Hello, how i can start selling on ebay
Summary: hissei60 is seeking advice on how to start selling on eBay. The discussion primarily involves multiple participants including davewil1964, k1ooo-slr-sales, paper-jack, sugar249, domino-710, sandypebbles, and countessalmirena. The responses are brief and do not include specific guidance or steps, suggesting that the participants may be unclear on the best approach or are yet to provide detailed input. There seems to be ongoing interactions among a few participants, but the content lacks substantial information regarding eBay selling strategies.
Hello, how can I sell on ebay as a beginner?
Thank you
13 comments
countessalmirena
·2 years agoBe aware of ALL of the policies on eBay.
As davewil said, read the selling information in eBay’s Help pages.
Consider your selling strategy; that includes risk mitigation, postage component, fees charged, and handling difficult buyers.
Post on these boards if you have a specific issue and need guidance or advice - I strongly suggest you read the eBay Help pages topic by topic in advance so that you have a broad understanding of the T&Cs.
sugar249
·2 years agoNot all the advice given is really relevant or required, so think carefully, why would I do that if someone suggests it.
domino-710
·2 years agoWhat advice given is not relevant or required for selling. ??
k1ooo-slr-sales
·2 years agodom, the only thing posted before the "not relevant or required" post that remotely seems irrelevant to me is my comment about not selling cheap clothes.
I should have elaborated, but that would have made my long post even longer.
The clothes thing, relates to how clothes buyers can be quite finicky, and clothes sellers blind to their listing failings.
- questioning postage cost is common as postage cost can exceed item cost
- questioning of sizing despite labels clearly showing a size (sizing can vary between brands)
- new sellers might not include measurements that buyers deem necessary, or, buyers disputing measurements of items received
- a pulled thread not shown in pics or mentioned in description
- condition being a subjective thing for both buyers and sellers
- buyers seeking refund because item does not fit, or, "has a smell"
There are numerous threads on these boards from both sellers and buyers about clothes listings. Why would a member that is new to selling enter that minefield?
domino-710
·2 years agoWhat are the odds - clothing was the choice.??
Could be anything.
All the advice given was relevant.
SELLING.
k1ooo-slr-sales
·2 years ago"There are numerous threads on these boards from both sellers and buyers about clothes listings. Why would a member that is new to selling enter that minefield?
yet another clothes thread 👇
https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Buying/Seller-of-Sports-Shirts-This-salesman-is-dogee-and-I-can-PROVE/td-p/2585925
sandypebbles
·2 years agoI would take on board all the advice given
Cannot see anything that has been posted as not being relevant or required
It is 100% spot on
Why would someone do it?
To avoid any of the countless problems and pitfalls that can be part of selling
Problems that do happen
And that are especially like to happen to a brand new seller who does not have any idea of how any aspect of selling works
k1ooo-slr-sales
·2 years agoI'm puzzled by this post 🤔
Please elaborate, and identify the not relevant or required bits.
domino-710
·2 years agoI'm having difficulty finding the post relevant. 😉
paper-jack
·2 years agoA small point to add the very good advice others have given you.
Sellers need some positive feedback to give buyers confidence in them. So when you buy on ebay it would be a good idea to leave feedback.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, is the way to go.
k1ooo-slr-sales
·2 years agoI'm posting from my mobile, so I'll give an answer appropriate to mobiles.
At the bottom of the page you will find a "Sell an item" link. Click that for some basic info provided by eBay.
Make sure you register for Managed Payments BEFORE you list an item.
Read up on selling (google is your friend), don't expect others to hand you the info on a plate.
Start small, sell some items you have around the house that you no longer need.
Set up a bank account that is for eBaying only. Do this before registering for Managed Payments.
That's all I have for you at this time. Trust me, it's more than some would post in reply to your question.
I wish you well
Cheers
k1ooo-slr-sales
·2 years ago"Start small, sell some items you have around the house that you no longer need"
By this, I mean low $ value items. Don't try to sell jewellery, or mobile phones, or laptops, or collectables, or breakable items, or perfume, or ... you should get the picture.
BE CAREFUL selling low value clothes, that would be a recipe for disaster for a new seller.
Read up on fees for selling. Don't expect to live off selling on eBay.
If you buy items for resale on eBay there will be tax implications. Go to ATO website for free advice on whether you need to declare your selling activity.
If you receive any government benefit through Centrelink you MUST talk to Centrelink to see if selling on eBay will affect your entitlement.
Also, DO NOT SELL TO OVERSEAS BUYERS, sell domestically only.
Be careful selling items as "Pickup only". DO NOT have buyers come to your home to collect. Meet in a public place (I have met buyers at Maccas or coffee shops).
Don't be afraid to ask specific questions here on this forum, but don't expect a free ride by using this forum as your only place for information gathering.
Again, this info I have posted is more than others would post. I do so because I have a lot of time to spare and do remember when I started selling on eBay ... also, helping you won't threaten my eBaying activity as I rarely sell these days.
davewil1964
·2 years agoRead the FAQs about selling.
Register for Managed Payments.
Do your own homework.