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

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

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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Where to Buy Used Lots of LEGO Pieces

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

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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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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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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