How to sell a large lot of Ponies on Ebay?

[Pierlala]

Hello,

I was wondering if there are any tips on how to sell a large lot of Ponies.

Do you discribe every Pony in the lot? Or do you just make a global picture and discribe the overall condition of the Ponies? I want to sell a rather large lot of Ponies, but I was wondering on how you guys do it. Also, how do you calculate the starting price? Or shouldn't there be one at all? I have never sold a huge lot before, but I thinking about it. I just want to do it right.

Thank you in advance!

[Mirnyj]

I've never sold a large lot either, but how I would do it would be doing a big group shot and then dividing into smaller groups for semi-closeups. I'd give a general condition review and single out the ponies that have some larger faults such as big stains or chopped hair. Adding a note that more accurate condition descriptions are available if asked could work too. It's better to do it that way than spending a whole day writing down info no one wants anyway. Good luck! 

[FantasticFirefly]

depends on the lot.
A high end lot (like listing a set of specific ponies together in amazing shape I wanted $$$ for) I went to high detail of each, multiple photos of each and a price that reflected how much extra time this takes (price, or starting bid $= quality of service and item)


like:
Lot rainbow ponies 1983 full set of 6 $120
Starshine
Even white body. very slight yellowing on tip of DS ear (shown in photo)
Eyes are printed clearly, colours are each aligned well and free of scrapes and rubs (shown in photos)
blush has a couple faint scratches (shown in photo)
Symbols- nice even coverage of glitter, no major rubbing or rust that can be seen (both sides shown clearly in photos)
Hair is silky and smooth.
Mane- a couple stay factory bits a bit too long, and one plug is missing from the bottom of the yellow stripe on the inside (covered) row of plugs (shown in photo)
Tail- was inserted slightly crooked, giving half the appearance of being too short. Pony does not rattle, and pinching her end confirms her tail washer is still in place.


a general "omg too much stuff" I look through and find the worst flaws I can in that batch of ponies. and allow clear photographs to do the bulk of the talking. and the description is more general over emphasizing the flaws present and how some kind of flaws will be present on each (they are not perfect etc). and listing a rundown other general minor flaws present in MLP's. Do not use collecting terms! many ebay buyers are not familiar with ponyland verbage. This protects you from a not as described return (buyer can still return, but you will lose less $$ this way!) and in the end, highly increases the odds you get someone who is happy to see the ponies are better then they though on receipt- which is awesome to get people coming back!
 "cancer spots" = brown permanent spot
"Regrind" = spots of uneven pigment (describe what it looks like- and clearly explain does not wash off)
 "pindot" = patch of bubbled pored surface on the body which is filled with very hard to remove dirt, giving a peppered appearance.
and so on for our funny little collecting terms. (you can add collecting terms too, but not alone. decipher them in the listing for everyone else)

I would also mention HOW you package for shipping in listings. this also encourages more bidding to sellers who take care to prevent damage in their goods (ones who wrap each pony in plain white tissue to prevent rubs, scraps, stains, messed up hair, and use well padded sturdy boxes.

[Pierlala]

Thanks for the tips!

It's a big lot of 40+ Ponies. Just random Ponies, no sets complete or anything. There are some HTF in it as well. As well as some very nice condition which would sell for about 25-30+ dollar on Ebay. But I rather sell them in a lot.

None of them have huge flaws. They are in overal good condition.