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Posted at July 10, 2005, 4:03 pm:

While browsing through EBay’s many categories, I noticed a decent amount of listings in the Halloween area. I thought it might be worthwhile to feature, a say $50 gift certificate, to my Funeral collectible site TearDrop Memories there. I would start it out very low. This just to draw attention to my web site. I figured I would lose at most $50 and gain some eyes. I thought I would fill up a listing page with good keywords and a strong description of my products with lots of pictures. I do not currently sell at Ebay just buy. Likely way too much.

My research gave my 2 questions I really hope you all might jump in.

1 Why are certain gift certs. selling at or near the full retail stated value. Some, when adding shipping and insurance even exceed the list price. These are neither collectible nor special in any way, so the savings seem dubious at best.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5595759362&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5595235086&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5595231843&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

2 Does any one do this type of promotional for an antique / collectible niche web site and what experiences have you had?

Regards Greg @ North Fork

www.teardropmemories.com
www.maidensmemoirs.com
www.northforkpets.com
http://teardropmemories.blogspot.com/



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Replies:

I sell original artwork.

Hi Chris thanks for the reply.

Thanks, Greg! Chris


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