eBay and the Top Rated Seller Rosette

[NZT]

Hi guys.

Been awarded the Top Rated Seller status and I understand they give you a 10% discount which I believe is on each individual transaction.

One thing I have not been able to get up is the Top Rated Seller rosette alongside my eBay name.

Now I know that you have to offer an express 1 day delivery option on a listing with free postage.

My question is this:

If I have 50 listings which are collection only and 1 listing that has all the criteria for the Top Rated Seller rosette is this enough for it to show.

Many thanks for your thoughts and insights.

[NZT]

Too busy at the moment to have the added aggro of posting items. Aware I am only appealing to a certain catchment area.

Pick up works for me at the moment. Plus when buyers arrive I sell them a load more stuff they probably don't really want or need!

[rsot]

Originally Posted by NZT

Pick up works for me at the moment. Plus when buyers arrive I sell them a load more stuff they probably don't really want or need!

Do you display stuff to them or just pitch?

[NZT]

Do a mixture of stuff. Love thinking on my feet. Find out what they might need and direct them to various items I want to shift. Usually use phrases such as "just got these, they will be perfect for you"

So a mixture of display, pitch and a bag of "you need and want this thrown in"

I start high well prepared for the typical eBay user which means they are up for a haggle. I have a yard inventory of thousands of "defunct and dead but functional items" which I want to turn into cash flow.

Every one out of two buyers I sell something else to. Also seduce them a little bit by message before telling them what else is available - so hopefully they bring the cash with them!

Also have card facilities on site so that works as well.

Was going to get the Paypal card reader for the portable convenience.

[NZT]

Isn't it great when an "arsing about hobby" turns into something potentially very lucrative.

[Play]

Ok you have a big thread...

TRS 10% discount - will only apply to the ONE listing that qualifies. The FVF for the other 49 will not get he 10% discount.

TRS - You also have to offer 30 day returns, keep that in mind.

Paypal card reader - There are so many other card payment vendors, avoid Paypal. I think worldpay is an alternative. You should know how risky paypal can be in terms of shutting your business down.

To end... Nice way to do business! I Like it!

[NZT]

I assumed that the 10% was on ALL listings on getting TRS, thanks for clarifying.

So collection items WILL NOT see the 10% discount? I guess there is nothing I can do about that.

Yes, the 30 days is a must now for good selling practice. Do that across the board. Want to maintain a good reputation.

Good tip on Paypal. I have forgotten what its like to be effectively "shut down" as not had it for a long while. The memories of faded on what a pain in the ass they can be.

Thanks for your views Play, good solid info there.