What You Need To Know Selling On Ebay! Canadian Seller

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  • @startrades8853
    @startrades8853 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for being so informative, especially around shipping. Shipping costs in Canada are just horrendous! Unfortunately, many of the content creators/sellers are from the USA. The shipping portion almost had me frozen and unable to act. But after watching your video, I finally listed my very 1st item. This was enough to celebrate! Thank you so much from a fellow Canadian :) God bless you!

    • @BHatMusic
      @BHatMusic 2 місяці тому

      Totally agree. I like watching US reseller vids but they take low shipping costs for granted. Try selling a book (or anything over 2cm thickness - under 2cm has to be "flexible"). Shipping averages $15+). The item must either have a minimum high value or sell as a lot (same cost up to ~5kg/10lbs). That's why I mainly sell paper ephemera (stamps, postcards, etc.). Nice to see vids from a Canadian. Seems like many Canadian sellers (of clothes) are going to Poshmark.

  • @DerekPugh-uj4yd
    @DerekPugh-uj4yd 6 днів тому

    excellent video! Thank you muchly for the advice/info/pep-talk. 👌

  • @MrsTadeo-mi1cb
    @MrsTadeo-mi1cb Рік тому +2

    OK. I swear I'm not a weirdo, but your voice is very soothing, I fall asleep to your videos every now and then after binge watching them throughout the day! I'm your groupie🤭😊

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому

      Hahah no wierdo vibes here❤️ Happy to keep you company😘

  • @carolynwilliams7828
    @carolynwilliams7828 29 днів тому

    Anything is super helpful,thank you sooo much !

  • @TheThriftyBroad
    @TheThriftyBroad Рік тому +4

    Hi Tabs! One thing about calculated shipping, and I am down here in the US on the west coast in the Seattle area. Let's say someone in NY is selling a pair of jeans. I know that will not cost more than $8.30 for a padded flat rate. But when people on the opposite side of the country from me use calculated it will charge me $17+ for a single pair of jeans. That person has lost the sale to me because I am not paying $17+ for shipping that I know will not cost more than $8.30. If the seller lives closer to the middle of the country then it doesn't really hurt them but most of the US population is on one coast or the other. No one ever talks about this issue and it really blows my mind. Hope that makes sense. I know this may be very different for Canadian resellers but like you I can only speak from my experience. xoxo Melissa

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      No this makes total sense. I’m kinda central Canada… so I find my rates can be reasonable. And ppl always say I ship fast, bc I’m central. That makes total sense. I was thinking with my flat rate I eat $1-2 bucks shipping to states on most items. Which I price into pricing. It all washes out in the end. But I do think the best rate you can offer helps sales.

    • @TheThriftyBroad
      @TheThriftyBroad Рік тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey Yeah that makes sense as well. I am however going to try out the Paypal shipping I just linked my ebay store because new services are always worth checking out thanks for letting me know about that!

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      Yes, so it’s available in the US? I y try bought someone had mentioned they couldn’t do it?

    • @TheThriftyBroad
      @TheThriftyBroad Рік тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey It let me sign up! :)

    • @andreacaverty925
      @andreacaverty925 Рік тому +2

      I always use padded flat rate on things over 12oz when possible. And I charge my buyer the $8.30 instead of the $10 whatever it is before our discount. I wouldn’t pay $17 for shipping jeans either. That’s nuts

  • @drewmonroe3747
    @drewmonroe3747 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank-you Mama T!! A lot of helpful information here for us Canucks :))))

  • @resellingwithafrenchaccent
    @resellingwithafrenchaccent Рік тому +2

    Liked the part about free shipping! Its a good thing to experiment with 🤓🤓🤭 i didn’t know there was a filter for free shipping.. i never bought anything on ebay 😂 thanks for that info!!!

  • @kellyknight1536
    @kellyknight1536 Рік тому +8

    Adding .25c on your listings doesn't sound silly. There is definitely a formula to it. Never list an item with .99c as people subconsciously think of cheap or dollar store grade items no matter the brand. On the flipside pricing with .00c we subconsciously think luxury as this is how luxury brands price their items.....probably why Poshmark uses the .00c pricing!

  • @maryteri9877
    @maryteri9877 Рік тому +1

    Love your videos! Thanks for all your great info, I'm new to this from Ontario, part time as well and have a lot to learn!

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому

      Welcome to the wild world of reselling🫶🏼

  • @afindforyou
    @afindforyou Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much, Tabs, for answering my questions! I learned so much! You're awesome! 😁

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      Yay, happy to help. Msg me any time. We can all learn togther❤️

  • @chetaguete1
    @chetaguete1 12 днів тому

    Hi Tabs! Although I see this video s a year old, I'm still left with a question or two
    ,, I have been selling on Poshmark Canada and US since March 2024- love selling except for the slow down is bad this last two weeks,, anyhow, I wanted to know if you can make an updated video on step by step eBay filling out, especially the policy part, I have no clue what to fill in there!. I apparently need that part filled out if I want to crosslist with crosslisting app . please please re- make a new video on eBay start up,, I have an eBay account already but haven't sold a thing, most likely because of how I filled out the. spaces.. help! ps. Love your videos! always waiting for the next one! oh and btw im in Toronto. and have stallion near by. Would stallion be a good choice to ship eBay over the border?,, thanks in advance!

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  11 днів тому

      You need a shipping policy and return policy. Google how to set it up!! EBay has good tutorials. That’s all you need!

  • @michellehabza2290
    @michellehabza2290 Рік тому +1

    Love this video, lots of great info!! I would love some eBay experience based info on returns from U.S. I am in Ontario, Canada and had free returns on all my listings, as suggested by eBay. I had 2 orders both high priced boots go out and had complaints. I could have disputed as I don't feel they were warranted BUT don't want any marks on my account so tried to figure out how to get the items back to me. Getting a return from U.S was a pain and costly so just let her have the item. The second pair I gave her some money back, which she was happy with. I have since turned off free returns from U.S on higher priced items, kept it on items shipped in Canada and items that have low cost to me if they were to ship to U.S. Questions for you: 1. Does the paypal shipping that you are using offer an easy way to get returns from U.S (obviously I will research this myself as well) and 2. have you had any experience or what features do you offer on your listings for buyers in U.S.

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      NOt sure I dont do free returns, it is up to the buyer to pay and ship back... I don't think I could offer free returns. I offer flat rate shippingof $9.99 canadian and I accept return up to 30 days.. I think thats it.

  • @suzannenickerson4283
    @suzannenickerson4283 Рік тому +4

    Is a regular kitchen scale ok for lighter weight items? I'm thinking of getting started. I'm in Canada and the shipping costs are a definite deterrent. I've been going back and forth but you're encouragement helps ;) Also, how important is having an established rating or feedback? As a new seller I'm wondering if that's a factor. Thanks for all the info!

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +3

      Yes kitchen digital is totally fine. Make sure weight includes packaging material. I would stick with polymailers, for that reason. And for sure ratings matter. I’ve heard others recommend buying small items from established sellers. They know to leave feedback on all purchases. And the feedback can be from solds or buys, it combines them!!

    • @suzannenickerson4283
      @suzannenickerson4283 Рік тому +1

      @@TabsMcCaffrey Thanks! I've heard to buy things too. I was just looking at a set of lego legs for one of my grandsons lego people, they were around $2 but shipping was an average of $20! This is one of the reasons why I'm questioning the whole selling thing, it's really discouraging.

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      Yes shipping can be tough on eBay. I don’t know what to say, and that won’t guarantee sales. Make sure you comp search stuff on eBay before sourcing.

    • @missindependent1973
      @missindependent1973 8 місяців тому

      @@suzannenickerson4283me too! The shipping costs are wild. It deters me from buying anything really….so it scares me a bit that others think the same

  • @Aaramlias
    @Aaramlias Місяць тому

    One thing i've noticed about item specifics and missing categories is that no matter how many items you add .. it asks for more. On many of my items I have almost everything fill out except stuff that doesn't apply to the item and many times it wants those items too even though I can't fill them out.

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Місяць тому

      Hahaha yess they always want more!

    • @Aaramlias
      @Aaramlias Місяць тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey That's an understatement. It's almost like they change the fields almost every week just so you update it. For some items it asks me to update it almost every day and I have everything filled in that I can and want to. Comics and card items seem to be worst ones for it.

  • @lotuscirilo
    @lotuscirilo Рік тому +1

    Yes. I sell on eBay and I’ve been wanting to cross list to poshmark but I have the same anxiety that poshmark is way too complicated. When I opened my poshmark account, I just felt bombarded with all the accounts they said was following. Like I couldn’t navigate because just logging in was an overwhelming experience. So after a couple of logins and even trying to unfollow some stranger accounts, I just didn’t go back to sort out how to start selling there.

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +2

      I could see how that would be overwhelming as well❤️

    • @debbieholden7790
      @debbieholden7790 Рік тому +2

      I'm exactly opposite, I find Poshmark Canada fairly easy but Ebay complicated. Both of my accounts have little activity so I'm hoping to gain some ideas on how to fix that here. 4seasonsbydeb

    • @AJTheYoung
      @AJTheYoung Рік тому +1

      @@debbieholden7790i agree Poshmark is way easier and there is litterally nothing complicated in the listing selling process , unlike e-bay where I think it’s more complicated

    • @mica123ify
      @mica123ify 11 місяців тому

      Poshmark is so easy compared to eBay 😂

  • @beckh8449
    @beckh8449 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Mama T for your words of wisdom. Do you know, is Ebay picky about keywords in listing description?

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому

      Umm I think the more most appropriate the better. You can look up similar solds and see what keywords they used

  • @sonyan3504
    @sonyan3504 10 місяців тому +1

    Have you tried chitchats for Canada to US shipping? Husband and I are trying to start selling on eBay however not clothing so unlikely to be very flat. Wondering if chitchats is cost effective for eBay sellers.

  • @Karlandedesigns
    @Karlandedesigns Рік тому

    Thank you very much for all of this information!

  • @ParadigmThrift
    @ParadigmThrift Рік тому

    This is soooooo helpful, thank you! 😊

  • @nanazurdia1452
    @nanazurdia1452 Місяць тому

    Great video, what crosslisting program do you recommend?

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Місяць тому

      The app called crosslisting. I have a link in my video description ❤️

  • @connorthatguy3253
    @connorthatguy3253 Рік тому

    the netparcel recommend is pretty dope! thanks!

  • @jayngo23
    @jayngo23 Місяць тому

    A few years ago I was doing well selling used stuff from value village mostly but since I stoped after Covid happened I can’t seem to source like I used to before 😅 any suggestions

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  17 днів тому

      Knowledge. Build up a larger brand knowledge. Comp search wveryyything that you don’t recognize. Obvs not Walmart, target etc

  • @giorgiocisilino4874
    @giorgiocisilino4874 Місяць тому

    great stuff i like to sell on eBay but shipping from Canada is bonkers!

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Місяць тому

      That it is. See if you have access to a crapss boarder courier. I use stallion.

  • @kemiogidan2084
    @kemiogidan2084 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for your video. Do I need to set delivery time as part of my business policy or does it pop up autimatically after setting my shipping. I am having a hard time setting delivery time, pls help.

  • @sandymoran5077
    @sandymoran5077 Рік тому

    Tabs Hi, I’ve been following you for couple months. I have a closet on POSH, few items on Mercari, but whenever I try eBay I get overwhelmed, so I’m going to watch your video here. But my question is about filming. I’ve been thinking about trying whatnot. Do you use just iPhone on tripod for Whatnot, UA-cam, Posh, any videos you record ?? Thank you for your answer & for the wealth of information you research & share esp Re POSH who have high expectations yet seem secretive & unwilling to share those secrets which would help keep us more informed. Thank you, Sandy Moran

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому

      I use my iPhone in a tripod with a ring light. Ask any questions Sandy❤️

  • @musicgrynd
    @musicgrynd 7 місяців тому

    Hey Tabs..Thanks for these great videos.Just found your channel.Quick question,when you sell on Ebay,how are you able to withdraw your money instantly?Do you use paypal or ebay has an alternative to getting instant cash?i know paypal is a pain to get same day cash into the bank

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  7 місяців тому

      I have my bank acct setup and I don’t believe it’s insta t usually takes a few days.

  • @litbeis9285
    @litbeis9285 Рік тому

    Love the video, I’m a Canadian and I recently created my eBay account and created my first listing yesterday. I wanted to ask how shipping to US from Canada works regarding custom forms and taxes. I excluded all the countries expect Canada to sell my items, but I want to include US but I’m confused of how the whole process would be. I wanted to ask what your opinion/answer would be, thank you

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому

      I ship to the us all the time. I fill out the few check boxes they ask for customs. What is the item and value. As for taxes, chat with your accountant. EBay now collects taxes on your behalf!

    • @litbeis9285
      @litbeis9285 Рік тому

      Thank you for your response. My item is an amiibo figure and the value is $46.25. So for shipping to the US the only main concern would be filling out the custom form since the taxes are collected by eBay? I’m new to how the whole tax system works(as a seller) on selling on eBay since I’ve only been used to paying taxes from a regular job, would I only be taxed on the profits I made at the end of each year?

    • @user-jm1xt1hn8p
      @user-jm1xt1hn8p 11 місяців тому

      How is your business on eBay today?

  • @alastairgalloway9313
    @alastairgalloway9313 Рік тому +1

    Hi Tabs I've just started using Netparcel and when I tried to use UPS as a option it wants my UpS account number, I already have a UPS account but I can't find my number, did you have this issue? Also I see that Canada Post is the option given to add a Carrier to the Netparcel account?
    Thanks Ally 🙂

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому

      I do t think I did, just my canad apost small business acct

    • @alastairgalloway9313
      @alastairgalloway9313 Рік тому

      ​@@TabsMcCaffrey Thank you 🙂

    • @malcolmrobertson3996
      @malcolmrobertson3996 Рік тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey When choosing your Netparcel carrier, do you often choose Canada Post or are you going with UPS, Purolator or DSL more often? I find the rate I get straight from the Canada Post site with my Solutions for Small Business card is better than the Canada Post rate I am offered on Netparcel. So I am still shipping directly with Canada Post. Although Netparcel can offer good courier rates that beat the Canada Post rate, I live more than an hour away from a courier drop-off so that's not an option for me.

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому

      I’ve been using ups. And depending on size of package I was getting a better rate still with netparcel. I would play around with dimensions in it. It’s dimensional weight, size matters. Flatter is better.

  • @raepeters3625
    @raepeters3625 Рік тому

    Why you talking straight to me lol I've been the scared one lol what if, the unknowns... 😂😂😂

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      Listen, I am talking to you! Time to try new things❤️

  • @Queenb2001
    @Queenb2001 Рік тому

    Hi I just sold a high price item over 1K on ebay, and I wanted to prepay the duties, and taxes so the buyer in the states wont get any custom charges. Are you familiar with when buyers are charged duties when they receive their item? I talked to the ebay Rep, and they said when I used the ebay shipping label the buyer, wont get a customs charge. Is that correct?

  • @ke88kee
    @ke88kee Рік тому

    Great video! There's something I don't quite understand, can you clarify? You mentioned ebay renews the listings after 30 days, so when they automatically renew the listing does it show up as NEWLY LISTED? Or do you have to end listing and sell similar for it to show up as "Newly Listed". I wasn't sure why you spend extra time doing that if ebay automatically relists it for you after 30 days.

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      They will automatically but I don’t think it’s shows up new. You should end listing and sell similar

    • @angelad.8944
      @angelad.8944 Рік тому

      Listings will auto relist with the same ID #. eBay algorithm has recently been "reprimanding" to dissuade us from ending and fresh listing an item so don't do it too often. My sales dive for a couple days when I do it. Also, your monthly listing amount will count these ended listings into the total allotment for the month.

    • @ke88kee
      @ke88kee Рік тому

      @@angelad.8944 Listings relist with the same ID but they don't show as "Newly listed". If you listed the item a year ago and ebay auto relists it each month and you filter results by "Newly Listed" your item won't show up as newly listed, it will be at the end of the results. Does ebay really penalize you for ending the listing each month and relisting it?

    • @angelad.8944
      @angelad.8944 Рік тому

      @@ke88kee I was chatting with a rep about how to change shipping to local pick up after someone purchased from me. They said I would have to cancel, end the listing and make a new one with the shipping option change. The rep also said that I may see a dip in sales because eBay doesn't like it when listings are ended just to make a new listing too many times in a cluster. That is why I suggested they use caution. I suspect it gums up their database since those listings sit there for a few months.

  • @gulkhan-hl1dv
    @gulkhan-hl1dv Рік тому

    does canadian Market is good for Ebay dropshipping ? If yes then what source should be used to source products from?

  • @kemiogidan2084
    @kemiogidan2084 10 місяців тому

    Do ebay charge insertion fee now if you dont have a store? I am a new seller and I tried to list my item worth $180 and the y told me I have to pay $6.90. Pls help me.

  • @Theemptycart
    @Theemptycart Рік тому

    Hey how did you connect ebay to netparcel? I looked around but didnt see how.

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому

      Umm there shoudl be an option to add accounts. In settings or setup

  • @pastexpiry2013B
    @pastexpiry2013B Рік тому

    how much revenue do you feel would justify 24.95 (Canadian?) a month for a store?

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому

      That is up to you and your business. You can sell for free. There are limitations. I like the ability to set sales and walk away with my store. But I’ve heard many big sellers say you do t need to bother unless you are reaching the limits.

  • @aleitalaird5553
    @aleitalaird5553 Рік тому

    Hi Tabs, I am just starting to list thru Cross List from my Poshmark Closet to EBay US visa my EBay Canadian account. My question is, I am assuming that when I make a sale, EBay US pay US dollars into my EBay Canada account or how does that work? Thanks 😊

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      I list on ebay . ca, they pay me in canadian funds. If you list on US they pay is usd I believe.

  • @ke88kee
    @ke88kee Рік тому

    When you connect your ebay store to net parcel and have your label scanned with ups, will the tracking automatically update on ebay or do you have to paste the tracking number into ebay?

  • @user-gulzar4780
    @user-gulzar4780 5 місяців тому

    How can I join

  • @Jordan-md3uc
    @Jordan-md3uc 6 місяців тому

    I am brand new to Ebay and am currently promoting a drop shipped product that I have been selling on Shopify. I am Canadian, and my listing seems to only be displayed to Canada. Am I missing something to have it displayed to USA too?

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  6 місяців тому

      Do you offer international shipping gin your shipping profile?

    • @Jordan-md3uc
      @Jordan-md3uc 6 місяців тому

      I am now, I didn't realize it was that simple lol. Is there a way to change currency to match country? So for USA receive USD and CAN receive CAD? Right now everything is set to CAD. @@TabsMcCaffrey

  • @tracyreed2646
    @tracyreed2646 Рік тому

    Hi ! Where do you source your poly mailers? Tia !

  • @aleitalaird5553
    @aleitalaird5553 5 місяців тому

    Hi Tabs, have you updated this video sine last year?If so, can you send me the link? Many thanks 🙏

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  5 місяців тому

      I haven’t. What’s your question though?

    • @aleitalaird5553
      @aleitalaird5553 5 місяців тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey I am transferring over my higher priced PM inventory to EBay Us via cross listing and there have been some changes it seems. Sales have been extremely slow this last 6 weeks on PM so hoping to subsidize thru EBay. I am using a flat ship rate $9.00. Do you have any other tips outside of your video on EBay?

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  5 місяців тому

      I’ve been using stallion to get them in the us. I’m getting the best rate through them where I live. I have cancelled my store since recording this. And I promote at 5%.

    • @aleitalaird5553
      @aleitalaird5553 5 місяців тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey I will have to check stallion for Vancouver Island. I changed my personal account to business but no store. Is store not worth it? What do you mean 5%promote?

    • @aleitalaird5553
      @aleitalaird5553 5 місяців тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey and do you charge $9.00 flat rate for US?

  • @sarahshoxx
    @sarahshoxx Рік тому +3

    Thanks for so much helpful info! I am so timid about shipping that I don't ship out of the US. I want to learn more about worldwide shipping, because I know eBay is popular in other countries! I have set some goals for myself, and learning more about shipping is major! I am good with using USPS, but international is where I need help.

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      You can do it! You can always set it that they can request shipping rates. Or do calculated to canada. We are very similar to the US

  • @AliAli-rn1el
    @AliAli-rn1el 7 місяців тому

    I have an ebay seller account in America, I want to sell in Canada. For this reason, can I use the Gmail I use in America in Canada?

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  7 місяців тому

      I’m not sure. You can just change your settings to sell in other countries. Same eBay account.

  • @Gomesgirl
    @Gomesgirl 11 місяців тому

    USA or Canada?

  • @TheKellwell
    @TheKellwell Рік тому

    You added so many links but you didn’t put your eBay store link😂

  • @treasuresofchristtv4844
    @treasuresofchristtv4844 Рік тому

    Do you mentor?in canada

  • @resellingwithjon
    @resellingwithjon Рік тому

    🥇

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      Yay Jon approved! 🙌🏼

    • @TabsMcCaffrey
      @TabsMcCaffrey  Рік тому +1

      I meant to ask, what do you use for shipping?

    • @resellingwithjon
      @resellingwithjon Рік тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey well to this point only Canada post because I’m in rural NS with no UPS, Purolator, etc nearby. But I have just checked out NetParcel and have contacted a local 3rd party carrier company to see if they have any partnerships with some of these bigger names and if I can use NetParcel and drop off prepaid packages to them just 2 mins from my house that will save me a ton of money versus using Canada post for everything.

    • @resellingwithjon
      @resellingwithjon Рік тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey and I just got a reply from them, and they accept packages for almost every carrier that’s on the NetParcel options! I am so pumped. Thanks for mentioning this in your video today. This is going to save me an insane amount of money.

    • @resellingwithjon
      @resellingwithjon Рік тому

      @@TabsMcCaffrey oh my god they just messaged again and advised me to check out parcel net for the best rates lol. This is hilarious and amazing.