1944 Greyhound bus time table & map

1944 Greyhound Bus Time Table "Buy War Bonds & Stamps"


ended - Friday, March 14, 2008

Auction grade: B+

Starting bid: $5.00

Final selling price: $0 - no bids


Up for sale in this eBay auction is a vintage bus time table and map for Greyhound back in 1944. This is a special World War 2 edition that advertises buying war bonds and stamps on its cover.

For the most part, this looks like a pretty good auction. The title is very descriptive and the pictures are excellent.

The title could be modified a little bit by adding "vintage", "map", and "world war 2" / "WW2" key words. Space is going to be an issue, and in this case it may be necessary to remove the "Buy War Bonds & Stamps" part to make room for other key words.

The auction's description could also use a little bit of more words, too. The seller mentions that the time table is fourteen pages long, but it's hard to see it in the pictures. One picture has the cover of the time table, and the other picture has the large fold-out map. Is the map separate from the time table, or is all of that information printed on the other side of the map?

The seller also needs to mention the route map in the description. This is a vintage item that would look great framed and hanging on a wall. By mentioning something like that and giving people ideas of how to preserve this time table, you're creating a sense of value for the item. When people can realistically picture using the item or putting it on display in their home or office, they're going to be more likely to make a bid. Don't be afraid to mention how this map would be perfect for those interested in transportation, or for people who used to travel by bus back in those days.

The two pictures look really good. I would take a third picture and show the other side of the map. I like how the seller used a ruler to show a sense of scale.

Overall, this is a pretty good auction that only needs a couple of minor changes to bring in more customers.