She set herself apart from competitors by doing this.

I was surprised no one else did the same thing.

So, here’s what happened.

From time to I order a few products on eBay.

Like a hand lotion not available locally, or a battery-powered lantern to use when a storm knocks the power out or my favorite lipstick and even vitamins.

First I check out Amazon and if they have it, I read the reviews and the price.

If most reviews are positive. I look on eBay for the item.

For this product – a specific, branded hand lotion – the price was $18 on eBay with free shipping, but it was $28 on Amazon, where shipping is free only if my order totals at least $49 🙁

Easy decision.

Not that cheaper is always better, but when shopping for specific brands – and you don’t know the sellers personally – a lower price for a branded product will get the sale.

I ordered the hand lotion on eBay for the lower price AND free shipping.

Last year I ordered at least a dozen different items on eBay.

The last product delivered – the hand lotion – included something from the seller that was different.

She attached her business card with a note: “Thanks, Ann!”

None of the other sellers did this, and it turned out to be helpful because I wondered if I could buy another type of similar product but – doing a search – I couldn’t find it.

That One Small Thing

Because she attached her business card with the thank-you note, I contacted her to ask about the product I was searching for.  Turns out, she had it.

Nice.  A personal touch that set her apart from competitors.

None of the other sellers sent a business card – or a “thank you” note.

That one small thing – her business card with a handwritten “thanks, Ann” – earned her another sale.

For future eBay purchases, I will contact this smart and thoughtful seller first.

Thanks for reading – here’s wishing you a beautiful day!

Ann
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