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Selling Auto Parts via Online Classifieds

Submitted by HilltonAngela
Sun, 26 Jul 2009

Most car renovators and do-it-yourself people are more internet savvy today than they were years ago. As a result, online classified ads sites have received huge traffic volume for people searching for aftermarket car parts. (http://classifieds.ozfreeonline.com/)

Here are some tips for selling auto parts online visa classified ads:

1. Find the classified ads site that is a match for the product you are selling. While there are literally hundreds of online classified ads sites available online, not all of them may cater to the niche market that you want to target. One way to find out is to check out their automotive section, particularly the one for car parts. Then, see if these have subsections that are appropriate for your ad listings.
2. Find out if the site is reliable. Bigger sites that are often frequented by consumers would be your best bet. These sites already have the confidence factor that most buyers are looking for. If you are representing a single brand, you need to associate it with other brands in the industry that are reliable. Even if you're a solo seller with a small business of auto car parts, you still need to take care of your reputation to ensure repeat business. Some sites offer e-stores for smaller suppliers - this is a good way to up your rep.
3. Price your product right. Pricing is a big consideration for online buyers. You need to understand that they can have access to millions of product inventory simply with a click of the mouse. As such, shopping and more specifically, checking for prices online is a relatively easy feat. Before you set the price for your auto parts, check out how much other vendors are selling them for. However, the price in the market should not be the only factor that affects your own pricing, you also need to find out how much you bought the product for and what kind of profit you will be making on the sale.
4. Create a catchy ad. If the online classified ads site lists hundreds of inventory for the same product, the best way to stand out is with your ad copy. Try to be as specific as possible. If you are selling wheels for instance, name the brand and the size. If its been previously used for a specific model, then indicate that in the ad as well.
5. Photos make a big difference. Some suppliers think that a car part is a car part, and any one who knows how to use them should already know how they look like. Wrong! That's one thing that clearly separates the world of online classifieds with print advertising - the ability to upload several photos without additional cost. Why not take advantage of something free and let your potential buyer feel more secure that they are actually buying a real product?

Once you are done with creating the classified ad listing (http://classifieds.ozfreeonline.com/) for the right site for your product, don't forget to indicate your contact information. By now, you also need to start assessing your order fulfillment capacity. Find out what kind of payment, handling and shipping options you can offer your buyers even before anyone makes a purchase.

 

Cassandra Varanelli
http://classifieds.ozfreeonline.com/
Level 1, 179 Barkley Street
St.Kilda, Victoria
Melbourne, Australia 3142
cass.varanelli@gmail.com


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