When to eBay?

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-28-2009, 10:59 AM

How much money would you have to make off an item before you'd put it on eBay?

I have a duplicate gift that was not bought at my registries. If I sell the extra on eBay I'd probably make about $13 net. I'd have to get off my butt to get the thing shipped. Just seems like a a pain to me and not really worth it. I keep telling myself that money is money and I should get what I can, but I'm not convincing myself. Maybe if I'd get a solid $20 it would be motivation enough...

BarTopDancer · 12-28-2009, 11:10 AM

eBay changed their seller rules that makes it a PITA for the average seller now.

Cliff Notes:

Sellers can no longer leave negative feedback. You have no way of knowing if the buyer is a flake.

Money is not released until the buyer leaves positive feedback. This means you don't get your money until the buyer decides they are happy.

What kind of item is it? I sell a lot of stuff on Amazon these days. The fees are slightly higher but their "shipping credit" evens it out and the hassle is a lot less.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-28-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Money is not released until the buyer leaves positive feedback. This means you don't get your money until the buyer decides they are happy.

That's only if you have a history of receiving negative feedback as a seller.

~MS~ · 12-28-2009, 11:36 AM

CP can't you return the duplicate for store credit? No fees and you get full price for the gift towards something you still need?

Ghoulish Delight · 12-28-2009, 11:45 AM

It's an item that isn't generally sold in stores.

Snowflake · 12-28-2009, 11:45 AM

Well, if it's one item you are selling, not a big deal and you can do the postage online and have your mail carrier take it from your doorstep, or drop it at the PO without having to stand in line with the postage on it.

I need to start ebaying again, too much stuff and not amazon.com-able. Craigslist, too.

Oh, and to answer your original question, if I break even on an item, I'm good. Profit is better, these days, breaking even is okay.

katiesue · 12-28-2009, 12:33 PM

If it's something that might wear out/break I'd keep the second as a back up. Otherwise if it's not hard to store you can keep and re-gift. Ebay seems like a lot of hassle for not much reward in this case.

flippyshark · 12-28-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

It's an item that isn't generally sold in stores.

You got two fiddle-playing cat statues?

BarTopDancer · 12-28-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

That's only if you have a history of receiving negative feedback as a seller.

Really? I must have misread their updated guidelines.

Kevy Baby · 12-28-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Really? I must have misread their updated guidelines.

Or you have a history of receiving negative feedback as a seller.

12-28-2009, 10:59 AM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	When to eBay? How much money would you have to make off an item before you'd put it on eBay? I have a duplicate gift that was not bought at my registries. If I sell the extra on eBay I'd probably make about $13 net. I'd have to get off my butt to get the thing shipped. Just seems like a a pain to me and not really worth it. I keep telling myself that money is money and I should get what I can, but I'm not convincing myself. Maybe if I'd get a solid $20 it would be motivation enough... __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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12-28-2009, 11:10 AM	#2
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	eBay changed their seller rules that makes it a PITA for the average seller now. Cliff Notes: Sellers can no longer leave negative feedback. You have no way of knowing if the buyer is a flake. Money is not released until the buyer leaves positive feedback. This means you don't get your money until the buyer decides they are happy. What kind of item is it? I sell a lot of stuff on Amazon these days. The fees are slightly higher but their "shipping credit" evens it out and the hassle is a lot less. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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12-28-2009, 11:36 AM	#4
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	CP can't you return the duplicate for store credit? No fees and you get full price for the gift towards something you still need? __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It's an item that isn't generally sold in stores. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Well, if it's one item you are selling, not a big deal and you can do the postage online and have your mail carrier take it from your doorstep, or drop it at the PO without having to stand in line with the postage on it. I need to start ebaying again, too much stuff and not amazon.com-able. Craigslist, too. Oh, and to answer your original question, if I break even on an item, I'm good. Profit is better, these days, breaking even is okay. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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12-28-2009, 12:33 PM	#7
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	If it's something that might wear out/break I'd keep the second as a back up. Otherwise if it's not hard to store you can keep and re-gift. Ebay seems like a lot of hassle for not much reward in this case. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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