Ebay auction pictures: do good pics make a difference?

[hazmatt]

So I've decided to downsize my collection to help cover the expenses for 2 custom painted FS statues.

So many people use stock photos of busts/statues or use poor pictures. My question is do you think that posting nice pictures will yield a higher selling price? I for one, prefer to see pics of the actual bust and the better the pics the more comfortable I feel about bidding.

My pictures:

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Black%20Panther%20Classic/BPfropnt.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Black%20Panther%20Classic/BPRS.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Black%20Panther%20Classic/BPback.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Black%20Panther%20Classic/BPLS.jpg

[hazmatt]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Black%20Panther%20Classic/BPbase.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Black%20Panther%20Classic/BPwfoam.jpg

[cblakey1]

I don't think so.

I often use stock photos for my auctions but guarantee my item is in as good or better shape than the pic.

I wouldn't be interested in tha Black Panther because it looks like it has dust on it. ;)

[hazmatt]

Dust you say? It's pristine, not a speck of dust on it.

But thanks for the input. I rarely sell on eBay so any input is appreciated.

[hazmatt]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Wolverine/Wolverinefront.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Beta%20Ray%20Bill/BRBfront.jpg

etc. etc.

[SquiderM3]

Awesome pics Matt!:buttrock:

I know when I bid on items on eBay, I always feel better when I see actual photos of the item, especially watermarked. The only problem nowadays is sellers will often save a nice pic and use it for their own. A good, thorough personal description is still the most important thing IMO.

[nbr3bagshotrow]

Personally I don't need an actual picture of the item for sale (unless it's a customized or kit piece where there aren't stock pics available). I rely on the seller's feedback and description of the item.

[Davidian]

I don't usually need one because I know what I'm after, but it sometimes helps. For example, if the seller has a pic of it and it looks all new, and you get it, and it's not, then you can use that against them, etc. Like what has been mentioned, I usually base things off the sellers feedback.

[insomniac]

Personally I don't need an actual picture of the item for sale (unless it's a customized or kit piece where there aren't stock pics available). I rely on the seller's feedback and description of the item.


:thumbs2: I agree. It is nice to look at good pics but ultimately if the user's feedback is good, the description of the statue is more important. I think too many people just read the title or look at the pic and bid.

[TNovak]

Personally I prefer a pic of the actual item I am buying and always provide one of the actual item if I am selling. I have no idea if it helps or not, but all other things equal, I'll buy the one that I can see the actual. If for no other reason paint can vary from statue to statue, especially in areas like eyes and things like that.

[Miracole]

I normally do not buy unless the pics are non-stock and the ebay rating is good..
Just to cover my collecting arse..

After all, presentation is 9 10 of a sale, in most cases anyways…

[Sniper]

only on kits or customized things I use a real photo, beside that I use stock photos

[Dan_Lebou]

For standard items (like Bowen busts) I don't mind a stock pic rather than a pic of the actual item but if there is anything even remotely off about the item (eg, paint chip or whatever) then I will want an original pic showing this.

I won't touch an item if there is any kind of defect without being able to see how bad it is.

[HoldyourfireAl]

Real pics do MUCH better!

:)

[ComputerFly]

I would much rather see really good photos of the actual item. I think the reason most people use stock photos is because it's quick, and they aren't trying to squeeze every last dollar out of the bidders. I also think most ebayers can't take a better pic than the stock photos.

Your photos are exactly what I like to see. Good work.

[hazmatt]

thanks to everyone for the input :thumbs2:

[geto10]

I think it's good to have a quality picture of the actual item. Those typical photos taken with flash or a mobile phone are useless.

[risingstar]

Sure, good pics make a difference. However, so do well written descriptions and/or titles. For example, "Stunning action Spidey classic splash page - wow!" will likely do better than "Spiderman page for sale".

JMO

[ratchet]

I do like to see actual pictures of the items. I rarely buy something that has a stock photo and never buy something without a photo.

The most important, though, is the acurate description and feedback score. :)

[hazmatt]

my auctions did pretty well overall. it's tough to say, but i think the good pics helped. some auctions did very well/better than expected and some came in just below expectations.

[Averone]

Yes! The pics make a difference!
I always take my own unless I run out of time. When I was a Powerseller it 8/10 times it made a difference along with my rating.