Jimbo 11 Posted September 23, 2017 So we have an AT trade account but not a contract we always make sure we arr prices within the top 5 cheapest if u click sort in price order. Question is do people actually bother to "sort" becuase we wont be near the top in the natural list with sponsor ads at top. I feel the cars we list are good quality, great pics, desireable and well priced. But they dont seem to generate many calls does AT not really work unless you plough the very high costs of a contract?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mojo121 229 Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) I have to say, not aimed at you Jimbo, but I'm bored shitless of AT threads. AT is going to the dogs. Any advertising business that starts chucking away free adverts to bolster it's stock is on it's arse. In answer to your question I'm not sure but can you afford to take the risk of upgrading and it not working? For me the fact they're now scaring already poorly profitable dealers into upgrading which chews away what's left of their profits for little to no additional return is sickening business practice. Not to mention they're not providing their users (buyers) the best possible deal and making that easiest to find should be their priority otherwise they go elsewhere. For me, if it doesn't work and you get better ROI elsewhere cancel it. If you're not getting calls anywhere maybe it's something else. Link us to an advert if you need an opinion? Edited September 23, 2017 by Mojo121 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 11 Posted September 23, 2017 Good points guys thanks yeah finding ebay better at the moment. Facebook and AT pretty dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 23, 2017 8 hours ago, tradex said: Jimbo, the trade for me and the guys I talk to, is going thru a bit of a quiet period, it happens and it's not worth kicking yourself. Not wishing to sound like Swiss Toni but, " selling cars is bit like fishing. Doesn't matter how big and tasty the bait is, if the fish aren't about, you won't catch anything" Like..... I now have the AT top sponsored package, it started on the 7th of this Month (currently 18 in stock) and Ive not sold one through AT !! Not one !!..... All 5 sales have come from eBay..... 3.0 cdi Vito Traveliner 10K..... A4 3.0 TDI S Line Estate 10k...... Touareg 3.0 TDI £5K...... 320d Biz Ed SE Estate 6k.....XC90 2.5T 4K...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitestone679231 113 Posted September 23, 2017 Customers I speak to have stopped looking on AT thinking prices too high and not realising they looking at sponsored ads, but at least they will have lots of private ads for under a grand.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 11 Posted September 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said: Like..... I now have the AT top sponsored package, it started on the 7th of this Month (currently 18 in stock) and Ive not sold one through AT !! Not one !!..... All 5 sales have come from eBay..... 3.0 cdi Vito Traveliner 10K..... A4 3.0 TDI S Line Estate 10k...... Touareg 3.0 TDI £5K...... 320d Biz Ed SE Estate 6k.....XC90 2.5T 4K...... Do u just do auction ads or classified? ebay pro account or normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 23, 2017 Classified is the only way you can advertise on ebmp, you pay for a package of cars monthly. Don't waste your time auctioning unless its for disposal purposes only. Classified advert all the way, make sure you write a comprehensive honest description with 20 photos and you won't look back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 11 Posted September 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Arfur Dealy said: Classified is the only way you can advertise on ebmp, you pay for a package of cars monthly. Don't waste your time auctioning unless its for disposal purposes only. Classified advert all the way, make sure you write a comprehensive honest description with 20 photos and you won't look back Currently been doing auction with a reserve. I will look to do classified for next car to compare. I dont have a pro account - is it easy to upgrade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 23, 2017 I pay ebay about £170 a month for upto 25 cars, I pay AT 2k a Month.....Huge difference....Are you VAT registered ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankieola 22 Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Arfur Dealy said: Classified is the only way you can advertise on ebmp, you pay for a package of cars monthly. Don't waste your time auctioning unless its for disposal purposes only. Classified advert all the way, make sure you write a comprehensive honest description with 20 photos and you won't look back What's the best time period for a classified advert please? Things might have changed on ebay but I used to do 28 days thinking you might as well get the longest time for your money but just seemed to get everyone watching and doing very little until the advert was about to expire. Any help would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted September 23, 2017 44 minutes ago, Frankieola said: What's the best time period for a classified advert please? Things might have changed on ebay but I used to do 28 days thinking you might as well get the longest time for your money but just seemed to get everyone watching and doing very little until the advert was about to expire. Any help would be appreciated. Its pre set to the number of days. You need plenty of photos, good description and feedback against your name to show you're a good ebayer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 23, 2017 Classified is fixed advert for at 28 days. Auctions attract scabbers and BIN leaves you vulnerable to negative feedback and non payers. The only way is classified..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 11 Posted September 23, 2017 Thanks mate going to look into pro next week as im doing £17.99 per car at minute for a 10 day auction with reserve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted September 24, 2017 8 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said: Classified is fixed advert for at 28 days. Auctions attract scabbers and BIN leaves you vulnerable to negative feedback and non payers. The only way is classified..... +1 absolutely. Tbh the days of making money with eBay auctions are long gone. The private man is back to shitting himself with auctions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
