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4 Tips for Packing Securely: It’s all about the tape and ink

Packing items securely can help decrease the number of lost and delayed packages during shipping. That means happier buyers (because they get the stuff they ordered) and fewer headaches for you (since your buyers get the stuff they ordered). Sounds good, … Continue reading

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Nesting vs. Stacking: Packing LEGO Pieces the Smart Way

Many eBay and Bricklink buyers and sellers alike frown upon stacking LEGO pieces, especially if the pieces are sold as “new”. Brand new LEGO pieces, in theory, have never been assembled and stacking pieces is considered to be a form of assembly. Even … Continue reading

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Three Keys to Staying Motivated on eBay: How to Win the Battle of Selling Monotony

Let’s face it, some aspects of selling on eBay can and will become monotonous over time. Some of the likely candidates of monotony induced boredom include: listing new items and order processing/shipping. You will be listings dozens, hundreds or maybe … Continue reading

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A Guide to USPS Friendly Delivery Confirmation Barcode Placement on eBay Packages

Many eBay sellers take advantage of both the convenience and cost savings of printing out online postage through eBay Shipping, Stamps.com, Endicia or USPS.com. Inexpensive or free Delivery Confirmation is one of the best perks of purchasing online postage. But poor label … Continue reading

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How Packages Can Be Delayed Beyond Your Control

Most of your eBay shipments, even the ones headed to all corners of the earth, will be delivered quickly and without incident, but every now and then some of your packages will get stalled somewhere in the pipeline, delaying delivery … Continue reading

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Oops, My Bad: 3 eBay Seller Screw Ups and How to Fix Them

Ebay seller errors happen. How you deal with the mistake will show your buyer your true nature. Here are three common eBay seller errors with advice on how to fix them and, even better, how to prevent them. Seller Error 1: … 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

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