What is acceptable to wrap items in as a seller on Ebay

hermum

Make sure that you weigh with the packaging, I've come unstuck several times & undercharged as I forgot about the packaging.

What type of scales does everyone else use please?

MsDee

hermum wrote: »

Make sure that you weigh with the packaging, I've come unstuck several times & undercharged as I forgot about the packaging.

What type of scales does everyone else use please?

Further to hermum if anyone could reccomend (sp) scales that would be fantastic.

2Sheds

Lara_Tagliamonde wrote: »

i just dob items in a carrier bag and only had a few complaints in last few months
i save on packing
most buyers happy, if not then stuff them
xx

You must have sent me some jeans in a black bin bag last month :rotfl:

That wasn't good at £2.75 too !

soolin

MsDee wrote: »

Further to hermum if anyone could reccomend (sp) scales that would be fantastic.

I have just got a set of £10 cookworks ones (digital) from Argos. They remain at 1g out at most when checked against PO scales.

martindow

You can use bathroom scales for heavier parcels. Weigh yourself holding the parcel, then weigh yourself without and do a bit of maths. As has been said use the packed weight.

guitar63

I have managed to set up a system where I gather everything to sell together, take photo's, then weigh. I usually make a note so I can refer back to this if I sell anything similar. It's also handy for oversea enquiries - you don't have to get it all out to weigh and measure again! I then add 50 -70p to cover costs, any bubble wrap/tissue paper/card if used etc. Yes, bags found on ebay are great - save time and are safe. I have received far too many ripped paper packages from ebayers. Oh and don't forget return address labels. Vistaprint always have good deals - approx 240 labels and only pay for postage!! In four years of ebaying haven't had a lost package yet, including overseas!! (Nearly 900 feedback, 100%). I hope it continues!

guitar63

Never thought of doing this way - doh! Always trying to balance things on scales and hold with a fingertip!

Oh, and why is it when I offer PICK UP ONLY do ebayers want these awarkward things sent??? Childs pushcair was the worst, I've never used so much bubble wrap in one go and it took me over an hour to wrap! I always say never again, but still do as I want to get rid of the stuff!

Strapped

There is an eBayer called skarlettnoir (or very similar) who does laser printed return labels very cheap (no connection other than satisfied customer).

MsDee

hi again,

Just a quick question all the mailer bags have white slots on to stick the printout of the order. As I don't have a printer will it look bad with an empty white pouch and then the buyer's address written in black marker pen?

thanks - a ebay 'virgin'

guitar63

I just usually use a good quality black permanent marker pen and slip the printed invoice in with the item.