I'm directing this article to those who are just starting their eBay Selling Venture. Whether you're selling books, DVDs, CDs, collectibles or clothing, all things (with the exception of eBooks and services) need to be mailed. And it's the postage, handling fees and mailing that seems to cause a great deal of angst among new sellers.
Its a very good advice, indeed, as nothing turns off potential buyers like sellers who gouge you on the shipping costs. You've heard the advice - don't overcharge for shipping
You might think I'm being cheap, but, if you added up all your eBay expenses for the year (as some did for their recent taxes) you might be shocked to see how all the packing materials and gas for your car added up and took a little chunk out of your eBay profits. And, believe me, they do add up.
Some people are even more surprised to find they underestimated the weight of their packages, causing their profits to shrink even further.
You and your buyers should be equal
1.Scale is a must.You will save alot.Eyeballing the weight of the package, you can often times guess too low, and be in for quite a shock when you go to the post office and see the package is going to cost twice what you thought to ship.
2.Knowing the weight alone isn't enough. Know the dimensions of your packaging before listing. Some packages cost more to ship because of their dimensions.
3.Some prefer speedy delivery with Express mailing, while some prefer to save money with parcel post even though the wait is longer. It's always a good idea when using parcel post or other slower ground shipping to alert the buyer by email that it can take anywhere from 8 to 10 days.
4.Most stores are more than happy to let you rummage through their old boxes and take some home with you. But, do remember to choose boxes that are presentable, secure and strong enough for your items. And, if you have breakables, don't skimp on the bubble wrap,this will save you money.
5.Be sure to be upfront with your buyers that you have a small handling fee so they can't complain about it later. Add on an additional $1 or $2 to the shipping fees for their handling fees (depending on the cost of the item and how much packaging you have to use). A small handling fee that will cover your expenses.
Being fair to both yourself and your buyer will keep you both happy, and keep more of your profit in your pocket.
Its a very good advice, indeed, as nothing turns off potential buyers like sellers who gouge you on the shipping costs. You've heard the advice - don't overcharge for shipping
You might think I'm being cheap, but, if you added up all your eBay expenses for the year (as some did for their recent taxes) you might be shocked to see how all the packing materials and gas for your car added up and took a little chunk out of your eBay profits. And, believe me, they do add up.
Some people are even more surprised to find they underestimated the weight of their packages, causing their profits to shrink even further.
You and your buyers should be equal
1.Scale is a must.You will save alot.Eyeballing the weight of the package, you can often times guess too low, and be in for quite a shock when you go to the post office and see the package is going to cost twice what you thought to ship.
2.Knowing the weight alone isn't enough. Know the dimensions of your packaging before listing. Some packages cost more to ship because of their dimensions.
3.Some prefer speedy delivery with Express mailing, while some prefer to save money with parcel post even though the wait is longer. It's always a good idea when using parcel post or other slower ground shipping to alert the buyer by email that it can take anywhere from 8 to 10 days.
4.Most stores are more than happy to let you rummage through their old boxes and take some home with you. But, do remember to choose boxes that are presentable, secure and strong enough for your items. And, if you have breakables, don't skimp on the bubble wrap,this will save you money.
5.Be sure to be upfront with your buyers that you have a small handling fee so they can't complain about it later. Add on an additional $1 or $2 to the shipping fees for their handling fees (depending on the cost of the item and how much packaging you have to use). A small handling fee that will cover your expenses.
Being fair to both yourself and your buyer will keep you both happy, and keep more of your profit in your pocket.
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