Writing up an EBay ad?

prlgmnr

"If you're looking at this, you already know what it is"

robgilmo

Throw in an extra set of strings?

Kittyfrisk

fretfinder said:

If it’s a Squier Classic Vibe don’t forget to say ‘better than Fender Custom Shop and all my mates agree’. 

Steady on, you don't want to over state the bleeding obvious.

JerkMoans

Kittyfrisk said:

fretfinder said:

If it’s a Squier Classic Vibe don’t forget to say ‘better than Fender Custom Shop and all my mates agree’. 

Steady on, you don't want to over state the bleeding obvious.

as any fule kno

DiscoStu

Make any faults or blemishes clear. Take lots of in-focus photos.
Anyone tries to screw you for mis-selling then at least you've been straight.

Sassafras

!!!!*** TOANZ ***!!!!

vonLayzonfon

"Bought for my son/daughter who gave up after two lessons."

"Rarely played" - yet still manages to have two strings and a knob missing. 

Ted

As someone who occassionally buys stuff on ebay the question that always occurs to me is that 'if it's so great why are you selling it?' . I think from a private seller a bit of honest detail on this question is appreciated by buyers.

Because music is so subjective I would not necessarily be put off with statements like 'I am not bonding with it' or 'it does not fit my musical style'. The most common reason I see on ads is that it the instrument is  not being used but that does beg the question 'why are you not using it?'.

Also I think links to independent reviews or threads about the instrument are more helpful that extended hyperbole.

mark123

DaevidJ said:

Anyone know when the next £1 selling promotion might be? 

its getting to nearly every 2/3 weeks ,a week has gone since the last offer so 2 weeks max

robgilmo

They only ever send me the promotion just after I have listed something.

LastMantra

I don't really care WHY someone is selling something. I just want to know what it is, condition and how much. Don't need to know your life story. 

robgilmo

I guess people sell things for various reasons, so a great guitar could be being sold to pay rent or fix a broken car.