1. Pricing Strategies
Test various pricing strategies for your items. One price does not work for all items. Test your items at various pricing levels to see what works and doesn’t work for your items.
2. Friends
Have your friends join Overstock.com Auctions. They can purchase from you as well as provide honest feedback for your items. They will also be able to provide information that will assist you in fine tuning your listings.
3. Forums
Participate on the Overstock.com Auctions Forums. This will provide you with a way to communicate easily with other sellers to help increase your sales.
4. Logo
Upload a logo or picture onto your homepage. This strategy makes your items look more professional, builds your name and makes customers feel more relaxed when buying from your listings.
5. Subtitle
Use the subtitle feature. It is a free and searchable feature on Overstock.com Auctions.
6. Promotions
Create promotions for your items. Place information within the subtitle for your promotions. You can send information regarding your promotions to your buyers as well as post them on the Overstock.com Auctions forums.
7. Gallery Images
A gallery image is the image that is shown while browsing and searching. Use a gallery image in your listings. The first picture is free and will garner increased views and increased sell-through-rates for your listings.
8. Categories
List items in the correct category. This will enable customers to find your listings easier when browsing or searching. If your item does not fit within a listed category, contact us at info@auctions.overstock.com to request the category be added to our website for your items.
9. Payment Integration
Overstock.com Auctions allows sellers to integrate their PayPal and Google Checkout accounts with our website. This will provide buyers a way to pay for the listings immediately after they close.
10. Communication
Stay in contact with your buyers after the listing has ended. This will help the buyer to feel comfortable while waiting for the items they have won to arrive. This will also ensure that you receive a prompt feedback rating.
