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(Message started by: JenniferD on Dec 2^nd, 2005, 3:38pm)

Title: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by JenniferD on Dec 2^nd, 2005, 3:38pm

I've been trying to get my bro-in-law to help me get something online cuz I am a total putz and can't figure out the how to get paid part or the shipping part or the what if the buyer wants to see it first part....ugh! anyway, he hasn't been able to get over here and help me and I really want to get this item up for sale (could really use the $)

Can someone please explain some of this to me?

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by Jonny on Dec 2^nd, 2005, 3:45pm

Ask Charlie or Mel ;;D

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by BlueMeanie on Dec 2^nd, 2005, 5:24pm

Hi Jennifer,

I've been selling on ebay for 7 years now. It's actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I'm not sure of the questions you're asking. As you go through each page of the listing choices, you should be able to click on appropriate boxes for choices you want in your listing. You can always edit anything you like prior to clicking on the submit auction button at the end.

If you want I can try to walk you through it on I.M.

Bob

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by Charlie on Dec 2^nd, 2005, 11:42pm

Choose a category. Ebay has some stupid ideas about that but it works. After you put in the title, fill in the description box with a more detailed description and at the end tell them: Please include $1 postage or whatever. Tell them if you want checks or money orders, etc. . I advise not to threaten people with complicated postage costs or too much check cashing detail. Some people go nuts and sound downright nasty.

Click on the next page and drop in your starting price. You drop in pictures on this page too where ebay tells you. I use my own though. On the next page there is a place towards the bottom for shipping details, I think it's called. Don't go nuts worrying over leaving most things blank though. Fill that in and then click away until you get to the display page. Your info and image should be there. Look it over and "submit" at the bottom when satisfied. If you want to revise, hit "revise description" and then hit "save changes" when happy.

Because I use a template for images, my pages may look a bit different. By the way, when you use a different shipping cost, remember to change in on page three as well. It's easy to forget.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Charlie http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/elated mail.gif

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by JenniferD on Dec 3^rd, 2005, 6:40am

thanks.

about the checks or money orders...

do you take personal checks? there is a lot being said now about fake certified checks, but wouldn't there be just as much to worry about with personal cks or MO's?
Paypal sounds too confusing and too much crap about scams going on with that to bother with.

Once you have a serious buyer, you give them your personal address to send $ to?

This particular item I have is pretty valuable and I don't get the concept that people will buy it strictly from a photo. Am I that naive, or do they really spend a big chunk o' change basically sight unseen?

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by chewy on Dec 3^rd, 2005, 8:37am

The only payment I accept from EBay is Papal. No checks, no money orders.

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Papal

Papal? Make that PayPal. The Pope has never bought a damn thing from me.

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by Charlie on Dec 3^rd, 2005, 4:58pm

I have a red star. More than a thousand sales to different customers that sent feedback. So far I have had no bounced or bad checks. If you use paypal, your address shows up to the customer automatically. I love paypal. If you use ebay checkout, your name and address shows up automatically, too; I think. I just started using it though.

I tell them I take MOs, personal checks bidpay (never had a taker yet) and paypal. My average item sells for less than $10 and I have in some cases, a thousand duplicate items. I don't wait for checks to clear. Ebayers know that they will get kicked out or at least get horrible feedback if they write bad checks. (I think sending bad feedback might incur one from your target. Let ebay handle it)

If you have a big ticket item, just wait for the check to clear. I haven't done that yet but then by far the most purchases have been through paypal.

Unless you are advertising the Hollywood Sign (it's for sale on ebay) pictures are usually what decides the sale but I get questions from the ebay "ask the seller a question" option or just ordinary email but not often. Lots of people just add that they will be happy to answer any questions.

I like copying and pasting (edited) descriptions of things. I did that with this: http://cgi.ebay.com/1925-Star-Motors-Inc-Engraved-Stock-Certificate_W0QQitemZ6232399709QQcategoryZ20226QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Tons-o-fun is ebay and good luck. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/money lady.gif

Charlie

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by BlueMeanie on Dec 4^th, 2005, 12:21am

on 12/03/05 at 06:40:09, JenniferD wrote:

do you take personal checks?

I usually say I only accept money orders in my listings. When someone asks, I will take a check. Never had a problem. Wait for the check to clear before sending out your item. (It's best if you say that in your listing as it will distract people from sending a check)

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Paypal sounds too confusing and too much crap about scams going on with that to bother with.

Paypal is actually alot easier, but if your only selling a few things, it's not worth it. (sellers must pay the fee)

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Once you have a serious buyer, you give them your personal address to send $ to?

When the buyer checks out on his/her ebay page, they automatically receive your address that's entered when you registered. (you will get their address when you send the invoice)

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Yes, people will bid and pay for high ticket items sight unseen other than your picture. That's why it's best to take plenty of pics and describe thoroughly for higher priced items. It will allow you to receive lots more viewers and watchers.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by kissmyglass on Dec 4^th, 2005, 2:47pm

on 12/03/05 at 06:40:09, JenniferD wrote:

You can & should wait until personal checks clear into your bank before shippoing the item.
I regularly buy & sell pieces of glass valued into the thousands and in 7 years have had only one major problem. Also good idea to offer the buyer "satisfaction guaranteed" They will feel a bit better about bidding big bucks....Good Luck!
Kev

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by JenniferD on Dec 4^th, 2005, 7:40pm

ok, another question: is there a way to do a transaction anonymously? Like a 3rd party? NO I'M NOT DOING ANYTHING ILLEGAL OR UNETHICAL (so don't be smartasses), just trying to outsmart my ex.

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by kissmyglass on Dec 4^th, 2005, 7:52pm

I have a few accounts, just have to use a family members name or something like that.You may need 2 different credit cards or bank acct. numbers to sell from both accounts. Or you can just have a friend list the piece for you.
What are you going to sell? Just being nosey, you don't have to tell me... :)

Kev

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by JenniferD on Dec 4^th, 2005, 8:02pm

kev, go see your msgs. :)

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by imnotbub on Dec 5^th, 2005, 2:18pm

This particular item I have is pretty valuable and I don't get the concept that people will buy it strictly from a photo. Am I that naive, or do they really spend a big chunk o' change basically sight unseen?

I bought a mototcycle on e-bay. Sent the cash and waited for delivery. Got what I expected.
Generaly, the more you sell on the site (high feedback number) the more trusted you will be to send what you describe. Being new, you may expierience less of a response, but it doesn't hurt to give it a try.

Title: Re: Anybody an Ebay expert-seller?
Post by Charlie on Dec 5^th, 2005, 8:20pm

People buy Mickey Mantle rookie cards on ebay for thousands of dollars and fishing lures for as much as forty thousand dollars with just a photo and description.

Civil War and other military items sell for major money with just a photo and I suppose an email or two.

A TON of antiques is sold all the time on ebay. Sandwich, pottery, English porcelain, etc. Lots of it worth a lot of money and fragile at that.

On really big items such as rare books and things you don't want or shouldn't send, people will travel to get something like that...but the sale as began with ebay. It works.

Charlie