In this weeks blog post we are going to talk about how to use the correct words when we list an item. The words or phrases can be used when listing on Amazon and eBay and most other e-commerce platforms.

So what the the different words and phrases mean ?

1) Mint = Brand new untouched just as it came out of the factory. Sometimes you see it shortened to MT.  Some other words and phrases you will see on eBay are :

MIB  (No not Men In Black) but Mint in Box

MISB = Mint In Sealed Box

MOC = Mint On Card

MIP = Mint in Package

2)  Near Mint = This is like mint, but the item or package has some very slight marks on it. Again you will see some of the above things used as well with near mint such as NMIB – Near Mint In Box.

3) Very Fine – This is used when you cannot list it as Mint or Near Mint. often you will see it lists as NF – Near Fine.

4) Fine – Again the item has some pitfalls with it and does not allow you to list it with any of the above words and phrases.

5) Very Good – We are now coming onto items that have some large faults, or marks on the item and or box, but still it is a very good item in very good condition, but look out.  Listed as VG

6) Good – The item is now showing some big faults, and major marks or parts missing or not working. Listed as GD

7) Fair – The item now could have markings that make it look used and not pretty, and could result in you not being happy with the purchase, or the person buying from you not happy.
But as with all things depends on what market you are selling in Fair could be very good as the person buying is not expecting brand new.

Poor – again this could mean trouble as the item may be broken, damaged or not pretty at all. But as with fair, poor could be ok for some people if it works and is what you expect.

When ever you are listing, be honest with people, and tell them the truth. Do not say if it is mint, if it is near mint and so on. When I list I always tend to under sell my item and tend to go down to the next one.
When you do this the buyer is always happy as if you listed it as Near Mint, and when they got it it was Mint they will be well pleased.

Hope this has helped you to understand How To use the correct words when listing.

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Rainbow Designs

Well it is another week and another product source from the UK for you. This week for our UK Product source we have chosen Rainbow Designs. Rainbow Designs are a leading Uk product source and they have been producing leading children’s gift designs since 1971.

Our Uk product source Rainbow Designs work out of offices and warehousing in Hampshire. Because they control all the stages in the manufacture and distribution of the items they can cope with the large retailers right down to the smallest of retailers, so everyone gets the same high standard of service.

All the toys that rainbow send out meet the high standards set out by EN71.

The company’s vast portfolio of childrens gift items cover many niches, but their main focus is on Children classic  characters. Below is a small sample of their vast range.

For further details of this weeks Uk Product Source please go to :

http://www.rainbowdesigns.co.uk

or Phone them on

01329 227300

Another UK Product source from Andrew Milburn and My Auction Empires

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International Gift Fair

This week we have chosen the New York International Gift Fair for you.  This Trade Show is one of the leading Gift Shows and is a must attend show for anyone who sells in the gift niche.

The New York Gift Fair has over 2,900 Trade exhibitors and they are showing thousands of product lines – this enough to keep any one busy with their product sourcing.

The New York International Gift Fair is the launch pad for many new and exciting lines, so keep your eyes and ears open when there.

The show runs from August 15th – August 20th

Opening times are 9am – 6pm

Website : http://www.nyigf.com

So do not delay put the New York International Gift Fair in your diary today and plan on being there.

Another resource bought to you by Andrew Milburn and My Auction Empires

Scans work really well for paper products and some other flat objects.
Also if you sell small items like jewellery then a scanned image will work very well for this and show your item off a lot better.

Now I am going to be honest here with you it is going to take you some time, but if you put the time and effort in now, you will get good results with your auctions and buy it nows.
But remember the same goes for anything if you are selling poor items then you will either not sell items or get alow price.

But think postive we are talking paper items here and people will pay over the odds at times. The main think is when you list your items be very honest and under sell all the time, if there is a rip or small mark tell the people, never ever clean up your image.

Step 1 – get all the items you want to scan ready in a pile.

Step 2 – Go to where you store your images on your computer and create a new folder and call it scanned images.

Step 3 – Take yoor first item and place it on your scanner.

Step 4 – Scan away, once you have scanned just check it looks ok and then click save as. Now call it a name that means something to you, so that you can find it staight away when you start to list.

Step 5 – You need to save it as a jpeg file.

Step 6 – Rinse and repeat, and work your way through the items.

Step 7 – Once you have finished, everything will be ready to start listing.

Step 8 – Do it today, do not put it off, for you could be throwing money away, but not selling those small and paper items.
You will have noticed that I have not mentioned how to scan, this is because each scanner is different, if you need help pop along to http://www.youtube.com and do a search for the scanner that you use, and you will find some videos to help you along.

As for software I use Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 I find this simple but very powerful.

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Well here we are at UK Product Source number 21. I hope you are finding these UK Product Source tips useful for your business.

John Crane have been operating out of their Northampton offices for over 20 years and have been major suppliers to the UK and world toy shops.
John Crane have a wonderful range of Wooden toys, these toys are made from rubber wood – These rubber trees are replenishable are only cut down when they have come to the end of their natural life cycle.

If  you are looking for something different to sell then pop along to John Crane and see what they have to offer you and your customers.

For further details :

Web Site :  http://www.John-Crane.co.uk

eMail : sales@john-crane.co.uk

Phone : 01604 774949

Hope this UK Product Source helps you expand your product range.
Happy Selling
Andrew Milburn

Time flies when you have fun and this week we are on USA Product Source number 6.  As I live in the Uk I have been having problems finding good sources of product sources in the USA, but at long last I have found a few places, that I have been in contact with and also find a few who I have spoken with and feel I can trust.

But please at the end of the day although I have listed them, please take time, speak with them and do your own research.

This weeks USA Product Source is called Delight Trading and you can find them at :

Our USA Product source Delight Trading sell a wide range of Handmade fountains, Lucky Bamboo, and Trapical Bamboo Furniture

Delight Trading has been around for over 10 years, and they ship to every State in the USA and a lot of over seas countries.
Delight Trading have a range of 300 products, which range from small table top items to large out door center pieces.

To find out more about this hot USA Product Source you can either go to their website at :

http://www.delight88.com

email them at :

sales@delight88.com

or phone them at :

1 – 626 – 289 – 3311  or 1-800-996-6818

Happy selling and I hope this USA Product Source has helped you.

Andrew Milburn

PS – If you have some USA Product sources you wish to share please leave me a comment below, thanks.

Full Name	Judy Mick
NickName	Judy
Your Website	www.jjm-marketing.com
What do you sell	RADA Cutlery, College Jewelry and Gifts
Do you have a Job outside of e-commerce	My husband and I own a restaurant
Apart from eBay where else do you sell ?	I set up as a vendor at car shows and some flea markets.
Interests and hobbies	I am an avid runner!  I run everyday – no matter what!
Favorite quote	Attitude is a choice.  Pick a good one!
Favorite Book
Favorite Music	anything 70’s, and 80 arena rock
Favorite food	Steak
Favorite Drink	Pepsi, and Champagne  (not together : )) )
Most memorable eBay experience :	How excited I was at my first sale!
Most recent eBay purchase / sale	I had my largest individual sale today – all cutlery.
Favourite Music Albums	Too many to list
Favourite  Movies	Steel Magnolias
Hot or Cold	Hot
Favourite Web Browser	Explorer

Fill in the blanks:

I should have yesterday.  Worked more – I took the day off.

I wish that I could .  Get out of debt.

The first thing I do in the morning is . Check to see what I sold overnight.

In 5 years time I want to .  Be living somewhere on the beach, retired from our restaurant and still running my eBay business.  It is making enough to support me.

This weeks Uk Product Source is one of the Uk’s leading supplier of Kites. The design and manufactor kites for children right through to sport and stunt kites.

Also Spirit of Air supplier other ranges of items that take to the sky and air such as a great range of Radio control items.

To see other great items from this Uk Product Source the pop along to :

http://www.spiritofair.co.uk and see what else they supply.

Happy Selling
Andrew Milburn and My Auction Empires

This weeks Product Review comes via Amanda O’ Brien. You may remember I did a review on her book the other week. Well this book I found when I was doing some research on her site.  Now before I start with the review I would like to point out, I was not paid to do this and all the links are straight to the site, they are not affiliate links.

That should say something to start with, when some takes the time to do a review and not get any credit for it. So lets get going.

Online Automated Income is a hard copy book, it comes through the post in a strong jiffy bag, and is well protected. The size is A4 and is 140 single sided pages, so well worth the money.

Another thing why I like it when it comes single sided printed is the fact that you can make notes on the left hand page, this lets you keep ideas and other bits of information all together.

Online Automated Income takes you by the hand and shows you with the written word and pictures and charts how to build these simple but powerful Income streams.

When you go over to the sales letter you even see samples of the sites they use to make this money everyday, plus they include a YouTube video of their PayPal account. You can watch this video below.

Below is a screen capture from their sales letter which you can find at http://www.OnlineAutomatedIncome.co.uk

I have had the manual for a few days now,and have read through it a few times. From what I have seen and read, this is a great business for people to start and you can start with very little money, and a few spare hours a day.

But the proof is in the pudding as they say, Yes it reads well, yes the ideas work, yes it works in the UK and Europe, the book is British.
Yes I know of the people who sell the book and they are to be trusted and they are also well respected eBay sellers and trainers, so they would not sell something underhand.

But for you my readers, I am goind to build some of these sites and try some of the ideas and keep you up to date on how they go. Remember you can buy book after book, course after course, but until you take action, massive action nothing will happen and this time next year will you be saying I still am broke or will you be selling I earn a good income from internet marketing. I hope you will be making good incomes.

So go and take a look at the sales letter today over at http://www.OnlineAutomatedIncome.co.uk

Happy Selling

Andrew

Hello and welcome to this weeks interview with another great eBayer. This weeks star is

Fill in the blanks :

I should have yesterday, done more drawing

The first thing I do in the morning is, clean up.

In five years time I want to , be fully retired from the wedding industry, and not having to rely on that as a day job.

So there we have another great interview and get to know some of the great eBayers out there. Pop along to Patricia’s eBay shop and buy a few gifts. Once again her shop can be found at

http://www.houndandhandbag.com

Happy Selling

Andrew