Something as addicting as the update button?

09/07/2009 03:26:04 PM · #1

I just sold my first item on ebay and it was as addicting as the update button here on DPC. I might just start cleaning out the garage and sell everything that I don't use anymore.

09/07/2009 03:37:38 PM · #2

Back in the day Ebay was fun, they cared about their sellers and buyers. Now it's so loaded with scammers, shills, and thiefâ��s, itâ��s unreal. Just be careful..

09/07/2009 03:40:22 PM · #3

Should I look for anything in particular with my sale? I sold something of value and I am accepting Paypal only. Any thoughts?

Originally posted by alans_world:

Back in the day Ebay was fun, they cared about their sellers and buyers. Now it's so loaded with scammers, shills, and thiefâ��s, itâ��s unreal. Just be careful..

09/07/2009 04:07:25 PM · #4

Selling
Paypall only, you have that, good. I will only sell only to US from now on, only because often customs from other countries often tax your shipment at the boarder, it has a tendency to piss of your buyers. INSURE EVERY THING YOU SHIP, I cannot stress that enough.

Will post more as I think of others

Edit to add if your item has a serial number on it, photograph the serial number. Also note your serial number to the buyer threw Ebays email system before you send. Something like this.
I have received payment for Item # XXXXXXX Serial # XXXXXXXXXX
I will ship on xx/xx/xxxx
Thank you for your payment

Message edited by author 2009-09-07 16:20:22.

09/07/2009 04:08:46 PM · #5

Thank you.

Originally posted by alans_world:

09/07/2009 04:21:16 PM · #6

Added a bit ^^

09/07/2009 04:29:40 PM · #7

Ok a bit more again.
Get a tracking number and put it in the space provided in your paypal invoice. Other wise you have to wait for positive feedback to receive your money..

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09/07/2009 04:30:48 PM · #8

Thanks again.

Originally posted by alans_world:

Ok a bit more again.
Get a tracking number and put it in the space provided in your paypal invoice. Other wise you have to wait for positive feedback to receive your money..

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09/07/2009 05:36:55 PM · #9

Originally posted by Carlo21:

I just sold my first item on ebay and it was as addicting as the update button here on DPC. I might just start cleaning out the garage and sell everything that I don't use anymore.

haha yeah i know what you mean. I used to sell tons of stuff on ebay and the update button was very addicting. Especially close to auction end.

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09/07/2009 06:01:19 PM · #10

One piece of advice even when using paypal make sure there is some proof of delivery even if it is picked up, my son had a guy buy something, pay for it using paypal, gave him good feedback then about a month later told paypal he never received it and paypal took the money back out of his account. Long story short always get signatures and keep your records.