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caz99

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Jun 2, 2004
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can someone tell me how easy it is to sell something on ebay? i have looked at all the charges and things and it looks quite complex??
 






Gazwag

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Mar 4, 2004
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Its very easy, if a bit confusing to start with. You basically get charged an insertion fee which depends upon how much the starting bid is. So if you are selling something which you want a starting big of £10 this will cost slightly more than a £1 starting price. If you have additional photos or highlighted listing that cost a bit more too. All the costs are expalined as you set up an item to sell.

When the auction is over you then get charged based on how much you sold the item for.

For example I put something on with a starting price of £5 and it sold for £34 which cost me £2.12
 


caz99

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:) thanks guys will have a look at lunchtime. can i just pay my fees to ebay at the end?

also do i have to find out post and packing charges in the beginning before somone buys or after?

thx again
 


Gazwag

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Mar 4, 2004
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You give ebay your bank details and they take it from your account once a month.

You need to give P&P amounts on the listing, go to the Post office web site to get costs and use some kitchen scales to estaimate the postage. Alternatively take the item in loose packing to a pst office and get them to tell you how much it will cost to send.

Don't go over the top with the costs as buyers get upset (understandable) if you send the item with a first class stamp on and charged them £5.
 






caz99

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i saw something about paying ebay by switch on paypal for fees don't really want to register my bank details as i won't be selling loads of stuff
 


Gazwag

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The buyer will pay you for the postage costs so its dosn't really matter. The buyer would probably appreciate first class post as they will get the item quicker.
 




Gazwag

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Mar 4, 2004
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I use Paypal and both them and ebay and safe.

If you are only selling a few thing then just ask for payment by cheque and make sure you give them time to clear before dispatching goods. Keep the buyer informed and you will be fine.
 


Wozza

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Jul 6, 2003
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caz99 said:
i saw something about paying ebay by switch on paypal for fees don't really want to register my bank details as i won't be selling loads of stuff

You know you HAVE to register your bank/credit card details to join eBay, yeah? It's part of their security.
 


caz99

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Jun 2, 2004
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yes i saw that thanks a lot bit confusing but i shall fumble my way through

thx for the help! :)
 






caz99

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:) thx you have convinced me i shall give it a whirl this afternoon
 




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