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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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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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Return to Sender: Dealing with USPS Packages Returned Due to “Insufficient Address”

Here’s a shipping problem that’s bound to pop up for any eBay seller at some point–a package that gets returned to sender due to “insufficient address”. An “insufficient address”, according the USPS definition, is mail “without [a] number, street, box number, … Continue reading

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A Little ‘Thank You’ Goes a Long Way with Your International Buyers on eBay

There’s a super easy way to add a memorable and personal touch to your international eBay orders–writing thank you their native language. In the age of Google and the internet figuring out how to write ‘thank you’ in nearly any language … Continue reading

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4 Simple Mailing Security Tips for eBay Sellers

Mail theft happens. Here are four easy mailing precautions you can take to decrease the chance of your outgoing packages getting stolen. 1. If you schedule free USPS pickup, put your shipments out of sight Whenever you put packages outside, there’s … Continue reading

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Worth the Upgrade?: Comparing Domestic USPS First Class and USPS Priority Mail

USPS Priority Mail is often touted as a premium shipping method that’s faster and superior to the less expensive USPS First Class. Packages weighing 13 ounces and under qualify for USPS First Class shipping, a cheaper shipping method than USPS Priority … Continue reading

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