help first time seller
i have an item going through process , this is my first time on ebay i dont know how to or where to go to ship an item. package , or how to get labels. i dont even know if im doing this right
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i have an item going through process , this is my first time on ebay i dont know how to or where to go to ship an item. package , or how to get labels. i dont even know if im doing this right
mommaknows
·1 year agoWishing you only good things moving forward with all this good advice. It appears you put the proverbial "cart before the horse."
cityslickercreations2004
·1 year agoI am not experienced in auctions so I will leave that advice to the seasoned auction sellers.
Cancel/ pause the 2 listings that have no bids.
Read about shipping, packing, returns (what to do and the different types), getting paid, etc.
No returns does not mean no refunds. If an item is damaged in transit, it is your problem. If an item is to be returned you will probably be providing the buyer a prepaid shipping label.
Have your shipping boxes and packing materials together before you list.
You will also need to know the weight of item + all packing materials so you can calculate shipping.
At quick glance it appears to me your asking price and shipping are askew vs similar items. Do some comparison looking on ebay.
There are lots of sellers here that will help guide you so don't be afraid to ask.
dy60609
·1 year ago@shep_5985
Where to go to "ship". You listed USPS. Should be shipped USPS. Mine are picked up by my carrier. Some I take to a Post Office.
Double box the item to help prevent breakage. You do not want the item to arrive damaged.
Once the buyer pays you can purchase a shipping label through ebay.
that option is presented when you go to "orders".
You will need to enter the boxed up weight of the item and box dimensions.
Purchasing a label "online" will give you a shipping discount to cut your losses on the sale of this item.
If you do not have a printer you can get the QR code and show that at your Post Office (shipping show USPS ground advantage) to have a label printed. Your PO should be big enough to support printing a label from a photo of the QR code, but you may want to check with them to be sure before going the QR code route.
Other option. Once the buyer pays, you will be shown the address to ship to. Box the item up, write the name/address on the box (or print a paper with the name/address and tape it to the box) and take it to the Post Office.
You can use most any box for the Ground Advantage shipping except Priority packaging. Any box showing hazardous, or an alcohol box will need the markings for such to be obliterated in some way. Many stores throw away boxes, and will give them to you.
dy60609
·1 year agoand the icing on the cake
seems that it should have been listed as "for parts or not working"
kensgiftshop
·1 year agoNot sure how big the pinball machine is, but I think it's going to cost more to shop then what the listing shows.
soh.maryl
·1 year agoYes, that was the point I was trying to make, apparently too subtlety.
soh.maryl
·1 year agoPlease tell me I am wrong: you began your selling career on eBay without first learning about the way it works?
PS: Forgive me -- I know nothing about pinball machines -- but this isn't a full-sized pinball machine is it?
titipeo
·1 year agoLocal post office if using USPS, ups or FedEx store
Used shipping boxes, or USPS boxes if using USPS, along with paper or bubble wrap for packaging
Avery labels or plain paper
what exactly seem to be the problem? these are things that can be sourced cheaply.
You are charging <$14 to ship a 13.5 subwoofer, that is incorrect. You might want to look at your offerings and double check your shipping charges. Good luck.