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bucolic_frolic

(42,676 posts)
Thu Sep 21, 2017, 09:39 PM Sep 2017

So if you as a seller wanted to subliminally plant in your listing

a mind control technique akin to Russian electioneering that causes the user to bid on your item,

what would you say and how would you say it?

Because I get lots of lookers but not enough action!

Buyers keep saying Nyet!!

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So if you as a seller wanted to subliminally plant in your listing (Original Post) bucolic_frolic Sep 2017 OP
Went to a website KT2000 Sep 2017 #1
Yes, those are Western, even American, marketing techniques bucolic_frolic Sep 2017 #2
A great description of the item and its benefits, uses, features is the best technique you can use TeamPooka Oct 2017 #3
This group as inactive as eBay bucolic_frolic May 2018 #4
#1, I never, ever use the 'bid' option on Ebay wyldwolf Jun 2019 #5

KT2000

(20,544 posts)
1. Went to a website
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 12:40 AM
Sep 2017

for an item I was interested in and there were so many gimmicks - a dial to find out how much the discount would be, a note that said "only 3 left," etc. Decided not to buy as I started to distrust.

bucolic_frolic

(42,676 posts)
2. Yes, those are Western, even American, marketing techniques
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 06:13 AM
Sep 2017

Obviously too overt, lacking in subliminal appeal. You need something that speaks to the gut without being noticeable, something that juices the saliva and pleases the mind like a good meal after a 10 day fast. It's sex and soul appeal without ever showing the flesh that just screams to the inner wisdom "gotta have it!".

Interesting conundrum.

TeamPooka

(24,156 posts)
3. A great description of the item and its benefits, uses, features is the best technique you can use
Mon Oct 23, 2017, 03:17 PM
Oct 2017

most sellers ignore this part of their listing
Sometimes I go full "J Peterman" with an item and write a really long funny story, anecdote, or whatever.
They get people involved and buying.

bucolic_frolic

(42,676 posts)
4. This group as inactive as eBay
Sat May 12, 2018, 10:19 AM
May 2018

My pageviews have plunged. eBay filters reused listings for many many reasons. Many, maybe 1/3 or more of my listings get no pageviews in 2 weeks. Zero. Some are similar to things I sold 5 years ago for decent money. Now you can't give them away.

I do notice that things of higher value sell. eBay is pushing items for say $15 and up or $40 and up and ignoring low priced items. Somehow I manage to sell $1-200 a month despite what they do. But there is no growth no matter what I list or how I price it. SEO puts you in a slot and keeps you there.

wyldwolf

(43,865 posts)
5. #1, I never, ever use the 'bid' option on Ebay
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 11:46 AM
Jun 2019

I set a moderately high 'buy it now price' and the offer option with a 10-15% limit that's inline with the price others have bid and won on.

To answer your question, some terms people try to use are "rare," "one of a kind," "gently used."

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