goldberry Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I'm going to sell a few things - never have sold on Ebay before! I was going to use Priority Mail. Is that sufficient? Do I need to add delivery confirmation? Is that sufficient if I add that? I really need the cash for some things and can't afford to get burned by something dumb! I'm afraid! Please help if you have experience here! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMomMd Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I ship using Priority Mail. Delivery confirmation is free with Priority Mail. Stop by your local post office and pick up some free shipping supplies. For items weighing under 13oz., I use First Class mail. As a seasoned Ebay seller, I strongly recommend printing labels from home using Ebay shipping, that way tracking numbers are automatically uploaded for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I second Jennifer. Print your labels via eBay and they'll automatically require DC, as well as instantly uploading the info as soon as you print. NEVER ship without DC. You are responsible for making sure the customer receives what they've ordered, not the post office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 priority mail should be fine. I would add confirmation/tracking for self-protection so a buyer can't say it wasn't delivered. It also aids in claims if it get's lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I just started selling on eBay this year. I'm just cleaning out the house, mostly, so I'm not running a store or anything like that. I'm certainly not a top rated/power seller or anything (I don't sell that much), so just keep that in mind. I only accept Paypal and make sure to purchase/print all my postage through eBay. It's slightly cheaper than going to the PO--I think eBay gets you a business rate or something--it's easier, the postage comes directly out of the price of the item, and DC is included (except for media mail, which charges $.20 extra :glare: ). I used to offer free shipping, but I found that I didn't sell as well when I tried to price items to cover shipping. Now, I give a lower price on the item and just charge the actual shipping cost, giving people the option of choosing either the cheapest or fastest method. Nearly everyone that buys from me chooses the cheapest option available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Personally, I avoid people with free shipping unless I know I'm only going to get a single item from them. Otherwise, I know I'm getting gyped on shipping because they can't combine. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Personally, I avoid people with free shipping unless I know I'm only going to get a single item from them. Otherwise, I know I'm getting gyped on shipping because they can't combine. :p I do this myself, too! Just the other day, I needed to replace some herbs so I thought I'd go through eBay. I hunted around until I could find someone (w/ good reviews) that could supply all the ones that I needed so I could save on combined shipping! That's one reason I changed how I shipped...I decided I should sell the way I like to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks, folks! I am "cleaning house" as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I ship books with media mail but I insure it. This gives a tracking number plus peace of mind. I find if the item is insured it will arrive with minimal handling damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 One more question...if I don't have a mail scale, will the post office weigh for me? If I have them weigh but then don't mail at that time, will they give me a dirty look? Or is that something that people do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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