Getting Started on eBay - Shipping -
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Video 6 of the #Flipping20 Challenge
I take a $20 bill and show you how to start reselling women's clothes on eBay. Today is all about shipping items that have sold.
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As a former USPS worker, I suggest that you put the "throw away" portion of the shipping label inside the plastic bag. It doesn't happen very often, but if a package gets busted open and the the original shipping information can't be found, the item can't make it to its final destination.
Incredibly useful tutorial video. Watched all of them and can't thank you enough!
Instead of preparing the shipment your way I prefer to tape the shipping label on the package first with these kind of items; meaning bulky or an odd shaped item. This ensures that the label is flat against the envelope and will likely scan better. I noticed that, on the first item, the tape at the bottom of the label was not even touching the envelope completely. I'd be willing to bet that cheap tape fell off in shipment. But I hope not.
Thanks for the vids!
Thank you. I started with even less than $20 from my own closet. It’s been one month and I have netted $90. I purchased a scale and poly mailers from my earnings. Plus, eBay increased my item listings!
Fantastic video! I can't thank you enough!!
This has been one of the most complete guides on YT for Flipping on eBay. Following your outline, I've made my first few sales! Thank you so much for your content, it really helps educate and inspire.
Love this video! You are a flipping superstar. I have a tip for you. I use UPS label bags - that are free. I have a UPS account that I use only when a customer requests it but you do not need an account to order supplies- they will send to you for free! I use them to slide my eBay labels into. I cut the top down depending on the size of my padded envelope. They stay pretty secure in there. They are self adhesive - so much better than taping labels to the envelopes. Also USPS is able to scan the barcode perfectly fine. Win Win.
Palmer
Thank you for the tip I never heard of the ups label bag's
Palmer supplies are free to registered shippers only.
Thanks for this video. I'm slowly getting back into selling on eBay. You are bringing me up to speed on things.
Thank you for your videos. I sold my first item! I have learned alot
You are so articulate. I feel like I'm in a class lecture (in a good way!). Really happy I found your channel!
Great video. All new sellers should watch this. Thumbs up!
thank you so much.your video is very clear to understand.i was looking for so long time how to shipping because i never shipping.i saw so many videos i didn't find what i need.but your video is accurate to me .now i can send somthing.
As far as the Post Office scanning or not scanning the packages in front of you. Just put them in a good position to work with you. If you have a bunch of packages to ship, they will most likely not be motivated to scan them on the spot due to time. I suggest printing out the bulk scan sheet and presenting that. That way its just 1 scan and ALL the packages are in the system.
I love this series. Such great info, and your voice is soothing. Thanks!
This was a really excellent series, thank you!
You are heaven sent for a newbie like me!!! Thank you so much for putting in the time to make such thorough videos
If I could I would give you 2 thumbs up! THANKS for step by step tutorial!
I learned a lot from this video series, very helpful.
That's exactly how I ship my clothing. Notice the title you sold your item under is actually part of the information underneath the label. I keep this for tallying up my shipping costs for tax time
I really appreciate your time and consideration.you really helped me out with the business end of Ebay. Thank you.
I love, love, love this video series! It has given me the confidence to try selling on ebay. Thank you!
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. I have sold before on Facebook and fins the shipping process the same. I feel confident that I can go find what will sell and get the job done confidently. Thanks so much!
Please continue this flipping 20 challenge series!! Please. I subscribed just so that I can get notifications specifically for this flipping 20 challenge. But it has been several months ago since your last update. Are you still continuing this? You are so thorough and helpful!!
wonderful video I love how you broke everything down.i cant wait until I start my new Ebay business in the up coming weeks.
Alan Gamble how’d it go?
Great video! Best shipping video I have seen. Now I'm going to go back and watch the first videos of this series. Thanks!!
These label bags are actually provided for international priority labels for packages 4 lbs and over. Also I wondered why you didn't use the bulk shipping tool? I have always covered the label never had any trouble. Ebay actually checks the progress of the tracking three times so even if your post office doesn't scan it it will not count against you as long as it arrives in the estimated time.
Thanks for providing these videos. Even for an old timer like myself I use them as a check list. Never too old to learn.
Hey! Thanks for your comments. I actually don't use the bulk shipping tool because I like to be in more control of the individual labels (I have some reseller friends who have mistakenly sent items to the wrong buyer using the tool and so I have become overly cautious). If you can use the tool effectively, then that is great! (And can save time.)
As for the 'ding' on eBay you get for not having your item scanned in on time, you can see this when you look at your "Seller Level" and see your 'Tracking uploaded on time and validated'. You are right that if the package arrives on time, your 'Late shipment rate' won't be effected, but this tracking number can be.
Hi there,I live in Baltimore Maryland and I wish u lived next door to me.I don't have a computer or a printer and that's a problem I believe and no money.My life is kinda difficult right now however I am not going to give up.I still have hope.The information that I am storing in my mind is really going to help me in the future GOD willing.You have given all of us viewers a chance to get started and for that I say thank you once again.
thank you for your videos and taking the time to break it all down for your viewers! it's easy to understand and follow. 👍
The Amazing Odyssey has
Watched from the start of the challenge till this video! Really great work done! Thank you for sharing!
Buying some of the shipping items at the $.99 store is a superb idea for those that are short on funds.
Thanks I've watched 7 in a row! Loving how very through you are for newbies!
Awesome series! Even as a seasoned Ebay seller, you taught me a lot. Thank you for sharing
anything below 13oz can be shipped first class in the US. Not 16oz.anthing above 13 oz will have to go priority or ground, which usually cost more. The post office does give out free shipping materials but it only for priority boxes and labels. Just a couple of things to add to this very helpful video you've put together. thanks.
If you print your shipping label through ebay you can ship first class up to 16 oz.
Hi! I love your videos #Flipping20. Have you made any more videos for this series? I am looking forward to learning about your shipping supplies from Amazon and more details on taking photos of your items. Thanks :)
Wow! This was so informative and thorough. Very Helpful. Thank you much!
Thank you for the very helpful videos ,keep them coming 😉
great video Series! 2 ideas; put the label on the envelope before you stuff it, and smash the air out of the bag before fully closing the zip closure, so the package is flatter. Also, what about Packing Slips?
Some great advice here!
As far as packing slips, I used to print these out, but I stopped. It was a lot of work when sending out 10+ packages (and lots of ink/paper). I've never had a buyer request one, so I figure I'm good.
You considered everything in your business! I'm very thorough and complete also, but I think you beat me!
Thanks so much for this series! I learned a lot. I love thrifting, and it has gotten out of hand with all the stuff we have collected. I'm definitely going to try to sell some of the items on ebay.
How do we deal with people wanting to purchase multiple items if we have a set shipping cost? Do we have to calculate it separately? I know as a buyer I am often tempted to buy more than one item to get the best value for shipping costs but I don't want to catch myself out as a seller? Can you offer how to deal with that issue? Can't wait for the next video - loving this series !
I can't thank you enough I got an offer on some old jeans today
Thank you this was very informative I will spread the word
I know this series was months ago but so helpful!! Wish you'd continued. I need to learn how to order from USPS haha :)
Thanks for making these videos!
Great video, keep them coming. Thanks.
When is your next video on this series!? I would like to hear about what you purchase on Amazon and what supplies you currently use. :)
Your videos are really helping me teach my husband to help me with what I've been up to for so long! Please make many more, and I love seeing your hauls and shopalongs as well! I do want to see your instagram pix, so please message the address. Such fun and a super blessing to watch! Oh, btw, do you have a good storage system for your clothing for sale? That's the big minus as far as my hubs is concerned. We have very limited storage, but a large inventory much too good to toss or donate.
Thank you very much for all the information. you're very kind!!
I just subscribe to your channel. Woohoo!!!
4th option which is perfectly within the TOS is to ignore the offer. You don't have to respond to everyone
I'm new to eBay, thank you so much for this video!
I would love to watch more on this series
Do you plan on continuing this series? I was curious to see how much you made from the initial items as well as seeing where you went after that.
Hi NYT! I was wondering how long it took you to start selling things when you opened your account? Thank you so much. So glad to have found your channel. :)
Hi, I went out and spent $16, I bought H&M, Varga dress, Max Studio, green envelope, I listed 5 days ago but nothing. Sigh. I guess this is the time to be patience and wait. Thank you for your videos, very helpful.
Any bites yet?
All of your videos were extremely detailed and professionally done I have even learned stuff I'm not a big eBay seller so I thank you but I do have to mention that in this video the last one you did make a mistake and the mistake you made was quite big so I have to comment on it here your available money is not the 50+ dollars you commented on your profit which is very good by the way is $33.18 you forgot to mention the eBay fee and the PayPal fee so I figured I would mention it here but thank you for the videos they were fantastic
You are right about the eBay fees. The PayPal fees are taken out automatically by PayPal, so that's already accounted for. As for the eBay fees, I will be going through payment in my next video. Checking my invoice, I owe $6.30 currently. So when I said I made 'not quite $50' this is pretty accurate -- I'm at $44.79. Thanks for checking in.
Great videos! Thank you for them. :)
However...just want to let you know that I am a mail courier & have to say that poly bags have got to to be the #1 shipping item that I consistently see damaged! I would definitely recommend you also wrap your items in those poly bags! :)
Hi, I am a little confused. Are you saying poly bags are or are not good for shipping?
Great series! Have there been any more videos added to this series that aren't part of this playlist?
love your videos! thank u
Ithanks for sharing this video
great videos but one suggestion! thumbnails with a number to the video.i had to keep checking each one to stay on track but loved the videos thanks
Thanks for watching! I suggest if you want to watch all of them in order, go to the Flipping 20 playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLtxEKdzb-AzTcLjVCxYa0e-mMwIANSdD-.html
Is listing in poshmark similar?? I'd love to see a video of you listing items there. I'm starting to source to do an eBay shop and think some items might be better there.
Jane Gardner It is VERY different to list on Posh. Next week I'll be doing a deep dive on the platform -- stay tuned!
Very helpful video...
I love this series. Looking forward to some more content
Forgot to mention eBay fees
I love your video's! Great content :)
you are very thorough thanks I think I will do what you. just to make extra mula!😁
Thanks for the videos. I am trying to flip 20. I hope it works out.
Thank you so much for taking your time to give such fantastic details on these videos. Wow. You are awesome. I've started working on my eBay store too but I have just one little question, why did you chose to open a personal PayPal account instead of a business one? What are the advantages and disadvantages please . Thank you again.
When you do your second shipping video, can you also demo your folding techniques? Thanks
HOw long after posting these items did they sell? My items have been sitting forever, with free shipping and all.
Hashi R have you tried doing an auction? I also learned that is better to post items on Wednesdays and Sundays. that's usually when people so most of their shopping
Bruh I'm an established seller and PayPal sometimes still takes the full 21 days it pisses me off so much and it usually just with eBay transaction
Thank you so so so much for this instructionial video that will help me to start and also bring in money. Went to an Estate Sale and well, got some clothing, even a wonderfully clean and looks so good, men's 'London Fog' Coat with zip out lining, size 42 Regular! So I am very happy about that. Thanks again. Sherry:)
PS: do you know how to tell the age of a coat like this?
Yay! That sounds like a great find with the Long Fog coat. If you want to research the date for this item, I suggest looking through the company's history (www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/london-fog-industries-inc-history/) and also googling the style of the tag -- oftentimes clothing companies will change up the labels on the inside of their coats and you can estimate an age based on this. Good luck!
Thank you so so so much New York Thrifter....I really enjoy your videos and am learning. When I actully list things to be 'live' on ebay, I'll send you the 'link' to my imending shop. Have a lovely evening and enjoy the 'Oscars' if you watch them. Sherry :)
Thank you so much! Your efforts are much appreciated. I had a question. Do you take the insurance coverage for shipping on ebay? What happens if a package gets lost?. Again thanks for all the help!
If I'm not mistaken, packages have an automatic $5,000 coverage (see here: www.usps.com/ship/first-class-mail.htm), so no, I don't take any additional coverage out.
How do you do the fixed rate on shipping? When I see how much my shipping would be it asks me a shipping location... I'm in Florida and if I were sending it to let's say, Indiana, it will say like 5 or more $ ... and that's just insane... is there anyway, anywhere a newbie like me can get i guess directions on how to do this? it seems to be perfect for stay at home moms
re: your funds available screenshot for new Ebay accounts - are all those requirements ANDS or ORS? You mean all those requirements AND a minimum of 90 days to see the first returns? Or are any of those the basic requirement?
Do you have a link to the sealable bags that you use?
Kristina Nyholm you can buy the plastic bags at the Dollar Tree and the tape and envelopes too.
This was such a great video series! I don't know anything about reselling and this definitely taught me alot! I have a question, the numbers in your PayPal didn't quite match the amount of the sold items + shipping exactly. They're sort of odd numbers. What is the reason for that? Are there additional fees and/or discounts applied at some point from either Ebay or PayPal to change those amounts?
The reason for this is that PayPal takes their fees from the money coming in, so that's why you see odd 'totals'.
update please!!!!!
Hey. If I don't have computer neither a printer, can I email me the label after purchase it to printed in a printer place ?
thank you so much for your videos, they are the most thourough i have found on youtube. i was wondering, for your challenge, what would have happened if paypal had not had the funds available? i guess im still confused about how is ebay getting paid for the postage if paypal does not release the funds before you have to ship? thanks
Once again very informative presentation! I have a couple of questions on shipping ... Is there a more cost-effective way to print labels ? It seems like there is a lot of waste of ink and paper... if you order pick up by your mail carrier will they scan the packages at your doorstep? Thanks
There is a better way to print -- you can get a Dymo 4XL thermal printer. Since it is thermal, you don't use ink and there is no excessive paper/labels since it prints the exact size to ship. The only downside -- the printer costs $180 -- yikes!
Also, with the postal carrier scanning -- I have heard that some do and some don't. I think it depends on your area.
I used to work for the USPS, and scanning at the customer's door depends on the current policy. The entire time I worked there (March 2016-March 2017), we were told we HAD to scan parcel pickups at the door. However, just one month prior, all carriers were told NOT to scan parcels and that they would get scanned by a clerk at the office. Either way, the parcels get scanned at least once before they leave your local facility and get sent to the district distribution center.
Does adding shipping to the price and doing free shipping work well or not as good???
Oh! And if you go with a whole big bin of items to have them scan, so they give you one receipt for all of it? Or do they have to do it all individually? That seems like a hassle. Would you not be able to drop them in the box before they pick up for the day?
Hi love you'r videos. How long did it take you to sale the first 3 item's?
I havent had time to look at all of your vids yet, buuut I hope you mention the fact that if you have any returns,its best to have that $$ in your PP acount,just in case?
I would never ship in those flimsy brown mailers!
Hi, Super videos!!!
I have one question- Where and how did you change that on the shipping label that you print it does not show you personal name and it shows #Flipping20Challange? If you could tell me please. Thank you
Kamil Leda I set up the account with my first name "Flipping20" and last name "Challenge". So eBay thinks this is my name!
Do you ever print out a packing slip and put in the package with the product?
What was your total profit when they all sold? And what was the total time? Thank you!
Are you still doing this challenge?
I am a new seller on ebay. I have watched all 6 of your video's. First I want to say thank you for all of your valuable info. Next I am struggling selling anything. I have list 10 items 8 are buy it now or best offer. I listed 2 as buy it now only. I charge 2.99 for shipping. I have not sold anything. Can you please HELP???? Your info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
First, you have to give it some time. I realize it can be frustrating, but in the end it will be worth it. Second, I suggest you go back and look at your prices -- oftentimes something won't sell if it is priced too high (people might not even be comfortable with making an offer if they feel the price is high). Next, keywords are king. Go back and make sure you have utilized every last space. And finally, what are your selling limits? If you can post more items, I suggest that you do. This significantly increases your odds of selling.
Hello! This might be a silly question, but how do you print labels on sticker labels without wasting the other side of the label with the information on it instead of using it for another label to ship?
I actually waste the other side of the label -- which made me unhappy. I just invested in a Dymo label maker to cut down on waste.
Which I understand here is option when you print from ebay click on Printer and label receipt preferences, and uncheck number 2 in Label printing preference.
Good question!
So does the USPS have a drop off place for packages that already have postage?
It depends on your post office. The one closest to me doesn't (I stand in line with everyone else). But there is one a few miles away which I go to when I'm running late (it is open until 6:30) and they have a space to drop off packages that have postage.
Great video! How were you able to get the funds released from paypal in 24 hours?
Not sure exactly...I just followed the rules and shipped quickly.
Is this the last video of the series??
I'm going to do more! Promise! (Hubby was out of town and I was playing catch up for the last two weeks!)
so is this the end of this seires ? im excited how too grow from here
I'm working on getting another video up ASAP!
tnx for the info, could u plz tell us whats the eBay fee for the beginner?also Im trying to find the sold item to check the price but cant find
You can check eBay fees here: pages.ebay.com/help/sell/fees.html
Just a quick rundown - there are 'insertion fees' on eBay for 30 cents per item (after 50 listings for free), plus the final value fee which is 10% of the total amount of the sale, plus Paypal fee of 2.9% of the transaction plus 30 cents per item.
Just for the sake of keeping it easy, I round up to say that fees are about 15% of my total sale prices (including anything I charge for shipping).
Tnx my dear
🏅CONGRATS🏅
😅You were funny w/the Dollar Store packing materials. I could hear your frustration & could sympathize having been there before. 😉
Strange paypal did that to you - when i did my new account i didnt have any hold.
I don't have a printer or computer, I just use iPad is that alright:)
Rena Coachman Yes that's just fine. You can run your whole account like this. To print shipping labels you can go to Staples or a library, log into your account. Also if the printer you are "borrowing" has WiFi there is a way to send the label from your iPad to the printer.