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might list your auction under 'Cat Supplies' (Under the 'Home & Lifestyle Category'). Technically your art isn't a 'Cat Supply' but people interested in cats will be browsing this category and may make an impulse bid on your art. You could even list in a third category but keep in mind, listing in each new category will cost you the same in fees again as your original first category listing. I recommend only listing in two categories.

11. Try to time your auctions to finish on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening....there's no science behind this tip I just seem to have better sales myself doing this. Seven day listings are good for art - gives you time to advertise your auctions. Most people don't seem to bid until the last minute so don't be discouraged if you get no bids on the first six days. You should at least pick up some watchers during this time.

12. Set a fixed price for postage (you may have to absorb some of the cost though in some cases the postage may even be less than your fixed price). You'll get paid quicker as your buyer won't be waiting for you to calculate postage. PayPal is a good payment option but using it will eat away a little more of your profit. However, in my experience people who use PayPal to buy pay the quickest.

13. Always be prompt sending your artworks to your buyers. Encourage them to leave feedback when they have received their purchase and guarantee that you will leave them feedback if they do. (Make that part of your auction terms).

14. Finally, as part of your terms, always offer a full refund if your buyer doesn't like the work when they receive it. (subject to the work being returned undamaged of course). This is due to the nature of art. You really don't get a feel for an artwork from a photo. The real artwork might be a whole different experience. Having said that the most common feedback I've had is that my work looks better than the photo...I've never had a work returned yet.

Selling art on ebay can be a rewarding experience. However just like selling art through your own web site you have to do everything possible to get your work seen.

As I said at the start, I don't guarantee these tips will work every time but if you implement some of them, you may just see an improvement in the number of watchers you get and even the number of bidders. There's nothing more exciting than seeing people bid against each other to own your original art!

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