Why won't my goods sell?

Why won't my goods sell? - Stack of various Asian tea jars

So I used to be able to sell my goods in the market almost as fast as I could post them. But as of recently, they've stopped selling. I'm selling the same products as before and the products that seem to be selling (based on "sold out" signs in the marketplace) and at the same prices as everyone else if not lower! What gives!?



Best Answer

Unfortunately, the market is a bit luck-of-the-draw. There's a lot of things that could be a factor, but there's really nothing you can do to change any of them.

It could be that the people who are matched up with you don't want what you're selling. There are a lot of goods that I just don't buy unless Eddie wants me to sell him an obscene quantity of. (Baked Potatoes and Goat Milk, for instance)

It could be that there are a lot of other people selling the same good. While you might think price matters in this case, often times I find myself just buying goods from whoever is first on the list, since time is something of a factor in market buying transactions.

I myself tend to sell the same items over and over again, at the same default price. I also tend to see wide swings in terms of how long it takes for the items to sell. I might put up 2 sets of 2 peaches, and one sells immediately while the other lingers for hours. They're the same item, sold at the same price, by the same seller, and the market sale time varies significantly.

There's only a couple of things that have much of an effect:

  • Bad network connection. If you can't connect to the Country Escape servers, sometimes your goods don't make it to the big market in the sky. If you can view other people's stuff, though, chances are this isn't an issue.
  • Being in an active co-op. You can always see your co-op's stuff for sale, so things tend to sell a bit quicker owing to this larger group of people with constant access to your market.

Beyond that, you're just kind of stuck with whatever the market does for you...




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What to do if your product is not selling?

How Do You Sell Products that Do Not Sell?
  • Clearance and Seasonal Sales. ...
  • Remarket the Product. ...
  • Bundle Products. ...
  • Offer a Basic and Premium Level of the Same Item. ...
  • Set Up a New Digital Marketing Campaign. ...
  • Act on Customer Feedback. ...
  • Understand the Cycle of Your Product.


  • How do I get more sells?

  • Be Present With Clients And Prospects. ...
  • Look At Product-To-Market Fit. ...
  • Have A Unique Value Proposition. ...
  • Have Consistent Marketing Strategies. ...
  • Increase Cart Value And Purchase Frequency. ...
  • Focus On Existing Customers. ...
  • Focus On Why Customers Buy. ...
  • Upsell An Additional Service.


  • What are the main reasons for not buying the product?

    The Five Reasons Why People Don't Buy Your Products
    • 1.) Customers simply haven't seen or heard about the product yet. ...
    • 2.) The price point is too high. ...
    • 3.) There isn't enough value for their money. ...
    • 4.) You're not targeting the correct audience. ...
    • 5.) Your business doesn't have enough customer reviews. ...
    • In Conclusion.


    How do you get customers to buy your product again?

  • Incentivize your customers with points. ...
  • Grow your customer base through referral programs. ...
  • Improve customer retention with VIP programs. ...
  • Create exclusive discounts for loyal customers. ...
  • Use email retargeting to win customers back. ...
  • Boost repeat purchases through personalized campaigns.




  • LICD: Why Won't She Leave




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