Tips for 1st time ebay sellers

ratherunique · 01-09-2013, 10:39 AM

I finally found the motivation to start selling some comics/collectibles i've been sitting on for awhile. I'm also planning on posting up some superiors and asm 700s when i get them. would it be hard for me to attract buyers since i have no selling history? i do have a 100% score as a buyer, but not sure if that will help much. i put up a couple BIN items to test the waters and i've had no luck selling any.

skel1977 · 01-09-2013, 10:47 AM

Might be a struggle at first but everyone starts somewhere. Just have to get a few people to take a chance and leave positive feedback. Its important to please your customers at such a critical point.

rudyjustinfarrell · 01-09-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ratherunique

I finally found the motivation to start selling some comics/collectibles i've been sitting on for awhile. I'm also planning on posting up some superiors and asm 700s when i get them. would it be hard for me to attract buyers since i have no selling history? i do have a 100% score as a buyer, but not sure if that will help much. i put up a couple BIN items to test the waters and i've had no luck selling any.

Post a link to your auctions. Sometimes it's as easy as really good photos to show the condition of your item. Are you at least getting looks?

ratherunique · 01-09-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rudyjustinfarrell

Post a link to your auctions. Sometimes it's as easy as really good photos to show the condition of your item. Are you at least getting looks?

i haven't done any auctions yet, just BINS. out of the 3 items i'm selling i got 9looks and 1 watch at most. i know i definitely have to get my photography skills up.

Hardcore 1 Sketch Variant Robert Kirkman RARE 1st Print Pilot Season | eBay

siro123 · 01-09-2013, 11:49 AM

Its a Good Idea to research your item, to see the going price on ebay. You can do this by typing it in and click on the sold listings tab this will help you set a good price.

atobias1214 · 01-09-2013, 11:52 AM

With Ebay Buyer Protection, buyers take more chances with new sellers. Sellers' feedback doesn't have the same meaning as it used to with the buyer's protection plan.

ratherunique · 01-09-2013, 12:20 PM

can anyone suggest the safest and most cost effective shipping option?

chalado · 01-09-2013, 12:24 PM

Pack your comics very well. I always pay attention to that in a sellers feedback. If they don't, no way I'm risking buying from them.

You can ship the comics media mail unless it's going to Hawaii or Alaska. Then send Priority because it takes too long. I've had shipments get to a buyer in CA from me in VA in two days frequently.

Service doesn't necessarily matter as much as how you pack the books.

ratherunique · 01-09-2013, 12:27 PM

thanks everyone

skel1977 · 01-09-2013, 01:04 PM

Oh no postal rates are going up! Priority mail will be more expensive but delivery confirmation will be free.

ratherunique · 01-12-2013, 07:47 PM

Finally got my first sale today. I ended sellin hardcore #1 sketch for $24.99. I missed the boat on selling these when they were hot. kinda feel like i undersold, but it feels good to actually sell something for once. Hope the shipping goes smoothly

Madrizzle1 · 01-12-2013, 07:59 PM

I would say be careful with grading stuff. No matter how many pictures I put up or how many times I stress I'm not a professional grader - even giving ball park grades with a 2 point leeway has given me my only ever bad comment. He still put it as positive but in the comments was like "the pages weren't white enough for the grade you gave it" - dude...I ball park guessed, said I wasn't a pro and provided open book pictures...what more can I do?

I just don't even bother estimating anymore.

skel1977 · 01-12-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ratherunique

Finally got my first sale today. I ended sellin hardcore #1 sketch for $24.99. I missed the boat on selling these when they were hot. kinda feel like i undersold, but it feels good to actually sell something for once. Hope the shipping goes smoothly

Congrats on your first. Sometimes its better to sell for a loss than not sell at all.

ratherunique · 01-12-2013, 10:02 PM

What's the best strategy for choosing the number of days for auctions?

IndySportsCards · 01-12-2013, 10:59 PM

In my experience, comics do best ending on Saturday or Sunday evening when most people are home chilling, at least it seems comic lovers are.

ratherunique · 01-12-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by IndySportsCards

In my experience, comics do best ending on Saturday or Sunday evening when most people are home chilling, at least it seems comic lovers are.

Makes sense, how bout 3 day vs 6,10?

chalado · 01-12-2013, 11:37 PM

I always end my auctions between 9 p.m. and midnight eastern time. Best time to end an auction is Sunday, but any day between 9-12 is good. Maybe not a Friday night.

I usually do a standard 7 day auction. If it is a hot item that is going to cool off fast like the spidey stuff a 5 day auction might work well.

ratherunique · 01-18-2013, 10:53 AM

it's been day 2 after selling 1 of my items, and the buyer has yet to pay. how long do you guys usually wait before taking action, and what kind of action do you usually take?

ratherunique · 01-18-2013, 03:31 PM

buyer finally paid. guess i panicked a lil to quick. kinda dissapointed that i only sold my midtown pony or only 10 bucks and change.

Critter · 02-04-2013, 01:11 PM

This is not for everyone, but something I do when mailing out comics is put a quick 2 minute sketch on the shipping label. It both identifies the comic to the buyer and I hope puts a smile on their face. I have received a lot more feedback since I started doing it, so I'll continue.

Examples:

George19 · 02-04-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

This is not for everyone, but something I do when mailing out comics is put a quick 2 minute sketch on the shipping label. It both identifies the comic to the buyer and I hope puts a smile on their face. I have received a lot more feedback since I started doing it, so I'll continue.

Examples:

That is pretty awesome! Great sketches, but just hope that the mailman isn't a comic collector and sees...hmmm...that is a Todd and they are selling pretty good

Nonetheless, great job!

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pinggoy73 · 02-04-2013, 01:24 PM

Ebay fees is a killer. 9% and paypal 2.9%+.30 geezzz

pinggoy73 · 02-04-2013, 01:25 PM

Your lucky to break even if selling for a cover price.. I wish we have our own buy sell secrion here.

skel1977 · 02-04-2013, 01:30 PM

Love the sketches. Wish I could draw. I know someone who writes on their package, "Do not bend, awesome inside!"

01-09-2013, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
ratherunique Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 823 enycep	Tips for 1st time ebay sellers I finally found the motivation to start selling some comics/collectibles i've been sitting on for awhile. I'm also planning on posting up some superiors and asm 700s when i get them. would it be hard for me to attract buyers since i have no selling history? i do have a 100% score as a buyer, but not sure if that will help much. i put up a couple BIN items to test the waters and i've had no luck selling any.

01-09-2013, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
atobias1214 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 170 atobias1214 atobias1214	With Ebay Buyer Protection, buyers take more chances with new sellers. Sellers' feedback doesn't have the same meaning as it used to with the buyer's protection plan. __________________ http://s1270.beta.photobucket.com/user/atobias1214/media/img141_zps6a0bf985.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

01-09-2013, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
chalado Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NoVA Posts: 700	Pack your comics very well. I always pay attention to that in a sellers feedback. If they don't, no way I'm risking buying from them. You can ship the comics media mail unless it's going to Hawaii or Alaska. Then send Priority because it takes too long. I've had shipments get to a buyer in CA from me in VA in two days frequently. Service doesn't necessarily matter as much as how you pack the books. __________________ Am I going to learn karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts? No.

01-09-2013, 01:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
skel1977 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,154	Oh no postal rates are going up! Priority mail will be more expensive but delivery confirmation will be free. Last edited by skel1977; 01-12-2013 at 08:22 PM.

01-12-2013, 10:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 17,606 dirt1025 IndySportsCards	In my experience, comics do best ending on Saturday or Sunday evening when most people are home chilling, at least it seems comic lovers are. __________________ Come Visit The Comic Book Junkies on Blowout http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/comicbookjunkie/

01-09-2013, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
skel1977 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,154	Might be a struggle at first but everyone starts somewhere. Just have to get a few people to take a chance and leave positive feedback. Its important to please your customers at such a critical point.

01-09-2013, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
siro123 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 364	Its a Good Idea to research your item, to see the going price on ebay. You can do this by typing it in and click on the sold listings tab this will help you set a good price.

01-09-2013, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
ratherunique Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 823 enycep	can anyone suggest the safest and most cost effective shipping option?

01-09-2013, 12:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
ratherunique Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 823 enycep	thanks everyone

01-12-2013, 07:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
ratherunique Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 823 enycep	Finally got my first sale today. I ended sellin hardcore #1 sketch for $24.99. I missed the boat on selling these when they were hot. kinda feel like i undersold, but it feels good to actually sell something for once. Hope the shipping goes smoothly

01-12-2013, 07:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Madrizzle1 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 727 BlessedB_uk	I would say be careful with grading stuff. No matter how many pictures I put up or how many times I stress I'm not a professional grader - even giving ball park grades with a 2 point leeway has given me my only ever bad comment. He still put it as positive but in the comments was like "the pages weren't white enough for the grade you gave it" - dude...I ball park guessed, said I wasn't a pro and provided open book pictures...what more can I do? I just don't even bother estimating anymore.

01-12-2013, 10:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
ratherunique Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 823 enycep	What's the best strategy for choosing the number of days for auctions?

01-12-2013, 11:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
chalado Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NoVA Posts: 700	I always end my auctions between 9 p.m. and midnight eastern time. Best time to end an auction is Sunday, but any day between 9-12 is good. Maybe not a Friday night. I usually do a standard 7 day auction. If it is a hot item that is going to cool off fast like the spidey stuff a 5 day auction might work well. __________________ Am I going to learn karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts? No.

01-18-2013, 10:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
ratherunique Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 823 enycep	it's been day 2 after selling 1 of my items, and the buyer has yet to pay. how long do you guys usually wait before taking action, and what kind of action do you usually take?

01-18-2013, 03:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
ratherunique Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 823 enycep	buyer finally paid. guess i panicked a lil to quick. kinda dissapointed that i only sold my midtown pony or only 10 bucks and change.

02-04-2013, 01:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
Critter Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 169 scritt13	This is not for everyone, but something I do when mailing out comics is put a quick 2 minute sketch on the shipping label. It both identifies the comic to the buyer and I hope puts a smile on their face. I have received a lot more feedback since I started doing it, so I'll continue. Examples:

02-04-2013, 01:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
pinggoy73 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: florida Posts: 228 jingx1973	Ebay fees is a killer. 9% and paypal 2.9%+.30 geezzz

02-04-2013, 01:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
pinggoy73 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: florida Posts: 228 jingx1973	Your lucky to break even if selling for a cover price.. I wish we have our own buy sell secrion here.

02-04-2013, 01:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
skel1977 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,154	Love the sketches. Wish I could draw. I know someone who writes on their package, "Do not bend, awesome inside!"

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