How to make an Ebay listing

[lurtsman]

Per the title, this is the opportunity for those of us seeking to learn about Ebay listings to get more knowledgeable. I'm one of those people.

When I bought my first few machines off Ebay I got a box of random parts and mismatched stuff with it. Since I need more money to buy machines (Nam keeps PMing me stuff that I want), I figured it's time to sell off this crap and buy a few more machines.

Item 1.

I have a bag full of Key T - 007, it is a pink key, and has the matching lock.

I've seen similar listings on Ebay. Since I have many of these to sell, does anyone have experience setting up an "Ebay store", type system where your listing is just kept active on a "buy it now" basis?

Item 2.

I have two seaga millenia that could use a re-paint (I'll probably put nail polish on them before taking pictures) that do not have coin mechs. How do I get the most out of them? (For the cost and effort of acquiring coin mechs I could acquire better machines through Nam's deals)

Item 3.

I have several extra candy wheels for seaga millenia, and I'd like to sell a few of them.

Item 2 and 3 seem like regular auction items, while item 1, I have at least 30ish to sell, suggests it would be nice to set up my own "ebay store" -- if they don't charge a premium on that. (I thought maybe they would jsut take a cut of the sales, the way half.com does)

I <3 getting educated for free on the forums

[Beer980]

Sell the keys in lot's of 5 maybe. The Ebay site spells it all out on how to do it. You need to set up a Paypal account. I would not do a store set up with the few items you have. You will pay a listing fee each time you try to sell an item. If it does not sell you get a free relist only once per item.

[lurtsman]

I did find information on Ebay stores, they charge a monthly fee. That's precisely what I am not interested in at this time.

[lurtsman]

I have a paypal account already , had one for years. Good for selling currency in online games

[MrEen]

I did find information on Ebay stores, they charge a monthly fee. That's precisely what I am not interested in at this time.

Then may I suggest the Swap and Shop section here on this forum? I'm sure you'll want to give a very fair price to your vending family. Oh, and I think you want to wait a month or two until I'm sick of these different keys. Just a suggestion.

Scott

P.S. I am actually serious about wanting a bunch of key/lock pairs in the near future and will pull the trigger early if the price is decent (i.e. below what I've been seeing on eBay recently over $8 each.)

[antoniocinisi]

I saw your listing on ebay and I am watching it.

since dealing off ebay is cheaper,and considering how close you are to me what would you for 6 of these shipped? 

[lurtsman]

The listing of 5 is already up to 22$ w/ 5$ shipping (postage is about 2 bucks).

Still have several days to go. I'm trying to figure out how much these things are worth, because I had no idea when I started.

I'm learning a ton about using Ebay though, and started reading about it when I have the opportunity.

My locks/keys:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=280341549613

and candy wheel with brush housing

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=280342320345

The candy wheel just got listed and needs some bids, so if anyone wants to put a dollar on it to get people seeing that it is desired please feel free

Once I know how much they go for on Ebay, I'll be willing to sell them off ebay for a little less

[antoniocinisi]

The candy wheel just got listed and needs some bids, so if anyone wants to put a dollar on it to get people seeing that it is desired please feel free

Once I know how much they go for on Ebay, I'll be willing to sell them off ebay for a little less

I did bid 20 bucks on the locks for ya,but was outbid.someone mentioned 8 bucks each and that sounds good to me.I am going to bid 30 bucks on your auction to see whats up.

[antoniocinisi]

I take that back I am the high bidder already(I forgot) so lets not be too intrested in this auction!!

[antoniocinisi]

hey lurst did you sell all your locks-t-007?

[JPVendCo.]

have you tried craigslist? its simple, FREE, you dont have to ship, FREE, you deal locally, oh and its FREE.

some things are ok on Ebay, but I have had pretty good luck on CL. if you live near and large city this could work out for you.