If you're like me, you probably don't like packaging and shipping items to sell on eBay.
Don't get me wrong, I like to sell on eBay. The only thing I don't like is the shipping part. Finding a box, packing a package, driving to and from the post office, and all the other steps involved in shipping can be monotonous.
Now wait for the buyer to receive the item. Have you received it yet? Was it damaged during shipping?
It took a lot of trial and error to figure them out, but the following 7 steps can make your shipping job easier and help take the stress out of waiting for your goods to reach your buyers.
1. Professional Packing
When packing items, please pack professionally with clean, clean tissue paper. If fragile, please make sure the item is wrapped in bubble wrap. Include a business card with your website information, name and address, or a printed statement with the item name, item number, price paid, and a small handwritten note thanking the buyer.
2. Insurance
Insurance is usually a good idea, but generally should be an optional feature and the choice is left to the purchaser. Remember two important things about insurance. First, insurance is very cheap. Therefore, the cost of insurance should be mentioned in the description and recommended. Second, the description should also state that you are not responsible for lost or damaged items if they are not insured.
3. Weighing
To provide accurate information and calculate shipping costs, we need to know the exact weight. Your best option to save a lot of unnecessary trips to the post office is to get an inexpensive, high-quality scale to weigh your parcels. Instead of going to the post office and mailing small items, enter your information at stamps.com where you can print stamps directly from your home computer.
5. Post Office Freebies Use the Priority Mail option at
Post Office to receive all deliveries free of charge. This includes boxes, labels and tape. Best of all, they ship all supplies directly to your door.Pick up at your local post office or visit USPS.com to request shipping supplies.
6. Shipping Address
Think carefully about your shipping address. We have buyers from all over the world, but we can limit the shipping destinations. Some prefer to ship to the US, Canada, European countries, others anywhere.The options are entirely up to you, but how you pack your package, your exchange rate, and the communication between you and the buyer. Please keep in mind that there are some differences in barriers. Some people Please consider using delivery confirmation when shipping. This service is generally inexpensive and can save you a lot of money, especially if the item is more expensive.
Practice these tips for yourself. Save time and pain. Use the time you save to create more listings and watch your eBay income grow.
