First time selling something online. Tips?

Jsolo · 11-22-2016, 04:04 PM

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.

BehindSpace · 11-22-2016, 04:39 PM

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 · 11-22-2016, 04:40 PM

i stopped selling to people, i will throw things away and donate them before i deal with people

barncobob · 11-22-2016, 04:50 PM

no problems with Ebay...need Paypal, any problems Paypal fixes it so far.

11-22-2016, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	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

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11-22-2016, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
BehindSpace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 83 Drives: 2014 Evo X MR Rep Power: 86	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

11-22-2016, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
BehindSpace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 83 Drives: 2014 Evo X MR Rep Power: 86	i stopped selling to people, i will throw things away and donate them before i deal with people

11-22-2016, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	no problems with Ebay...need Paypal, any problems Paypal fixes it so far.