Auction Power Guide

Would this be used online (at www.footlocker.com) or in an actual retail store..? According to the official footlocker website..they mention "NO CODES NECESSARY for discounts".

Here are the Pro’s and Con’s:

If the 30% online Footlocker code was specific to your account (and your name/address/phone number, etc.), it’s possible that the person may be prevented from actually using it, because they may be asked/prompted to show identification, or offer up whatever your password/code is for your account-kind of thing. (iow; the buyer may require LOTS of your personal info to use the code..which is extremely risky).

Not only may he/she be declined from using it (without having all of your personal info handy) ..they may ask where he obtained the code, contact you (or close your account).. or do whatever loss prevention does in cases like this.

It IS considered ‘fraud’, btw. There’s no question about that fact. Legally, it is AS fraudulent and considered theft..just as if you (or the guy who’s buying the code) were to walk into a Footlocker and pick up a pair of running socks or shoes..and walk out without paying for them is considered stealing
=
THEFT.

Using a code that wasn’t offered/supplied to the buyer
= he’s stealing from Footlocker.

He may have PAID for the code..but all that means is that YOU benefited from Footlocker being ripped off. Footlocker would come after YOU.

The person could and would be arrested for stealing even a pair of socks from Footlocker (if caught in a store). Trying to fraudulently obtain 30% off by using someone else’s code (online or in a store)
= stealing
= theft
and the person could be arrested for attempting this.

What would YOU say if you were he..?! You can bet your bottom dollar that the first words out of his mouth would be "..But I BOUGHT this from blahblahblah..and his email address is blahblahblah and his screen name is":.. (see where I’m going with this?)

It seems (fairly) unlikely that the buyer would be arrested, because all he would have to say is he ‘found’ it..or just play dumb. But one never knows how large corporately run chain stores/online sales handle their loss prevention issues.

If a pair of running shoes retails for $240..and with that code, those shoes end up costing close to $80 LESS
=
Footlocker would take notice of that. If a few thousand people did this..that translates into Footlocker corporate office taking measures to make sure people are NOT handing over their discount codes (or selling them)..right..?!

Plus, it would suck if you sold the discount code to this person and they were declined the discount
= he would be p*ssed and harass you for a refund.

Plus Plus, what if HE, in turn, sells the code off to several different people and they get caught for fraudulently purchasing shoes at a substantial savings..? That means the code is traced back to YOU = YOU are in trouble for being a part of these criminal activities.

=
Not
Worth
It.

Call Footlocker and ask them if the code(s) are transferable:

Official Footlocker website:
http://www.footlocker.com/

(212) 720-3700
Customer Service/
Product Support

My brother died suddenly this month and my wife and I are faced with what to do with the contents of house. We’ve been told that we could hold an auction — but then something very valuable might be auctioned for far, far less than it’s actual value.

Can anyone help with this?

Thanks

An auction is the fastest way to liquidate the estate, but some things may sell for far less than value. One way to help prevent this is to be in attendance at the auction. If you know the value of the items you are concerned about, you can bid on them yourself to ensure that they fetch an acceptable price. This should be done sparingly as regular auction attenders frown on it and may resist bidding if they know they are bidding against the house. You may end up buying some of the items back this way and will have to sell them yourself after the auction.

The professional estate sale is a little slower, and tended to cost a bit more in fees. Some professional estate liquidators will buy anything that did not sell during the sale and attempt to sell it latter, but not many will do this. Things that don’t sell are usually your problem.

A garage sale is also of course possible, but takes a lot of your time.

The last way I can think of is eBay. If you do not want to list the items on eBay your self, there are companies that will take the items and do it for you on a commission basis. You can contact a few of them in your aria and see what they will do. If you have an entire estate, they may even come to you.

I bided on a item on ebay I won, but I no longer want it can I decline it ? they sent me an email telling me to pay for it.. but I don’t want it no more?

In this kind of situation the best thing to do is to contact the seller asap and let them know you no longer want the item and apologise profusely and ask them to cancel the sale. This works most of the time.

The worst things to do is to be rude or to simply ignore them and not explain.

Nothing of real consequence will happen even if they report you to ebay. However, if you keep doing this your account will ultimately be banned.

Last summer I sold many antique furniture through an auction house in London, but I have not yet received a payment of the sale proceeds despite my repeated letters and telephone calls.

Where should I go now? I am living abroad and the auction house might be taking advantage of it.

You’ll want to contact someone in the London government. Call a police station or two there and ask what they recommend.

Hi. I am considering putting my ground floor two bedroom flat up for auction. I want a quick sale because I have seen a house I like. I am very lucky as I don’t need to make money on my flat as I have savings. I just interested to know how auction selling works.

Contact a local real estate auction company and ask them. You can put a reserve price on it, so it doesn’t end up selling for a dollar. Most auction companies will work with real estate agents representing buyers, and you will want to know how they will market the house prior to the auction. There will be set times for buyers to view the house before the auction. Please understand that most people buying are not going to be interested in an auction, and those who are, are looking to get it at a rock-bottom price. You may get a quicker sale with more money if you just list it with a real estate office at a relatively enticing price.

Does anybody have any tips or suggestions on how to create a succesful penny auction website? After doing research I have found like 100 sites that claim to be penny auctions but I am sure that the majority are scams, a few don’t profit very much, and a handful are successful so does anybody have an idea on how to succeed in such a competive market? It doesn’t have to just be about penny auctions I would like tips in general on how to succeed with any retail website?

the best would be for you to contact a site that is a successful penny auction site and also willing to help you in your success to. Smokoo is the only one in the world doing it, they are your best shot:

http://www.smokoo.com
http://smokoosoftware.com/

If you are a eBay seller, you will have to take quite a fair bit of responsibility and effort to be successful. If you feel like you are not doing everything you should be, then it is time for a change.

To be successful at eBay, you will need to have the know-how to keep you on top of your competitors. Below are some practical tips you can consider. Let us use the digital camera as an example for illustration.

1. Do you know everything about your camera? To make sure you do, you can search more information from the Internet apart from reading the manual provided. You will be surprised that there is still quite a lot of information you do not know about your camera. With this new found information, you can then provide them in your listing. Having more information than your competitors shows that you are knowledgeable than just plain selling. People tend to buy from those who are more knowledgeable.

2. Is there any demand for your camera or are there any competitions? Always check out what is the market price especially the final bidding price. If the final price is always around, say $200, then there is no point for you to have a fixed price above $200. You will be wasting your listing fees and nobody will buy your camera. Ask yourself, why should they buy your camera above $200 if they could get it at $200 or below?

3. Do you know that a picture tells a thousand word? No matter how well you write, you cannot outperform a picture. You will need to put a picture in your listing. The picture can also show the actual physical condition of the camera as far as possible. For example, if there is a dent, you can show it in the picture. This can prevent any downstream dispute when the buyer gets the camera. If you do not have a digital camera yet, then go to eBay and get one.

4. Did you keep in contact with your buyer? When a transaction is done, you should send email to the buyer to thank him and let him know that you are preparing the item. This is to ensure the buyer that you are taking care of his purchase seriously and honestly. When you received your payment, send him a thank you note. Similarly, when you send out your item, tell him as well. People like to be kept informed of the progress. It will be better if you can give the DHL or UPS tracking number to the buyer. With the tracking number, the buyer can go online and check exactly where is the item now. You will be surprised with this two-way communication system, you will avoid many problems and make the process a smooth and delightful one. Simply ask yourself. Do you like to be kept informed or in the dark?

5. Did you check your email regularly? When you list you item, potential buyers may send you emails for any clarifications regarding the item. If you do not reply to them, you are simply telling them to go and buy from someone else. If you do not serve them, someone will and probably would try their very best to convince the buyer to buy their product.

6. Did you put enough information on your item description page? If you are only interested in local sales, you will have to say so. If you intent to deliver overseas , you will have to incorporate international handling charges so that potential buyers will have an estimated final price. If you have other special terms and conditions, you will need to make it clear up front to prevent any dispute later.

7. Did you wrap your item properly? A rule of thumb will be, wrap it as though it is for your loved ones. Yes, it should look professional to give the maximum best impression. Do not save on this. You should also print the labels instead of hand-written.

8. Do you make a check with the buyer after delivery? Based on the delivery tracking code, you should roughly know has the item been received my the buyer. You can send an email to check with them whether they have received the purchased item. This will provide them with an opportunity to voice out their opinion and you should try your best to help them. This will make them feel more comfortable as you have demonstrated that you are not there to take their money and run.

Selling on eBay is not just simply selling. You will also need to take effort to develop a relationship with your buyers. You should make an effort to keep track of the whole transaction process to ensure that all aspects are taken care off.

To have repeated sales, you need to provide genuine, good and honest customer service. To be successful, this is the only foolproof way to protect and increase your reputation. Once you have this, sales will naturally come in. Hope that the above tips will make your eBay selling a successful one and outsell the rest in your category.

anonymous
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