Monthly Archives: December 2014

How I Ruined (and Tried to Fix) an eBay Buyer’s Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2014 by BrickingTips

Most of the posts on BrickingTips.com are articles or guides about buying or selling LEGO on eBay. The information in the articles may be gleaned from my personal experience as an eBay seller, but I’m largely removed from the content of … Continue reading →

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What’s the damage?: How to Identify and Prevent LEGO Piece Deterioration

Posted on December 18, 2014 by BrickingTips

Most damage to LEGO pieces is superficial and will have little to no effect on play value or the structural integrity of a LEGO project. If you sell degraded LEGO pieces on eBay, describe any defects to the pieces in … Continue reading →

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A Guide to USPS Friendly Delivery Confirmation Barcode Placement on eBay Packages

Posted on December 11, 2014 by BrickingTips

Many eBay sellers take advantage of both the convenience and cost savings of printing out online postage through eBay Shipping, Stamps.com, Endicia or USPS.com. Inexpensive or free Delivery Confirmation is one of the best perks of purchasing online postage. But poor label … Continue reading →

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A Look at 5 Common Personality Types of eBay Negotiators

Posted on December 4, 2014 by BrickingTips

As an eBay seller, chances are you’ve already communicated with several different types of negotiators. On eBay and other online retail sites some buyers try to negotiate for a discount or to buy only part of the listing. Let’s take a … Continue reading →

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