Thursday, 4 January 2018

5 Common Mistakes when Selling Model Horses on Facebook

As some of you know I'm admin on UK Model Horse Sales, this is a very popular model horse sales group on Facebook.

So here are five common mistakes I've noticed when people post ads.

1. No Price

If you want to sell something then people need to know how much you are asking. Asking for offers etc. is OK but the best way to sell is to make sure you have clear prices on your advert.

Think about it as a buyer, do you like asking for prices? Are you worried that you won't be able to afford an item if it doesn't have a price and you'll have to say no?

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2. No Picture

Seriously why? 'PM me for pictures' is ridiculous, if you are selling an item add the images to the listing. You are trying to sell something afterall!

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3. Very Poor Picture

Try to provide more than one picture where appropriate, particularly for high value items. Make sure they are clear and show several different angles.

This image may be pretty but it doesn't really show off the item, buyers need to see the whole item clearly and preferably several sides.

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4. Not Checking Facebook Settings

If you want someone to message you then you need to make sure that they can do so! It may also be a good idea to be the one to message buyers when you can instead of making them chase you.

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5. Too Much Info

Keep it short and sweet with only relevant information.

Here are some things you should include:

  • What is the item?
  • Cost
  • Postage Costs/Info
  • Condition
  • Any other relevant information such as live show placings
A long essay isn't too helpful, think about pressing the enter button occasionally!

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