Nissan 370Z Forum  

First time selling something online. Tips?

Hi I have never sold anything online before. What are some things I should do so that I don't get screwed over. It seems like everything is done through PayPal.

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > The Lounge (Off Topic)


Like Tree7Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11-22-2016, 10:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Ni9TFiVE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ABQ
Posts: 87
Drives: '15 Nissan 370z
Rep Power: 11
Ni9TFiVE is on a distinguished road
Default First time selling something online. Tips?

Hi I have never sold anything online before. What are some things I should do so that I don't get screwed over. It seems like everything is done through PayPal.

Ive never used PayPal before so I have to make an account and add my card to it.

What's tips do you guys got for me?

Thanks!
Ni9TFiVE is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 10:45 AM   #2 (permalink)
Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: pistolvania
Posts: 1,387
Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z
Rep Power: 0
madeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ni9TFiVE View Post
Hi I have never sold anything online before. What are some things I should do so that I don't get screwed over. It seems like everything is done through PayPal.

Ive never used PayPal before so I have to make an account and add my card to it.

What's tips do you guys got for me?

Thanks!
pretty simple

paypal

pay for goods

done
madeinjapan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 11:48 AM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 213
Drives: 2016 RDSTR TS 6spd
Rep Power: 7995
gbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond reputegbhrps has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Ni9TFiVE,

I have to agree with madeinjapan.

Once set up with PayPal, you'll find transactions are trouble free from the money end of things.

I buy things from eBay several times a year, and they have all gone through without a hitch. I've never had an issue.

But you have to do your homework.

Research and find out what you're trying to sell is reasonably worth. Mark it too high, and you'll never get a bite. Mark it too low, and many will think you're pulling a scam and avoid buying.

Then before you accept a buyer, check out their eBay purchase history to see how many transactions they have made, and the rating given them by the sellers they purchased from. The buyers to avoid will stick out like a sore thumb. If they've given someone else a hassle, you don't want to sell to them.

And be aware that as a first time buyer/seller with no previous history on record with eBay, that you may have some buyers shy away from you. So answer any questions buyers ask and try to smooth the waters.

Once you've established a history of 4 or 5 sales/purchases or more, it just gets easier. Good Luck!
Ni9TFiVE likes this.
gbhrps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 12:03 PM   #4 (permalink)
Elite Member
 
cooltoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 13,934
Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT
Rep Power: 240204
cooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Buyer tips are also useful to sellers.

Classifieds: Buying Tips
Ni9TFiVE likes this.
__________________

Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.
cooltoy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 12:27 PM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 3,157
Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT
Rep Power: 203225
OptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond reputeOptionZero has a reputation beyond repute
Default

For delivery, always meet during the day if possible; if not, go to a superstore or mall with people around with security cameras.

avoid meeting at either buyer/seller's house

don't go alone

I always meet at work (security in area) or at a local mall. They have high-definition video =)
OptionZero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 01:12 PM   #6 (permalink)
Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: pistolvania
Posts: 1,387
Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z
Rep Power: 0
madeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by OptionZero View Post
For delivery, always meet during the day if possible; if not, go to a superstore or mall with people around with security cameras.

avoid meeting at either buyer/seller's house

don't go alone

I always meet at work (security in area) or at a local mall. They have high-definition video =)
this isnt craigslist

hes shipping the items?
Ni9TFiVE likes this.
madeinjapan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 01:27 PM   #7 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Ni9TFiVE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ABQ
Posts: 87
Drives: '15 Nissan 370z
Rep Power: 11
Ni9TFiVE is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks!

Quote:
Originally Posted by gbhrps View Post
Ni9TFiVE,

I have to agree with madeinjapan.

Once set up with PayPal, you'll find transactions are trouble free from the money end of things.

I buy things from eBay several times a year, and they have all gone through without a hitch. I've never had an issue.

But you have to do your homework.

Research and find out what you're trying to sell is reasonably worth. Mark it too high, and you'll never get a bite. Mark it too low, and many will think you're pulling a scam and avoid buying.

Then before you accept a buyer, check out their eBay purchase history to see how many transactions they have made, and the rating given them by the sellers they purchased from. The buyers to avoid will stick out like a sore thumb. If they've given someone else a hassle, you don't want to sell to them.

And be aware that as a first time buyer/seller with no previous history on record with eBay, that you may have some buyers shy away from you. So answer any questions buyers ask and try to smooth the waters.

Once you've established a history of 4 or 5 sales/purchases or more, it just gets easier. Good Luck!
Ni9TFiVE is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 02:39 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
enkei2k's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: NYC
Posts: 6,365
Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6
Rep Power: 3715
enkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond reputeenkei2k has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by madeinjapan View Post
this isnt craigslist

hes shipping the items?
When did the OP say he was shipping items? Just because he's selling online doesn't meet he can't do meet ups with local parties interested in purchasing.

What if he's selling large/multiple item(s) and doesn't want to ship?

That is what I did when I first started selling online:

Start by selling to locals only and cash deals. I usually met my locals either at a 7-11, parking lots, etc...or at a mechanic shop. Most cases I'd bring a friend along. Make sure there's people around so in case something happens, you have evidence, witnesses.

Shipping online is so much easier. PayPal is pretty simple in a way that once you get the money, you can even use your account to print out shipping labels. All you have to do is package it properly and drop it off at a shipping center.
__________________
...need boost...
enkei2k is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 02:47 PM   #9 (permalink)
Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: pistolvania
Posts: 1,387
Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z
Rep Power: 0
madeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond reputemadeinjapan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by enkei2k View Post
When did the OP say he was shipping items? Just because he's selling online doesn't meet he can't do meet ups with local parties interested in purchasing.

What if he's selling large/multiple item(s) and doesn't want to ship?

That is what I did when I first started selling online:

Start by selling to locals only and cash deals. I usually met my locals either at a 7-11, parking lots, etc...or at a mechanic shop. Most cases I'd bring a friend along. Make sure there's people around so in case something happens, you have evidence, witnesses.

Shipping online is so much easier. PayPal is pretty simple in a way that once you get the money, you can even use your account to print out shipping labels. All you have to do is package it properly and drop it off at a shipping center.
he liked my post soooooo.....

and he was talking paypal not cash
madeinjapan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 03:34 PM   #10 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Zbrah's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The370Z.com
Posts: 4,954
Drives: 370Z
Rep Power: 5451
Zbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond reputeZbrah has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Pro tip- don't be a bitch and ship bricks.
madwi and Memphis370Z like this.
__________________
Zbrah is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 04:04 PM   #11 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: chicago
Posts: 783
Drives: '12 G37 6MT
Rep Power: 14
Jsolo is just really niceJsolo is just really niceJsolo is just really niceJsolo is just really niceJsolo is just really nice
Default

1) Meaningful title of ad which properly describes item being sold. "parts for sale" isn't very meaningful

2) In focus, clear images that can show good detail. Most cell phone pics looks like crap. Good lighting/focus is a must.

3) Always ship with a tracking number

4) Always ship to buyer's confirmed address if payment is by paypal

5) Ship in a timely manner. If buyer pays on monday, shipping on friday isn't very timely.

6) Package item appropriately so it survives shipment. Shipping a memory module in a 4 x 10 envelope doesn't cut it. Such item should be in an antistatic bag and have more protection.

7) Follow up on tracking to make sure item arrives. Deal with issues before they become headaches.

Probably more to the list but those are some points I apply in my online sales.
__________________
G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring

For sale links
Jsolo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 04:39 PM   #12 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 83
Drives: 2014 Evo X MR
Rep Power: 85
BehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond repute
Default

ship with tracking number and signature, if you do not do this they will get the package and say they never did and demand a refund
BehindSpace is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 04:40 PM   #13 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 83
Drives: 2014 Evo X MR
Rep Power: 85
BehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond reputeBehindSpace has a reputation beyond repute
Default

i stopped selling to people, i will throw things away and donate them before i deal with people
BehindSpace is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 04:50 PM   #14 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
barncobob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: hangtown, CA
Posts: 1,164
Drives: 16 370Z auto
Rep Power: 589
barncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond reputebarncobob has a reputation beyond repute
Default

no problems with Ebay...need Paypal, any problems Paypal fixes it so far.
barncobob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2016, 05:52 PM   #15 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
axmea?'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 6,233
Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT
Rep Power: 53240
axmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond reputeaxmea? has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Never ever ship to Nigeria.
Zbrah likes this.
__________________

>MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete
axmea? is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Project Time, tips and suggestions kbc749 Exterior & Interior 9 12-22-2016 01:47 PM
Any tips for selling car to Carmax? falconfixer The Lounge (Off Topic) 9 12-03-2014 11:52 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2