Hey, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the information in the video. I've always thought about selling things that I no longer need on Ebay, but was always put off by the (what I thought would be) confusion to do with shipping and selling etc. After watching a few of your videos I've finally listed my first few items after having an Ebay account since 2006 and actually made 2 sales within 1hour of listing!
I remember when I first started selling on eBay, a UA-camr mentioned that you should stick to items no bigger than a shoe box. So I went around every shoe store in my area and picked up around 60 empty shoe boxes 😂 Something I discovered pretty quick was to maximise the shipping sizes when choosing a box. Not only does it save cutting down boxes to fit, but you also have more “shipping presence” so it’s less likely (hopefully) that your item would go missing. I sell some really small stuff but I put them in a large padded envelope so there’s no chance it would go missing. Sometimes the temptation is to put small stuff in the smallest package possible when the opposite makes more sense. I specially if you have to pay the next shipping price up
Great video! I will only add that for items such as the console, I like to float it with paper, packing peanuts etc on ALL sides of the item. That’s the best way to protect it from shock if the box gets thrown around during shipping. I learned this the hard way a couple times and haven’t had issues once I started protecting on all sides. For very expensive and/or fragile items, I will do the above and then put that box inside a larger box with the smaller box floated. Double protection! Cheers!
Just felt the need to comment because more people gotta find your content! thank you for this vid, very informative! I want to start selling clothes that I don’t need, but was very intimidated by the shipping and packing process. thank you for showing me Private Ship too, btw!
when you charge the customer for shipping does that cover your cost to pay for your shiiping label? or is the shipping label an additional expense outside of all the purchase?
Yeah. You go to school and listen to the maths teachers then you count it out on your thumbs and fingers. If you have no thumbs or fingers use your toes combined with the brain you were given.
Thank you for your videos, I’ve been looking on UA-cam for videos on selling on eBay but most are in America and I’m in oz as well. Your videos are very informative and not messy with information we don’t need. I’ll be watching all them 👍
Hi great video, one question though. Are you only able to purchase the shipping labels after your listing has been purchased? if so how can I know how much shipping will cost before making the sale, thanks.
tip. Item dimensions can cube out to be way more Kg in Weight than the actual dead weight of an item. Cut the box / carton down so it is minimal size to protect the item. In the locg run it will save you a further in Cube Kilo costs.
Thanks for the tips! If you mind me asking, what's the difference between buying your own packaging/printing own label and taking to Aus post/use their packaging materials - a part from the price difference. Thanks :)
This is not for beginners. I can’t sell anything until I understand how to set up my shipping options. As it is now, I get a drop-down menu with three standard options. Yet, I have t-shirts I want to sell 1st class that the buyer pays postage for, some items I want to ship flat rate padded envelope, and some items with free shipping. I finally found a "Shipping Preferences" page, thinking this would fix it to give me these needed options when listing an item, but I don't know how to answer the questions on this page. Is there a you-tube tutorial to explain all this? Why is this so darn difficult?!?
Thanks for you videos, they’re giving me the confidence I need to have a go and selling some items eBay. One question about shipping labels. When you say “purchase shipping label” does that mean the shipping is already paid, so when I go to the post office I don’t pay there? Thank you.
So I have been shipping with FB Marketplace for some time. The process is really easy. I'm just getting ready to start on EBay for items that don't sell well on FB Marketplace. This video did not discuss how you decided on your shipping method when you listed the item. So are you picking your box and packaging before you list for your accurate weight and method of shipping to describe in your listing?
Really helpful guide Samson. A few questions: - Any reason why you use satchels instead of boxes? Speed/Cost? Seems like they'd be more prone to splitting than cardboard. - Do you cross-check the buyers eBay shipping address with their PayPal payment address or simply print whatever eBay spits out? - When do you use/not use signature on delivery? - When do you use/not use registered post? I have more Q's but without turning this comment into an AMA I'll leave it at that. Thanks ✌️
Cheers man, I will answer in each Q in order: 1. Speed & Cost, satchels cost me approx. 10c each in bulk, easier to transport to post office, take up less space then boxes. 2. I print whatever eBay spits out, that is enough to cover me & only have had an issue arise once (PayPal dispute was found in my favor). 3. Item cost over $150 or if buyer requested. 4. Almost always these days, some cheap products that I import I send as untracked letters, but most items I send registered. 👍
This video was helpful for me, someone who has no idea what they're doing at the moment. If it's okay, I have a question! Is there a way to get the shipping label if you personally don't have a printer?
I have a question if you could answer that would help a lot, i Just recently subscribed, great videos. Commercial Shipping Rates saving like Pirate Ship for the USA or MyPost Business for AUS...is there one for the UK?
Great video.thank you for your help. Question: is there any option to print the label somewhere else if you dont have a printer? And if you have a printer what type of paper do you need?
Hi love the vid and thank you for the information just wanted to ask you when printed out the label do I pay for it or does it come off the price of the item and what is left come to me or what just only getting started on eBay 🎉
Thank you for your informative video. I watched you video because I have been stuck at sending a parcel to US. I am a new seller on EBay and last night posted some of my books for the first time I get an offer which was over the price I posed and I was shocked what’s going one why he send me bigger amount may be he need more of this book sets but after searching more I find out he is in US and I am in Aus. So now I am totally lost with price and I really don’t know how much it will cost to send a book to US and is there any specific way I need to do it?
Cheers, the printer is a 'Dymo 4XL' : www.amazon.com/DYMO-S0904960-Label-Printer-LabelWriter/dp/B002YNVSN4/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=dymo+4xl&qid=1632548197&sr=8-5
ok so I am just trying to sell some used items on ebay from UAE, I want to know how the shipping works? do people from Ebay come to u to collect the product or it's the people from the shipping company u chose from?
I planning to sell as well on Ebay. My main issue will be shipping at inexpensive rate, so there is profit. I am also planning on buying that printer machine. Any advice for the machine and paper to print?
What a wonderful video . Thank you very much, God bless. One quick question though, if you don't have a printer at home, can I print it at my local printer shop ?
Hey man, loved the video. I was just curious. If the orders you packed were from the same person, do you recommend putting all of them in the same box to save the shipping cost?
If they have purchased multiple items, you can send an invoice to them that combines shipping. Less of a headache for you and cheaper for the buyer. I don't know if you can do this if they pay immediately. I would assume if someone is knowingly purchasing multiple items they will most likely wait for an invoice
I’m selling a violin with the case included on ebay. This is my first time selling anything online. I got someone but he still hasn’t paid. How much should I charge for shipping and how do I charge for shipping?
Hey! If i use pirate ship, to ship the merchandise bought in my ebay store, how can i buy the shipping label right from the ebay page and how does it get picked up from my location?
Hello, When you are shipping do you recommend free shipping or customer paying for shipping cost. And does it have to be priority mail? Thx great video
Hi I am going to sell Spatula sets and Turner on eBay. What is the best package I can use to ship them through Aus post? It's just worth $15. The Turner is 2 cm thickness and it is curved. What is the cheapest package I can use?
Don't you have to enter shipping price when posting item? If so, does that amount get paid to you and then ebay takes out of your acct if you buy shipping from them?
Hello, I am in a predicament and want an opinion from a experienced seller. I recently got my first sale on a decently large item. It was $12.00 free shipping which was what was selling on the market. So ebay will charge me $18 for a shipping label which puts the item way in the negative. Is that Normal for all items or not? Should I continue with the sale or cancel the order and refund the money? I really did not expect to pay that much from shipping the item.
Dear brother your video really help full for beginners. Just i have a one question How’s work date like until how Many days you receive the parcel 📦 . These things we have to fix it or auto generators on ebay ?
Hi Samson thank you for all your videos very helpful. Was going to be selling with eBay but seeing all the comments regarding scamming and eBay costs it will not be worth my time as my items would only be $20 to $10 so can you say it is worth my time from New Zealand Thanks Faye
Thanks dude, answered all the questions other Aussie ebayers didn't. Could you have sandwiched the shorts flat in a large letter, assuming you could keep them flatter than 2cm?
Cheers mate, yes you can do this. I personally don't because it is too much mucking around & 90% of the shorts I sell are too expensive for me to be willing to send them untracked.
If i started selling cards here and there, would i have to take the envelopes to usps to send it? or just in my mailbox for the mailman to take when he makes his rounds every day?
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Subject was professionally and enthusiastically explained, Thank you for this info
Thanks for watching!
Always! Thank you so much :)
@@brookeneal1461 Cheers!
This is great information and I enjoy listening to you...not just your accent 😜 your intonation and quality of video is good too.👍
Hey, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the information in the video. I've always thought about selling things that I no longer need on Ebay, but was always put off by the (what I thought would be) confusion to do with shipping and selling etc. After watching a few of your videos I've finally listed my first few items after having an Ebay account since 2006 and actually made 2 sales within 1hour of listing!
Awesome! So glad I could help. Best of luck selling on eBay 👍
I remember when I first started selling on eBay, a UA-camr mentioned that you should stick to items no bigger than a shoe box. So I went around every shoe store in my area and picked up around 60 empty shoe boxes 😂
Something I discovered pretty quick was to maximise the shipping sizes when choosing a box. Not only does it save cutting down boxes to fit, but you also have more “shipping presence” so it’s less likely (hopefully) that your item would go missing. I sell some really small stuff but I put them in a large padded envelope so there’s no chance it would go missing. Sometimes the temptation is to put small stuff in the smallest package possible when the opposite makes more sense. I specially if you have to pay the next shipping price up
Great advice! And thanks for watching mate 👍
How are things going and what type of thigns are u sellling?
Can you sell in any box?
Wubble wrap kills me 😂🤣🤣🤣
Great video! I will only add that for items such as the console, I like to float it with paper, packing peanuts etc on ALL sides of the item. That’s the best way to protect it from shock if the box gets thrown around during shipping. I learned this the hard way a couple times and haven’t had issues once I started protecting on all sides. For very expensive and/or fragile items, I will do the above and then put that box inside a larger box with the smaller box floated. Double protection! Cheers!
Just felt the need to comment because more people gotta find your content! thank you for this vid, very informative! I want to start selling clothes that I don’t need, but was very intimidated by the shipping and packing process. thank you for showing me Private Ship too, btw!
when you charge the customer for shipping does that cover your cost to pay for your shiiping label? or is the shipping label an additional expense outside of all the purchase?
Can you make a video on how to calculate hourly rate salary for yourself in excel based on eBay earnings?
Yeah. You go to school and listen to the maths teachers then you count it out on your thumbs and fingers. If you have no thumbs or fingers use your toes combined with the brain you were given.
Thank you for your videos, I’ve been looking on UA-cam for videos on selling on eBay but most are in America and I’m in oz as well. Your videos are very informative and not messy with information we don’t need. I’ll be watching all them 👍
Cheers! Glad I could help.
Hi great video, one question though. Are you only able to purchase the shipping labels after your listing has been purchased? if so how can I know how much shipping will cost before making the sale, thanks.
tip. Item dimensions can cube out to be way more Kg in Weight than the actual dead weight of an item. Cut the box / carton down so it is minimal size to protect the item. In the locg run it will save you a further in Cube Kilo costs.
Thanks! I was going to by 3 nerf guns for 120$ and I would sell each for 60-70$ Thank you so much,a lot of tutorials aren’t useful but yours was!
Thanks for the tips! If you mind me asking, what's the difference between buying your own packaging/printing own label and taking to Aus post/use their packaging materials - a part from the price difference. Thanks :)
Hey would should I use for like Pokémon cards(single card)
Samson a big thank you from me , with your generously , humility and great advice .
You have really helped me with your advice
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching 👍
hello, what happens after i pay for shipping? i mean i just packaged and my product is ready to go so how do i send it to the buyer?
Absolutely brilliant content, brother -- precisely what I needed
Glad it was helpful!
Samson, you always make educational and informative videos. Thanks again from Chicago!
Cheers John! I appreciate it 👍
Would have been great to see how to do the shipping label selections in US b/c USPS is insanely confusing!
Cool mate you didn’t mention after you put the shipping label on, how do you post it from there
I have big giant coloring books I got from the Dollar Tree could I use a poly bag on these items without it being crushed in the shipping
This is not for beginners. I can’t sell anything until I understand how to set up my shipping options. As it is now, I get a drop-down menu with three standard options. Yet, I have t-shirts I want to sell 1st class that the buyer pays postage for, some items I want to ship flat rate padded envelope, and some items with free shipping. I finally found a "Shipping Preferences" page, thinking this would fix it to give me these needed options when listing an item, but I don't know how to answer the questions on this page. Is there a you-tube tutorial to explain all this? Why is this so darn difficult?!?
Shipping paper on both sides-top and bottom, of Xbox. I Support cradle all around Xbox with bubble wrap or Shipping paper.
I Just Ran Across Your Ebay Videos! Awesome Learning! Thanks
Awesome, thank you!
You did not mention if there is website for discount on shipping for those in UK
What do I do after printing the labels?
Attach them to the packaged item & take to the post office / PO box / hand it to your mailman etc.
@@SamsonTV thx
How do you weigh it? Do I need a postage scale?
Once you print your label and place it can you just drop it off in a blue mail box?
Hey samson thanks for all your videos I am about to become a reseller as a side-hustle your videos are proving to become very helpful :)
I have a question for you can I ship through ebay a non ebay item. If so How? Great video and thanks for sharing.
What if I was going to sell a book would I need to wrap it in bubble wrap
Thanks for you videos, they’re giving me the confidence I need to have a go and selling some items eBay. One question about shipping labels. When you say “purchase shipping label” does that mean the shipping is already paid, so when I go to the post office I don’t pay there? Thank you.
Awesome! Yes that is correct, you dont need to pay twice.
Thanks. I didn't know how to pwint shipping labels and use pwinter. 👍
This is a great information packed video, I like how you used item examples you’ve earned a sub great content ❤️🔥
Awesome! Thank you!
Love it. Where you get your labels and printer
So since the purchase pay the shipping when You Star printer your label ask you fto pay i'm confused
Why can’t we just write the address on paper/type it out on Google docs , tape it to the box/satchel and then send it ??
Wait, so if you use mypost business, what do you do? Do you not use the ebay label? What do you do instead?
I use AusPost eParcel
So I have been shipping with FB Marketplace for some time. The process is really easy. I'm just getting ready to start on EBay for items that don't sell well on FB Marketplace. This video did not discuss how you decided on your shipping method when you listed the item. So are you picking your box and packaging before you list for your accurate weight and method of shipping to describe in your listing?
Really helpful guide Samson. A few questions:
- Any reason why you use satchels instead of boxes? Speed/Cost? Seems like they'd be more prone to splitting than cardboard.
- Do you cross-check the buyers eBay shipping address with their PayPal payment address or simply print whatever eBay spits out?
- When do you use/not use signature on delivery?
- When do you use/not use registered post?
I have more Q's but without turning this comment into an AMA I'll leave it at that.
Thanks ✌️
Cheers man, I will answer in each Q in order:
1. Speed & Cost, satchels cost me approx. 10c each in bulk, easier to transport to post office, take up less space then boxes.
2. I print whatever eBay spits out, that is enough to cover me & only have had an issue arise once (PayPal dispute was found in my favor).
3. Item cost over $150 or if buyer requested.
4. Almost always these days, some cheap products that I import I send as untracked letters, but most items I send registered.
👍
@@SamsonTV Awesome, thanks.
How should I parcel medicine or supplement in cheaper price?
What do I do after packing and labeling what I’m trying to sell? Do I just leave it outside my mailbox?
Is priority mail boxes cheaper to ship then your personal regular boxes
Wait, how do you include shipping cost on the item on eBay? Or do you just price the item to include the estimated shipping costs?
Thanks I did find your video helpful I’m not on eBay as yet I make my own products are they ok to sell on the site?
This video was helpful for me, someone who has no idea what they're doing at the moment. If it's okay, I have a question!
Is there a way to get the shipping label if you personally don't have a printer?
I have a question if you could answer that would help a lot, i Just recently subscribed, great videos. Commercial Shipping Rates saving like Pirate Ship for the USA or MyPost Business for AUS...is there one for the UK?
LOVE UR microphone & stand. The stand looks like a steampunk DIY. Am I right?
Great video.thank you for your help. Question: is there any option to print the label somewhere else if you dont have a printer? And if you have a printer what type of paper do you need?
Where would I take the product so it can be shipped?
Do you send a receipt with the package?
Dude can you give the buyer the details of the courier and tracking number?
How many of the sleeves come in an order is it 120-140?
Hi love the vid and thank you for the information just wanted to ask you when printed out the label do I pay for it or does it come off the price of the item and what is left come to me or what just only getting started on eBay 🎉
Thank you for your informative video. I watched you video because I have been stuck at sending a parcel to US.
I am a new seller on EBay and last night posted some of my books for the first time I get an offer which was over the price I posed and I was shocked what’s going one why he send me bigger amount may be he need more of this book sets but after searching more I find out he is in US and I am in Aus. So now I am totally lost with price and I really don’t know how much it will cost to send a book to US and is there any specific way I need to do it?
Hi soo if your in the UK and just starting out,,after you printed the label and stook it on you then goo too the post office too ship it????
What about weight for shipping
Another great vid, can you link the Dymo printer please
Cheers, the printer is a 'Dymo 4XL' : www.amazon.com/DYMO-S0904960-Label-Printer-LabelWriter/dp/B002YNVSN4/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=dymo+4xl&qid=1632548197&sr=8-5
You need a padded envelope for that game- what if it gets crushed?
Sent over 1000 in this way, never had that issue. Make of that what you will.
ok so I am just trying to sell some used items on ebay from UAE, I want to know how the shipping works? do people from Ebay come to u to collect the product or it's the people from the shipping company u chose from?
For us sellers, when I print the label do I ship by bringing it to the usps?
I’m trying to sell a basic calculator on eBay for $5 but the shipping costs $9 with the box I’m trying to use. What should I do?
I planning to sell as well on Ebay. My main issue will be shipping at inexpensive rate, so there is profit.
I am also planning on buying that printer machine.
Any advice for the machine and paper to print?
What a wonderful video . Thank you very much, God bless. One quick question though, if you don't have a printer at home, can I print it at my local printer shop ?
Thank you! Yes you can.
Hey thanks for this video! I requested this 2 weeks ago :)
Yeah I had been getting alot of requests for this type of video.
Hey man, loved the video. I was just curious. If the orders you packed were from the same person, do you recommend putting all of them in the same box to save the shipping cost?
no you should always do seperate because they can file a claim that you didnt ship their item.
If they have purchased multiple items, you can send an invoice to them that combines shipping. Less of a headache for you and cheaper for the buyer. I don't know if you can do this if they pay immediately. I would assume if someone is knowingly purchasing multiple items they will most likely wait for an invoice
I’m selling a violin with the case included on ebay. This is my first time selling anything online. I got someone but he still hasn’t paid. How much should I charge for shipping and how do I charge for shipping?
Hey do we also need to get postage stamp before shipping ebay packages?
Thanks for the informative video 🙏
Hey! If i use pirate ship, to ship the merchandise bought in my ebay store, how can i buy the shipping label right from the ebay page and how does it get picked up from my location?
Could you print a label from eBay from your phone or do you need a computer?
What size poly bags would you recommend for t shirts?
hello, what happens after i pay for shipping? i mean i just packaged and my product is ready to go so how do i send it to the buyer?
Thanks @SamsonTV After this, do you just take parcel to AusPost store? Also what happens if you don’t include postage?
Hello,
When you are shipping do you recommend free shipping or customer paying for shipping cost. And does it have to be priority mail? Thx great video
How tf do u ship it tho after u put the label on do you go to a post officev
Don't you need to know how you're going to ship and what it costs before you list the item (not after you sell it)?
So when you go to print the shipping label the tracking number will also end up being printed?
What if I don’t have a dymo or a printer what’s another way to get postage labels
Regular printer works fine.
mine just says purchase shipping label, i cant change any dimensions of a box or anything.
Use classic site not mobile.
Thank you dearly for the help!
God bless you dear for helping people’s around the world 👍
Thanks! God bless you too
after you've got your parcel ready to send where do you take it? are there any more costs after you've printed your label? thanks
Leave all your parcels worth over 50 quid with me. 😉
Great video! Can I use boxes with other company’s labeling on then or do I need to use blank boxes?
Yes that is not a problem at all, I do it all the time.
Hi I am going to sell Spatula sets and Turner on eBay. What is the best package I can use to ship them through Aus post? It's just worth $15. The Turner is 2 cm thickness and it is curved. What is the cheapest package I can use?
Don't you have to enter shipping price when posting item? If so, does that amount get paid to you and then ebay takes out of your acct if you buy shipping from them?
Another great video Samson. Gained more knowledge!
Thanks mate! Glad to hear that.
How do you send parcels with sendle
Do sellers have to pay the shipping cost? Can you have the buyer pay for shipping?
After we purchase the label and the shipment is ready, we just go to the post office and leave it, without any additional payment, right?
ya you drop it off. he wasn't clear on that but yes because you will have went through all the bs on your label and the shipping is paid
Hello, I am in a predicament and want an opinion from a experienced seller. I recently got my first sale on a decently large item. It was $12.00 free shipping which was what was selling on the market. So ebay will charge me $18 for a shipping label which puts the item way in the negative. Is that Normal for all items or not? Should I continue with the sale or cancel the order and refund the money? I really did not expect to pay that much from shipping the item.
Do you just take the packages to the post office when you're done or can they be picked up at your house?
Dear brother your video really help full for beginners. Just i have a one question How’s work date like until how
Many days you receive the parcel 📦 . These things we have to fix it or auto generators on ebay ?
Hi, if you print your labels on eBay, buyers will be able to see the order status and delivery date automatically.
I know this video is 2 years old, but thank you so much!!
He died 23months ago he got trapped in his printer 🖨.
How do I post phone in London....(new seller)
Hi Samson thank you for all your videos very helpful. Was going to be selling with eBay but seeing all the comments regarding scamming and eBay costs it will not be worth my time as my items would only be $20 to $10 so can you say it is worth my time from New Zealand Thanks Faye
Hey! If i use the ebay shipping as a seller that i am, how does the shipment get picked up from my location?
Thanks dude, answered all the questions other Aussie ebayers didn't.
Could you have sandwiched the shorts flat in a large letter, assuming you could keep them flatter than 2cm?
Cheers mate, yes you can do this. I personally don't because it is too much mucking around & 90% of the shorts I sell are too expensive for me to be willing to send them untracked.
Wish to know how to do this in México.
If i started selling cards here and there, would i have to take the envelopes to usps to send it? or just in my mailbox for the mailman to take when he makes his rounds every day?
Hi, as long as they are stamped I don't see why you cant use the mail box.
How is ur card sellin going?
thanks for Ebay postage shipping
Thanks for video, lets say I wanted to sell 1 pcs of reusable which cost $5 but I cant afford $9 for shipping, how do I ship on low cost please advice
Hi, regarding reducing shipping cost, this depends on what county you are selling in?