"Heroes: Season 1" - Sell on eBay?
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"Heroes: Season 1" - Sell on eBay?
Well, I just bought the 8-disc set (Target Exclusive) and now I was wondering what to do with my original 7-disc set. So far, used sets on eBay are going around $28 + shipping, but I nor my mother (it's her account) know how to sell on eBay or what in the world we should list it as. Each disc has only been played about 1-2 times, so they are practically mint, and there's nothing wrong with the box, it seems to be in fantastic shape. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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I used to be a professional eBay lister, so if you have any specific questions about how eBay works, you can ask me.
If you want to set up an eBay account, go to www.ebay.com, click on "Register" and fill out the information (Your parents will need to make the account, since you must be 18 years old or older.). Then, go to www.paypal.com (or use eBay's link) and sign up there- your parents will have to enter some financial information (like their checking account number). PayPal is eBay's preferred payment method, for both sending payment and receiving payment.
Once you're all registered at both sites, have your parents check their email- for PayPal, depending on what options they chose, they may have to see if a small deposit was put in their bank account...or, there's also an option (I believe) that allows you to just give them your online bank account username and password (don't worry- it's completely safe, and they don't store the information), so they can verify that the account is indeed yours.
So, after you're all signed up, go to eBay and go to the search bar and click on "advanced search". Type in what you're thinking of selling (in this case, "Heroes Season One" whatever)...and click on "Completed Listings Only". This will give you an idea of what has sold and for how much and it what conditions. When looking at that, take into consideration the feedback scores of people. People with bad feedback scores may not be selling as much merchandise as those with good feedback scores.
After you have a feel for how much you want to sell your item for, go to "Sell". From there, click on "Select a Category". Click on "DVDs & Movies", "DVD, HD DVD, & Blu-Ray". Type in the title that you want your auction to have (such as "Heroes Season One DVD Set, Perfect Cond.). Fill in the Genre ("Television Shows"), and the Subgenre (I don't know if it's action or fantasy, but choose whichever one it is), and the condition (Used), and the region code (1, I'm assuming). For DVDs, you generally do not need a gallery shot, but the first picture is free, so if you want to show the condition your DVDs are in, you could take a picture. That makes people feel safer. You can also take pictures from different angles, if you want (but only the first picture is free). The gallery shot is the thumbnail picture on the auction listing...if someone searches for "Heroes", then a listing of auctions will pop up, and many will have little thumbnail pictures next to the auction title. Gallery pictures do cost additional money, but, in the cases of many items, they are worth it, since more people will click on auctions with gallery shots than without. Also, for DVDs and CDs, eBay can provide a general stock photo, as well as general information about the content of the DVD/CD.
There is the option of having an auction or doing what is called "Buy It Now". Buy It Now means that you set a price that someone can purchase it at. Let's say you start your auction at $25.00. You could have a Buy It Now price of let's say $40.00 (you'll have to do the research on the prices- I'm just throwing numbers out there), so that, if someone really wants your item, then they can just pay the $40.00 and not have to wait for the auction to end and risk being over-bidded.
That's a lot of information, but, again, please ask me any questions you have!
Also, you could sell on Amazon.com and Half.com. Half.com is owned by eBay, so you can use your eBay username and password.
If you want to set up an eBay account, go to www.ebay.com, click on "Register" and fill out the information (Your parents will need to make the account, since you must be 18 years old or older.). Then, go to www.paypal.com (or use eBay's link) and sign up there- your parents will have to enter some financial information (like their checking account number). PayPal is eBay's preferred payment method, for both sending payment and receiving payment.
Once you're all registered at both sites, have your parents check their email- for PayPal, depending on what options they chose, they may have to see if a small deposit was put in their bank account...or, there's also an option (I believe) that allows you to just give them your online bank account username and password (don't worry- it's completely safe, and they don't store the information), so they can verify that the account is indeed yours.
So, after you're all signed up, go to eBay and go to the search bar and click on "advanced search". Type in what you're thinking of selling (in this case, "Heroes Season One" whatever)...and click on "Completed Listings Only". This will give you an idea of what has sold and for how much and it what conditions. When looking at that, take into consideration the feedback scores of people. People with bad feedback scores may not be selling as much merchandise as those with good feedback scores.
After you have a feel for how much you want to sell your item for, go to "Sell". From there, click on "Select a Category". Click on "DVDs & Movies", "DVD, HD DVD, & Blu-Ray". Type in the title that you want your auction to have (such as "Heroes Season One DVD Set, Perfect Cond.). Fill in the Genre ("Television Shows"), and the Subgenre (I don't know if it's action or fantasy, but choose whichever one it is), and the condition (Used), and the region code (1, I'm assuming). For DVDs, you generally do not need a gallery shot, but the first picture is free, so if you want to show the condition your DVDs are in, you could take a picture. That makes people feel safer. You can also take pictures from different angles, if you want (but only the first picture is free). The gallery shot is the thumbnail picture on the auction listing...if someone searches for "Heroes", then a listing of auctions will pop up, and many will have little thumbnail pictures next to the auction title. Gallery pictures do cost additional money, but, in the cases of many items, they are worth it, since more people will click on auctions with gallery shots than without. Also, for DVDs and CDs, eBay can provide a general stock photo, as well as general information about the content of the DVD/CD.
There is the option of having an auction or doing what is called "Buy It Now". Buy It Now means that you set a price that someone can purchase it at. Let's say you start your auction at $25.00. You could have a Buy It Now price of let's say $40.00 (you'll have to do the research on the prices- I'm just throwing numbers out there), so that, if someone really wants your item, then they can just pay the $40.00 and not have to wait for the auction to end and risk being over-bidded.
That's a lot of information, but, again, please ask me any questions you have!
Also, you could sell on Amazon.com and Half.com. Half.com is owned by eBay, so you can use your eBay username and password.
just to add remember there is a listing fee and and final fee based on the price you sell for. If it doesn't sell then there is no final fee..
You can use Buy It Now and list a price with "make an offer" that way
if you get an offer close to what you want; you can accept it..
Hope this helpsl
disneyguy
You can use Buy It Now and list a price with "make an offer" that way
if you get an offer close to what you want; you can accept it..
Hope this helpsl
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How much would the listing fee/final fee be? Is there a certain price by how much the DVD was sold for or is it random? Thanks. This will help me in selling it.
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http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/fees.htmlTheSequelOfDisney wrote:How much would the listing fee/final fee be? Is there a certain price by how much the DVD was sold for or is it random?
Basic fees
When you list an item on eBay, you're charged an Insertion Fee. If the item sells, you are also charged a Final Value Fee. The total cost of selling an item is the Insertion Fee plus the Final Value Fee.
Insertion Fees
Starting or Reserve Price................ Insertion Fee
$0.01 - $0.99................. $0.20
$1.00 - $9.99................. $0.40
$10.00 - $24.99................ $0.60
$25.00 - $49.99................ $1.20
$50.00 - $199.99................ $2.40
Final Value Fees
Closing Price......... Final Value Fee
Item not sold.......... No Fee
$0.01 - $25.00......... 5.25% of the closing value
$25.01 - $1,000.00........ 5.25% of the initial $25.00 ($1.31), plus 3.25% of the remaining closing value balance ($25.01 to $1,000.00)
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Thanks for the answer bc85. I'm thinking of selling it for $24.99 (just because it's 60 cents), which sounds like a reasonable price for a used set. I've been looking and there is a pretty big range, but all of the prices go up anyway, so the final price is usually around $30. I do have another question though. How would you go about the shipping/handling fee? I, nor has my mother, have never sold anything online, so your help (and anyone elses) is greatly appreciated.
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Well, for starters, will you be buying packaging or using some you already have at home? At the post office, a normal DVD shipping pouch costs approximately $1.89. Obviously, you'd need a bigger pouch/bag or box. So, honestly, I would go to the post office or to their website and research how much a package that will fit your DVDs costs, and add that in.
Also on the post office's website (which is www.usps.com) is a shipping calculator. Weigh the "Heroes" set and get an approximate weight. I often just totally estimate with the shipping calculator, but it'll help you get an idea of how much to put for shipping costs. For the shipping destination, since I live on the east coast, I type 90210, since (except for Alaska or Hawaii, or international bidders) that'll be about the longest distance I would ship to (you better just charge the highest amount). So, depending on where you live, pick a zip code on the other side of the country to see what the highest shipping rate (approximately) would be.
So, let's say the DVD set weighs approximately 2 lbs. Go to "Calculate Postage". Select "Package". Type in 2 lbs. For the example, I'm using an Orlando zip code to 90210. You would want to ship it media mail (probably, unless the clerk at the post office says that another method is cheaper). It says $2.47. Let's add a few ounces to it, just in case. Go back and type in 2 lbs., 7 oz. It goes up to $2.81.
So, charge approximately that much. Then, add how much a shipping package would cost, and there's approximately your cost.
Also, use the "Completed Listings" option on eBay- how much was shipping on other orders that were completed? Use that as a guideline (but keep in mind that not everyone purchased a package). Maybe in your listing, write the fact that part of the shipping cost is to buy a package (I always try to give a lot of information in my listings).
Also on the post office's website (which is www.usps.com) is a shipping calculator. Weigh the "Heroes" set and get an approximate weight. I often just totally estimate with the shipping calculator, but it'll help you get an idea of how much to put for shipping costs. For the shipping destination, since I live on the east coast, I type 90210, since (except for Alaska or Hawaii, or international bidders) that'll be about the longest distance I would ship to (you better just charge the highest amount). So, depending on where you live, pick a zip code on the other side of the country to see what the highest shipping rate (approximately) would be.
So, let's say the DVD set weighs approximately 2 lbs. Go to "Calculate Postage". Select "Package". Type in 2 lbs. For the example, I'm using an Orlando zip code to 90210. You would want to ship it media mail (probably, unless the clerk at the post office says that another method is cheaper). It says $2.47. Let's add a few ounces to it, just in case. Go back and type in 2 lbs., 7 oz. It goes up to $2.81.
So, charge approximately that much. Then, add how much a shipping package would cost, and there's approximately your cost.
Also, use the "Completed Listings" option on eBay- how much was shipping on other orders that were completed? Use that as a guideline (but keep in mind that not everyone purchased a package). Maybe in your listing, write the fact that part of the shipping cost is to buy a package (I always try to give a lot of information in my listings).
Just to add, you might want to get delivery confirmation (around $.60) just
in case the buyer claims he did not receive it..Insurance is an option but for the low cost you are selling it at I would not worry about it..
disneyguy
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in case the buyer claims he did not receive it..Insurance is an option but for the low cost you are selling it at I would not worry about it..
disneyguy
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blackcauldron85 wrote:Well, for starters, will you be buying packaging or using some you already have at home? At the post office, a normal DVD shipping pouch costs approximately $1.89. Obviously, you'd need a bigger pouch/bag or box. So, honestly, I would go to the post office or to their website and research how much a package that will fit your DVDs costs, and add that in.
Also on the post office's website (which is www.usps.com) is a shipping calculator. Weigh the "Heroes" set and get an approximate weight. I often just totally estimate with the shipping calculator, but it'll help you get an idea of how much to put for shipping costs. For the shipping destination, since I live on the east coast, I type 90210, since (except for Alaska or Hawaii, or international bidders) that'll be about the longest distance I would ship to (you better just charge the highest amount). So, depending on where you live, pick a zip code on the other side of the country to see what the highest shipping rate (approximately) would be.
So, let's say the DVD set weighs approximately 2 lbs. Go to "Calculate Postage". Select "Package". Type in 2 lbs. For the example, I'm using an Orlando zip code to 90210. You would want to ship it media mail (probably, unless the clerk at the post office says that another method is cheaper). It says $2.47. Let's add a few ounces to it, just in case. Go back and type in 2 lbs., 7 oz. It goes up to $2.81.
So, charge approximately that much. Then, add how much a shipping package would cost, and there's approximately your cost.
Also, use the "Completed Listings" option on eBay- how much was shipping on other orders that were completed? Use that as a guideline (but keep in mind that not everyone purchased a package). Maybe in your listing, write the fact that part of the shipping cost is to buy a package (I always try to give a lot of information in my listings).
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Alright I listed it tonight, but, for some reason, I can't find it on eBay when I search for it. This this regular, does it take some time to list it, or what? Since I've never done this, I don't know what's going on with this. Thanks if anyone can help.
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Check on your MY EBAY page and see if it is listed..Usually only takes a few minitues to show up..TheSequelOfDisney wrote:Alright I listed it tonight, but, for some reason, I can't find it on eBay when I search for it. This this regular, does it take some time to list it, or what? Since I've never done this, I don't know what's going on with this. Thanks if anyone can help.
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Okay, so I listed it, and I got a question from someone. They want to know if I will ship to Germany. How does that work with shipping and all that? That is if I actually ship to Germany.
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I myself would not do it due to the risk of not really being able to track itTheSequelOfDisney wrote:Okay, so I listed it, and I got a question from someone. They want to know if I will ship to Germany. How does that work with shipping and all that? That is if I actually ship to Germany.
for one thing but if you find out the cost of shpping and go from there..
You will need to fill out custom's form. Just be careful when it come to
payment..Make sure they send you an international money order and
don't ship till you cash it. Beware of PayPal payments..
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I agree with disneyguy to an extent, but my advice would be to first go on the post office's website and look up postage to Germany (you may need to email the person back and ask for their postal code). See how much it is, and add on a few dollars (just in case) and email them back with the cost. That may discourage them, but, if not, then go for it (but do try to get insurance on it).
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Thanks, I went with your advice. I figured that it was quite risky and wouldn't be worth it in case it was lost. Thanks again for your answers, you really are helping me sell this.
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Good news!
It sold for $29.49, but I need help on what to do after it's sold. It says I need to send an invoice for payments. If I said that my shipping/handling is $5.95, and it's actually a lower price when I go to the Post Office to ship it, what will I do with the price. Also, the winner was from Canada, and their location just said Canada. How will I know where to send it, do I just ask them? Thanks in advance.
It sold for $29.49, but I need help on what to do after it's sold. It says I need to send an invoice for payments. If I said that my shipping/handling is $5.95, and it's actually a lower price when I go to the Post Office to ship it, what will I do with the price. Also, the winner was from Canada, and their location just said Canada. How will I know where to send it, do I just ask them? Thanks in advance.
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1. Send them an email with the total price, I don't think you have toTheSequelOfDisney wrote:Good news!
It sold for $29.49, but I need help on what to do after it's sold. It says I need to send an invoice for payments. If I said that my shipping/handling is $5.95, and it's actually a lower price when I go to the Post Office to ship it, what will I do with the price. Also, the winner was from Canada, and their location just said Canada. How will I know where to send it, do I just ask them? Thanks in advance.
worry about it being a lower shipping price, senting to Canada is
not cheap..You have to decide how you are going to ship to Canada
there are a few different option..Such as air mail, ground or whatever..
Also you need to fill out a custom's form for Canada..
2. The email you receive from EBAY usually has the name and address but ask them anyway. REMEMBER DO NOT SHIP BEFORE YOU RECEIVE PAYMENT AND IF IT IS A MONEY ORDER MAKE SURE IT IS AN INTERNATIONAL ONE AND CASH IT BEFORE YOU SEND ITEM AND WAIT A FEW DAYS JUST TO MAKE SURE..If he is paying via PayPal you will need to set up a PayPal account if you want payment they way and
PayPal will will charge you a fee if it is a business account..
3. You can get a pretty good estimate of the shipping cost by going to..
http://www.usps.com and entering the weight.. Be sure to put in international shipping vice domestic. The site will tell you what custom
form(s) you need..
LMK if you have anyother questions..
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Disneyguy, I have the address, but I can't figure out the postal code. Can you help?
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Contact the buyer and just ask for their postal code.
Also, you can just leave the shipping as it is- the person wouldn't have bidded if they thought that the shipping price was too high. Shipping is an additional way that sellers make money.
And, as disneyguy said, DO NOT SEND THE ITEM UNTIL YOU GET PAYMENT! That's extremely important.
If the seller hasn't paid yet (or sent payment), then you should sent the invoice, but when someone wins, they get an email, and they can check their eBay account to see how much they owe.
Also, you can just leave the shipping as it is- the person wouldn't have bidded if they thought that the shipping price was too high. Shipping is an additional way that sellers make money.
And, as disneyguy said, DO NOT SEND THE ITEM UNTIL YOU GET PAYMENT! That's extremely important.
If the seller hasn't paid yet (or sent payment), then you should sent the invoice, but when someone wins, they get an email, and they can check their eBay account to see how much they owe.
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But in my listing, I said that I would only ship to the United States. Since they are from Canada, shouldn't I increase the shipping since it is out of the country? So, if it sold for $29.94 and the shipping is $5.95, without changing that, they would have to pay $35.89? I still don't know about the shipping, I even told the buyer that I would up it. Maybe I'll only add a dollar or two.....blackcauldron85 wrote:Contact the buyer and just ask for their postal code.
Also, you can just leave the shipping as it is- the person wouldn't have bidded if they thought that the shipping price was too high. Shipping is an additional way that sellers make money.
And, as disneyguy said, DO NOT SEND THE ITEM UNTIL YOU GET PAYMENT! That's extremely important.
If the seller hasn't paid yet (or sent payment), then you should sent the invoice, but when someone wins, they get an email, and they can check their eBay account to see how much they owe.
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