Ebaying Shoes

pollyanna24

I'm new to ebaying and haven't actually made that much. I've been looking for random little things to start off with, but after paypal fees and postage fees, sometimes I end up out of pocket. Up to now, I've used it as a learning curve!

Anyways, I've decided to clear out my wardrobe as I have so many shoes and boots that I don't wear.

What's the best way to display and post these? I.e. is there somewhere I can get cheap shoeboxes to send them more easily?

Also how can I figure out postage? Up to now, I've only sold little things that only need a first class stamp.

webbie

To work out postage you need to weigh the item and then look at the prices on Royalmail.co.uk. Or photograph the shoes/boots, the package them and take them to the PO to weigh and tell you how much it will be - much more of a hassle this way.

Increase your costs to cover packaging time etc - then compare with other items for sale to see if you are charging enough. You will gain on some postage/lose out on others - especially when the PO changes it's mind about whether it's a packet or a parcel!! You will get used to it.

frivolous_fay

Try putting 'well worn' in the title

GreenNinja

I have sold a fair bit of footwear over the last couple of years on ebay. I would allow around 7.50 to 8.50 for boots with the shoebox and between 5 and 6.50 for shoes. That way there is margin for error but in your favour so you shouldn't be out of pocket.
I also think some buyers forget, the fuel, inconvenience etc of getting to the post office and posting the item when they leave negs about postage cost!

Quackers

GreenNinja wrote: »

I have sold a fair bit of footwear over the last couple of years on ebay. I would allow around 7.50 to 8.50 for boots with the shoebox and between 5 and 6.50 for shoes. That way there is margin for error but in your favour so you shouldn't be out of pocket.
I also think some buyers forget, the fuel, inconvenience etc of getting to the post office and posting the item when they leave negs about postage cost!

Wowsers!! - how heavy are the shoes you sell?

I posted a pair of shoes on Tuesday 2nd class for £1.52. I charged £1.95

The heavy mens golf shoes I sold a few months back only cost about £4-£5 to post.

I work in a shoe shop & when we used to post out to customers it rarely cost more that £3 to post a pair boxed & wrapped in brown paper.


Try and take pics of the soles to show the buyer the condition.

If you want empty boxes then try your local shoe shop - they often have some or may save some for you if you ask nicely.

tsharp

Strangely enough I have sold a couple of pairs of shoes (my wife's) recently. Both got good prices, one of which for more than they were bought for!

I agree with quackers, posting shoes is not that expensive. There seems to be quite a market for 2nd hand shoes, and another market entirely for well worn shoes!

FloFlo

I have packed shoes in a padded envelope and never had a pair damaged, no need to find shoe boxes.

Contains_Mild_Peril

I normally box mine, but still usually keep the weight under the 1kg threshhold (which is a really big jump in postage prices).

GreenNinja

Quackers wrote: »

Wowsers!! - how heavy are the shoes you sell?

I posted a pair of shoes on Tuesday 2nd class for £1.52. I charged £1.95

The heavy mens golf shoes I sold a few months back only cost about £4-£5 to post.

I work in a shoe shop & when we used to post out to customers it rarely cost more that £3 to post a pair boxed & wrapped in brown paper.


Try and take pics of the soles to show the buyer the condition.

If you want empty boxes then try your local shoe shop - they often have some or may save some for you if you ask nicely.

Thats weird cos since the royal mail have changed their pricing structure I have found posting shoes/boots quite expensive.
Am guessing posting them in original box ups the cost???
Have never managed to send a pair for 3 quid, were they particularly lightweight the ones you sent?

jan03

frivolous_fay wrote: »

Try putting 'well worn' in the title

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Russ66

frivolous_fay wrote: »

Try putting 'well worn' in the title

Good advice.:T

And don't forget to mention that you're an Air Hostess.:rotfl: