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Build yourself a timeline for paying Selling Assistant clients without getting burned

by T. W. Seller | Aug 31, 2015 | Sell Their Stuff: eBay Trading Assistants and Selling Assistance | 0 |

When should I pay my client? Let’s say your client’s item sells right now, should you immediately...

Laws of the eBay Universe

by T. W. Seller | Jun 14, 2013 | eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Misc | 1 |

The amount of trouble a customer is is directly proportional to how little they paid for their item. The ones who buy the most expensive items are always secretly the cheapest bastards. (You paid $500 for the item but flip out...

eBay Buyers: Why leaving a complaint in your feedback rating doesn’t make any sense

by T. W. Seller | Oct 14, 2011 | Customer Service & Bettering your Business, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky, Tips, Tricks and Insider Advantages | 0 |

Let’s say two people by the exact same book on eBay. It arrives wrapped in bubble wrap but it was too large for their mailboxes and was crammed in there anyway, making a bend on one corner. Buyer 1 emails the seller and...

Is this an eBay seller scam or honest mistake? What would you do?

by T. W. Seller | Mar 28, 2011 | eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 3 |

The most popular post on this entire blog is, depressingly, this one: How to scam eBay sellers and get all your items for free! There was a recent comment on this post from a brand new eBay user who had heard a lot about scams...

eBay seller files buyer claim against another seller. Whole thing feels dirty. Should it?

by T. W. Seller | Jan 21, 2011 | eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 6 |

I purchased an item on eBay for a gift. The listing didn’t say how it was shipping but it was a book coming from the US so I was assuming Media Mail. It was unlikely it would arrive before Christmas (though possible, based...

The “real” reason casual buyers leave eBay for Craigslist…

by T. W. Seller | Jan 17, 2011 | Beyond Amazon eBay and Etsy: Alternative Marketplaces and Ecommerce options, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 6 |

I wrote this post during the holidays when I was stressed out of my mind.Buyer: This item I bought from you doesn’t work, I want to return it. I wanted one that works.Me: I am sorry to hear there was an issue with this....

eBay sellers: This holiday season, be nice to the newbies (List of 3 Good Reasons)

by T. W. Seller | Dec 10, 2010 | Customer Service & Bettering your Business, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 1 |

The holidays mean a lot of things in the world of e-commerce but, to eBay sellers especially, it means it’s newbie season. This is the time of year when bargain hunters who would never have otherwise shopped online at all...

eBay News Announcements: Do they make seller/buyer communication worse with their single focus?

by T. W. Seller | Nov 2, 2010 | eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 0 |

New! Chip In On Gifts With eBay Group Gifts was the big news out of eBay yesterday and it’s obviously geared towards buyers. Now, as a buyer, I have to admit that it seems like an interesting idea, even if I can’t...

eBay bans 3rd Party Checkout and I’m all like, Thank God!!!

by T. W. Seller | Sep 8, 2010 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 3 |

First, the factual news portion of this post. Here is the official eBay announcement: eBay Checkout Update for 2011To give eBay buyers a consistent, speedy checkout experience and to ensure support for fast-growing sales via...

How to ensure your Kindle eBooks are also available in the new Amazon UK DTP store

by T. W. Seller | Aug 6, 2010 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways, Beyond Amazon eBay and Etsy: Alternative Marketplaces and Ecommerce options, Publishing: Independent, Small Press, Self, POD | 4 |

Great news out of Amazon for customers in the United Kingdom. From their official announcement...

Ever have a buyer who sets their own price, but then blames you for it?

by T. W. Seller | Jun 10, 2010 | eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 9 |

A few weeks ago, I had a buyer leave me feedback that said, “Price was too high but perfect item and shipped quickly!” So they liked the item, they didn’t have an issue with shipping but they thought my price...