Comments on: eBay Tips 2008: Pimp your Parcels

By: Dan Wilson: UK-Based eBay Expert, Online Community Specialist, Author, Copywriter and Blogger

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:35:12 +0000

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By: Chris O'D

Chris O'D — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:35:40 +0000

Rarely post but I have enjoyed the tips series very much

By: Mark Classic

Mark Classic — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:05:18 +0000

Business Card with a discount on it…

Buyers will keep the card.

Getting the buyer to remember you is half the battle

Mark

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:20:03 +0000

I’m one of those Sue has in mind I think, I don’t want it to be obvious whats in my packages
I’ll 2nd the thanks to Dan while I’m here, excellent stuff!
Brian

By: Chris Dawson

Chris Dawson — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:37:46 +0000

Sheesh Toby…. don’t they have higher value stamps in Canada?

By: Toby

Toby — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:14:21 +0000

I don’t really brand mine (no space!!) but I’m positive the buyers remember pulling them about of the mailbox
http://i6.tinypic.com/73p8rcn.jpg

By: Josordoni

Josordoni — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:42:04 +0000

I shall really miss your tutorials when February comes along…

By: Dan Wilson

Dan Wilson — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:13:17 +0000

Hi Gill,

Thanks. It’s been fun and still a few days to go. It’s been fascinating reading the comments.

By: Gill

Gill — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:05:58 +0000

Thanks also Dan for the whole series this month – don’t think I’ve commented before, but I’ve read them all with interest

By: Gill

Gill — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:03:07 +0000

I like my packages to look smart but non-descript on the outside. I enclose an A7 card with website info & offer, which hopefully is more likely to be kept than a larger leaflet.

However, I like the idea of the re-order form for ’stock’ items – I’ve added that to my list of new things to try this year, thanks Eddie

By: Jade

Jade — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:45:31 +0000

The thing about branding is that it really does not have to cost much either, in my previous life as a coffee shop owner, I used to enviously watch customers of the “big” cafe down the road passing by my shop clutching custom printed packaging containing cakes, panini’s and take away coffee etc. I couldn’t afford the specially printed colour packaging so I ordered a stamp, we then made sure that any packaging we ordered was “Kraft” or brown and stamped it like crazy, it was extremely effective and it did not look tacky.

I’m sure it would work well on parcels too, but like north says, one would have to evaluate if it makes the item more nick-able, I personally think that it is probably worth it for the increased “Brand Awareness” who cares if you are getting the odd parcel nicked if you are selling 10% – 20% more unless maybe that you send very high value items. Just my thoughts

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:15:55 +0000

One of the very best things you can include with a parcel (if you sell/stock the same items over and over of course) is a re-order form, with your website on also!

Yep, even though you have a website, recipients do indeed complete a paper re-order form and send it off with payment !

By: northumbrian

northumbrian — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:14:20 +0000

amazon and me are a world apart,

none discript ordinary parcels that dont attract attention has worked well for me, make no mistake about it pilfering is major business the Royal mail spend tens of thousands and have a large dept trying to stop it

what works for amazon ,may not work for john & jane smith

By: Chris Dawson

Chris Dawson — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:08:32 +0000

Have to say North it works well for Amazon….

By: northumbrian

northumbrian — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:04:22 +0000

I need shackles along with the Straight jacket cos I do non of the above
and aint about to stick a big notice on my packets saying nick me either

By: Sue Bailey

Sue Bailey — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:26:37 +0000

I know this is stating the obvious, but “here is your large diamond from Dave’s Large Diamond Store” is a poor message to put on the outside of your parcel: subtlety is key on the outside Though I do like stickers – smilie face stickers for some reason make me even happier than usual to receive a parcel.