Category Archives: Selling Tips

What’s in a Name?: 5 Ideas for Choosing a Username for Your eBay, BrickLink or BrickOwl Store

Posted on September 1, 2016 by BrickingTips

Whether you a buyer or a seller, choosing a username for your eBay, BrickLink or BrickOwl account is difficult. Many details and considerations play a role in the decision making process. Let’s look at five factors to consider while selecting your … Continue reading →

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I’m Kind Of In a Rush: 5 Downsides of Offering USPS Priority Mail Express to eBay Buyers

Posted on August 25, 2016 by BrickingTips

If you’re an eBay seller capable of shipping an order the same day or next day, then USPS Priority Mail Express may be a valuable rush shipping option your buyers. But offering rush shipping does increase strain on both the … Continue reading →

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Know Your Story: 5 Common Questions About Your LEGO eBay Business That Friends and Family Will Ask You

Posted on August 18, 2016 by BrickingTips

Building your LEGO empire on eBay, BrickLink and BrickOwl is difficult enough, but the more your business grows, the more questions you will need to field from friends, family and acquaintances about your eBay business. Many of the initial questions … Continue reading →

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Buying LEGO Star Wars Polybag Sets: How to Shop for the Best Price on Individual or Bulk Sets

Posted on June 23, 2016 by BrickingTips

Star Wars LEGO polybags provide excellent collectibility and play value for buyers as well as lucrative resale value and investment potential for sellers. Oh, and did I mention that polybags also make super cool birthday party favors and stocking stuffers … Continue reading →

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Accepting Returns on eBay: Who Pays Return Shipping and Who’s at Fault

Posted on January 21, 2016 by BrickingTips

Returned eBay items are no fun since they create more work for buyers and sellers alike. Although returns do happen, they may not happen as often as you’d think. Sellers shipping 100-400 items each month can easily go several months … Continue reading →

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Australia Rocks: 5 Reasons to Sell LEGO Internationally to the Land Down Under

Posted on December 24, 2015 by BrickingTips

Both new sellers and seasoned eBay and Bricklink veterans alike sometimes get squeamish about shipping internationally. Shipping internationally does indeed carry added risks and sometimes added expenses (see 8 Reasons NOT to Ship Internationally). Still, if you’d like to test the waters of … Continue reading →

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Where to Buy Used Lots of LEGO Pieces

Posted on December 17, 2015 by BrickingTips

Whether you’re looking for inventory to build up your LEGO business or just want to find some hidden gems for your personal LEGO collection, used lots can be an affordable option. Here’s a rundown of some common places to find … Continue reading →

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Baby with the Bathwater: Labeling Packing Material to Prevent Buyers from Throwing Away LEGO Pieces

Posted on December 10, 2015 by BrickingTips

The last thing you or your eBay buyer wants is for them to accidentally throw away part of their order or believe they received an incomplete order (it’s painful to even read about, right?). That’s why whenever you pack LEGO orders … Continue reading →

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