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1:18 - 1:16 Store and new item feedback

Post by grunt1 » Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:54 am

Hey gang,

I am working on having an actual online store but would like some feedback first before I pay for the shopping cart software and turn the store on:

- Right now I have the Shapeways store under the Shapeways button, and the items I manufacture myself under the Store button. Two stores is not ideal but it was the best I could figure out. Anyone have a suggestion how to integrate them better, or is this even an issue?

- Everything you see is available both in 1:18 and 1:16. Is it clear that you can choose the scale from the drop down?

- I've tried to improve the photo quality overall but it's been challenging given how small some of the items and details to capture well. Are these photos good enough for someone to order with confidence?

- Should the items be displayed alone or in a dio, being held by a figure, or ?

https://www.battlegroundmodels.com/shop-1

Oh and the items are real so if you see something you want, you can PM me here and I'll get it to you.

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Re: 1:18 - 1:16 Store and new item feedback

Post by Crazy Kraut » Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:58 pm

I think nice diorama pics with your products would be helpfull for selling. If you are able to do the Schwimmwagen please let me know. I would like to take 2 german scout bicycles on top.
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Re: 1:18 - 1:16 Store and new item feedback

Post by normandy » Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:20 pm

I like the Tiger I air filters, just wish I'd seen them a few months ago Grunt :wink: .

The items in the photos look fine, clear and large enough pics. I agree with Crazy Kraut
regarding the diorama pics, it just depends on how much time you have... you
do have plenty of items.

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Re: 1:18 - 1:16 Store and new item feedback

Post by dannyc » Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:30 pm

Maybe find some people who have taken diorama pics with your items and ask them if you can use the pics in your store

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Post by pizzaguy » Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:48 pm

Great site. Very clean and easy to navigate.
Who did use to host the site? I was looking at WIX. I despise selling things on Ebay, but it's the only way to reach the masses.

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Post by mutt71 » Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:31 am

I love the way this all looks. It is all easy to navigate and very clear to see all of your great products. I am sure that this will do nothing but increase your online business. I wish you all the best with this.

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Post by Razor17019 » Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:48 pm

Grunt,
Your storefront is very nice and easy to use.
Great job!
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Re: 1:18 - 1:16 Store and new item feedback

Post by Winterstar » Tue Apr 30, 2019 2:32 pm

Grunt,

Mind if I share the link to some of the groups I'm in to possibly send some business your way?

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Re: 1:18 - 1:16 Store and new item feedback

Post by grunt1 » Thu May 02, 2019 6:50 am

Thank you, this was the kind of feedback I was looking for.

- Winterstar, go ahead. Just note that the payment portion of the site isn't turned on yet so they will have to message me for an invoice. I plan to have it turned on shortly.

- PG, I use Wix.

- Normandy, I know right.. :-/

- Kraut, May should give me enough time to do it!

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