Ebay.com selling advice / tips

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ChrisCoxon

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#293920 22-Feb-2022 12:20

Hi all.

I have a few items I'd like to sell worldwide via Ebay.com (most likely the US or UK markets)

Can anyone here provide advice & tips and or pitfalls to avoid when selling and shipping items worldwide?

An example: I'm aware of Ebay scams where the recipient changes the delivery address mid shipment, then claims it was never received.

Any advice on how to avoid things like this would be invaluable.

Also advice on the best shipping options from NZ to worldwide.

Thanks so much!

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#2872731 22-Feb-2022 14:32

ChrisCoxon:

Also advice on the best shipping options from NZ to worldwide.

I think it would be good to have an idea of what type of product and sizes you have in mind.

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#2872739 22-Feb-2022 14:51

Just be aware..... Ebay always seem to be on the buyers side when deals go south :( We lost quite a bit of money on a few items that we were stuffed around with, and Ebay refused to help us, just helped the buyer keep the item AND their cash.

We refuse to sell items there now.

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#2872771 22-Feb-2022 15:12

freitasm:

ChrisCoxon:

Also advice on the best shipping options from NZ to worldwide.

I think it would be good to have an idea of what type of product and sizes you have in mind.

Good point!

Items are smaller vintage electronic products and nautical vintage item.

Small to medium box sizes.

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#2872773 22-Feb-2022 15:13

xpd:

Just be aware..... Ebay always seem to be on the buyers side when deals go south :( We lost quite a bit of money on a few items that we were stuffed around with, and Ebay refused to help us, just helped the buyer keep the item AND their cash.

We refuse to sell items there now.

Thanks, that's what I've heard... hoping there are strategies to minimise these risks... Ebay looks to have the best market prices.

Are you selling internationally through other websites?

Thanks!

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#2872782 22-Feb-2022 15:35

No, we tend to just sell local, only used Ebay for a few items that we knew we'd get better pricing on from overseas interests.

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#2873058 23-Feb-2022 08:18

xpd:

only used Ebay for a few items that we knew we'd get better pricing on from overseas interests.

Same here, use Ebay very rarely and only for items I know are more in demand in the US etc. Otherwise I just use trademe.

Couple of things.

1. Send your items tracked or you are asking for trouble. Unlikely for vintage eletronics but you never know who you are dealing with. There are lots of horror stories regarding fraud.

2. Send your items in standard NZ Post boxes (size1, size 2 etc). Easier to quote on.

3. Order your postage via NZ Post online as its less hassle and they offer additional services - eg economy tracked is not available in store. If you ask for tracked instore they will quote you for DHL etc which is at least $50 before adding weight etc

4. Take photos of items during boxing, serial numbers etc. Same as #1 you are kind of limited regarding actions when posting overseas so get as much proof as possible.

5. Also be aware that Ebay will only transfer your money once the item has arrived. So you may be out of pocket for several weeks.

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#2873560 23-Feb-2022 22:48

tchart:

xpd:

only used Ebay for a few items that we knew we'd get better pricing on from overseas interests.

Same here, use Ebay very rarely and only for items I know are more in demand in the US etc. Otherwise I just use trademe.

Couple of things.

1. Send your items tracked or you are asking for trouble. Unlikely for vintage eletronics but you never know who you are dealing with. There are lots of horror stories regarding fraud.

2. Send your items in standard NZ Post boxes (size1, size 2 etc). Easier to quote on.

3. Order your postage via NZ Post online as its less hassle and they offer additional services - eg economy tracked is not available in store. If you ask for tracked instore they will quote you for DHL etc which is at least $50 before adding weight etc

4. Take photos of items during boxing, serial numbers etc. Same as #1 you are kind of limited regarding actions when posting overseas so get as much proof as possible.

5. Also be aware that Ebay will only transfer your money once the item has arrived. So you may be out of pocket for several weeks.

Awesome advice!

Thank you.