eBay

chgod811 · ‎07-14-2023

Yes, I have acquired a large roll of poly pipe. It’s too bulky and way to heavy to ship. Can you sell something by the foot on EBay? If so is there a link to show you how to list it? Thx for any assistance.

janet9988 · ‎07-14-2023

Set up a fixed price listing with 1 foot = a quantity of 1

Buyers can select from the quantity as to how many feet they want.

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nobody*s_perfect · ‎07-14-2023

@janet9988 wrote:
Set up a fixed price listing with 1 foot = a quantity of 1
Buyers can select from the quantity as to how many feet they want.

Yes, this exactly. And when you set up the listing, in the Pricing section the "Quantity" is the total number of feet that you have to sell. Then each time you make a sale, that number purchased will be subtracted from the "Quantity available" that is shown on the listing.

heckofagame · ‎07-14-2023

Do some serious homework on the shipping cost as the weight and possibly the size of the box may vary as you add feet.

reallynicestamps · ‎07-14-2023

It’s too bulky and way to heavy to ship.

Good thing to recognize BEFORE you list.

You can sell for Local Pickup and while the buyer can still pay online, you can get a QR code to confirm payment and delivery.

Also probably best to cut when the customer is present.

Because Local Pickup is notorious for slow arrivals and no-shows.

chgod811 · ‎07-14-2023

Thanks for all of the helpful responses! Hope you all have a great weekend!

bowtiebits · ‎04-30-2024

I am having similar issues. Without a eBay Store, can I sell giving Buyers an option of purchasing by the foot, without it adding to my flat shipping Fee (selected by me)?

Example. I enter that I have 60 feet. I price it at $2 a foot. I price the flat shipping cost at $6.35. I want this shipping price to remain the same for the Buyer, whether they Buy 1 foot or all 60 feet.

The way it is for me now, as far as I can tell before going Live with my listing. For each 1 foot a buyer orders, it will add $6.35 to each foot they order.

I don't want to have to explain this issue in the listing, and tell potential buyers to ask me for a refund, for part of their payment, due to this issue I am having.

I want buyers to have the option of purchasing any length, and have to only pay my flat shipping price.

I hope I am being clear on this? : - )

I do not have a store right now, and seem to vaguely remember this being a 'eBay Store' only option. Could this be true, or?

nobody*s_perfect · ‎04-30-2024

You don't need a store to set up a shipping rule which states zero additional shipping cost for each additional item purchased.

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/posting-items/postage-rates/postage-discounts?id=4168

ittybitnot · ‎04-30-2024

Set up a fixed price listing with 1 foot = a quantity of 1

Buyers can select from the quantity as to how many feet they want.

@janet9988

I am thinking this over. Seems to me if I wanted 12 feet, and I got sent 12 one foot sections, I would not be happy.

At the same time, selling 12 foot running feet (one piece) may have shipping issues.

nobody*s_perfect · ‎04-30-2024

@ittybitnot wrote: ... Seems to me if I wanted 12 feet, and I got sent 12 one foot sections, I would not be happy.

At the same time, selling 12 foot running feet (one piece) may have shipping issues.

Most sellers will specify that the purchase will be sent as one continuous length. In this case, the seller has specified, "You can order as many feet as you would like (up to 60 feet), and it will arrive to you in one long piece, of the length/count you have purchased."

ittybitnot · ‎04-30-2024

In this case, the seller has specified....

@nobody*s_perfect

I must have misunderstood. I thought the OP was ASKING. I did not realize @chgod811 already had it for sale.