I am new

[cheryyaff_0]

I am new and would like to know the upcharges before I hit send.  Let's say I am wanting to sale a small pocket knife for $100.00?  What are all the charges and fees.  Should I always click the free shipping and just always pay it out of my own pocket when I go to ship it?  Does the money automatically go to my bank account (Debit) card when I sale something?  When are the fees charged to my pay pal (Debit card)?  after the sale and money has gone to account or before?  

Thanks

[retrose1]

Better questions to ask are...

Do you know what to do if the buyer claims that the item is broken?

Do you know what to do if the buyer says the box arrived empty?

Do you know that no returns does not mean no refunds?

Do you know how the disute system works on ebay?

Did you know that ebay will have paypal hold your money for up to 30 days because you are new?

Did you know that the buyer has 30 days to file a case about a problem on ebay AND 180 days on paypal?

You should not be worried about how and when you get your money, you should be worried about the fact that you are a new seller and scammers target new sellers listing high dollar, trendy, quick flip items on ebay.

If I were you, I would wait to list a $100 item until you have as much recent selling feedback as the dollar value of the item.

[generaluser3]

Sounds like you need to read up on the basics.

https://ocsnext.ebay.com/ocs/sr

Or you can go to Help & Contact at the top of the page, then search for:  Get Started Selling on eBay

Good luck!

[*eponymous*]

Final value fees are 10% of total price, which includes shipping.

Paypal fee is $.30 plus 2.9% of the total price to process the payment.

Start the price at the least amount you can accept. Include all your fees and expenses, in the starting price.

Read what retrorse said about first listing low-value items to get some experience under your belt.

Read up on returns, seller performance standards, seller expectations to sell on eBay, and always post here on the boards for honest, accurate information!

Returns are a minor, routine part of selling if you're going to list over time and not just for quick cash. That type of sale is best done locally, for cash.

Good luck!

[fashunu4eeuh]

You’re wise to ask these questions before you list something. Here is a link to eBay’s Help pages:

http://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/new-to-ebay/learn-to-sell-online.html

As for free shipping, you roll the shipping costs into the price. That works well on some items. But just starting out, i usually recommend calculated shipping. You need a postal scale and package supplies so you can weigh and measure your items prior to listing. This helps to prevent costly mistakes like underestimating the shipping costs and having it eat your profits. Also you’re not running around after the sale trying to find a box or whatever. USPS has all kinds of free shipping supplies. Go online and select what you need ahead of time. (Padded flat rate mailers are great!) Good luck to you!

[zzydny]

I agree with everything the other posters have told you.  If you are new, you have no business selling a $100 item until you get an eBay education.  If you don't, buyers will school you in ways you will Not like. 

You really should read ALL of the new seller information before you ever even think  of listing.  Knowledge is necessary.

[castlemagicmemories]

Starting out trying to sell such an expensive item is not a good idea right out of the gate.

First, read everything suggested previously in this thread; these are experienced, knowledgable posters who know what they are talking about.

Read the Help Pages on Selling and this Board.

Start out with smaller, low cost, items that you have around the house and no longer want or need.  Learn how the process works first, then try to use it.

NEVER ship just on an email saying you were paid.  ALWAYS check your PP account to be sure the payment is there.  As a new seller, you will have limits and holds on your money received.

Don't jump in at the deep end of the pool when you don't know how to swim.

[pvcliff]

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@fashunu4eeuh wrote:

You’re wise to ask these questions before you list something. Here is a link to eBay’s Help pages:

http://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/new-to-ebay/learn-to-sell-online.html

As for free shipping, you roll the shipping costs into the price. That works well on some items. But just starting out, i usually recommend calculated shipping. You need a postal scale and package supplies so you can weigh and measure your items prior to listing. This helps to prevent costly mistakes like underestimating the shipping costs and having it eat your profits. Also you’re not running around after the sale trying to find a box or whatever. USPS has all kinds of free shipping supplies. Go online and select what you need ahead of time. (Padded flat rate mailers are great!) Good luck to you!

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I started actively selling 7 years ago this week. I can tell you that shipping was by far the most puzzling aspect for me. Like why is a First Class package less expensive than (at that time) Parcel Post? First Class sounded expensive just in its name! I feel it took me three weeks to get the hang of having boxes and packing materials on hand and figuring out the best shipping methods. At first I used a regular "bouncy style" little scale to weigh things because all my stuff was light weight, then graduated to a $40 electronic scale a few months later.

[mr_lincoln]

@cheryyaff_0  So, do you understand all the good replies you got to your questions?

[nowthatsjustducky]

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@castlemagicmemories wrote:

Starting out trying to sell such an expensive item is not a good idea right out of the gate.

First, read everything suggested previously in this thread; these are experienced, knowledgable posters who know what they are talking about.

Start out with smaller, low cost, items that you have around the house and no longer want or need.  Learn how the process works first, then try to use it.

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At least he didn't come asking about trying to sell a smartphone, or wanting to sell a laptop for once.