I had hit a dry spell in my actual sales. Nothing serious for more than a week. I didn't want to add more items until I had cleared out the "dead weight."
I reviewed my prices, this time only within OfferUp. I adjusted my prices accordingly to be highly competitive. Then, I reviewed the categories selected for each item & had to make a few changes here as well. Then, I forced myself to critique my pics. Yep! In a few of the higher priced items I had to update at least the primary pic.
Then, I sat back & enjoyed my breakfast with The Hubs. I selected 10 of my listings to "sell" today! I checked the # of views on each item for a few hours.
Then, I put into action sales strategies I acquired during my years as a sales consultant for a local Baby Bell!
I reached out to every person that ever contacted me.
1. I informed each contact that the list price had been significantly reduced (for many I provided the actual percentage).
2. I inquired whether they were still interested in said item?
3.A few replied they had found something else to which I offered sincere congratulations to them.
4. To the fence sitters, I sought out why they were hesitant? Or reasons they couldn't commit to a sale.
a. 3 had to work and really needed me to come to them. Agreed! One delivery down. 2 more to go.
b. One didn't get paid until she finished her shift at Midnight. She had shared the importance of the item listed was to her. So I reassured her I would hold it for her til the marrow. We are meeting at 5:30am before it becomes blistering hot.
1 had been out of town for the past 2 weeks. He requested an additional photo with a quarter in it before he could commit. While I didn't close this sale, he is now following me.
Another had completely spaced on the item. He was genuinely pleased with the lowered price & steadfastly claimed the item. I was paid in less than 30 minutes after I restablished contact.
2 remained still fence sitters.
At the end of the day I reduced my inventory by 9 items & am now enjoying Mexican food with The Hubs.
P.S. Each of the above contacts had only sent me "I'm interested," or "Is it still available?" queries.
Happy Sales with those browsers....
