Hi! I am new to the Guild, but not to Ebay. My user name is Modlucy, which is because I used to like mod stuff a bunch and have a dog named Lucy. I want to change the name, as I am considering opening a brick & mortar and found a similar name I like better. unfortunately, my listings are horrible right now, as I listed newer stuff this last week that was obtained in a box sale. It was a gamble that proved a waste of time. Ususally I sell vintage and wear only vintage - and today after I study for my final, I am listing some gems like a shearling coat and some 40's stuff. I don't really specialize in one specific area, as my tastes change. But I like everything to have some detail that makes them unique, like unusual buttons or something. I live in Austin, Tx but are moving to Chicago in the spring when school is done. Does anyone think changing my Ebay name will lose me customers? Thanks luv modlucy
HI Modlucy! And Hi to four legged Lucy too! Welcome!!! There are pluses and minuses to changing your name. Firstly, there are people who won't be able to find you, but on the other hand, if you have a name that doesn't excite you than that is another thing. When you change your name, ebay allows people to find you by your old name in "search by seller" and displays your id history so people will understand "what happened." But after the 60 or 90 day period, it no longer applies. The best thing to do if considering a name change, is make a list of the email addresses of your customers...most particularly the repeats, and send them a friendly email about the change so they can be sure to find you. Also write about the change on your about me page and even in some of your auctions "we have changed our name...etc" and maybe even a fun little anecdote on why. It might stick in their brains more too if they have something anecdotal to remember. We have some members right now who live around Austin...and we have one that I know of who lives in the windy city herself, by the way. Chris
By the way, you have some cute stuff up. Your pictures are awesome!! However. You might have better luck with listing complete measurements. Make sure you have bust, waist, and hips for all pieces. The more complete the measurements are, the less questions people would have in their minds preventing them from bidding. If you have "write for measurements" especially at the end of an auction, it could be impossible for people to get the info they needed. if the items are being sold as a lot....bust, waist, and hips are crucial even if not going into further details. If you have a single item, I would go into more detail as well, by adding length and sleeve of each piece as well. We had a workshop awhile ago on customer service, if you look in the "workshops" section, you can look through the transcript for measurements to include in auctions.
Welcome modlucy! You will be heading up my way. I am six hours from Chicago but in the same State. Lots of good vintage clothing to be found around here and antiques, too. Also, although our weather is hot in the summer, I don't think it as hot as Texas! Good luck on your exam and just post away and ask questions anytime you want. I am not the one to ask whether you should change your name. My Ebay ID is different from my Ebay store and I would like to make them both the same but am too chicken.
Hi, Modlucy - I'm in Austin, TX, too, as is Cosmiccowgirl - I'm sure she'll check in, too. Welcome to our little corner of the web. Your listings look great - I don't have any advice on changing your ID. I'll probably do that someday, too. Just wanted to say hi, from a fellow Austinite! -Melanie
just saying hello too... from the uk this time - believe i got outbid on a hanei mori (sp? sorry, it's late here!) dress of yours some time ago! and also a really cool top with little dogs - dachsunds maybe? - on it (designer, but i can't remember which) but some swine used a b.i.n. before i got to it... you do have some nice things! and yes, i'd agree with what chris said about the name change thing but can't think of anything else to add. except welcome harriet
Hello modlucy... You have a catchy user id. If you decide to change it, make sure it is catchy also and easy to remember. I sometimes think about changing my user id. But it took me so long to come up with the one I have now that I don't think I'll be changing any time soon. Anyway, welcome to the guild. Carol
Hi There Dena! I read your me page and love what you wrote about wearing vintage and supporting independent businesses. Welcome aboard. I did the name change thing last year and have no regrets. My old name was was more like a username I picked when I first started on ebay. It did not reflect my vintage business. I think my new name is much better and easy to remember. One tip I have is to chose a name that also has the www domain available and go ahead and purchase the domain if this is something you may expand in the future. Great to 'meet' you. Marie
Hi Dena - Welcome to the Guild! Hope you aced your exams I don't have any brilliant advice re: name changes - I'm still using the ID I signed up with way back when, and it's not nearly as evocative as yours (Big Chief was my... horse). But I think if you emailed your repeat customers announcing the name change & maybe included a note in the body of your descriptions - "formerly modlucy" (so it would show up in searches) your fans would be able to find you. Carolyn
Welcome Dena! You have some neat items up (saw a couple of things I was ready to pop for, but then realized the sizes were 'small' - alas!). Re the name change, years ago I was going to change mine. Like Carolyn's, mine doesn't reflect vintage 'anything'. I never got around to it however and now am afraid to, fearing a loss of business. Personally, I think "modlucy" is great and as Carol said, it is catchy and easy to remember. Good luck on your exams! Sue
haha, thought of you as i typed that actually chris! a nights sleep has refreshed my ailing memory - think it was givenchy sport. so there you go!:P h
Just wanted to add a big 'ol WELCOME! from Tennesee, Dena! I grew up in Chicago - 33 out of 37 years of my life there! If I can help with anything after your move, please let me know. Christine
Hi and welcome Your auctions look good Nice crisp clear photos. Re the name change I did it a while back because I had a name that I thought of quickly and didn't like it. It was the name I started here with alonesolo. Still don't like it. But changed my ebay name to fashiontales. I have no regrets. Agree with the others find some catchy that suits you. Personally I like modlucy. Its catchy and easy to remember.
Re the name change, years ago I was going to change mine Really Sue? I thought the "doll" part was a double meaning about your faeries (they could be considered dolls) and also "doll" as in gal, miss, chic, lass, girl, etc.
Hi Mod Lucy! I agree ModLucy is a catchy name and don't believe people would see the name and just assume you had just mod things but changing your name can be a good step as well. If you have all the email addresses of your buyers you can make the name change fun for them. Send them a quick email letting them know you are changing your name and anyone who mentions ModLucy when they win an auction under your new name gets something... $5.00 off, free shipping, a little gift or some such thing. Then your previous buyers will really remember your new name! Hope your finals went smashingly...... boyyyyyy do I remember those! I have not looked at your auctions but people with fabulous taste have commented on this thread so you are in good company, I am sure they are wonderful! Welcome to the VFG! Michelle
Ooooooooh!!!! Is this the Dena that runs the vintage clothing exchange?? I had emailed you waaaaaay back about it and never followed up with you. Bad route66gal, bad! I've been so buried in trying to get my things sorted out into managable groups - I definitely want to join in at some point on that. I have loads of stuff! Anyway, I'm so glad you're here! -Melanie
