Little things bug me - like photos on eBay that aren't up to par. I've sold over 15,000 items on eBay, most of them clothing. I just think that if you are putting your item in front of millions of people around the world, you should take a few minutes to make your item, and your photo, look as neat, clean, and attractive as possible.
Here are my top 5 pet peeves when it comes to photos of clothing on eBay. (All photos taken from eBay listings.)
The sideways shot. I never understand this one. One click on "rotate" and the image is upright. You practically have to stand on your head to figure out what the item really looks like.
Clothes hanging in trees. I just don't get this one. Here is a listing for a "really cool hippie dress" (actual title). I guess so. It looks pretty free and easy blowing in the wind and hanging in a tree. I wonder if a guitar and a headband comes with it.
The wrinkled garment. These shorts look like they have lived under a child's bed for a year. 5 minutes with an iron would do wonders.
Clothing laid out on a bed. Call me a germaphobe, that's fine. All kinds of things go on in beds. I mean, we have all seen the Dateline special where they go around to motel rooms with the ultraviolet light and look at all the "stuff" left behind on beds. Enough said.
The "huge lot of clothing" thrown together where you can't tell what anything is. It may be more effective to photgraph each item individually and make a collage for your gallery photo.
Hi Suzanne
I totally agree with your approach. As the buyer can't touch it, a clear photo showing the garment at its best is a crucial selling tool.
When you're competing on the net, you only have a moment to make a good impression. Make it count.
Posted by: Yvonne Russell | May 30, 2008 1:58 AM | Permalink to Comment