Ebay auctions...how long?

[BigJim13]

I want to get some stuff up on ebay this weekend but don't really want to run 7 day auctions. ON the other hand I don't really like ending auctions on a weekday. Is there a good weekday to end them? How long do you guys run auctions? THanks!

 

[Eracer]

I want to get some stuff up on ebay this weekend but don't really want to run 7 day auctions. ON the other hand I don't really like ending auctions on a weekday. Is there a good weekday to end them? How long do you guys run auctions? THanks!

To me, it depends on the item. If it's something that I think people are searching for (like the Napa putter I just sold) I run it for 5 days. If it's some obscure item, I'll run it for 7 or 10 days. I know common wisdom says to end your auction on Sunday night, but really, I don't think it matters.

 

[RJTee]

Usually 5 days and it doesn't matter what day you end them on, ime.

 

[BigJim13]

Usually 5 days and it doesn't matter what day you end them on, ime.

I don't know that it doesn't matter what day, I think friday night is a bad day and during the week mid day is a bad time-I think anyway. I have only ever ended an auction on Sunday night. Mid day during the week seems bad since most people are at work and don't always have access to their computer.

 

[bryank]

IMHO, most semi serious ebayers are using bidding programs nowadays. This negates the advantage you would get years ago by ending auctions at certain times/day.

Just my 2cents - B

 

[MGP]

IMHO, most semi serious ebayers are using bidding programs nowadays. This negates the advantage you would get years ago by ending auctions at certain times/day.

Just my 2cents - B

:thumbs up:

I use my bidding program and I can't even remember the last time I actually entered a bid from the auction page itself (except BIN).

 

[Wi-Golfer]

I run mine 3 days, far to impatient to wait longer than that. Has worked out well for myself.

 

[ezra76]

Just look for how much the item has sold for in the last month, then put the BIN a little below that. I've sold a lot of stuff in a half hour and usually takes overnight and it'll be sold the next morning.

 

[fisher]

Whatever you do the most important thing is the pictures. Take a few extra minutes to get the best pictures possible of your item. It makes all the difference.

PS. I for one would never buy an item that uses stock images instead of pictures of the actual item.

 

[BigJim13]

Whatever you do the most important thing is the pictures. Take a few extra minutes to get the best pictures possible of your item. It makes all the difference.

PS. I for one would never buy an item that uses stock images instead of pictures of the actual item.

YEah, my wife has an awesome camera so I am lucky with pictures. I am big on getting GOOD pictures up, sometimes I will redo shots 4-5 times just to get it just right.

Im with you on the stock image bit too, never bought anything that was just a stock image.

 

[axionn]

I usually set mine up to end friday between noon and 3p, hoping to catch a few extra views from people slacking during work at the end of the week.