secrets of ebay millionaires

“Auction Listing Templates” three little words that will scare the crap out of the most seasoned eBayer. What are “Auction Listing Templates” ? They are to put it simply window dressing. They are the little extras that make your listing stand out from the rest.

To be honest a listing template is just a simple one page website. The problem is most eBayers are not web designers, they are everyday people like you and me. Ebay has seen the problem and added something called “Listing Designer” that offers some basic window dressing for a price.

I came accross this site www.biggerbids.com that provides auction templates of good quality and image hosting for FREE. There is also a paid service.

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This report is perfect for any person in any niche in any part of the world. If you’re looking to rapidly build a listing using eBay, this report is exactly what you need. It’s fast, effective, and 100% ethical.

What I’m going to explain is a simple method that you can use to build a massive list using eBay and $0.01 auctions.

I have not seen this exact method used by any other eBay marketer nor have I seen any other reports on it. It’s unique and elegant.

There are a few things to get out of the way first then we’ll dig into the method. I’ll assume that you know how to set up an eBay auction.

1. I’m also going to assume that you have an auto responder ready. In particular, you should have an opt-in form ready to go.

2. Finally, I’m going to assume that you know how to set up a web page, download links, and related internet basics.

How the Method Works: Step-By-Step

What you’re going to do first is set up one or more $0.01 auctions. Obviously the more auctions you run, the more sales you will have, and the more opportunities you will have to capture email addresses.

Next, after the buyer makes a purchase, you are going to provide that buyer with a link to a page. Do not send the buyer the $0.01 product by email and do not provide the buyer with a direct link to the $0.01 product download.

You’re going to send the buyer to a page that has two simple options. The first option is an invitation to join your list (opt-in list) and the second option is a link to the “download page” although it isn’t really a download page.

To encourage the buyer to opt-in, be sure to provide an incentive. Offer one bonus and of course, mention that they will get their $0.01 product as well. If the buyer opts in immediately, give that buyer the $0.01 product but also three bonuses. In other words, give them the bonus you promised but also two more bonuses. In total, they will get the $0.01 product plus three bonuses.

If they buyer does not opt in, then they will be forced to click the second link to the “download page” mentioned above. What you do now is hit them up with another one time offer. You will offer up all three bonuses mentioned above. In essence, this is a second one time offer. It’s very much like a last chance offer. If the buyer opts in, you give them all three bonuses as promised as well as the $0.01 product. Of course, they will also have the option to simply download the $0.01 product.

WHY THE METHOD IS SO POWERFUL

Most marketers realize that the One Time Offer is powerful. The magic of the Simple eBay List Building Method is that you’re hitting the buyer with TWO One Time Offers. If they choose to opt in the first time, they get unexpected bonuses and you over deliver. If they choose in to opt in the second time, you know they are hungry for more and it doesn’t cost you anything extra. Your three bonuses are already set up to go in either case.

But there are at least two more reasons the Simple eBay List Building Method is so powerful. It is completely ethical and above board. You’re not forcing users to opt in to get the $0.01 download. This gives buyers a sense of relief. At the same time, it builds excitement. To get more, they do nothing but opt in to your list. They get a total of four products for just $0.01 - that’s pretty hard to beat.

The cost to you, of course, is next to nothing. Giving out one product or four products is really not much different; it’s really not a big deal. It isn’t hard to find low cost or free products to give away.

The other big reason that the Simple eBay List Building Method is so powerful is that it does help weed out a bunch of people who would opt out shortly after they are forced to opt in. Allow me to explain…

If you force your buyers to opt in to get a product, this generates ill will. No one likes to be forced to give away their email address, even for a penny. It’s human psychology at work. However, people are more than willing to give away their email address for a freebie. The Simple eBay List Building Method is so powerful because you have not one, but TWO opportunities to hit up a buyer with potential freebies.

In short, you’re building a better list and you’re creating a positive exchange with your customer base and list members. You have to love the power of using TWO One Time Offers!

Bonus: Using The 10,000% Choice

This is a simple and fun way to get people to make the choice you want them to make. It also gives them the illusion of control over the decision to be made. Here’s how it works…

After a person buys a $0.01 product from you on eBay, send them a link to a decision page. On the decision page you give the buyer two simple choices. You have two choices…

1. Sign up for the newsletter and download your $0.01 report instantly. If you do this, I’ll also give you a FREE report. I highly recommend that you make this choice!

2. If you don’t want to sign up for the newsletter then simply request a refund. In fact, I’ll give $1 back if you DON’T sign up for the newsletter. That’s a 10,000% return on your $0.01 investment. But, it means you won’t get the $0.01 report, you won’t get the bonus, and you won’t get the newsletter.

Why The 10,000% Choice Is So Powerful

First, this “obvious” choice makes the buyer feel empowered. They feel like they are in control of the situation. Either choice will feel like a good choice. They either get a bonus or $1 falls out of the sky.

Second, even in the worst case scenario, you’re only losing $1. This won’t happen very often but when it does, it’ll have little impact on your PayPal account.

Third, this is definitely a very cheap way to build your list. If they opt in, the only costs are the eBay auction fees. Of course this assumes you have a couple of free bonus reports available to give away.

Fourth, it’s ethical because you’re rewarding the buyer in both scenarios. In fact, even if they make a choice against your wish (i.e., they don’t opt in to your list), they are still benefiting. Yet the cost to you is negligible. There’s no blackmail. In fact, it’s a game

1. Problems With Stocking Inventory

After deciding what products you will sell, you are immediately faced with many challenges.

First: “To stock my products, will I need to rent store or warehouse space? I was hoping to sell by Internet, mail order, or export, but I don`t have much storage space for inventory at home.”

Second: “Will the supplier even deal with me if I don`t have a retail location? I was counting on keeping my overhead down by operating from home.”

Third: “I know that many manufacturers and distributors have a minimum order, sometimes in the thousands of dollars. I don`t have that kind of money!”

Fourth: “Even if I did have the money, why should I tie it up in inventory? How do I know if the product will even sell?”

Fifth: “I guess I will have to add extra insurance coverage for my inventory. Maybe I better upgrade my security system while I`m at it.”

Sixth: “The shipping charges are going to kill me. First, I have to pay to get the goods here (freight-in). Then, I have to pay to ship the goods out to my customers (freight-out).”

Seventh: “If I expand and hire employees, how will I control the inventory? How will I know if my employees are stealing from me?”

Eighth: “How much time and money am I going to spend packaging and fulfilling orders?”

These problems can be reduced or eliminated by drop shipping.

2. Drop Shipping to the Rescue

Drop shipping is a method of selling products without stocking inventory yourself. You don`t need to stock inventory, because you only order an item when a customer requests it.

With drop shipping, when you make a sale you contact the manufacturer or authorized distributor and make arrangements to pay for the order at your wholesale cost. Your distributor then ships the product to the customer with your invoice and shipping label.

For example, let`s assume that you have just sold a product to a customer for $100.00 plus shipping charges of $15.00. Having received the customer`s payment, you now need to fax or otherwise send your order to your drop ship supplier. You will need to pay your supplier, by credit card or other means, your cost of $50.00 plus $15.00 shipping. This leaves you a $50.00 gross profit. Your supplier will now ship the product to your customer.

With this arrangement of not having to stock inventory yourself, there are many advantages.

You eliminate the high costs of holding inventory. There is no need for you to rent expensive storage space, finance high minimum orders, get stuck with goods that don`t sell, or pay other expenses associated with maintaining inventory.

Indirectly, you do pay inventory costs. Your drop ship supplier must maintain his inventory and pay all associated costs, including freight-in, storage space, insurance, accounting, shrinkage, and so on. To make a profit, he must pass these costs on to you.

The real advantage to this drop shipping arrangement lies in keeping your costs variable. Instead of being stuck with these expenses up front, whether you sell or not, you pay only when you make a sale.

3. Profit From Drop Shipping

Many legitimate drop ship suppliers may not require you to have a retail location, but they will want to see evidence that you are in business. They may require you to produce a resale license or retail sales tax permit.

To be sure, there are pitfalls to watch out for in drop shipping. For example, some suppliers claim to sell at wholesale prices but are actually selling closer to retail. Also, margins are very slim in some competitive areas, such as electronics. However, with proper research and information, you should be able to avoid these problems.

Whether from your home, retail store, directly from your website or through an online auction, you can arrange to sell an item before you purchase it. That way you have nothing invested in inventory and won`t get stuck with stock that won`t sell.

Rather than financing and stocking inventory yourself, consider drop shipping your way to wealth.

What are the risks of starting your own affiliate dropship business? No financial investments, no long-term obligations. It will take just some time (and much hard work if you are certain to succeed).