How To Sell

At first register and be an TimeStreets seller. 1. Fill out the Sell Your Item form – The Sell Your Item form is where you create your TimeStreets.com listing. Here are some of the sections you will be asked to complete.     * Select a category – Explore TimeStreets.com categories ahead of time to help you choose the most appropriate category for your item. Try searching for similar items and see what categories have been used.     * Select Item Specifics – This option is only available for certain categories. If you see it, be sure to fill in the details to help buyers find your item.     * Write a title – Be clear, complete, and descriptive. Your title should include words buyers would search for when looking for your item.     * Add pictures – Show off your item with pictures. You can use TimeStreets.com Picture Services, which lets you add pictures straight from the Sell Your Item form and offers some attention-grabbing options. Or you can click "Web Hosting" to use your own hosting service.     * Write an item description – Here's your chance to really describe and promote your item. Sometimes, it's easier to write your description in a word authoring program first, and then cut and paste it into the item description area in the Sell Your Item Form. Be clear and complete. Be creative, telling the history of your item and why someone would want to buy it. Choose a selling format – Are you selling through TimeStreets.com standard online trading format, setting a fixed price, upgrade to Silve and Gold member, gain trust  and boost market with featured ads.     *Enter payment information – How will you accept payment from your buyer when your listing ends? TimeStreets.com recommends offering Maybank2u & PayPal–the fast, easy and secure way to accept credit card or checking account payments.     *Enter shipping information – Where will you ship your item and what is the cost? Include details on the Sell Your Item form such as types of services, shipping cost, and package information. Buyers will ask fewer shipping questions and the end of your listing will be easier.     * Provide item location – Where is your item located? It's a good idea to include the city, state, and ZIP Code where the item will be shipped from.     * Increase your item's visibility – Explore the many listing upgrades that can help your item stand out from the other listings. Choose the options that are right for you. Review and submit your listing – Now you'll see a preview of your listing and a summary of its details. Look this over carefully. If you're satisfied and finished, submit your listing. Now your trades begins! And when you got respond...    1. Communicate with your buyer –  Call your buyer and greed them for contacting you.       Important: You should contact the buyer directly.    2. Receive payment – If the buyer paid with PayPal, you will receive an email confirming payment. If you have not yet registered for the PayPal service, you will be prompted to register to accept the payment.    3. Ship the item to the buyer – Pack it well! Use bubble wrap or crumpled up newspaper to protect the item from damage during shipping. Make sure any parts of the item that are fragile are well padded and are located toward the center of the box if possible. You don't want damage from shipping to create problems for you and your buyer. How to Sell Effectively on TimeStreets - Top 10 Tips Online Shopping is scorching the virtual world. More and more people are finding the virtual world a convenient way to sell as well as purchase goods. Many of them use online shopping sites such as TimeStreets to get their product's worth. Trading sites such as timestreets also house a myriad of products and it is very easy for one's product to get lost in the crowd. One can follow certain tips that will aid in effective selling 1) Familiarize yourself with the site: It is important to familiarize yourself with the site. You can just navigate within the site to get a feel of it. Visit the site's help section. This will not only give you the confidence to go ahead but will also make you aware of the pitfalls and the dangers as well as the things you are supposed to do and things you are supposed to avoid. 2) Pay attention to the appearance: Appearance matters. Imagine yourself in the shoes of the buyer. This will give you a better idea of how things should be done. The appearance of the text should be neat. Select fonts that are normally seen on a website. Try not to select fancy fonts. Try to highlight important matters and points in a tasteful manner. Remember the appearance can make or break your sale. No one would buy an item that is presented in a shabby manner. An untidy appearance also creates a negative impression of the seller. 3) Title: TimeStreets requires the seller to give a title and a short description of the product. Be sure that the language used is simple and free from grammatical mistakes. One should bear in mind that TimeStreets attracts all kinds of visitors. Hence the description should be such that it is understandable to everybody. Similarly, the title should be short, yet informative. A reader should be able to make out about the item after reading the title. 4) Picture: 'Picture speaks a thousand words' is an oft-repeated phrase. Be sure to include a descriptive picture. A picture lets the prospective buyer to get a feel of the product. The buyer gets a good idea about the item that is being offered for sale. Imagine a wall unit being offered for sale, but there is no picture of it. Will you prefer buying it? Most of us will say 'No!' Remember to get a nice picture of the item that you wish to get listed on TimeStreets. The picture should be clean, focused and taken in lighted conditions. Hazy, unfocussed and dimly lit pictures are a strict no. 5) Show it, don't tell: If you are selling used items; make sure that you give a good description about the condition of the product. Do not use ambiguous sentences such as 'almost new', 'a bit damaged' etc. If it is damaged a bit, then tell it in concrete sentences. For e.g., scratches on the rear part, scrapped from the left corner etc. This will give the prospective buyer an idea of the extent of the damage. It will also increase his confidence in you and will help you to sell the product more effectively. 6) Be clear about the accessories: If the product you are selling comes with certain accessories, make sure that you mention whether you are offering the accessories or not. Do not keep the buyer in the dark. Doing so will give a bad name to you. For e.g., if a certain mobile phone offers accessory like head set when purchased from a seller, and if you are selling the same model as a second – hand, be sure to mention whether or not you are offering the head set. This is a great way to arouse buyer confidence that will go a long way in selling the product. Furthermore if the product you are selling does not include accessories, then try to add some to it. People are always willing to pay a bit more for added value. For e.g. if you are selling a chess board then adding a chess board stand can dramatically increase your profits and chances of selling. Its all about staying ahead of your competition and this technique alone can really help you to beat all the competition out there. 7) Be specific: Include details such as guarantee policy, return and exchange policy, shipping details, in straight and clear terms. The prospective buyer should not have any confusion. Remember that TimeStreets has a system wherein buyers leave a feedback. A positive feedback will help you to sell other products effectively on TimeStreets. 8) Flexibility in receiving payment: Make sure that you have specified your preferable mode of receiving the payment. TimeStreets offers a lot of options. Be flexible. If you keep on insisting on PayPal, you might lose a highest bidder who can make payment only through a check or money order. Keeping your options open will certainly help you maximize your profits. 9) Timing: Timing is important, people search to the net because they want to find deals, so what can you offer for this community? 10) Be agile: Be quick and agile while delivering the goods. Since the buyers can leave a feedback, a laxity shown by you in the final stages can hurt your credibility and might force the buyer to give a negative feedback. Also pack the item carefully. Nobody is going to accept a damaged product. It will be a waste of the buyer's as well as your time and efforts. Do remember that someone who has purchased from you in the past and had a great buying experience is more than likely to purchase from you again, therefore providing a timely delivery and a well packaged product would most definitely result in many repetitive customers. These are some of the main points you should keep in mind if you have to carry out a successful sale on TimeStreets and maximize your profits.