Two eBay Members selling a Candy Wrapper for Big Bucks
Scottsdale, AZ (ContentDesk) August 7, 2005 -- Remember when a grilled cheese sandwich with the image of the Virgin Mary was sold on eBay for thousands of dollars? You will never believe what an Arizona and Virginia resident are selling."Right now, up for sale is just an M&M wrapper and that's the M&M wrapper - there's nothing else," said Brian Schwartz of Scottsdale, also known as EZas123 on eBay.Shawn Stifflet from Virginia, also widely known as WooHooMysteryMan on eBay, has been a regular on "eBay's Pulse", which features the top 10 most watched auctions. After seeing some of Schwartz's graphic design, marketing techniques and web related skills, WooHooMysteryMan had contacted Schwartz with an idea to collaborate and sell a Candy Wrapper in a clever way. They have combined their efforts to bring this idea to life. It sure is a success. With 5 days still remaining, it has already attracted 18,000 visitors and now featured as the #6 most watched auction on all of eBay and slowly but surely climbing it's way to #1.The whole thing is a humorous, graphic enhanced play on words after two popular hip hop artists: an M&M wrapper with a starting bid of 50 cents.The surprising part is that the latest bid is at $830.
You don't even get the M&Ms inside. Schwartz is not surprised people are willing to dish out the big bucks."I've seen people sell pieces of burnt toast for thousands of dollars. It's amazing to see the buying patterns of eBayers. We're just trying to bring a fresh new approach with this collaboration and hope it ups the level of competition and creativity among eBay members for the top spot on eBay Pulse."The old saying seems to hold true - one man's trash is another man's treasure. Auction ends August 12th.
eBay Item: 5603612307.
Qualifying vs. Closing the Sale
The Art of effective question asking (qualifying) determines the effectiveness and the success of the "close".EXAMPLE: Let's assume you're a candy sales rep. You sell both chocolate and non-chocolate candy. I'm your potential customer. You know nothing about me but you're trying to sell me chocolate candy. You proceed to tell me how great the candy tastes, how exquisite the texture is, how incredible the quality of the chocolate is, and, by the way, how affordable this candy is because your company is doing a promotion on this outstanding chocolate candy.
However, you don't sell me a single piece of chocolate candy. WHY?You assumed I liked chocolate candy and I would buy it based on the information you provided. But the most important thing you forgot to identify or ask me is "do you like chocolate candy?".The answser is "no, I hate chocolate candy?". But since you never took the time to understand me as your potential new customer, you lost today's sale and future sales a well....
Qualifying vs. Closing the Sale
Candy > Qualifying vs. Closing the Sale
Qualifying vs. Closing the Sale
The Art of effective question asking (qualifying) determines the effectiveness and the success of the "close".EXAMPLE: Let's assume you're a candy sales rep. You sell both chocolate and non-chocolate candy. I'm your potential customer. You know nothing about me but you're trying to sell me chocolate candy. You proceed to tell me how great the candy tastes, how exquisite the texture is, how incredible the quality of the chocolate is, and, by the way, how affordable this candy is because your company is doing a promotion on this outstanding chocolate candy.
However, you don't sell me a single piece of chocolate candy. WHY?You assumed I liked chocolate candy and I would buy it based on the information you provided. But the most important thing you forgot to identify or ask me is "do you like chocolate candy?".The answser is "no, I hate chocolate candy?". But since you never took the time to understand me as your potential new customer, you lost today's sale and future sales a well....
Qualifying vs. Closing the Sale
Candy > Qualifying vs. Closing the Sale
Daily Candy Features Abby Jean Note Cards
A mere baby in the stationery biz, Abby Jean, is already on everyone's next-big-thing list. Her adorable note cards were recently recognized by Daily Candy's Dallas edition as "the freshest twist on classic preppy stationery."
To further compliment this scrumptious new brand, Daily Candy Editor at Large, Dannielle Romano, featured a slew of Abby Jean note cards on Fox's "Good Day Dallas" morning show, praising them Daily Candy style.
"Abby Jean's note cards will put all your well-mannered friends (and enemies) to shame. They're ideal for all aggressively polite gestures, from a thanks-for-the-baby-shower note to a hand-written dinner-party invite"Within hours of the DailyCandy.com release, Abby Jean's note card collections became a hit for shoppers from California to Texas. Thus proving, once and for all, that quality not quantity is what really counts.
Inspired by shopping sprees and first kisses, chocolate cake and belly laughs, Abby Jean note cards are fashion...
Daily Candy Features Abby Jean Note Cards
Candy > Daily Candy Features Abby Jean Note Cards
Community Leader Candy Marcum Files for Dallas Council Election
Long time Dallas and District 14 resident Candy Marcum has officially filed the required signatures and paperwork to be placed on the ballot for the upcoming May 7, 2005 City of Dallas Council election. Marcum comments, "I am ready to go to city hall and work hard to make Dallas a better place. While campaigning door to door and meeting with neighbors, I am learning that my neighbors want change and they are frustrated with the direction of our city. We love Dallas, but know it can be a better place to live." Marcum's primary focus is the "3C's": crime, code compliance, and commerce. "I have been visiting with neighborhood and community leaders and hear several problems and concerns that resonate throughout the district.
We must find the funding to put more officers on our streets, fix the City of Dallas 3-1-1 system, and make our code enforcement division stronger. The tax burden must be lifted from homeowners and I support a long overdue organized and streamlined effort to bring...
Community Leader Candy Marcum Files for Dallas Council Election
Candy > Community Leader Candy Marcum Files for Dallas Council Election
Qualifying vs. Closing the Sale
The Art of effective question asking (qualifying) determines the effectiveness and the success of the "close".EXAMPLE: Let's assume you're a candy sales rep. You sell both chocolate and non-chocolate candy. I'm your potential customer. You know nothing about me but you're trying to sell me chocolate candy. You proceed to tell me how great the candy tastes, how exquisite the texture is, how incredible the quality of the chocolate is, and, by the way, how affordable this candy is because your company is doing a promotion on this outstanding chocolate candy.
However, you don't sell me a single piece of chocolate candy. WHY?You assumed I liked chocolate candy and I would buy it based on the information you provided. But the most important thing you forgot to identify or ask me is "do you like chocolate candy?".The answser is "no, I hate chocolate candy?". But since you never took the time to understand me as your potential new customer, you lost today's sale and future sales a well....
Qualifying vs. Closing the Sale
Candy > Qualifying vs. Closing the Sale
Bulk Vending Machines ? The Most Popular Ones With Vendors And Customers
Bulk vending machines are everywhere. It is what you sell through these machines that will make or break your business. Of course, the location is important as well, but there are so many different kinds of candy and other products you can sell through the vending machines that it is hard to decide what you should start with. Candy and giant gumballs go over well, as do the bulk vending machines that sell a prize.
There are almost as many bulk vending distributors as there are products that you can sell.
These distributors have different models of bulk candy machines. Some of them are single machines, but you can get combo machines where you sell three different products in one machine. The reason they are called bulk vending machines is that they can hold a lot of candy or other products, which means you don't have to restock them as often.
Usually bulk candy machines dispense a handful of small candy. Although the candy doesn't last very long,...
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