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Have you ever wondered why it is that some people make really good money on eBay when you can not make regular sales yourself? Frustrated and banging your head against the wall trying to figure it out? If so keep reading and i will try to explain the (not so) secret to their success.

There are all sorts of people that list all sorts of items for sale on eBay. There are those that list successfully and those that list items unsuccessfully.

There could be a number of reasons for unsuccessful listings:

• Poor sales title
• High postage charges
• Poor quality, or no photo of the item
• Poor sales letter
• Silly terms and conditions of sale
• No Returns policy
• Poor feedback
• Listings ending at the wrong time

Or it could simply be the item is not in demand. If you list the same items over and over again without the success you long for, try doing an advanced search of completed listings and see if that item is actually selling. If they are not selling then why bother to list them? Why not move onto items that are in demand?

When I write about eBay it is normally with the business seller in mind and I offer advice on how to improve listings, titles, pictures and of course sales. I also try to bring my readers all the current Business Seller news and tips etc.

Today however I have a little strategy that I hope will help everyone save some money on their next purchase on eBay, and indeed every purchase there after.

As you know, when you look for an item to buy on eBay you enter a couple of keywords, relating to the item, into the search box and then make your way through the listings.

Next time you are looking to make a purchase on eBay try this:

Click on the Advanced Search link, beside the main search button. On the next page enter a couple of keywords, relating to your desired item, into the search box and add NR for No Reserve.

Scroll down the page a little and you will see Search Including and a check box for Title and description, click in the box to reveal a tick.