Help for a newbie ebay seller please.

MissChoc

Hi there

I'm a newbie seller and have put a heavy item on ebay as collection only. It's about 9kg I think.

I've had a message to ask how much for postage. Can anyone recommend how I go about getting a quote from a courier for collection/delivery. Who do you use?

And if the postage charge is acceptable to the potential buyer, how do I add the extra cost when I've already listed it as a collection?

What's the best way to go around this. Anyone got any advice?

It's all very new to me. Please be gentle

Thanks for helping out if you can

art_for_arts_sake

If someone really wants something they'll find a way to collect. Last three items I sold were to people over 100 miles away, all three happily collected because they knew they'd be in my area on business. On the other hand I paid £25 postage for a bulky item from a vendor who insisted on insuring the item bumping the price up even more. With the benefit of hindsight this wasn't a good deal, but if I'd had to collect I probably wouldn't have bid. If it's desirable, people will collect, you can always relist with postage/courier charges once the desperation sets in.:)

Crowqueen

If people are asking for postage, then it's wise to explore it.

I listed a large box of postcards once, a number of years ago - I got no bids - it was collection only.

Listing with postage I started it to clear at £10 with £10 postage (took it down to the PO who helped me weigh it and gave me a quote) and got £100. It's very worth being flexible if you know you can post it. There are plenty of good couriers out there - try the thread about parcel delivery for some suggestions.

MissChoc

Thank you so much for your replies. I shall indeed have a read of the thread about parcel delivery - I should have had a mooch before.. doh!

And a good idea about relisting if fails to sell on collection. Hadn't thought of that.

Like I said - it's all very new to me and trying to learn as I go. You can guarantee I'll make mistakes but it's the best way to learn.

rose28454

MissChoc wrote: »

Thank you so much for your replies. I shall indeed have a read of the thread about parcel delivery - I should have had a mooch before.. doh!

And a good idea about relisting if fails to sell on collection. Hadn't thought of that.

Like I said - it's all very new to me and trying to learn as I go. You can guarantee I'll make mistakes but it's the best way to learn.

I have been on EBay for about 10 years and sell a lot of various items. I use ParcelToGo for heavy parcels. I sent a parcel for about 10 kg a month ago and it cost £12.60. They collect from your front door and are really good. I always use them for anything heavy. Dont hesitate to pm me for EBay advice if you want to.

MissChoc

@Rose28452- That's very kind of you - thanks. Muchly appreciated!!