Re: Advice on Ebaying some parts...
Just some feedback based on my experiences. I have been a solid E-bay member since 99 so did not have to worry about rating which was good but never sold anything, probally in 30 years. So I was a few months ago a newbie also to selling.
Just some things I would pass on in addition to all of the great feedback already received.
Don't list more than 10 items at a time until you get comfortable. Just finding boxes to ship your stuff will keep you busy.
Try to mix your parts up if you can, what I mean is if you have some NOS and some used don't list all the nos at the same time or all say the camaro first then chevelle. Space them out 3 chevelle, 3 camaro. That way a guy may want more of your chevelle stuff but if it is listed together he cannot afford it all at once. See what I mean??
If you have some rare accessories list them one ot two at a time in your 10 items.
Check every item you have to see in the closed auctions what it may have went for in the past so you know it's true value.
Check every item you have to see if another is currently running, if it is put yours away for another time.
Make sure if your part is NOS that is spelled clearly out with a picture of the box and you make sure to tell the bidders this is not repo.
Remember with the listing fees, selling percentage and paypal cut. Look at losing 9-10% per item so factor that into your listing.
Offer both ups and postal shipping.
Charge only the actual shiiping costs no padding
The e-bay listing fees add up quick and you pay them if you sell or don't consider that when listing. Yes the bold looks great and is $1.00 but not worth it on a 12.00 old part.
Try your best to run no reserve auctions, somethings you have no choice but it seems people would sooner see a higher starting bid knowing it is going to sell than a reserve.
Don't label your boxes until you have the cash in hand.
Hope this helps
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