Category Archives: Selling Tips

Still Haven’t Found What They’re Looking For: Helping Your eBay Customers find LEGO items you don’t have in stock

Sometimes customers will contact you looking for LEGO pieces in colors or quantities you don’t have in your inventory. Rather than just sending a standard “Sorry, I don’t have that item in stock” message, you could roll up your sleeves and point … Continue reading

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Shipping Insurance 101 for eBay, Bricklink and Brickowl Sellers

Many first time sellers on eBay, Bricklink or Brickowl worry about lost or damaged shipments. They fear wasting time and losing hard earned money. Here’s what you need to know before decided to insure your shipments. Secure packing and proper shipping labels … Continue reading

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How to Prevent “New” LEGO Pieces from Becoming “Used”

Your new LEGO pieces can easily become used, or perceived by your buyers as used, if you’re not careful. Here are some ways to keep your new pieces in new condition. 1. Dust or dirt accumulation If you don’t store … Continue reading

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7 Things to Know Before You Start Selling LEGO (or anything else) on eBay

Some people may think that selling on eBay part or full time is an “easy” gig. In reality selling is much more complicated than many new sellers expect. Here are seven things to know before you start selling on eBay. 1. … Continue reading

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It’s Not USPS, It’s Me: Why Some of Your eBay Packages Get “Lost” in the Mail

It’s easy to blame the United States Postal Service for missing packages, but sometimes a lost package is going to be your fault. I know it’s not easy to hear, but it’s true. Here are four reasons within your control that your USPS packages … Continue reading

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The Genuine Article: Proving LEGO Authenticity to eBay Buyers

Every now and then an eBay buyer will message you something along the lines of, “Hey, I received pieces that aren’t real LEGO. What gives?” But they are real LEGO pieces, because you only sell genuine LEGO pieces. So how can a … Continue reading

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5 Benefits of Writing a LEGO Themed Blog

Whether you’re buying or selling LEGO online, launching your own LEGO themed blog boasts many personal and professional benefits. 1. Showcase your MOCs Many LEGO sellers are also LEGO builders. Why not create your own online gallery, featuring your homemade … Continue reading

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Aw, Snap!: Spotting and Preventing Damage to Fragile LEGO Pieces

Not all LEGO pieces are equal. Some pieces, even ones straight out of the box or new from Pick-a-Brick walls, are more easily scratched, snapped or torn than others. The best eBay and Bricklink sellers anticipate problems even before they happen, so … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a Good Online Seller: 4 Common Qualities of Excellent eBay, BrickLink and BrickOwl Sellers

Good sellers on eBay, BrickLink and BrickOwl sellers are worth their weight in gold. Buying from good sellers will save you time, money, and headaches down the road. But what is a good online seller? 1. Transparent  Good sellers are transparent … Continue reading

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Yeah, That Happened: 4 Tales of USPS Packages Gone Wrong

Overall, the service provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS) is reliable and a great value. The USPS generally gets shipments to their destinations, far and wide, quickly, inexpensively, and without incident. That said, after you’ve shipped packages for years, … Continue reading

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