because, of course, extra income is always useful. It’s often difficult, though, to take on extra responsibilities what with restrictions […]...
Most customers are great, but there are a few irritating ones… I have to admit I love having an online business. It’s made such a difference to me to not have to go out of the house to go to work. I love not having an employer dictating my hours and attendance and, most of […]...
