Listing and selling the item is only half of the story on eBay. Completing the sale and getting paid are the next (and potentially most crucial) steps of any eBay transaction. Unfortunately, there are a number of different scenarios and problems that can arise after the listing or auction ends, preventing the sale from finalizing….
Starting an eBay selling business is a great way to gain financial independence, especially for those wanting or needing to work at home. It is not an easy feat, however, requiring a lot of hard work, perseverance and time. A key aspect is dedication, something that should be present from the very beginning of the…
Millions of people around the world use eBay to sell unwanted items to clear their homes or make a little extra money on the side. A proportion of these discover that they love the excitement of selling online and the satisfaction of generating profit. Some continue selling as a hobby, while others go all in…
Like it or not, being able to spot scams is a crucial part of buying or selling on eBay or any other online marketplace. It is easy enough to understand how eBay buyers could be defrauded by unscrupulous sellers, with broken and counterfeit items being widespread. Those who are looking to scam sellers have to…
Sourcing items, taking photos and creating listings are all essential parts to completing transactions on eBay. There are, however, not the main purpose. The reason we’re almost all here is to make money. The payment stage of any eBay transaction is therefore incredibly important. If you’re new to selling, take five minutes and read on…
Every transaction on eBay is undoubtedly a little bit different, yet there are a number of common issues with buyers that sellers encounter time and time again. Some are fairly insignificant and easy to rectify while others require much more time and consideration to resolve. The best way to handle disputes with buyers, however, is…
A question often asked by new and veteran eBay sellers alike is whether selling internationally on eBay is worth the time, effort and potential hassle. The short answer is perhaps, determined by the value of anticipated international sales compared to the cost (time, risk, monetary) of the physical selling process. In this article, we will…
Most transactions on eBay are processed seamlessly. Despite wishful thinking, it is inevitable that a small percentage of eBay purchases involve issues between buyer and seller. Some of these are avoidable while others are not. In any case, there are a number of transaction problems that appear again and again, requiring sellers take action and…
As highlighted in our Seller Profiles series here on Auction Nudge, many eBay sellers choose to maintain a website for their business. For some, it is simply a way to advertise their eBay listings outside of the main site, while others enjoy the opportunity to run their own online store alongside eBay. For those reluctant…
With eBay’s recent introduction of service metrics and peer benchmarks, it has never been more important for sellers to reduce return requests. In addition to being forced to accept ‘item not as described’ returns under eBay’s Money Back Guarantee, sellers will also now be penalized for having a high amount of these return requests in comparison…