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USPS Tracking says “Delivered”, but my eBay buyer never received the item. What should I do?
On rare occasions eBay buyers will tell you that they never received a package that USPS tracking marked as “Delivered”. This has happened to me a handful of times over the years. What’s a seller to do? Here are some … Continue reading
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The Hidden PayPal Merchant Rate: Are you missing out on Paypal fee discounts?
UPDATE: Paypal eliminated all Merchant Rate discounts on October 1, 2015. This article serves as historical reference. Are you getting purchase payments of over $3000 each month on PayPal? If so, then you might qualify to save at least $12 … Continue reading
Posted in Cost Cutting Tips, Selling Tips
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“Mondrian Lost His Head” Colored Pencil LEGO Drawing On Display at 2014 Minnesota State Fair
A photorealistic colored pencil drawing of LEGO pieces, entitled “Mondrian Lost His Head”, is now showing at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair. The artwork, created by New Brighton, Minnesota resident Scott Krohn, is on display in the Fine Arts Center for the duration of the … Continue reading
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How to Pack Your LEGO Items: Using Boxes vs. Bubble Mailers
Should you pack your eBay LEGO orders into bubble mailers or cardboard boxes?Good question! The short answer? Bubble mailers are an inexpensive, lightweight option that works well with many common LEGO parts orders. Cardboard boxes, on the other hand, are better at … Continue reading
Posted in Packing Tips, Selling Tips, Shipping Tips
Tagged how to ship LEGO, packing LEGO on eBay
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A Few Tips for LEGO Sellers Who Smoke or Have Pets
Smoking and pets will make your job as an eBay seller more difficult. Both smoking and pet dander can trigger allergies in some of your buyers, which is nothing to sneeze at. Seriously, though, you don’t want to be that … Continue reading
Posted in Customer Service, Selling Tips
Tagged LEGO Febreeze, LEGO pets, LEGO smoke
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LEGO at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Photo Gallery
Here are some LEGO photos, hot off the presses from San Diego Comic-Con International 2014. Comic-Con, which ran from July 24 to July 27, 2014, featured an extensive exhibit hall display along with behind the scenes panel discussions throughout the … Continue reading
Posted in Events, LEGO Photo Galleries
Tagged LEGO Comic-Con, LEGO SDCC, Star Wars LEGO, The LEGO Movie panel
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When to Leave Feedback for Buyers on EBay
When’s the best time to leave feedback for eBay buyers? You have a few options. Some sellers wait until the buyer leaves positive feedback before the seller leaves reciprocal positive feedback. Others, myself included, leave feedback directly after the buyer … Continue reading
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Tagged automatic feedback, ebay feedback, positive feedback, problem orders
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Easy Target: Why you shouldn’t use the LEGO name or logo on outgoing packages
Over the decades LEGO toys have become hot property. Guess who also knows about LEGO’s popularity? Thieves! Keep your outer shipping box or envelope neutral and without reference to LEGO. Markings related to LEGO can attract the attention of thieves during shipping. … Continue reading
Posted in Selling Tips, Shipping Tips
Tagged LEGO customs form, selling LEGO, shipping LEGO
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