Congratulations on deciding to start selling on eBay!
I am sure you are excited to begin listing items for sale, but before you do, make sure you have these things first!
An Account:
Many of you may already have an eBay account so this may seem like a no brainer, but if you have only made purchases and never sold anything, you probably still need to create a seller's account.
In addition to the eBay account, you will need a Paypal account, which is how you will receive payments from your future customers. Both eBay and Paypal will take you through, step by step to create your account, then ask you to verify your information.
Positive Feedback Score
A star is given to you after you have received 10 positive reviews on eBay. The star with the number of positive reviews is shown next to the user name. Buyers are hesitant to buy from a user who doesn't have a star, so if you are just getting started on eBay, you will want to acquire a star before you begin listing. Because stars are given from both buyers and sellers, the easiest way to get your first star is to purchase things on eBay and pay immediately. Most sellers leave positive feedback to their buyers right after receiving payment.
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Shipping Supplies
This will vary depending on what you are shipping. Poly mailers, which are sealable plastic bags, are great for light, durable items like clothing. If you are going to sell something fragile, you'll need plenty of bubble wrap and a sturdy box (marked fragile!). I recommend buying your shipping supplies on eBay to get you a step closer to having a star by your username.
A Scale
This is extremely important! The amount you will pay to ship an item is dependent on the weight of the item. This will play a big role in pricing an item. When looking at scales, choose one that measures in ounces.
Once you have these four essentials, you are ready to begin! Make sure you read my next post, "What to Sell," coming soon!
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