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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 2:25:21 GMT -5
I've been on the boards for a little while but haven't been very active. I'm still not completely comfortable navigating the site and posting things in the right place so hopefully no one bites my head off.
I'm looking to sell a few figures to get some much needed money and I was wondering how much shipping figures usually cost? I assume the padded envelopes that fit a single figure or sometimes two would work, and I'll likely be using USPS as my carrier. Didn't know if people knew the going rate for such things.
If anyone knows the proper place to post questions like that, I'd appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Or if you can answer the questions I have, that's just as (if not more) helpful.
Thanks to any and all who help.
[Also, I posted this is another section of the board that I believe is the help section, but I'm sure this part of the board is more frequently visited by those that can help.]
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Post by NikeGuy on Jul 11, 2013 2:27:20 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 2:30:39 GMT -5
I was certainly considering doing that, and I was also contemplating doing the eBay route because not that I have anything against anyone on this site but it doesn't seem as 'organized' (not sure if that's the word I was wanting to use) as eBay. I was just wondering if the people who had more experience selling could give me a heads up on what I should expect to pay to ship the figures to the buyers so I knew what to do as far as shipping costs go.
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Post by Flair Forever on Jul 11, 2013 4:50:17 GMT -5
Here is a link to the USPS "Shipping Calculator".... postcalc.usps.com/Looks like a small "Flat Rate" Box (what looks like about the right size for a figure) is $5.80 - so maybe $6.00, give or take? Hope this helps - I haven't shipped any figures, but am thinking about getting into the selling game myself and have been wondering the same thing. And I've now done my "good deed for the day."
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 4:55:56 GMT -5
Here is a link to the USPS "Shipping Calculator".... postcalc.usps.com/Looks like a small "Flat Rate" Box (what looks like about the right size for a figure) is $5.80 - so maybe $6.00, give or take? Hope this helps - I haven't shipped any figures, but am thinking about getting into the selling game myself and have been wondering the same thing. And I've now done my "good deed for the day." Much appreciated, brother. I was looking at the USPS site earlier and was thinking they had some small envelopes with bubble wrap on the inside but didn't see anything like that of the sort so just was asking around to see if anyone else knew from experience. Thanks again though.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jul 11, 2013 5:00:06 GMT -5
Just check what most other figures on there go for, shipping-wise. For me personally, it's not really worth selling figures on Ebay. I always charge less for shipping than it actually costs, because I feel like charging someone £3.50 for postage is a rip-off. Then with Ebay and Paypal fees, it's just not worth it really. It might be different in the US though.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 5:10:00 GMT -5
Just check what most other figures on there go for, shipping-wise. For me personally, it's not really worth selling figures on Ebay. I always charge less for shipping than it actually costs, because I feel like charging someone £3.50 for postage is a rip-off. Then with Ebay and Paypal fees, it's just not worth it really. It might be different in the US though. I've never sold anything on eBay before but I've bought quite a good bit. I have a paypal account and all that so it wouldn't take long to get started selling on there. Just wanted an idea of what the expenses would be on my side before I started doing anything.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jul 11, 2013 7:39:17 GMT -5
I've never sold anything on eBay before but I've bought quite a good bit. I have a paypal account and all that so it wouldn't take long to get started selling on there. Just wanted an idea of what the expenses would be on my side before I started doing anything. From my own experience, I tend to lose about 10% to Ebay and Paypal fees. But I've only ever sold a few things on Ebay -- if I make £25 in a month on there, I lose £2-3 of that on Ebay/Paypal fees, I think.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 10:25:42 GMT -5
For a newb, eBay takes 10% off the top of anything that sells. PayPal will take roughly 30 cents + 2.9% of the same sell. You get 50 free listings a month and they don't roll over. These listings are from the 1st-31st (not from your first listing day). Any auctions after 50, have fees on them. They vary from your start price. It's very easy to navigate. Also, your money is time released, until you meet the criteria.... One of which, is a 90 day seller history. The time release is appox. 21 days, but you can speed it up. IE, leave feedback or upload tracking. For new sellers, I would recommend listing small items... Things that people would buy for $10-$20 or less. Some would take chances on people with a beginning seller history, but most would pass up items priced higher than $20.... Lol, unless it's a E 12 Kane MOC with BIN of $25. Watch for scam artist. Anyone that wants and item shipped to an address that isn't confirmed by eBay or PayPal. Someone who wants to use a check or money order, or use echecks. These methods, you should wait until the money clears. I wouldn't use the classified here. Not for trades, b/c they go by ref counts. The elite club is hard to get into as it is often that someone builds a rep and then goes for a few cons and disappears. It is good for advertising and people do it on a daily basis. No matter what price point you set, everyone is looking for a steal. You stay firm and most will stay away from you. But, on the flip side, you do avoid most fees altogether. Usually if I get an offer on an auction through eBay, I'll ask if they are from WFIGS. Then we carry on here. Most items I sell are wrestling figures and I'd rather take 10% an item than feed it to fees on eBay. But, since you would be a newb on eBay, I'd recommend being exclusive to eBay. Be warned!! There are completist out there and if everything isn't 100% as stated in the auction. They will come after you for partial refunds or even full refunds on top of keeping items. They will leave negative feedback and hurt you altogether.... But they, as well as scam artist, usually target "top-rated" sellers as they get discounted fees. Also, they will bash you here. Good luck to you!!
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Post by nDroo73 on Jul 11, 2013 10:46:44 GMT -5
For a newb, eBay takes 10% off the top of anything that sells. PayPal will take roughly 30 cents + 2.9% of the same sell. You get 50 free listings a month and they don't roll over. These listings are from the 1st-31st (not from your first listing day). Any auctions after 50, have fees on them. They vary from your start price. It's very easy to navigate. Also, your money is time released, until you meet the criteria.... One of which, is a 90 day seller history. The time release is appox. 21 days, but you can speed it up. IE, leave feedback or upload tracking. For new sellers, I would recommend listing small items... Things that people would buy for $10-$20 or less. Some would take chances on people with a beginning seller history, but most would pass up items priced higher than $20.... Lol, unless it's a E 12 Kane MOC with BIN of $25. Watch for scam artist. Anyone that wants and item shipped to an address that isn't confirmed by eBay or PayPal. Someone who wants to use a check or money order, or use echecks. These methods, you should wait until the money clears. I wouldn't use the classified here. Not for trades, b/c they go by ref counts. The elite club is hard to get into as it is often that someone builds a rep and then goes for a few cons and disappears. It is good for advertising and people do it on a daily basis. No matter what price point you set, everyone is looking for a steal. You stay firm and most will stay away from you. But, on the flip side, you do avoid most fees altogether. Usually if I get an offer on an auction through eBay, I'll ask if they are from WFIGS. Then we carry on here. Most items I sell are wrestling figures and I'd rather take 10% an item than feed it to fees on eBay. But, since you would be a newb on eBay, I'd recommend being exclusive to eBay. Be warned!! There are completist out there and if everything isn't 100% as stated in the auction. They will come after you for partial refunds or even full refunds on top of keeping items. They will leave negative feedback and hurt you altogether.... But they, as well as scam artist, usually target "top-rated" sellers as they get discounted fees. Also, they will bash you here. Good luck to you!! ^^^^ this explains everything.... I was going to mention selling small items that don't mean much to build feedback before selling your better items, but he touched all bases. Personally, I'm done selling on eBay (never sold figs, just football cards), there seems to be a new breed of buyers there that take advantage of the buyer protection, always trying to get a discount after receiving the item because of this or that and then still don't give you 5 stars of the detailed seller ratings because they're anonymous. I really wish another company would do an auction site for all the people sick of all the eBay-isms. Where you at Google?
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Post by NikeGuy on Jul 11, 2013 10:46:51 GMT -5
For a newb, eBay takes 10% off the top of anything that sells. PayPal will take roughly 30 cents + 2.9% of the same sell. You get 50 free listings a month and they don't roll over. These listings are from the 1st-31st (not from your first listing day). Any auctions after 50, have fees on them. They vary from your start price. It's very easy to navigate. Also, your money is time released, until you meet the criteria.... One of which, is a 90 day seller history. The time release is appox. 21 days, but you can speed it up. IE, leave feedback or upload tracking. For new sellers, I would recommend listing small items... Things that people would buy for $10-$20 or less. Some would take chances on people with a beginning seller history, but most would pass up items priced higher than $20.... Lol, unless it's a E 12 Kane MOC with BIN of $25. Watch for scam artist. Anyone that wants and item shipped to an address that isn't confirmed by eBay or PayPal. Someone who wants to use a check or money order, or use echecks. These methods, you should wait until the money clears. I wouldn't use the classified here. Not for trades, b/c they go by ref counts. The elite club is hard to get into as it is often that someone builds a rep and then goes for a few cons and disappears. It is good for advertising and people do it on a daily basis. No matter what price point you set, everyone is looking for a steal. You stay firm and most will stay away from you. But, on the flip side, you do avoid most fees altogether. Usually if I get an offer on an auction through eBay, I'll ask if they are from WFIGS. Then we carry on here. Most items I sell are wrestling figures and I'd rather take 10% an item than feed it to fees on eBay. But, since you would be a newb on eBay, I'd recommend being exclusive to eBay. Be warned!! There are completist out there and if everything isn't 100% as stated in the auction. They will come after you for partial refunds or even full refunds on top of keeping items. They will leave negative feedback and hurt you altogether.... But they, as well as scam artist, usually target "top-rated" sellers as they get discounted fees. Also, they will bash you here. Good luck to you!! Very well said, this is very helpful to new eBayers! Excellent job!
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Post by qdogg on Jul 11, 2013 10:59:12 GMT -5
Ya it depends on if your selling loose or MOC and whether your sellers are buying multiple items or just one. A couple figs in a padded envelope isnt incredibly expensive. Alot of people ive bought MOC ones from throw them in those post office rectangular flat boxes that are like 6 or 7 bucks.
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Post by Flair Forever on Jul 11, 2013 11:23:41 GMT -5
I'm thinking of selling on Craigslist.... any comments on that?
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Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Jul 11, 2013 11:41:23 GMT -5
I'm thinking of selling on Craigslist.... any comments on that? I've never had a problem selling on there, in fact I've enjoyed selling on there. Sold my Xbox 360, a load of Diecast cars, a PSP and even a box of 8 track tapes! It all depends on where you live and what neighborhood you're dealing in.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 11:51:57 GMT -5
I'm thinking of selling on Craigslist.... any comments on that? I go to Craigslist to find most items I sell. If you are looking for collector prices, you won't find anyone to buy them. Not a whole lot of figures. Craiglist is much like a yard sale. People looking for things to buy on there are looking for a whole lot for very little. That's how I started selling on eBay. I talked a guy down to $2 for each MOC Jakks figures. He had 80+ ranging from BCA, TTL, RA, DA, CS. Heck, he had WCW figures and ECW figures. Plus had 3 rings, tons of accessories, and 60 lose figures. I told him to name his price. He said $40...... No need to haggle there lol. 2 week later another guy took $50 for 1 E8 Regal, Breakdown Ring with Big Show, and 28 Mattel MOC basics....Great Khali, Michelle McCool, JTG, Edge, Melina, all 2010-2011 figures. He wanted $100, talked him down to $50. I drove 70 miles and the guy wanted $60 for nearly 100 loose Mattel figures and a few TNA figures. Plus accessories, cards, and stands!! You ever see a garbage bag full of Mattel figures?!?! Lol I've made 2 diffent deal with one guy and drove 40 miles. The first was $100 for over 50 Classic Superstars loose. Every one had a championship belt. Many accesories and a few Mattel elites. Second time $100 for 40 Classic superstars and a few elite. So Craiglist is a really bad choice unless you want to get rid of them quickly. The only way to get quality second hand value, is to invest the time and effort. You can't group everything together and get maximum value. Just like a job, it is work!
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Post by Flair Forever on Jul 11, 2013 12:03:47 GMT -5
I'm thinking of selling on Craigslist.... any comments on that? I go to Craigslist to find most items I sell. If you are looking for collector prices, you won't find anyone to buy them. Not a whole lot of figures. Craiglist is much like a yard sale. People looking for things to buy on there are looking for a whole lot for very little. That's how I started selling on eBay. I talked a guy down to $2 for each MOC Jakks figures. He had 80+ ranging from BCA, TTL, RA, DA, CS. Heck, he had WCW figures and ECW figures. Plus had 3 rings, tons of accessories, and 60 lose figures. I told him to name his price. He said $40...... No need to haggle there lol. 2 week later another guy took $50 for 1 E8 Regal, Breakdown Ring with Big Show, and 28 Mattel MOC basics....Great Khali, Michelle McCool, JTG, Edge, Melina, all 2010-2011 figures. He wanted $100, talked him down to $50. I drove 70 miles and the guy wanted $60 for nearly 100 loose Mattel figures and a few TNA figures. Plus accessories, cards, and stands!! You ever see a garbage bag full of Mattel figures?!?! Lol I've made 2 diffent deal with one guy and drove 40 miles. The first was $100 for over 50 Classic Superstars loose. Every one had a championship belt. Many accesories and a few Mattel elites. Second time $100 for 40 Classic superstars and a few elite. So Craiglist is a really bad choice unless you want to get rid of them quickly. The only way to get quality second hand value, is to invest the time and effort. You can't group everything together and get maximum value. Just like a job, it is work! Hmm, interesting stuff. I've been checking, I'd like to find some deals like you described - haven't seen anything but some beat up loose JAKKS stuff. I don't really have a whole lot I want to sell anyway...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 12:33:27 GMT -5
I go to Craigslist to find most items I sell. If you are looking for collector prices, you won't find anyone to buy them. Not a whole lot of figures. Craiglist is much like a yard sale. People looking for things to buy on there are looking for a whole lot for very little. That's how I started selling on eBay. I talked a guy down to $2 for each MOC Jakks figures. He had 80+ ranging from BCA, TTL, RA, DA, CS. Heck, he had WCW figures and ECW figures. Plus had 3 rings, tons of accessories, and 60 lose figures. I told him to name his price. He said $40...... No need to haggle there lol. 2 week later another guy took $50 for 1 E8 Regal, Breakdown Ring with Big Show, and 28 Mattel MOC basics....Great Khali, Michelle McCool, JTG, Edge, Melina, all 2010-2011 figures. He wanted $100, talked him down to $50. I drove 70 miles and the guy wanted $60 for nearly 100 loose Mattel figures and a few TNA figures. Plus accessories, cards, and stands!! You ever see a garbage bag full of Mattel figures?!?! Lol I've made 2 diffent deal with one guy and drove 40 miles. The first was $100 for over 50 Classic Superstars loose. Every one had a championship belt. Many accesories and a few Mattel elites. Second time $100 for 40 Classic superstars and a few elite. So Craiglist is a really bad choice unless you want to get rid of them quickly. The only way to get quality second hand value, is to invest the time and effort. You can't group everything together and get maximum value. Just like a job, it is work! Hmm, interesting stuff. I've been checking, I'd like to find some deals like you described - haven't seen anything but some beat up loose JAKKS stuff. I don't really have a whole lot I want to sell anyway... If you have the ability to do it, check surrounding areas on Craigslist. The first 2 mentioned were in my home town, but the others were in surrounding cities. Also, the first one I did, that guy said it was a little low-ball, but he needed the money, lol. The second guy wanted $100, I told him $50 and that wrestling figures are a hard sell in this area and that my $50 still stands. B/c he initially turned it down. A week after, I got a text. It said: you want them, come and get them. The thing is, always make an offer, be polite, try to explain your motives.... Do say you're going to profit off of it, but say the second hand value is low on these items or that you buy large collection and have collected for years. If there is a local place that buys back figures and is a well known place, take a few figures the you know have no real value and a few that have a lot of value there and see what they do buy back for. That way you can say that your offer is better than Vintage Stock or a pawn shop. And let them know that the offer still stands.... It doesn't always work, but you'd be surprised.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 19:23:54 GMT -5
I've been on the boards for a little while but haven't been very active. I'm still not completely comfortable navigating the site and posting things in the right place so hopefully no one bites my head off. I'm looking to sell a few figures to get some much needed money and I was wondering how much shipping figures usually cost? I assume the padded envelopes that fit a single figure or sometimes two would work, and I'll likely be using USPS as my carrier. Didn't know if people knew the going rate for such things. If anyone knows the proper place to post questions like that, I'd appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Or if you can answer the questions I have, that's just as (if not more) helpful. Thanks to any and all who help. [Also, I posted this is another section of the board that I believe is the help section, but I'm sure this part of the board is more frequently visited by those that can help.] shipping in the states in one of those envelopes is about $3.85 for 1 figure plus like a dollar for tracking. I usually do the flat rate box since by the time you buy the envelope, pay postage and tracking it's the same price if not a little more for the envelope and shipping. Or that's what my experience has been anyways. I hope that helps. For selling them Ebay small lots would probably be quicker and more profitable than classifieds. The classifieds will just have everyone picking the popular ones giving low ball offers then you will be stuck trying to get rid of less popular ones and probably turn to ebay for that anyways.
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