marketing research

[Abigail]

I know alot of us shop ebay for our garb needs.

I have been noticing a lack of new bidders lately, not that I don't love my repeat shoppers, but what does everyone want to see up for sale?

Anything everyone is TIRED of seeing?

Due to popular demand, I'll be getting paper parasols back in and up on ebay in a week or so.

Would you be more inclined to buy something if free shipping or a cool goodie is offered?

Would you patronize an ebayer if you knew she was a wench?

Would you patronize an ebayer if she did promotions like free shipping for return customers, or free gift certificates for you next auction win (like they do at lane Bryant when you spend $100, you get $50.00 off your next $75.00 purchase)?

Any special colors or styles of chemise or bodice?

Inquiring minds want to know!!!


Abigail

Ebayer user ID- akeen123
ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING TO IWG MEMBERS!

[emalia]

I am tired of seeing the same stuff over and over again. THIS IS NOT DIRECTED TOWARD YOU, but some of the E-Bayers I look at, have the same things in the same colors all the time, nothing is special.

Free Shipping is always nice, especially when it is network driven, it makes me feel special. :D

I really LOVE the Lane Bryant Idea of free stuff for shopping all the time!

[AllieSutherland]

I'd personally like to see more garb in plus sizes. Too many buyers act as if they're put off by the plus-size market.

I realize that it does cost more money to make a plus size garment... fabric isn't free. But $20-30 more?!? Come on...

I tend to like when a seller puts up an example of an item, say a bodice, and they offer to custom-make it for your size... and welcome plus size bidders too! If plus size will cost more, I'd appreciate if they'd say something like "Sizes 18-28 will have an additional $$ added to your final price because of fabric costs," etc.

We big gals are beautiful, too!

I'd like to see a variety of cloaks offered... and more Celtic inspired stuff.

LOTR wear may also be something people wear more to fantasy faires this season.

Free shipping is ALWAYS a plus! And personally, I'd go out of my way to buy from a Wench. Perhaps we ould get a guild-approved "medallion" to add to seller's sites? Maybe an eBay forum on here for letting Wenches know when special items are out & available. ;)

Also, "fun" wench wear would attract me (considering I have Pooh and Snoopy bodices on the sewing machine as we speak. ;) I have "authentic" wear, but it's great to have fun, too!

Best of luck!

XOXOXOXOXOX
Allie

[emalia]

I tend to like when a seller puts up an example of an item, say a bodice, and they offer to custom-make it for your size... and welcome plus size bidders too! If plus size will cost more, I'd appreciate if they'd say something like "Sizes 18-28 will have an additional $$ added to your final price because of fabric costs," etc.

We big gals are beautiful, too!

I'd like to see a variety of cloaks offered... and more Celtic inspired stuff.


Free shipping is ALWAYS a plus! And personally, I'd go out of my way to buy from a Wench. Perhaps we ould get a guild-approved "medallion" to add to seller's sites? Maybe an eBay forum on here for letting Wenches know when special items are out & available. ;)


I hav eto agree, I tend to buy from Wenches more than someone else.. Definately.. Also, I would love to see more Cloaks on E-Bay.. Good cloaks, not light weight and velveteen and velvet and panne cloaks.. but bundle up and keep warm cloaks.. I am a HUGE fan of reasonable wool cloaks.

[Bean]

I third (or fourth) the idea of hating the same old, same old. You can only look at so many custom made bodice and skirts. I would like to see some different chemises.... colors other than white and off white, shorter lengths, maybe even a sleeveless type (if that is possible?), or even ones with different sleeves (bell-like ones and such). It also would be cool to see some stuff that can be used for DOW garb. I would love a bodice or skirt with pink flamingoes on it!! I know the majority of people want authenticity, but some of us just want to be wild and crazy!!!

I also like the idea of a board topic announcing ebay sales. I would definately buy from other wenches. I do sell from time to time, not ren-related stuff, but people are always looking for a bargin!! Maybe we should approach the web-goddess about adding a topic heading.

Well, that's just my $.02 worth!

Betsy

[Robin]

I also like the idea of a board topic announcing ebay sales. I would definately buy from other wenches. I do sell from time to time, not ren-related stuff, but people are always looking for a bargin!! Maybe we should approach the web-goddess about adding a topic heading.


I like that idea, I also would like to know the ebay names of wenches who sell there. I also would buy from a wench above all others!

:)