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gyllander2029 said:
on October 15, 2009 03:52 PM ET

Does anyone have experience with selling antiques and books online on e-bay?  I'm curious to read what your experiences were with the e-bay site and the level of interest you received on the item you were selling?  Was it worthwhile?  Cheers!
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gyllander2029
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gyllander2029 said:
on October 19, 2009 12:58 PM ET

Thank you.  I guess your post did take on this site and twice!  Anyway, like I wrote previously, I appreciate receiving advice from someone who has experience with eBay. 


buddew
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buddew said:
on October 19, 2009 02:19 AM ET

When I had an antique store, I sold antiques on eBay back in the 90's and had good success at the site.  I no longer do this but my brother and several friends do quite well selling there.

 

Main thing is to have good pictures of the item that you are selling, a good description of the item and it's condition, getting the item to the buyer in a quick time.  Keep your dealings honest, with no surprises for the buyer.  Also check for other items like the one's that you are selling for their prices, and post yours in that price range or a little lower.  Keep track on the items that you are selling, so you can get the item sent off to the buyer quickly.

 

Read the instructions and rules at eBay (they have changed quite a bit since I sold there).  Select the way that you will accept payment, Pay-Pal is popular.  eBay has USPS boxes that they will send you for free, that are set up for business Flat Rate postage.  I think the going rate for business Flat Rate is $7.40 for anything up to 70 Lbs and that will fit in their Flat Rate boxes.  Specify that the buyer pays the postage.  As a seller you are considered a business.  Check with eBay for more info about this.

 

It gets easier after the first few sales.  Good luck, and have fun,

 

Daivd


buddew
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buddew said:
on October 19, 2009 02:16 AM ET

When I had an antique store, I sold antiques on eBay back in the 90's and had good success at the site.  I no longer do this but my brother and several friends do quite well selling there.

 

Main thing is to have good pictures of the item that you are selling, a good description of the item and it's condition, getting the item to the buyer in a quick time.  Keep your dealings honest, with no surprises for the buyer.  Also check for other items like the one's that you are selling for their prices, and post yours in that price range or a little lower.  Keep track on the items that you are selling, so you can get the item sent off to the buyer quickly.

 

Read the instructions and rules at eBay (they have changed quite a bit since I sold there).  Select the way that you will accept payment, Pay-Pal is popular.  eBay has USPS boxes that they will send you for free, that are set up for business Flat Rate postage.  I think the going rate for business Flat Rate is $7.40 for anything up to 70 Lbs and that will fit in their Flat Rate boxes.  Specify that the buyer pays the postage.  As a seller you are considered a business.  Check with eBay for more info about this.

 

It get easier after the first few sales.  Good luck, and have fun.

 

David