Tips For Saving On Seller Fees On Ebay

If they stopped charging for the scheduled listing this isn't necessary, but I would also make the listings when I had time and save them. Then when it was the time I wanted them ending I would list it to avoid the extra scheduled start fee.

@ edgman, I use Microsoft word to create template listings for each denomination and type of coin so that I can just change the dates, grade, picture and other differentiating factors.

I also keep a list of all coins I have taken pictures of. Then I list my coins by doing all of 1 denomination at a time therefore once I complete a listing I can just click the "sell a similar Item" part of the "congratulations" page at ebay and make the changes in the template, change the pictures and schedule the listing time.

I only use the Priority Mail flat rate boxes for really heavy stuff that's true. A slabbed coin in a bubble mailer is under 2oz so 1st class package with free deliver Confirmation is $1.69.

For unslabbed single coin items I use 1/3 of a size 000 bubble mailer which I get for about .12 by ordering a box of 300 for $31.00 with free shipping. I make a pocket out of them and then tape that pocket to the packing slip so it can't slide around in the envelope and the coins can't come out.

Also, here's a little cheat, I use the priority mail flat rate padded envelopes for their cushioning, but I don't like that they aren't rigid, so I slip that padded mailer into a flat rate cardboard envelope. It's actually .10 cheaper than using the padded envelope, but that's not why I do it, but as I always like to say, "a nickel in my pocket is better than in anyone Else's"

Priority Mail Flat Rate Regional boxes come in 3 sizes distinguished by the letters A,B and C. There are two different shapes for the A and B boxes. These have lower weight capacity than regular Flat Rate boxes. "A" boxes have a 15lb limit, "B" boxes a 20lb limit. I don't know what the limit is for C boxes.

You must order the boxes on-line, they aren't available at the Post Office and you must buy and print your postage on-line. You can drop the boxes at the Post Office, but you can also have them picked-up as you can with any other Priority Mail.

Unlike regular Priority Mail Flat rate boxes that charge the same if they go across town or across the country, with Regional Rate boxes the rate is determined by how far the package goes. Regional rate boxes cannot be used internationally.

You can order Regional Rate boxes through ebay or at USPS.com. I use USPS.com because I don't want the " ebay Branded" boxes. 1) ebay doesn't pay me to advertise for them. 2) I feel ebay Branded boxes are more inviting to thieves, 3) In case I want to use the box for something that isn't ebay related.

When you order the boxes at USPS.com take advantage of the other free items at the site. Get a roll or two of Priority Mail packing tape and a roll of Priority mail stickers. Free is always good. You won't need to buy tape for the boxes. Also you can use both items to turn any box or package a Priority Mail package. I also order the Flat Rate Padded envelops since I never find them at the Post Office.

There are times when regular Priority Mail can be cheaper than any Flat Rate option for lightweight items you want to ship quickly. With the Priority Mail stickers you can cover the "Flat Rate" designation on the box and use it at regular Priority Mail rates. This is great if you are mailing Priority Mail to a PO Box because Priority Mail sent to PO Boxes is cheaper than sending regular Priority Mail since the PO doesn't have to deliver it.

This may sound complicated, but once you get the hang of it it's really pretty simple.

Thanks there's good advice here. A couple of questions:

1) What are those 50 free listing each month?

2) So many buy-it-nows never sell, with e-bays fees for those, how does one ever make a profit?

I have never used e-bay to sell but am very interested.

Where did you find the free priority mail tape? I found the labels, but can't find the tape.

Unless its a rare high end item auctions usually end up less than they should. Youre banking on luck that your auction will be ending when a few people who really want that are there to start a bidding war. Especially in the summer when people are more focused on other things.

For the big sellers that just want to move the items and probably paid next to nothing for them or got them in a lot/the ones that didnt grade as well thats not a big deal, if you arent a large seller its not that fun to be on that side of it though. Theres a reason why you dont see a lot of auctions for the higher end or more expensive stuff

This is important to be aware of.

If you check the BIN coins sorting by "newly listed" and you do this often you stand a good chance of grabbing something at a great bargain now and then. It especially helps if you setup saved searches this way and have ebay notify you whenever a new item hits the site. I get notifications to my smartphone whenever a new BIN lists for a series that I follow.

I also have my searches setup to focus on the BIN coins that also are listed with "or Best Offer". Lots of people are willing to negotiate. Even if it isn't listed with "or Best Offer" I usually send a PM asking if they'll accept an offer at a lower price. You'd be surprised how often the answer is yes.