topic Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay in Selling

Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

hissei60 — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:31:01 GMT

Hello, how can I sell on ebay as a beginner?

Thank you

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

davewil1964 — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:38:29 GMT

Read the FAQs about selling.

Do your own homework.

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

k1ooo-slr-sales — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:49:10 GMT

I'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

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

k1ooo-slr-sales — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:29:22 GMT

"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.

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

paper-jack — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:51:42 GMT

A 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.

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

sugar249 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:11:16 GMT

Not all the advice given is really relevant or required, so think carefully, why would I do that if someone suggests it.

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

domino-710 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:17:26 GMT

What advice given is not relevant or required for selling. ??

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

sandypebbles — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:50:18 GMT

I 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

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

countessalmirena — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:54:35 GMT

Be 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.

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

k1ooo-slr-sales — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 06:10:54 GMT

@sugar249 wrote:
Not all the advice given is really relevant or required, so think carefully, why would I do that if someone suggests it.

I'm puzzled by this post 🤔

Please elaborate, and identify the not relevant or required bits.

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

domino-710 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 06:17:07 GMT

I'm having difficulty finding the post relevant. 😉

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

k1ooo-slr-sales — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:18:07 GMT

@domino-710 wrote:
What advice given is not relevant or required for selling. ??

dom, 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?

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

domino-710 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:24:00 GMT

What are the odds - clothing was the choice.??

Could be anything.

All the advice given was relevant.

SELLING.

Re: Hello, how i can start selling on ebay

k1ooo-slr-sales — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:20:40 GMT

"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