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TVFactFan · 12-02-2013, 11:30 PM

Once someone sends me the money for a item, how do I ship the item from home? That's where I am getting confused. Do i need a printer to do this?

My plan was to take the package to the Post Office tomorrow and stand in line.

Can I still do it that way?

Thanks

Zoneboy · 12-03-2013, 12:10 AM

You need a printer if you want to print your labels through Ebay which is cheaper than going to the post office. You should also invest in a postal scale, you can get one on Ebay for less than $20.00.

TVFactFan · 12-03-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

You need a printer if you want to print your labels through Ebay which is cheaper than going to the post office. You should also invest in a postal scale, you can get one on Ebay for less than $20.00.

Ok, well I guess I will be walking around the corner which is no biggie.

One issue I had is that it said the payment i received through paypal won't be available for up to 21 days? HUH?

I have lots of items that will be mailed and I was thinking I could transfer that money to my bank account so I would know it would be getting the money back I am putting out for shipping

Zoneboy · 12-03-2013, 12:23 AM

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One issue I had is that it said the payment i received through paypal won't be available for up to 21 days? HUH?

That's a new rule for new sellers they came up with a year or 2 ago. I think it's unfair but you can get your money released quicker if you do the following:

Provide a tracking # after shipping the item, you can do this by clicking my Ebay then sold items. You'll see a link under each one to add a tracking #. If you print the labels from home, this is automatically done for you. Once Paypal can confirm delivery they will release the funds in about 3 days. Another advantage to printing your own labels is that tracking is free on all items except anything shipped media rate which is .19 cents. This service can cost you as much as .95 cents for each item if you go to the post office.

TVFactFan · 12-03-2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

That's a new rule for new sellers they came up with a year or 2 ago. I think it's unfair but you can get your money released quicker if you do the following:

Provide a tracking # after shipping the item, you can do this by clicking my Ebay then sold items. You'll see a link under each one to add a tracking #. If you print the labels from home, this is automatically done for you. Once Paypal can confirm delivery they will release the funds in about 3 days. Another advantage to printing your own labels is that tracking is free on all items except anything shipped media rate which is .19 cents. This service can cost you as much as .95 cents for each item if you go to the post office.

I will just mail it tomorrow and add the tracking number.

ThomasE · 12-03-2013, 12:31 AM

Charles' info is accurate, Solomon. You can just walk to the post office if you are up to it. I sold and bought on ebay back in 2006 when in college and made some money from it.

Zoneboy · 12-03-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I will just mail it tomorrow and add the tracking number.

That'll work, I print my labels and have the carrier pick them up. I live 8 miles from the nearest post office and it's not worth going there for a few packages. The only exception I'll make is if I missed the carrier.

Zoneboy · 12-03-2013, 12:42 AM

Hey Solomon, since you live in Philly would you be interested in this item I currently have on Ebay?

TVFactFan · 12-03-2013, 01:01 AM

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Hey Solomon, since you live in Philly would you be interested in this item I currently have on Ebay?

Only if the eagles miss the playoffs so I can take a pic with it and add it to my facebook page lol

TVFactFan · 12-03-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

Charles' info is accurate, Solomon. You can just walk to the post office if you are up to it. I sold and bought on ebay back in 2006 when in college and made some money from it.

Something funny happened tonight

It was 3 mins left in the auction for a Rhoda DVD and the bid price was only $3.50 and I was like.........DAMM

I went back 30 mins later to see the final price and it was $23.00 LOL

I was like damm........."That was a lot of activity for 3 mins"

12-02-2013, 11:30 PM	#1
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12-03-2013, 12:42 AM	#8
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Hey Solomon, since you live in Philly would you be interested in this item I currently have on Ebay?