eBay Golden Rules

[rpg]

Stick to PayPal. Golden rule #1.

Do a bit of research on the seller before buying and you'll be fine (i.e. read feedback comments, look for the negatives, find out where they're based etc.). Buying from low feedback/rating sellers, items that are priced too good to be true and you're asking for trouble. Yes, bargains are out there but they're not necessarily easy to find.

In regards to selling, apply the majority of buyer requirements and only accept PayPal.

Sold over 30 items on eBay ranging from £20 to over £500, never had an issue. Stick the price at £0.01, don't bother with reserve BS, leave it for 10 days and you'll always come back to cash sitting in your PayPal account, which you can then transfer straight to your bank A/C. Don't worry about what you'll get for it, it will sell for what it's worth.

People who have issues with eBay in my opinion, are inexperienced and don't take the necessary precautions before buying/selling.

 

[mattyprice4004]

The nay-sayers of eBay have usually done something daft / incorrect and been scammed, or been really unlucky with a **** of a buyer.

I sell thousands of pounds of kit on there per month, it's one of my strongest business areas. All smooth so far.

 

[TNGL]

The nay-sayers of eBay have usually done something daft / incorrect and been scammed, or been really unlucky with a **** of a buyer.

I sell thousands of pounds of kit on there per month, it's one of my strongest business areas. All smooth so far.

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I thought it'd be better to ask here than start yet another eBay thread But:
Just out of interest, have PayPal or eBay ever frozen your account out of the blue, asking you to provide information about your suppliers and wanting to you to upload some form of photo ID? The reason I ask, is I'm thinking of selling some bits and bobs quite regularly on eBay, but wouldn't like to have my account frozen for no reason.

 

[Maccapacca]

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I thought it'd be better to ask here than start yet another eBay thread But:
Just out of interest, have PayPal or eBay ever frozen your account out of the blue, asking you to provide information about your suppliers and wanting to you to upload some form of photo ID? The reason I ask, is I'm thinking of selling some bits and bobs quite regularly on eBay, but wouldn't like to have my account frozen for no reason.

Mine for frozen for over £1600 per year activity but they just wanted to link a bank account to the account, frozen for a week

 

[MissChief]

If it's something that has a decently high value, take pictures, including an specific markings or serial numbers in case the buyer tries to claim it's faulty on arrival and sends you back their faulty one and tries to get a refund off you!

 

[Beans on toast Dave]

i would also look at setting your seller prefs as tight as possible

 

[Spinal2k2]

I quite often sell on ebay and ive never had and serious problems (only ever had 3 problem buyers 2 didnt read the fully clear description i had put for what they were bidding for, the other was a regular buyer but over time became a right pain in the butt that i blocked him buying in the end)

one of the main things when selling is be honest in the title/description etc.

if the item your selling has a mark on it - even something you might think is nothing still mention it in the description

Take photos of all items, some items take more than one etc, also anything with serial numbers etc keep a record of them along with a photo.

Depending on what your selling - is it something you want to sell to the UK only or also overseas etc.

Postage if it is low value items normal 1st/2nd class, higher value items send via Recorded Signed for, or Special Delivery.

NEVER send to nigeria, or someones brother/sister/cousin etc etc in another country

 

[Spinal2k2]

also one thing to do when listing, is when you get to the preview page and see the preview of the listing etc.

Think of yourself as the buyer. If you were looking for the item and found the auction would you bid/buy it.

 

[weringo]

Always cash out your Paypal the second you get paid, so if anything goes **** up you're not out of pocket.

 

[Rameses]

Always send to PayPal address, always, and as already stated use a traceable courier, clear printed label and return address also. Always be honest with the condition because people will moan if they spot something you have not described.

 

[asim18]

I've been using ebay since about 2006. Made about 90 transactions worth thousands in total, both buying and selling. Never ever had a single problem.

 

[matt1]

If it's something that has a decently high value, take pictures, including an specific markings or serial numbers in case the buyer tries to claim it's faulty on arrival and sends you back their faulty one and tries to get a refund off you!

I was going to say the thing same.

Quoted for emphasis!

 

[asim18]

Always cash out your Paypal the second you get paid, so if anything goes **** up you're not out of pocket.

It's not that simple. You will still need to settle the funds. If things go ***s up and you have a zero balance in your account, your account will go into negative balance and you will then owe PayPal money.