To sell an item on Ebay...

[Lancer2004]

How much does it cost to put an item up for sale on Ebay? Let's say the item sells for $5.. How much would it cost? Never sold anything on Ebay before, this will be my first thing. Thanks ladies and gents.

[tkl]

About 5 % of your final selling price.

[mlc2000]

+ if you want to put lots of pictures, or have a gallery item, or listing in bold.

As cheap or as expensive as u want it.

Is it worth your time selling something for $5?
I could see if u had cases of stuff at $5 each...

[Lancer2004]

Hrm, can I use the [img] tags instead of paying to put pictures in? Can I just throw a link in the auction to a photobucket account with pictures?... lol. Thanks.

[Siefer999]

Hrm, can I use the [img] tags instead of paying to put pictures in? Can I just throw a link in the auction to a photobucket account with pictures?... lol. Thanks.

just copy and paste the hosted picture when writing up the description. you write up your description on an online word processor like MS Word. thats what i did a couple of times.

register an account and wait for the 5c or free listing days. better than paying $1-3 on initial listing fees for such a low priced item. then you got 4-5% ending/paypal fees if you use paypal

[Lancer2004]

If I click "End Item" and the item has a bid, will it end with that highest bidder as the winner or cancel the whole auction? Thanks..

[Lancer2004]

Alright, I have another problem..

I put in the auction "Buyer must pay within 24 hours". Well, I've sent this guy 3 messages and still has not paid. I told him he has until 7pm tonight which would be 25 hours... If he doesn't pay by then should I just go ahead and give him negative feedback? Sorry, first time selling..

[UrbanPoet]

Alright, I have another problem..

I put in the auction "Buyer must pay within 24 hours". Well, I've sent this guy 3 messages and still has not paid. I told him he has until 7pm tonight which would be 25 hours... If he doesn't pay by then should I just go ahead and give him negative feedback? Sorry, first time selling..

thats really jackass and unreasonable. 1 week is reasonable. 24hrs isnt enough time.

[Lancer2004]

thats really jackass and unreasonable. 1 week is reasonable. 24hrs isnt enough time.

Um, wow... I don't think it is at all and I think what you said is a gross over-statement.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/MotorStorm-Playst...QQcmdZViewItem

^ This guy says 34 hours to pay (that's not me..)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Forza-Motorsport-...QQcmdZViewItem

^ This guy gives 48 hours...

Etc etc, you get my point, a lot of people do it.. Some people give 1 week (7 days) but just as many people say 24 hours. I had 4 auctions up at the same time and 3/4 paid immediately, cept this guy. And he already has 3 negative feedbacks in the past few months for being a "non-paying bidder" and his account was suspended for 1 month back in Feb.

[sexpuppet6000]

ive had alot of buyers pay within 15 minutes of auction end. most pay within a day anyways. i have always paid within 24 hours.

[hardcandy1911]

Best way to sell something nowadays is to youtube it. But best to look at the FAQ in ebay for all ur questions.

[JWL]

Um, wow... I don't think it is at all and I think what you said is a gross over-statement.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/MotorStorm-Playst...QQcmdZViewItem

^ This guy says 34 hours to pay (that's not me..)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Forza-Motorsport-...QQcmdZViewItem

^ This guy gives 48 hours...

Etc etc, you get my point, a lot of people do it.. Some people give 1 week (7 days) but just as many people say 24 hours. I had 4 auctions up at the same time and 3/4 paid immediately, cept this guy. And he already has 3 negative feedbacks in the past few months for being a "non-paying bidder" and his account was suspended for 1 month back in Feb.

Sounds like the buyer may be a problem, and lots of people pay right away, but 24 hours is pretty tight. My view would be that 3 days is fair. Many people don't live on their computer and it wouldn't be uncommon for someone to be away from their PC for more than 24 hours.

[Kasakato]

Um, wow... I don't think it is at all and I think what you said is a gross over-statement.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/MotorStorm-Playst...QQcmdZViewItem

^ This guy says 34 hours to pay (that's not me..)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Forza-Motorsport-...QQcmdZViewItem

^ This guy gives 48 hours...

Etc etc, you get my point, a lot of people do it.. Some people give 1 week (7 days) but just as many people say 24 hours. I had 4 auctions up at the same time and 3/4 paid immediately, cept this guy. And he already has 3 negative feedbacks in the past few months for being a "non-paying bidder" and his account was suspended for 1 month back in Feb.

24 hours is to restricting. 72 hours is more reasonable.

[Lancer2004]

I stated it CLEAR in the auction, if they can't make the deadline why bid?

Now the guy is being an arsehole to me. Here's a quote from him:

Read the ebay and paypal guidelines, you CANNOT dictate a 24 hour deadline for payment. I was just about to pay, but because of the message you just sent, I'll make sure to take my time. You should really learn some business manners and skills if you want to be successful with Ebay.

I'm not selling this guy the game anymore.. Can anyone link me to what this guy is saying? Isn't it just that, "guidelines" and not rules?

[Kasakato]

There is some hold time about filing a non-paid report. The guy has a point, 24 hours is really tight. If you are going to succeed, your going to have to be flex-able. Its all part of the business world. Make the sale, take the money and lesson away. At the end of the day, you still get paid.