Expert: Russell Smiley - 3/15/2009

Question
Dear Rusell:

I have about 70 80's and 90's original cassettes (in good condition with cases and covers) in both English and Spanish and would like to ask for your opinion on what would be the best way to put them on ebay.

Starting bid,type of acution,all in a single auction, several auctions,etc.

Thanks and your help is greatlly appreciated,
Roberto

Answer
I would be happy to answers your questions today. Since I don't know what cassettes you have, you will have to do an ebay search for the cassettes you own and try to set them around that price. Then you have to decide if you want to list each one individually or sell more cassettes in one auction, or even sell them all in one auction. I'm guessing the bid would start at around $3-$5 for a single cassette. Depending on what cassettes you actually own, you may be able to get as much at $8-$15 for. I personally would put at least five cassettes in one auction. Don't forget to take a picture with your digital camera. I also recommend adding the gallery feature, which is only 35 cents. I also recommend having two popular cassette tapes that people will search for including in your line up, you will have to do an Ebay search to see which cassette tape is getting listed the most. You should always have paypal listed as a payment option.

Your item name should go something like this:
5 original cassette tapes in great condition. Then list the two names of your most popular cassette tapes in your line up.

Your item description should go something like this:
You are bidding on 5 popular cassette tapes from the 80's. Now list all the tapes you are selling in this auction. These tapes are in great condition and include both the cases and covers for each cassette tape. These tapes play in both English and Spanish.

I hope this has helped, if you have any more questions feel free to ask a follow up question.