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Three Keys to Staying Motivated on eBay: How to Win the Battle of Selling Monotony

Let’s face it, some aspects of selling on eBay can and will become monotonous over time. Some of the likely candidates of monotony induced boredom include: listing new items and order processing/shipping. You will be listings dozens, hundreds or maybe … Continue reading

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Coursera, edX, ALISON and more: FREE Business Resources and Classes for Online Sellers

Whether you’re an established eBay seller or just starting out, running a business is a constant work in progress and there’s always room for improvement. Luckily, the internet boasts tons of free business resources, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, that can help you hone … Continue reading

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What Buyers Want: 7 Vital Qualities eBay Buyers Crave

What to do eBay buyers want? That’s the million dollar question. Sellers who tap into buyer’s wants earn both sales and customer loyalty…which leads to more sales. Sounds good, right? Let’s dive into the seven vital qualities that eBay buyers crave. … Continue reading

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A Bricklink Seller’s Guide to Shipping Fee Structures

Although Bricklink is moving towards an automated checkout, in the meantime sellers continue to be burdened with the task of creating shipping terms for their buyers in order to describe expected shipping charges for buyers. When choosing a shipping fee … Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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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Buyer Beware: 6 Red Flags That You Bought Stolen LEGO Sets on eBay

As we approach Black Friday and Cyber Monday, some of the largest shopping days of the year, many retailers are preparing to slash prices to attract bargain-hungry shoppers. Unfortunately, scammers also hope to lure buyers by dangling attractively priced, stolen … Continue reading

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Comparison of Selling LEGO Sets vs. Selling LEGO Pieces

There are benefits and drawbacks of selling LEGO sets versus selling LEGO pieces. Here are six factors to consider when deciding between selling sets and pieces. 1. Sorting and Counting LEGO Sets: No sorting required–you’re selling the set! LEGO Pieces: If you … Continue reading

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