Buying and Selling on eBay: Tips, Tricks, Problems & Questions

[haloitsme]

Plus with what I just outlined above with my situation - as long as tracking shows delivered and it's to the address that the buyer has on file, you're covered.

No not always, high value items need a signature. I think 600 or 700$ and up. Otherwise you are out of money... if any thing goes south.

 

[capnwes]

I had no idea.....

 

[othertravel]

Had the same request multiple times, because shipping from Austria to US usually with Fedex or DHL express, and they all request signature.

You can tell him, he should sign a formula by the shipping companies that allow to leave the package unsigned. Easiest thing.

And you are save; because you shipped with signature.

Thanks for all the advice, guys. I told him that ebay may require signature confirmation, and he was ok with that in the end.

 

[goatamous II]

@capnwes Nice! coincidentally, i might have some ties to send your way.....

 

[vestbash]

I had no idea.....
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where can you see this?

 

[kbadgley84]

Well got the ol MC011 restriction. Probably off of eBay for quite some time or maybe permanently.
Good thing i list On multiple platforms. My posh sales were 4x my ebay sales lately so just gonna dust off the Etsy and depop accounts and let ebay go **** itself. I would Suggest branching out if ebay is your only source of income cuz you just never know when the formula will come arkund to **** you

 

[carreragt7]

Feel ya, man. I kicked myself off eBay over a year ago, haven’t tried to sell a thing on there in a while because it just didn’t seem worth the headache. I’ve stuck with just local listings, but should branch out to other platforms. Have been trying to motivate myself to get back on the feebay though. Fees suck but better than not selling anything at all.

Curious, what caused it?

 

[kbadgley84]

Feel ya, man. I kicked myself off eBay over a year ago, haven’t tried to sell a thing on there in a while because it just didn’t seem worth the headache. I’ve stuck with just local listings, but should branch out to other platforms. Have been trying to motivate myself to get back on the feebay though. Fees suck but better than not selling anything at all.

Curious, what caused it?

No explanation
Said “more details provided below” then no details provided at all. Said i had To complete requirements (didn’t list any requirements) then reply to the email but when i reply to the email i get an automated message saying the email address does no accept incoming email

 

[carreragt7]

Sounds about right. eBay sucks. But they are the biggest bully on the block so ya gotta play their game. Good luck with it! I’d hound their CS phone system until they realize you’re not just gonna take it.

 

[noob in 89]

My posh sales were 4x my ebay sales lately so just gonna dust off the Etsy and depop accounts and let ebay go **** itself.

You just got a note saying you had to improve your performance, or what?

Are you selling the men’s items on Poshmark?

I’ve had some good luck (and a couple times, unbelievable luck) buying things on the other apps. eBay has that “similar items sold for $1,000!” script when you list things now, which sucks. It either kills your chance of getting a deal, or if their estimate’s inflated, a realistic price.

I was all set to open up a laser-focused Etsy store centered around one type of item…but when I tried, their tax system was just too daunting. If I read it right, they want you to calculate what tax to charge not only for different states, but different *counties* within those states. And then mail a check to your state’s tax office or something every month. No idea how anyone sells there.

 

[kbadgley84]

You just got a note saying you had to improve your performance, or what?

Are you selling the men’s items on Poshmark?

I’ve had some good luck (and a couple times, unbelievable luck) buying things on the other apps. eBay has that “similar items sold for $1,000!” script when you list things now, which sucks. It either kills your chance of getting a deal, or if their estimate’s inflated, a realistic price.

I was all set to open up a laser-focused Etsy store centered around one type of item…but when I tried, their tax system was just too daunting. If I read it right, they want you to calculate what tax to charge not only for different states, but different *counties* within those states. And then mail a check to your state’s tax office or something every month. No idea how anyone sells there.

No note, yanked all of my listings and won’t call me back. They said I’d get a call back in 24-72 hours. It’s been almost 7 days now

 

[phzanella]

Have a question about advanced search.
Lets say I search Test (A1, A2, A3, A4) (B1, B2, B3, B4)

Does this search ONLY produce

• Test A1 B1
• Test A1 B2
• Test A2 B1
• Test A2 B2

Or can it produce:

• Test A1 B1 B2
• Test A3 B1 B3 B4
• Test A2 A4 B1 B4

If the latter search is not possible, how should I search to cover multiple combinations?

 

[vestbash]

I had no idea.....
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[carreragt7]

I already knew I was here to provide lame dad jokes/comedic relief... but seeing the superstars that grace our presence on here is making me think I need to get serious about my online sales. Holy cow guys. Impressive.

 

[My Main Man]

Anyone have a good suggestion for a place to get a large box? Preferably one where I could go today or tomorrow morning to buy in person. I sold a rolling garment bag and the large box I have is a little too small. I need something like a 24x24x10 or so. I tried Staples and OfficeDepot and Staples had one that was close. Any ideas?

Edit: looks like Home Depot might have one that could work with a little cutting.