My first set of beads are listed on Ebay!!

Sadie Mae · #1 2012-03-09, 9:12am

My first set of beads are listed on Ebay!! They only have 1 day left....
Please share your comments, suggestions, criticisms, questions and purchases (!). Thanks!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300673560193...84.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300673559591...84.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300673562603...84.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300673559591...84.m1555.l2649

plus there are several more--just click on "See other items" on the right sidebar

Thanks so much! I appreciate any and all feedback!
Smiles, Sheri

Laura B · #2 2012-03-09, 10:12am

Awesome beads!

PattyK · #3 2012-03-09, 11:00am

Sheri - great looking beads, really a nice assortment of colors and styles. One thing I looked for in the listings but didn't see was the size of the beads.

alb6094 · #4 2012-03-09, 12:19pm

You do lovely work Sheri. I do agree with Patty though, sizes are essential to the listing. For one thing, it heads off the "I want to return this because it's too big/small" issue.

If you have a Harbor Freight nearby you can buy a digital caliper for around $10 and it makes it SO easy to measure as you list, that's how I do all mine.

Over the Moon · #5 2012-03-09, 2:26pm

Lovely beads. I also noticed "returns not accepted" on all your listings. Perhaps this might make the buyer afraid to bid? Offering a refund if the Customer is not pleased is always a good way to show that you stand behind your work.
Just a suggestion.

Sadie Mae · #6 2012-03-09, 3:18pm

To everyone who looked and commented, my deepest thanks!

I didn't realize I had the no returns turned on.......drats!

What is the best way to measure them--inches or millimeters??

Since I will obviously be relisting them soon (!), I will make the changes--any other ideas or suggestions are humbly received!!

Sadie Mae · #7 2012-03-09, 3:27pm

Ok Return Policy changed on all!
Next is to tackle the sizing! Yikes!

PattyK · #8 2012-03-10, 4:37am

Sheri - most of the beads I see listed give measurements in millimeters. You may also want say what size mandrel they were made on as well, or what the hole size is, as that matters to jewelry makers.

wmill3 · #9 2012-03-10, 7:45am

Sheri, your beads are really nice.

I would like to see more than one picture...or... I'd like to see a pic of the bead either in hand or with a ruler as a size reference. In general I dislike pics using a mirror as a back ground because they can be confusing...where does the bead end and the reflection begin.

alb6094 · #10 2012-03-10, 9:03am

Quote:

Originally Posted by PattyK

Sheri - most of the beads I see listed give measurements in millimeters. You may also want say what size mandrel they were made on as well, or what the hole size is, as that matters to jewelry makers.

What Patty said. In mm and put your core size down, like "hand wound on 3/32 mandrels" or some such.

*Naos* · #11 2012-03-10, 12:19pm

They look great! Remember, it takes about 30 days of CONSISTENT listing to get a following on eBay so you may have to relist them a few times before you get some bites. You have to eat the cost initially but it will pick up.

Sadie Mae · #12 2012-03-10, 3:09pm

The Happy Yellow Button sold on Ebay--my first Bead sales!! And I don't think it was even to a friend or family member!!

Even more of a YAY!!

She's even paid for it already--wow--even better!
I so appreciate all the suggestions and recommendations.

My next listing will include all of your great ideas--I need to sell these babies if I have any hope of going to the Seattle ISGB Gathering in July--my dream goal.

Naos--thanks for your kind words also--I see your beads on Ebay and they are so beautiful! Ohhhhh, I want to torch now!!