Ebay sellers thread (other platforms too)

[QuarterMillionMan]

During the check in process and get boarding pass they mentioned that the flight is completely full and they gave an option to volunteer to get bumped for $600, I checked the box and volunteered. And they book me on the next available flight for Monday at 8:35 am. They also had options for $700 or $800 but the $600 would be chosen first so there is a good chance that I might get bumped. That would be a free future flight.

[QuarterMillionMan]

Thanks, staying w/my mom so not hotel payments. United airlines was $500 round trip, good deal. Rental car was $500 total for 8 day so I passed and will be Uber/Lyfting or public bus to & from the beach. Mom has a new Mazda CX-30 and will be going to eat Hawaiian food, Chinese food, etc.

[disneysteve]

I had 5 items listed for sale on eBay but ended it due to going to Hawaii for 8 days tomorrow. I thought there was a way to insert some kind of note saying, "the seller is away so expect a delay should you purchase this item." But couldn't find how to do it. I'll relist them when I get back.

It's called Time Away. You can enter the dates you'll be away and either still allow sales for up to 15 days or pause sales. Shoppers see a banner at the top of your listings indicating that you are away and that shipping will be delayed. You can also set an away message that buyers receive when they make a purchase.

Have fun in Hawaii.

[QuarterMillionMan]

I had 5 items listed for sale on eBay but ended it due to going to Hawaii for 8 days tomorrow. I thought there was a way to insert some kind of note saying, "the seller is away so expect a delay should you purchase this item." But couldn't find how to do it. I'll relist them when I get back.

[ua_guy]

The photos on the window deflectors listing are sideways.

Your description says "may also fit a Crew Cab model", but the Compatibility list on the listing includes several Crew Cab models so you are stating that it does fit them.

Your Item Specifics say Country of Origin is United States but the photo of the sticker says Made in Germany.

On the other item, I'd suggest being much more blatant about it being For Parts. Get that into the title. Start the description with that and still repeat it again as you did.

I updated the first listing. The second one...everyone else is selling them as used/pre-owned, so I figure I'm already taking the hit listing it as parts/not-working and explaining in the description. I'm willing to roll the dice on that one. Someone looking for one knows exactly what they're looking for (for everyone reading, it's a hard to find model of ABS computer for an older vehicle).

[disneysteve]

Two more items listed, both are long shots and almost not worth listing. But...trying to save items from the trash, and I'm making progress on freeing the shop of things that don't need to be in there any longer!

The photos on the window deflectors listing are sideways.

Your description says "may also fit a Crew Cab model", but the Compatibility list on the listing includes several Crew Cab models so you are stating that it does fit them.

Your Item Specifics say Country of Origin is United States but the photo of the sticker says Made in Germany.

On the other item, I'd suggest being much more blatant about it being For Parts. Get that into the title. Start the description with that and still repeat it again as you did.

[ua_guy]

Two more items listed, both are long shots and almost not worth listing. But...trying to save items from the trash, and I'm making progress on freeing the shop of things that don't need to be in there any longer!

[disneysteve]

I paid $6.70 in fees, plus $12.xx for the shipping label. Buyer paid shipping but it's a pass-through. Seller actually purchases the label with funds from the buyer. (15 years ago?) loaded for "ship from" address. So I had to cancel the USPS label. Even though I caught the mistake 3 minutes after I made it, they still deducted the funds from my proceeds for the bad label. It's in the process of being cancelled, and I should get my money back.

Refunds for voided labels take up to 3 weeks but it'll happen.

[ua_guy]

I paid $6.70 in fees, plus $12.xx for the shipping label. Buyer paid shipping but it's a pass-through. Seller actually purchases the label with funds from the buyer. I screwed up...I didn't realize I had an old address (15 years ago?) loaded for "ship from" address. So I had to cancel the USPS label. Even though I caught the mistake 3 minutes after I made it, they still deducted the funds from my proceeds for the bad label. It's in the process of being cancelled, and I should get my money back. I was in a hurry to get things done this morning...more careful next time.

But, it all worked! - so far! Now I'm wondering what I'll try to unload next...

[disneysteve]

Personally I prefer eBay’s managed payment system now since it’s all in one place. I no longer have to keep going to my PayPal account to see what’s happening or to transfer funds to my bank account. Now it’s simple. Item sells. Buyer pays. eBay pays me weekly every Tuesday without fail by direct deposit to our checking account. I don’t have to do a thing. And all of my seller fees are taken out automatically as well. Easier at tax time too.

[disneysteve]

Also if you click on transaction fees on that order detail page it will give you a further breakdown.

I just assume that I’ll pay 15% of the sale price. It’s not exact but it gets me close enough to have a good estimate of what I’ll earn on an item.

[QuarterMillionMan]

I'm with ua_guy and at first disliked linking my bank account and preferred using Paypal which is linked to my credit card but when eBay flipped the switch and discontinued using Paypal, I had no choice but to link my bank account. Your item sold quickly good job. My new w/tags surf shorts are still waiting to be sold. On your sold item click on the "view order details," which shows each line item in detail. This was from my old Dell laptop which sold for $55 + shipping, etc.

[ua_guy]

Congrats on the sale!

ebay absolutely "mentioned" the selling fees. Did you read and review the terms of service when you signed up? There is a whole section detailing selling fees. If the item has been paid for, you can look at the order details and it's all nicely broken down for you. Generally speaking it's about 14% of the total of item price, shipping charged, and sales tax.

As for shipping, yes, you enter the weight and dimensions of the box and purchase and print the label. Best practice is to take it to the post office in person, hand it to the clerk, have them scan it, and get a receipt. You can do home pickup or a self-serve kiosk if your post office has one but neither of those options provides an acceptance scan so you have no proof that you actually mailed it. That can come back to bite you later.

If you are going to sell on ebay, you need to go through the process regarding linking your account because that's how you pay fees and that's how ebay pays you. Definitely go through any verification process they request or else you'll never see your money.

Thanks. I missed the part about fees. I knew there would be some, but didn't see them specifically. My bad. And yes, definitely, I have linked a bank account. I just didn't like the way eBay was pushing to do it, giving up login creds for my bank AND account, routing information, plus having to give my SSN for eBay tax and ID verification.

[disneysteve]

My item sold on an offer...I took $30 on $49.99, which was high, given the condition. It was a set of exhaust tips for a Camaro. I win...it's moments from leaving my garage where this stuff has been sitting for a few years, and would have otherwise gone to scrap. What can I expect for selling fees? This hasn't been mentioned or charged by eBay yet.

I hadn't completed the steps of linking a bank account or verifying my identity, so I did that as soon as I had an offer so I am able to transact. I really don't like the way eBay tried to link a bank account. They wanted me to pass my banking credentials (username/password) through a third party, Trustly. Sorry, eBay, No. I did discover that there's an option to input bank information manually (account and routing number), and now it has to go through verification as well. I've linked it to a clearing account.

As for shipping, seller paid, and it's going USPS. I see the option to print a label. I assume I just stick it on the box? Can I drop it at the PO, or do I need them to verify the details (size/weight) etc. I used the exact dimensions on the box and added just a little more to the weight to be safe, although it didn't seem to change the shipping cost estimate.

Congrats on the sale!

ebay absolutely "mentioned" the selling fees. Did you read and review the terms of service when you signed up? There is a whole section detailing selling fees. If the item has been paid for, you can look at the order details and it's all nicely broken down for you. Generally speaking it's about 14% of the total of item price, shipping charged, and sales tax.

As for shipping, yes, you enter the weight and dimensions of the box and purchase and print the label. Best practice is to take it to the post office in person, hand it to the clerk, have them scan it, and get a receipt. You can do home pickup or a self-serve kiosk if your post office has one but neither of those options provides an acceptance scan so you have no proof that you actually mailed it. That can come back to bite you later.

If you are going to sell on ebay, you need to go through the process regarding linking your account because that's how you pay fees and that's how ebay pays you. Definitely go through any verification process they request or else you'll never see your money.

[ua_guy]

My item sold on an offer...I took $30 on $49.99, which was high, given the condition. It was a set of exhaust tips for a Camaro. I win...it's moments from leaving my garage where this stuff has been sitting for a few years, and would have otherwise gone to scrap. What can I expect for selling fees? This hasn't been mentioned or charged by eBay yet.

I hadn't completed the steps of linking a bank account or verifying my identity, so I did that as soon as I had an offer so I am able to transact. I really don't like the way eBay tried to link a bank account. They wanted me to pass my banking credentials (username/password) through a third party, Trustly. Sorry, eBay, No. I did discover that there's an option to input bank information manually (account and routing number), and now it has to go through verification as well. I've linked it to a clearing account.

As for shipping, seller paid, and it's going USPS. I see the option to print a label. I assume I just stick it on the box? Can I drop it at the PO, or do I need them to verify the details (size/weight) etc. I used the exact dimensions on the box and added just a little more to the weight to be safe, although it didn't seem to change the shipping cost estimate.