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Paypal Fee Rate Reality Check: What a difference a $0.30 transaction fee makes

Posted on March 19, 2015 by BrickingTips

The standard Paypal fee rate for United States sellers is 2.9% + $0.30 for each domestic transaction. That means your Paypal fees are basically 2.9% and some change, right? Not exactly. That seemingly harmless $0.30 fee balloons your actual Paypal fee percentage … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 12, 2015 by BrickingTips

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

Posted on March 5, 2015 by BrickingTips

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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8 Reasons NOT to Ship Internationally

Posted on February 26, 2015 by BrickingTips

I’m a supporter of shipping internationally. In fact, my three largest value orders ever came from Australia, France, and Norway and they all arrived safe and sound. That said, shipping internationally does carry some extra risks that you rarely (if ever) see … Continue reading →

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What Buyers Want: 7 Vital Qualities eBay Buyers Crave

Posted on January 8, 2015 by BrickingTips

What to do eBay buyers want? That’s the million dollar question. Sellers who tap into buyer’s wants earn both sales and customer loyalty…which leads to more sales. Sounds good, right? Let’s dive into the seven vital qualities that eBay buyers crave. … Continue reading →

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How I Ruined (and Tried to Fix) an eBay Buyer’s Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2014 by BrickingTips

Most of the posts on BrickingTips.com are articles or guides about buying or selling LEGO on eBay. The information in the articles may be gleaned from my personal experience as an eBay seller, but I’m largely removed from the content of … Continue reading →

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What’s the damage?: How to Identify and Prevent LEGO Piece Deterioration

Posted on December 18, 2014 by BrickingTips

Most damage to LEGO pieces is superficial and will have little to no effect on play value or the structural integrity of a LEGO project. If you sell degraded LEGO pieces on eBay, describe any defects to the pieces in … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 11, 2014 by BrickingTips

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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A Look at 5 Common Personality Types of eBay Negotiators

Posted on December 4, 2014 by BrickingTips

As an eBay seller, chances are you’ve already communicated with several different types of negotiators. On eBay and other online retail sites some buyers try to negotiate for a discount or to buy only part of the listing. Let’s take a … Continue reading →

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Comparison of Selling LEGO Sets vs. Selling LEGO Pieces

Posted on November 20, 2014 by BrickingTips

There are benefits and drawbacks of selling LEGO sets versus selling LEGO pieces. Here are six factors to consider when deciding between selling sets and pieces. 1. Sorting and Counting LEGO Sets: No sorting required–you’re selling the set! LEGO Pieces: If you … Continue reading →

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