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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: first (2) eBay sales! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-2-ebay-sales Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:09:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Alassë on "first (2) eBay sales!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-2-ebay-sales#post-1465974 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:07:15 +0000 Alassë 1465974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations! LAR101 on "first (2) eBay sales!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-2-ebay-sales#post-1465888 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:03:12 +0000 LAR101 1465888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also have been very excited to sell a few items on eBay for the first time ever.  Very exciting and inspiring to clean out a few things to good homes. On not getting paid:   Ebay suggests NOT shipping until you have been paid.  Paypal offers lots of convenience for knowing this.   I had one buyer who didn't pay right away and I sent her a message something like:  "I'm glad that we could agree on a price.  I see you haven't paid and I was wondering if there was a problem or if you changed your mind.  I'm happy to ship, once you commit your money.  Thanks for your consideration."  She she must have wanted the item as she deposited money thru Paypal right away. Ebay is a 10% cut on the sale price and shipping costs and another small percentage to Paypal. I also use Freecycle:  my.freecycle.org (not myfreecycle.org) for things someone will want but donating/selling will not find it a good home.   Glory on "first (2) eBay sales!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-2-ebay-sales#post-1463787 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:45:47 +0000 Glory 1463787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congrats on selling your items and what a great incentive for your son! I love the feel of selling items as well although I haven't used ebay. I have used Kijiji to sell loads of childrens toys, bikes etc. I stopped using it because I was too nervous about giving my home address. I have also used a local community facebook page to sell items. Very fun! Marilyn on "first (2) eBay sales!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-2-ebay-sales#post-1463597 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:27:03 +0000 Marilyn 1463597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I most often list with Buy It Now requiring immediate payment.  This eliminates those who don't pay.  If meeting face to face with local groups/people be very careful.  There are a lot of horror stories. Jjsloane on "first (2) eBay sales!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-2-ebay-sales#post-1463179 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:59:00 +0000 Jjsloane 1463179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not to completely discourage you, but offer some insight and options. I gave up on selling on ebay after my last statement of fees. It can be a great place to reach people, but I found it to be a lot of work at times to track down people who avoided paying etc..  My new obsession is Facebook local selling sites. No fees. All cash. Worth a try if you FB. Search Groups for local or buy sell groups.  Marilyn on "first (2) eBay sales!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-2-ebay-sales#post-1457479 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 23:31:42 +0000 Marilyn 1457479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good for you!  I donate a lot as well but occasionally list items on Ebay that I know will most likely sell. I recently sold two J Crew sweaters that I wasn't wearing any more.  It gave me enough money to buy a new item at Club Monaco.  Very rewarding. Advice.....Lots of pictures, list measurements, a great description with lots of information. carter on "first (2) eBay sales!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-2-ebay-sales#post-1457389 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 21:04:09 +0000 carter 1457389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks so much for posting this! I've been thinking that I should give this a try, but haven't done it yet. I think I'll try to figure it out this week. Thanks for the boost to get it done! Laurie on "first (2) eBay sales!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-2-ebay-sales#post-1457299 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:53:35 +0000 Laurie 1457299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You eBay veterans will probably get a good smile out of my newbieness, bear with me! I'm so excited because I sold 2 items at the "buy it now" price,  within hours of posting them last evening!   I'm not very eBay experienced, so my guess is that I likely under-priced them, but they would have otherwise been donated, so woo hoo! I've never successfully bid and won.  Lately I've attempted twice to buy the same pair of Sam Edelman Petty boots and lost in the last minute (did not fit the first buyer, and then she raised the price to sell them....it's sort of a racket, right?!) Our 16 year old son has been dabbling with eBay, selling some old video games, cell phones etc...We were dubious at first but it's all good, we monitor him and he's getting very good ratings as a seller.  I love (love love love) getting rid of "stuff".  So, I made him a deal - 20% commission on anything he sells for me. I sold a pair of Via Spiga wedges (listed them on YLF a few months ago a lower price, no takers) for $70.  I bought them at Rack and I don't think I paid that much, but they are currently $195 at Nordies.  They were like new.  I also sold a pair of Gap Sexy Boyfriends for $20, and again - I think I got them on a sale that had them close to that. I have 2 other pairs of BF's and these didn't fit me well .  So, I feel great about this!   Suddenly I want to absolutely clear my closet! I've always donated my things, mainly to the really sweet woman who is our monthly housekeeper.  She is about my size and I know she shares things that don't fit her with others who could use them.  I also give my nicer things to my sister, but lately she hasn't wanted some of the things I've sent to her and I bet I could have sold them.  In my YLF life I am building a much higher end closet, and I've bought things in my journey that are not working for where I am right now, so  it's nice to be able to recoup some of the investment. I'd love to hear advice from the eBay vets.