Auction Tip #6 - # 10

Auction Tip #6: Use Email Shortcuts

Sometimes ‘canning messages’ will not cover everything- use a program like Shortkeys to type repetitive phrases and sentences. By smartly using email shortcuts and canned messages you'll cut your time responding to email down by 90%. You'll also avoid typos of key info like your auctions link or shipping address. You can get a free version of the program at:

http://www.shortkeys.com

Auction Tip #7: Personalize Email Responses

When I use canned responses or shortcuts, I try to make them as personable as I can. Try plugging the persons name into the reply. Let's make our message sound as warm as it would if you were talking to them face to face.

Auction Tip #8: Automate To The Max

When it comes to selling on the net, this is the Golden Fleece. With auctions, we want to automate as many things as we can that repeat. This will allow us to get more work done in less time.

Progress here will drastically improve your bottom line. It takes time to learn everything you need to become more efficient, so keep trying. Master services like Andale to give your auctions a boost.

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Auction Tip #9: Never Delete Email

Throwing email away will come back haunt us, unless the message is spam. Spam is going to haunt us whether you throw it away or not. Keep your emails for reference in the future. Back it up it from time to time and clean your email boxes out to stay organized.

Auction Tip #10: Honesty Is The Best Policy

Make one virtue for yourself on eBay- and that's honesty. If I'm a little late getting the package in the mail... I want to tell my customer. You’ll always be forgiven and spared the negative feedback if you fess up. They'll thank you for being straight with them- and reward you with generous feedback.