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Buying LEGO on eBay: 4 Fast Tips for Choosing Good Listings and Good Sellers

Posted on September 8, 2016 by BrickingTips

Buying LEGO lots, pieces, sets and minifigures on eBay can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are many factors to consider before buying. Is the item authentic LEGO? How accurate is the condition of the item? Is it possible that the item … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 1, 2016 by BrickingTips

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

Posted on August 25, 2016 by BrickingTips

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

Posted on January 21, 2016 by BrickingTips

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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Still Haven’t Found What They’re Looking For: Helping Your eBay Customers find LEGO items you don’t have in stock

Posted on December 3, 2015 by BrickingTips

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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How to Avoid Buying Knockoff LEGO Minifigs on eBay

Posted on November 26, 2015 by BrickingTips

Knockoff LEGO minifigs and pieces run rampant in the eBay marketplace. Many buyers find distinguishing authentic LEGO minifigs from cheap knockoffs confusing and challenging. Educating yourself on the common signs of knockoff LEGO minifigs is key to preventing inadvertently buying cheaply made … Continue reading →

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Shipping Insurance 101 for eBay, Bricklink and Brickowl Sellers

Posted on November 19, 2015 by BrickingTips

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 Time Saving Tips for eBay Sellers: Streamlining Your Selling Process

Posted on August 20, 2015 by BrickingTips

Whether you’re Bill Gates or Jane Q. Public, everybody gets the same twenty four hours in a day. Check out these seven easy time saving tips for eBay sellers, many of which you can start doing right now! 1. Write an accurate … Continue reading →

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Become a Top Rated Seller on eBay, Save Money on Shipping and Final Value Fees

Posted on June 4, 2015 by BrickingTips

Becoming a Top Rated seller not only earns you a snazzy Top Rated Plus seal next to your username, but also entitles you to even snazzier final value fee discounts and USPS shipping discounts. How to Qualify as a Top … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 22, 2015 by BrickingTips

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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