eBay My World: tamiamiot( 469)

by tamiamiot(469)

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I am the consummate collector! I admit I need help! I'm like one of those people on Mission Organization. Too much stuff and no more room! I am trying to change that, and one way is by selling my stuff on eBay.

Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Electronics, Sports, Household Items, Books, Glassware, Electronics, MUCH MORE

Lampwork beads, Swarovski Crystals, Dishes, Ceramicware, Teapots, Carousel Horses, Roses, Antiques, Old Jewelry, Beads, Glass, Crystal, Childrens Chairs, Pictures&Frames

English

Jewelry Making, Reading, Collecting, Interior Decorating, Watching HGTV!!!

The Holy Bible, Christian Fiction & Non-fiction

I love good, clean romantic movies (and novels) hard to find in this modern day world!

Kathy Trocolli, MercyMe, Barlow Girl, Jaci Valasquez, Point of Grace, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Darlene Zschech, Josh Groban

I know that not everyone likes to pay via the internet, so besides PayPal, I usually also accept Money order/Cashiers check as well as Personal Checks (with the usual clearance time).

I try to package everything VERY carefully. Most of the time, I ship within 48 hours after you pay. I try to get your item out at least within 3 days even when I have to make a special trip to USPS, UPS or FedEx.

~~~PLEASE READ MY ITEM DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY!!!~~~ I do my absolute best to honestly and accurately describe my items, EVEN when it means I will get less for them. As a general rule, I do not offer refunds since the only reason for return would be if you changed your mind, had buyer’s remorse, or didn't purchase insurance (and the item got lost or damaged in transit).

If shipping and handling appears to be higher than you expected, read this. Let me tell you what is generally involved before and after you buy my item. I research/collect information, photograph the item, upload the photos, format the auction, make a web page with all the pics, collect or purchase and store boxes & packing materials, package & weigh the item, print postage, make a trip to the PO or UPS (GA$ & time), and pay postage, eBay & PayPal fees!!! (All those are Shipping & Handling fees.) Time wise, it takes on average an hour per item and dollar wise, generally all of the S&H amount is spent to get the item to auction and to you - sometimes more than what I charged!!! So, you see, unless the bidding really gets up there, there isn't much left for the seller. Getting fair S&H is the ONLY reason I would ever list a low dollar item.

Otherwise, it would be cheaper for me to donate it to charity. I think sellers are CRAZY to cheat themselves out of fair S&H. On low $ items, they are actually losing money. So why in the world would any seller EVER offer free shipping? Beats me! I guess they just like giving over more of their hard earned money to pay their fees! eBaying is not a hobby for me (or a business). It's a way for this packrat to get rid of stuff while getting a little something back for her trouble, except once in a while, when selling something for the express purpose of earnings. As a buyer, you need to remember, it’s the bottom line that counts! Bid accordingly! I hope this raises your level of understanding from a sellers' perspective! “Thanks for “listening!” (For all you eBayers out there who would like to post this or your own version of this on your auctions, please, feel free! Plagiarize away!)