I am sorting shed out and selling some bike bits via Ebay.
Some bits are small items .
I.e spare pads on brakes systems now not owned.
Bits that fit in an envelope with a stamp or two.
It now seems ebay will only let you select a prepaid label with an address on it when the item is sold.
Is there away around this apart from messaging the buyer for an address?
I tend to choose the seller pays option !
The result is it's hardly worth the effort!
A £2 or £3 profit on a 4 brand new brake pads!
If I chose the buyer pays ,then the chances of selling the item would drop considerably i would think as the prices raise for the buyer .
Why would you? The simple delivery rates are cost effective (unless your using a franking machine you don't pay for :D) and as part of that eBay deal with the buyer if a package goes missing. It's also insured which on higher value items saves a fair bit on postage fees. Win win. You can still choose that you pay the postage rather than the buyer, just price it into the item price instead. The label can still be generated via eBay. If you look at how much those stamps are compared to the simple delivery rate for an envelope I'd bet there is little difference. Make sure you select the right postage size/weight/option when you create the listing.
Good point about insurance etc.
Plus yes stamp prices have risen.....more than I realize !! I am old skool on the latest stamp prices TBA as my good wife just puts them on our notice board.
That makes me feel better already.
It's good to pass on kit anyway.
Cheers
Only use Ebay's approved methods addresses etc
I've had the same seller buy multiple items, but because they bought individually, rather than add to basket, they sold individually, i had to package and post individually too to protect my on butt, as ebay is full of absolute jokers that will scam you for anything they can.