Selling on Ebay

TheOhioStateUniversity · 07-01-2005, 04:13 PM

I have been a member on Ebay for awhile and to this point I have always been on the buying end of the spectrum. Im thinking about getting a treo 650 so I really want to sell my Sidekick 2 to decrease the $500+ price tag Im about to take on. I know Ebay probably has some seller FAq's but if someone here could help me get started it would be much appreciated. I have a paypal account also if that makes any difference. Thanks.

Cuckoo · 07-01-2005, 04:15 PM

Not really a lot you should need help with as E-bay walks you through it step by step. I would recommend requiring payment by paypal as you get into iffy territory with personal checks or even money orders.

Cuckoo · 07-01-2005, 04:17 PM

DOLA

And be honest about whatever it is you're selling. If it's not perfect, say so. Give as detailed a description as possible and always put pictures.

TheOhioStateUniversity · 07-01-2005, 04:21 PM

thanks alot

Cuckoo · 07-01-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOhioStateUniversity

thanks alot

No problem - if you have any specific questions once you get into it, just shoot. It's really pretty self explanatory. As to what you should start your bidding at, I have no idea. It depends on your item (which I'm not familiar with) and the demand for it. If there's a lot of demand, it's usually good to start your price low to get people's attention. If there's not, I usually start it higher so I know I won't get have to give it away for nothing.

I typically don't use reserve price auctions just because I find them generally unnecessary for most items, and they cost more.

Comey · 07-01-2005, 04:43 PM

Is there a particular reason for selling the Sidekick? Also, are you able to use it with ATT, or with T-Mobile only?

Mustang · 07-01-2005, 05:02 PM

Weigh it before you sell and use the shipping calculator. People like to know what the heck they are paying in shipping beforehand.

Paypal makes a big difference. People don't like screwing around with money orders..

Joe · 07-01-2005, 05:09 PM

you should jack up the shipping price to get some extra $, everyone else on ebay does.

wishbone · 07-01-2005, 05:37 PM

My advice:
Do flat shipping with the cheapest, slowest carrier (USPS, usually) and add that the buyer can choose and pay for whatever shipping they would like.

Stick with domestic buyers
Put whether or not you will do local pickup in the shipping information
Make sure your auction ends when people are awake.
start it at a buck, if you're worried that it will sell for that put a reserve on it
Don't put a stupid-high reserve on the item

TheOhioStateUniversity · 07-01-2005, 05:39 PM

Comey Im selling the sidekick because Ive had every version of it and I want something new, the beautiful treo 650. I just need a new look, something new to play around with. Im a gadget guy.

ps thanks for all the advice guys...

Emiliano · 07-01-2005, 06:34 PM

So, you're making the move uh? Man, I'd buy your Sidekick, if only was unlockable for European networks... Damn!!! BTW, great move. The Treo is a fantastic device. I have the 600, but I've read a lot about the 650. It's really awesome.

Emiliano · 07-01-2005, 06:40 PM

Forgot my eBay advice: do the description detailed, but clear. Mention every single imperfection (if it actually has some...) so the buyer can't complain later.

BigJohn&TheLions · 07-01-2005, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuckoo

I would recommend requiring payment by paypal as you get into iffy territory with personal checks or even money orders.

Paypal payment is not an option for porn.

TheOhioStateUniversity · 07-23-2005, 08:04 AM

Ok so I made the auction and much to my suprise the next morning my item was sold. I am using paypal and the money is now in my paypal account. I transferred it to my banking account which will take 3 to 4 days. The buyers paypal address is confirmed but he has no feedback and he made a note to ship the item to another address that isnt confirmed. Is this a potential problem?

Flasch186 · 07-23-2005, 08:06 AM

i cant use ebay. my email is tied to an account that I dont remember the password to and they will not reset it.

maybe thats a good thing.

TheOhioStateUniversity · 07-23-2005, 08:27 AM

Can anyone help me?

Airhog · 07-23-2005, 10:00 AM

Its not your responsibility to ensure that the guys not being fraudulant. I would imagine that Paypal offers some sort of protection for this. I wouldnt worry about it too much, maybe someone just wants to send it as a gift or something. Try contacting the seller and finding out...

07-01-2005, 04:15 PM	#2
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	Not really a lot you should need help with as E-bay walks you through it step by step. I would recommend requiring payment by paypal as you get into iffy territory with personal checks or even money orders. __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM

07-01-2005, 04:17 PM	#3
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	DOLA And be honest about whatever it is you're selling. If it's not perfect, say so. Give as detailed a description as possible and always put pictures. __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM

07-01-2005, 04:21 PM	#4
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	thanks alot __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

07-01-2005, 04:43 PM	#6
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	Is there a particular reason for selling the Sidekick? Also, are you able to use it with ATT, or with T-Mobile only? __________________

07-01-2005, 05:02 PM	#7
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Weigh it before you sell and use the shipping calculator. People like to know what the heck they are paying in shipping beforehand. Paypal makes a big difference. People don't like screwing around with money orders.. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

07-01-2005, 05:09 PM	#8
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	you should jack up the shipping price to get some extra $, everyone else on ebay does.

07-01-2005, 05:37 PM	#9
wishbone High School JV Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hillsboro OR	My advice: Do flat shipping with the cheapest, slowest carrier (USPS, usually) and add that the buyer can choose and pay for whatever shipping they would like. Stick with domestic buyers Put whether or not you will do local pickup in the shipping information Make sure your auction ends when people are awake. start it at a buck, if you're worried that it will sell for that put a reserve on it Don't put a stupid-high reserve on the item

07-01-2005, 05:39 PM	#10
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	Comey Im selling the sidekick because Ive had every version of it and I want something new, the beautiful treo 650. I just need a new look, something new to play around with. Im a gadget guy. ps thanks for all the advice guys... __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School Last edited by TheOhioStateUniversity : 07-01-2005 at 05:40 PM.

07-01-2005, 06:34 PM	#11
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	So, you're making the move uh? Man, I'd buy your Sidekick, if only was unlockable for European networks... Damn!!! BTW, great move. The Treo is a fantastic device. I have the 600, but I've read a lot about the 650. It's really awesome. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

07-01-2005, 06:40 PM	#12
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Forgot my eBay advice: do the description detailed, but clear. Mention every single imperfection (if it actually has some...) so the buyer can't complain later. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

07-23-2005, 08:04 AM	#14
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	Ok so I made the auction and much to my suprise the next morning my item was sold. I am using paypal and the money is now in my paypal account. I transferred it to my banking account which will take 3 to 4 days. The buyers paypal address is confirmed but he has no feedback and he made a note to ship the item to another address that isnt confirmed. Is this a potential problem? __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

07-23-2005, 08:06 AM	#15
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	i cant use ebay. my email is tied to an account that I dont remember the password to and they will not reset it. maybe thats a good thing. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

07-23-2005, 08:27 AM	#16
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	Can anyone help me? __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

07-23-2005, 10:00 AM	#17
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	Its not your responsibility to ensure that the guys not being fraudulant. I would imagine that Paypal offers some sort of protection for this. I wouldnt worry about it too much, maybe someone just wants to send it as a gift or something. Try contacting the seller and finding out... __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

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