When you sell on eBay, its important to know how to take advantage of the kinds of markets you encounter in the different seasons. As a rule, the summer months are slow and the winter period is fast, but theres more to it than that.
It Depends What Youre Selling.
Your sales wont necessarily be slower in the summer than in winter they might just be different. If youre selling sports equipment, for example, youll probably find that surfing gear sells in summer while skiing gear sells in winter. You should make sure you are aware of any seasonal variations there will be in your particular market, and plan in advance to take advantage of them.
Selling in Peak Season.
The holiday season is eBays peak, and the best time to be selling on eBay the December rush is relatively short, but if you play it right then you could make half your years profit over those few days.
In the holidays, people are looking for presents, and eBay run more advertising than usual targeted towards buyers, not sellers. Target your auctions more towards new users than experienced ones, writing easy-to-understand descriptions. If you have any items that are in demand, try...