Do you sell on Ebay?

lovinOEBs · MAD DOG!

Do you sell on Ebay?

nikkispnce · 11:56 PM, 08/18/05

The charges you may not know about is you have to pay a percentage of your final winning bid and also if they pay you by paypal , paypal charges you a percent too. If you are accepting check or money order, no worries. Paypal is faster but charges fees.

-- Edited by nikkispnce at 00:57, 2005-08-19

lovinOEBs · MAD DOG!

What if a local person came here and gave me cash or a check?

nikkispnce · 12:58 AM, 08/19/05

Thats fine too, no charges. But you still have to pay ebay fees for the final bid.

-- Edited by nikkispnce at 01:59, 2005-08-19

lovinOEBs · MAD DOG!

I guess I will see what happens then! Thanks for your help! I think I understand it, I hope I don't regret it though.

Erica · MAD DOG!

i am a seller and buyer on ebay. I sell mostly baby clothes and kids clothes. Everything they all said is true.

lovinOEBs · MAD DOG!

O.k thanks, Im sure it will be fine. I was just a little nervous, since it was my first thing I have tried to sell.

jawlaw · Moderator

I have been a buyer and seller. They are correct on charges. Even though Paypal charges, I love it. It is fast and easy. Buyers are less likely to back and not pay you. However, if your profit margin is not very big, it is just another expense.

Did you list in your description of why you have the item or items for sale? I have seen that before and then possibly, they might bid more since they know it is for a good cause. You could even put your animals picture there. I don't think that is against the rules.

Good luck

dusty082155 · ~Best In Show~ Senior Board Member!

i agree with jawlaw. put a pic of holly up too and a small explanation of why you are selling .thats it for her.i saw a little girl with her dog on ebay. she was selling her hand painted pics to raise money for her dogs surgery. people where bidding like crazy too ! they were just a small girls artwork, but it was the thought and the reason behind it that made people want to bid and helpout.

PrettyDobie · ~Best In Show~ Senior Board Member!

If your item does not sell they charge you $45. At least this is what they did to me and my room mates.

lovinOEBs · MAD DOG!

Thanks for the great info and ideas! I should jump on there and add what you said, good idea Thanks!

dusty082155 · ~Best In Show~ Senior Board Member!

pd, we have sold several items on ebay. quinn used to buy and sell sports cards on a regular basis. we have never been charged a 45 dollar fee for unsold items. the fee is small. around 25-50 cents. we always just relisted them they sold the second time around. if you or your moms roommates were charged a 45 dollar fee for an unsold item, i would contact ebay....there is about 44 dollars and some change you have coming back too you.

nikkispnce · 9:25 PM, 08/20/05

Thats what I'm thinking dusty! I even ended an item early because i found someone local to buy and and was charged nothing. I've had things not sell and not get charged anything but the initial .30 listing fee.

Erica · MAD DOG!

No you don't get charged money if your item doesn't sell. Your friend obviously had a screw up or something.

oasis05 · Moderator

Actually, if your item doesn't sell, the relist is free. I buy and sell all the time. I think my largest total fee for selling an item with ebay and paypal was 11.00.

Erica · MAD DOG!

yeah the relist fee, only if you relist it though. I just sold 6 things today and 2 other things that didn't sell and no fees for the ones not sold. I sell clothes, but i am looking into other stuff too.

twinkletoes · You have been awarded the Posting Star of Honor!

i sell loads in ebay and i love it. the fees vary for each item depending on how high your starting bids is, how many photos you have and if you choose to have your item highlighted etc. I usually get my stuff from charity shops, car-boot sales and yard sales and i always make a profit..once you get the hang of listing properly that you can make a tidy amount

lovinOEBs · MAD DOG!

I got one prosprective buyer asking questions, I told him if he wanted to see it, he could get a hold of me to set up a time, but havent heard back. And of course I answered his questions, and I also posted them on the listing because he had some good questions, about important things I left out! So if nothing else I guess this will be a learning experience. And thanks for all the advise!! I also told the guy I would accept less if it dosnt sell, so I hope he will get back to me!

oasis05 · Moderator

I add a note on mine saying payment id due within 7 days of auction close. I have had a couple people skip out on paying me so i never ship an item until i have the $ first.

Erica · MAD DOG!

twinkle- that is exactly what i do!