Selling Shoes : eBay Guides

A quick tip or two for those selling shoes:

First - Include the length of useable sole. That means measure the shoe inside along the insole from heel to toe. As we all know different brands size differently and a 9 or 39 in one brand can differ significantly from another i.e. (this is an imaginative example) a Steve Madden 9 may measure 9 and 3/4" while a Jimmy Choo 39 may measure 9 and 7/8". Small differences do matter. If you include the insole measurement it can save some back and forth questioning with buyers.

Second - For shipping sometimes you can ship items like shoes for less without the box. It's always nice for buyers to have more than one shipping option. Allowing them to choose if they want the original shoe box or not is a good option for saving a little on shipping.

Last - When it comes to condition give an accurate discription and documentation as possible. If the shoes are not new "gently used or worn" can be rather non-discript. Explain how they are used i.e. "worn twice, some wear on tread, minor scratches on heel, leather upper pristine" and include photos of any flaws or wear. This can help avoid an angry buyer down the line who may feel they were not well informed and were duped.

Small additions such as those to your listings can help avoid delayed contact with buyers or potential buyers who may have questions, the more complete your listing the more attractive it will be to others.

Thanks for reading!