Monthly Archives: March 2015

Dealing with Problem Orders: An eBay Buyer’s Guide in 4 Steps

Posted on March 26, 2015 by BrickingTips

Sometimes eBay orders go wrong. Here are a few tips how to follow up with your seller. 1. Contact the seller if there’s a problem This may sound obvious, but sometimes unhappy buyers just jump ahead and leave a negative or neutral feedback … Continue reading →

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Paypal Fee Rate Reality Check: What a difference a $0.30 transaction fee makes

Posted on March 19, 2015 by BrickingTips

The standard Paypal fee rate for United States sellers is 2.9% + $0.30 for each domestic transaction. That means your Paypal fees are basically 2.9% and some change, right? Not exactly. That seemingly harmless $0.30 fee balloons your actual Paypal fee percentage … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Packing Securely: It’s all about the tape and ink

Posted on March 12, 2015 by BrickingTips

Packing items securely can help decrease the number of lost and delayed packages during shipping. That means happier buyers (because they get the stuff they ordered) and fewer headaches for you (since your buyers get the stuff they ordered). Sounds good, … Continue reading →

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Nesting vs. Stacking: Packing LEGO Pieces the Smart Way

Posted on March 5, 2015 by BrickingTips

Many eBay and Bricklink buyers and sellers alike frown upon stacking LEGO pieces, especially if the pieces are sold as “new”. Brand new LEGO pieces, in theory, have never been assembled and stacking pieces is considered to be a form of assembly. Even … Continue reading →

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