Have you sold anything from Ebay ??

Y · 05-01-2003, 09:03 PM

Have you sold anything from Ebay ?? Did you have
any problems selling anything on Ebay ?

Any tips that we should know before selling anything ?

Reason: My brother is going to sell his used bike (Merckx)
and he wanted me to try to sell it through Ebay so
I try to get some tips ( i cannot help feeling nervous
about selling anything through Ebay because I heard
some fraud problems with Ebay )....

wildzerica06 · 05-01-2003, 09:07 PM

eh I haven't sell anything on ebay but my bro usually get cds and whatever from ebay but u'll sure get posts from other people who are experienced with ebay internet

prostock19 · 05-01-2003, 09:08 PM

I have bought many things *looks at sheild* Right??

shao · 05-01-2003, 09:09 PM

i never sell anything, but bought two from ebay

Y · 05-01-2003, 09:22 PM

yeah, it looks like more people buy something
from ebay rather than wasting time going to
many stores looking for the exact brand name etc...

ShEiLdTaLiSmAn · 05-01-2003, 09:28 PM

no its because its cheaper.

yes prostock, ur a crazy buyer.

prostock19 · 05-01-2003, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ShEiLdTaLiSmAn
no its because its cheaper.

yes prostock, ur a crazy buyer.

Only when I have the money.

PiercedPixie · 05-01-2003, 09:39 PM

i love ebay...ive gotten many things from ebay..... ive never sold anything....but plan on doing that soon and i am a little nervous about it myself.....so hopefully someone who has sold on ebay will give those who havent some advice..etc

05-01-2003, 09:42 PM

When I cleaned my college room and moved to my flat, I sold a lot of things on eBay, and did not have any problems with it at all. I sold my textbooks, I sold my games, etc...

But a bike, yikes... you have to think about how to transport it or if you want to sell it locally only, so that a person could come to pick it up. If you are "mailing" it, have to find out how much it costs to send, and let the bidders know in advance about arrangements for picking up bike.

Good luck!

Y · 05-01-2003, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ShEiLdTaLiSmAn
no its because its cheaper.

yes prostock, ur a crazy buyer.

Cheaper ? sometimes, but NOT always... i even found a
precision mini digital camera at another place
cheaper than the ones from Ebay....

Y · 05-01-2003, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kuifje75
When I cleaned my college room and moved to my flat, I sold a lot of things on eBay, and did not have any problems with it at all. I sold my textbooks, I sold my games, etc...

But a bike, yikes... you have to think about how to transport it or if you want to sell it locally only, so that a person could come to pick it up. If you are "mailing" it, have to find out how much it costs to send, and let the bidders know in advance about arrangements for picking up bike.

Good luck!

oh yeah thanks for the reminder ... gotta check about the
shipping/delivery situation... someone just mentioned that
the buyer usually pay for the shipping fees...

05-01-2003, 10:22 PM

Yes, the buyer is responsible, but it would encourage more buyers to bid on your product if you knew beforehand what you would do with the shipping option, instead of just leaving it out to the end. Nobody like surprise charges in the end.

PiercedPixie · 05-01-2003, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kuifje75
Yes, the buyer is responsible, but it would encourage more buyers to bid on your product if you knew beforehand what you would do with the shipping option, instead of just leaving it out to the end. Nobody like surprise charges in the end.

~Heather~ · 05-02-2003, 12:07 AM

It depends how much he's selling for, if its like $500 or more...I would suggest him to only accept money orders/Cashier Check - NO personal checks because they can send you bad check also you would want to wait for the check to clear first before ship it to bidder...so either way, if he accepts personal check, its better to wait at least 2 weeks to clear to make sure check is good first then ship it to bidder, suppose the check is no good and he'll have to post on ebay again to sell...So I would only accept Money Order/Cashier Check. He need to receive Money Order/Cashier Check FIRST before ship the item to bidder. Also always make sure to give plenty details about the item if necessary so the more chance bidders will bid to buy item from him. Also always INCLUDE shipping charges so they will know how much it is for shipping charges before bidding it. If I see theres no shipping charges information there, I wont bid because I don't like surprises I must know before bid it. And....if possible, include picture of item as well. Hope that helps.

BabyPhat21 · 05-02-2003, 03:31 AM

sure I have and so have my friends just PM me if any questions okay

illustrator · 05-02-2003, 08:43 AM

I have been sell mostly of time, and I buy some from ebay. I have 64 stars.

so far, I ONLY have one problem with buyers who never reply my email about the payment due. But, I did receive this person's payment very late.

Very important what words you want to put the subject where the buyers want to find when he/she use the engine search to find what product they want to look. For example, if they sell digital camera, they don't usually use 'digital camera' but more like brand with megapixel (mp) number that way they will know the simple describle before they are interest to click your product.

Unregistered · 05-02-2003, 09:54 AM

Ask Pat over @ dm, he's the ebay guru.

05-02-2003, 09:58 AM

I did serveal buy from ebay, but never been sell thing on ebay to bid.

ChelEler · 05-02-2003, 09:59 AM

Haven't touched Ebay myself.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-02-2003, 10:16 AM

I've bought a lot of things from eBay. I do plan on selling some things after I graduate.

Y · 05-02-2003, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ~Heather~
It depends how much he's selling for, if its like $500 or more...I would suggest him to only accept money orders/Cashier Check - NO personal checks because they can send you bad check also you would want to wait for the check to clear first before ship it to bidder...so either way, if he accepts personal check, its better to wait at least 2 weeks to clear to make sure check is good first then ship it to bidder, suppose the check is no good and he'll have to post on ebay again to sell...So I would only accept Money Order/Cashier Check. He need to receive Money Order/Cashier Check FIRST before ship the item to bidder. Also always make sure to give plenty details about the item if necessary so the more chance bidders will bid to buy item from him. Also always INCLUDE shipping charges so they will know how much it is for shipping charges before bidding it. If I see theres no shipping charges information there, I wont bid because I don't like surprises I must know before bid it. And....if possible, include picture of item as well. Hope that helps.

yeah, thats very helpful thanks a million ! how can i figure out
the shipping costs ? i brought the bike to the post office and
asked them how much exactly for the shipping cost... they said
i must know which zip code to mail it toward... but the
problem is that i do NOT know yet who will buy the bike
from which state/zip code ... so thats why i could NOT
figure out the shipping cost UNTIL i know which final
bidder's zip code .... well... hope u understand that
i'm having a difficult time figure out the exact shipping cost.
Does this make any sense ?

p.s. i wonder if you already sold anything thru ebay ?
if so, what stuff did you sell ?

Y · 05-02-2003, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by illustrator
I have been sell mostly of time, and I buy some from ebay. I have 64 stars.

so far, I ONLY have one problem with buyers who never reply my email about the payment due. But, I did receive this person's payment very late.

Very important what words you want to put the subject where the buyers want to find when he/she use the engine search to find what product they want to look. For example, if they sell digital camera, they don't usually use 'digital camera' but more like brand with megapixel (mp) number that way they will know the simple describle before they are interest to click your product.

Yeah, that's a good point !!

Y · 05-02-2003, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BabyPhat21
sure I have and so have my friends just PM me if any questions okay

ok i'll try sometime whenever i get the chance on PM, thkx

illustrator · 05-02-2003, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Y
yeah, thats very helpful thanks a million ! how can i figure out
the shipping costs ? i brought the bike to the post office and
asked them how much exactly for the shipping cost... they said
i must know which zip code to mail it toward... but the
problem is that i do NOT know yet who will buy the bike
from which state/zip code ... so thats why i could NOT
figure out the shipping cost UNTIL i know which final
bidder's zip code .... well... hope u understand that
i'm having a difficult time figure out the exact shipping cost.
Does this make any sense ?

p.s. i wonder if you already sold anything thru ebay ?
if so, what stuff did you sell ?

you can simple look at www.usps.com to find the find the information. Or you can make some little research over ebay.com who sell bike just about same as your, you may get some idea how much it cost for s&h.

And.. for personal check, here is quick tip, simple go to your bank and make check into cash instead deposit to your account. More quick, and the bank will push on other bank for $$. That's what I do. So far, I never have problem with personal check as I accept it.

Y · 05-02-2003, 12:20 PM

good idea about cashing personal check first....!

ChelEler · 05-02-2003, 12:24 PM

It didn't work for me about cashing a personal check. I got my account deducted for that bad personal check... that was like 250 dollars.

It's my loss.

What I did, is just what you do. I cashed the personal check and then deposit the cash, but still I lost the $$. I suggest you go to to a public Check-Cashing service (not a bank) and get the personal check cashed then go to your bank to deposit it or whatever you want to do with that $$. That way the Check-Cashing service won't know which bank you have your checking or saving account is at. Get my idea?

~Heather~ · 05-02-2003, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChelEler
It didn't work for me about cashing a personal check. I got my account deducted for that bad personal check... that was like 250 dollars. It's my loss.

What I did, is just what you do. I cashed the personal check and then deposit the cash, but still I lost the $$. I suggest you go to to a public Check-Cashing service (not a bank) and get the personal check cashed then go to your bank to deposit it or whatever you want to do with that $$. That way the Check-Cashing service won't know which bank you have your checking or saving account is at. Get my idea?

No, bad idea to cash check at Check-Cashing place because they can get YOU to pay them back, they will mail you letter or call you to tell you that the check is bad and wants you pay them. So, No-No. Only accept Money Orders/Cashier Check.

illustrator · 05-02-2003, 01:17 PM

you can try use paypal.com for quick payment by use credit card.

but, that website will take small fee from your money.

05-01-2003, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Y Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,113	Have you sold anything from Ebay ?? Have you sold anything from Ebay ?? Did you have any problems selling anything on Ebay ? Any tips that we should know before selling anything ? Reason: My brother is going to sell his used bike (Merckx) and he wanted me to try to sell it through Ebay so I try to get some tips ( i cannot help feeling nervous about selling anything through Ebay because I heard some fraud problems with Ebay ).... __________________

05-01-2003, 09:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
prostock19 BAH HUMBUG!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Formerly RI, Now Albany, NY Area Posts: 3,308	I have bought many things looks at sheild Right?? __________________

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ChelEler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyoming Posts: 5,517	Haven't touched Ebay myself. __________________ --ChelEler--

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wildzerica06 -Erica- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: california Posts: 4,124 Blog Entries: 2	eh I haven't sell anything on ebay but my bro usually get cds and whatever from ebay but u'll sure get posts from other people who are experienced with ebay internet

05-01-2003, 09:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
shao peerless Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 237	i never sell anything, but bought two from ebay

05-01-2003, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
ShEiLdTaLiSmAn Protector Of My Daughter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Crazy Smallest State of USA Posts: 1,229	no its because its cheaper. yes prostock, ur a crazy buyer.

05-01-2003, 09:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
PiercedPixie ~~Wicked~~ Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 815	i love ebay...ive gotten many things from ebay..... ive never sold anything....but plan on doing that soon and i am a little nervous about it myself.....so hopefully someone who has sold on ebay will give those who havent some advice..etc

05-01-2003, 09:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
kuifje75 Guest Posts: n/a	When I cleaned my college room and moved to my flat, I sold a lot of things on eBay, and did not have any problems with it at all. I sold my textbooks, I sold my games, etc... But a bike, yikes... you have to think about how to transport it or if you want to sell it locally only, so that a person could come to pick it up. If you are "mailing" it, have to find out how much it costs to send, and let the bidders know in advance about arrangements for picking up bike. Good luck!

05-01-2003, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
kuifje75 Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, the buyer is responsible, but it would encourage more buyers to bid on your product if you knew beforehand what you would do with the shipping option, instead of just leaving it out to the end. Nobody like surprise charges in the end.

05-02-2003, 12:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
~Heather~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,328	It depends how much he's selling for, if its like $500 or more...I would suggest him to only accept money orders/Cashier Check - NO personal checks because they can send you bad check also you would want to wait for the check to clear first before ship it to bidder...so either way, if he accepts personal check, its better to wait at least 2 weeks to clear to make sure check is good first then ship it to bidder, suppose the check is no good and he'll have to post on ebay again to sell...So I would only accept Money Order/Cashier Check. He need to receive Money Order/Cashier Check FIRST before ship the item to bidder. Also always make sure to give plenty details about the item if necessary so the more chance bidders will bid to buy item from him. Also always INCLUDE shipping charges so they will know how much it is for shipping charges before bidding it. If I see theres no shipping charges information there, I wont bid because I don't like surprises I must know before bid it. And....if possible, include picture of item as well. Hope that helps.

05-02-2003, 03:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
BabyPhat21 Sex Univ. Head Mistress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CALI Posts: 3,109	sure I have and so have my friends just PM me if any questions okay

05-02-2003, 08:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
illustrator Love in Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Benbrook Posts: 4,594	I have been sell mostly of time, and I buy some from ebay. I have 64 stars. so far, I ONLY have one problem with buyers who never reply my email about the payment due. But, I did receive this person's payment very late. Very important what words you want to put the subject where the buyers want to find when he/she use the engine search to find what product they want to look. For example, if they sell digital camera, they don't usually use 'digital camera' but more like brand with megapixel (mp) number that way they will know the simple describle before they are interest to click your product.

05-02-2003, 09:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
Unregistered Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5	Ask Pat over @ dm, he's the ebay guru.

05-02-2003, 09:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
GoldenLeaf74 Guest Posts: n/a	I did serveal buy from ebay, but never been sell thing on ebay to bid.

05-02-2003, 12:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
Y Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,113	good idea about cashing personal check first....! __________________

05-02-2003, 12:24 PM	#26 (permalink)
ChelEler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wyoming Posts: 5,517	It didn't work for me about cashing a personal check. I got my account deducted for that bad personal check... that was like 250 dollars. It's my loss. What I did, is just what you do. I cashed the personal check and then deposit the cash, but still I lost the $$. I suggest you go to to a public Check-Cashing service (not a bank) and get the personal check cashed then go to your bank to deposit it or whatever you want to do with that $$. That way the Check-Cashing service won't know which bank you have your checking or saving account is at. Get my idea? __________________ --ChelEler--

05-02-2003, 01:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
illustrator Love in Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Benbrook Posts: 4,594	you can try use paypal.com for quick payment by use credit card. but, that website will take small fee from your money.