I decided to try the eBay way of life :P I have made the big jump and I am testing this whole selling situation. So far, I have got to admit that it has been a very positive experience! I am happy to say that it feels great being able to sell Maxie's old things, and know that someone else is valuing them almost as much as I am. Something about knowing that now another person will enjoy them almost as much as we did!
It all started with this message...
Since then, I am proud to say that it's definitely been great to have a bit of money on the side also!
I rarely log on my computer, but listing from my iPad or iPhone is just as easy! My favorite is the iPad...
It lines everything up step by step!
- Type in the name of the item you want to sell - if someone has listed a similar item, you can click on the title and then eBay will automatically choose the item category for you!
- If you decided that the item is a bit more original - you can always look through what I like to refer to as the "bread crumb" options of categories.
- Next, you have a variety of options to fill out such as:
- Item specs - new, used, new without box, with box, etc.
- Item description
- Item pictures
- Item price
- Shipping options - flat rate, calculated, or even free shipping
- PayPal account info - I use PayPal to receive payments. I have been a fan of them since being a long time buyer of eBay :)...you could say there may be a slight addiction...haha
- Buyer Requirements - You can also place different requirements buyers must meet in order to purchase your items.
- Next, you will be given the option to add "enhancers" to your listing and then LIST YOUR ITEM!!! WHOOO HOOOO
- This then becomes my favorite part....
It is so much fun starting to get the notifications of HEY YOUR ITEM IS SELLING! YOUR ITEM HAS A VIEW! YOUR ITEM HAS A BID! YOUR ITEM HAS BEEN PURCHASED...YOUR ITEM HAS BEEN PAID!! - Shipping - you can actually print the shipping label right from your home!I also received this next cool message after my items started selling..
I was not aware that the post office would actually ship boxes to you!! This by far was probably the moment when I realized that...hey maybe I can do this as a side hobby...hmmmmm . Now shipping label was printed, cute little item was boxed and ready to go...I even went as far as adding a note of happiness to the awesome person to purchase the item. Now I had 3 options...- Drop off the package at my local post office
- Call the post office to schedule a pick-up
- Or take it to work - my work does offer to ship packages of employees..so of course I took advantage!
This has been quite the short journey so far! I am excited to keep sharing my items, meeting new people all over the world, and making some extra money to keep spoiling my cutie pie!!!
yay!
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