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If you sell online you have heard a sob story at one point or another.  Sometimes the stories are basic, such as "My dog died, so I won't be able to pay until next week" and other times the stories are super elaborate and over-the-top obnoxious.  Here's our top picks from eBay forums, Reddit and more.  Enjoy ~ 1.)  "Would you like a side of GUILT with that?"  (provided by the*green*room)I got the famous "sister with cancer story". The buyer contacted me with a …

Previously we have discussed How to Write the Perfect Product Listing Title, and 7 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Sales TODAY but today we are going to address the elephant in the room; the “Hitler-Style DESCRIPTION and TERMS SECTION” that so many online sellers don't even realize is plaguing their listings ...One massive mistake many online sellers make is forgetting about the product and focusing on the Return Policy Terms. What ends up happening is two sentences are written about the ite …

The only thing as bad as having a buyer ask for a return then ship you a box of rocks instead of the pair of Gucci shoes they bought from your Poshmark is having a buyer return the Betsey Johnson gown worn, ripped and filthy (yet claim they never wore it).  The good news is that you CAN prevent this and it's surprisingly easy, fast and mega cheap!  Here's exactly how to eliminate "wardrobing".   STEP 1: Buy a CLOTHING TAGGING GUN.  It sounds expensive but they're ac …

Every online seller can absolutely relate to these types of mega annoying and utterly stupid buyer inquiries.  Here's a list of 25 buyer questions that are hilarious or eye-rolling, or both.  We found these on PurseBlog.com, Reddit and in the eBay Community Forums Enjoy ~ 1.) Where do you buy your stock from?- Ah yes, I'll just give some randomer my entire list of suppliers.2.) “My niece is 9 years old. Do you think this will fit her?”3.) "Will you shut the auction down, …

Today I just feel the need to rant, specifically about the commonly used excuses every online seller receives from buyers who don't want to live up to their end of the deal. For example; the buyer purchases your item then decides they don’t want to pay, or, while it is in transit they decide they no longer want it but they realize it is too late to cancel the transaction. So, here’s our list of Most Annoying Buyer Excuses, in no specific order. Enjoy ~Famous Excuse #1:  IN THE HOSPITAL! - F …