Category Archives: Shipping Tips

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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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USPS Postage Due: Don’t Let It Happen to You!

Your eBay and Bricklink buyers don’t want to get stuck with the dreaded “Postage Due” slip. Trust me. A “Postage Due” slip not only means the package will not be delivered (unless the buyer happens to be home to pay the … Continue reading

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