Tracy72 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 who buys all the great toys and things on bf and then sell them on ebay ....I dont sell....I buy...but this just popped in my head and thought I would throw it out there.....and if you sell on ebay...post your user name for me...lol...see what you got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I have never sold on Ebay what I get on BF, but I have sold a few things to family members who were too lazy to get out on BF. Of course they don't get the same deal I got, lol, but if it's a hard to get item they are willing to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelseyes28 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 There is no way I would sell my deals on ebay, I'm too stingy:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Same here, but if it's something I know they are looking for, I'll get it and sell it to them.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booterbunz Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 If it's something affordable for me to buy multiples of and know that I'll at least make my money back and then some, I'd be up for it. But I've never done that, I just started selling on ebay this year! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Is it easy to sell on eBay? I have been thinking of selling some of my dolls on there and was wondering.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booterbunz Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Is it easy to sell on eBay? I have been thinking of selling some of my dolls on there and was wondering.?I've only sold a few things so far but it's been pretty easy for me. It takes maybe 5 minutes to list an item and then you're good to go. Some of the rates are questionable but if you start an item out at $.99 with a reserve or a buy it now price, it's better than to have a higher starting item (costs much less) and if you accept paypal, make sure you state that you can only take existing funds or bank transfer so you don't have to pay the paypal fee on top of a ebay fee! LOL That's what I've learned so far!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Thank you so much. That was very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairydustcrissy Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I've only sold a few things so far but it's been pretty easy for me. It takes maybe 5 minutes to list an item and then you're good to go. Some of the rates are questionable but if you start an item out at $.99 with a reserve or a buy it now price, it's better than to have a higher starting item (costs much less) and if you accept paypal, make sure you state that you can only take existing funds or bank transfer so you don't have to pay the paypal fee on top of a ebay fee! LOL That's what I've learned so far!!! Actually, stating that you will only take existing funds is against Ebay rules now. It changed recently, amybe the beginning of this month? But Ebay can shut you down if you say you wont accept CC paypal. Stinks, doesnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsHoneybee Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Actually the new rules started almost 2 months ago effective 19 August 2005, you cannot specify non cc PayPal for ebay auctions .... taken from this thread Beginning August 19, 2005, all sellers who offer PayPal as a payment option for their eBay listings must accept all forms of PayPal payment. This includes payments made via PayPal account balances, bank accounts, or credit cards, regardless of whether sellers display the PayPal logo with credit card icons.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decafmom Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 That really sucks! Why should we be punished and pay the price of a cc fee??? That will just cause sellers to jack up the fixed shipping rates which are already outrageous on some auctions. I think THAT ought to be outlawed - charging $9.95 to ship a cd or dvd is ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DigDoug Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 No, I don't do that. I pretty much hate Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DealFreak05 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 who buys all the great toys and things on bf and then sell them on ebay ....I dont sell....I buy...but this just popped in my head and thought I would throw it out there.....and if you sell on ebay...post your user name for me...lol...see what you got.LOL, I might do a few items this year, not many though. Usually what I buy, I really like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josetann Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I have at times. I missed the whole PS2 craze, so when the Xbox came out I bought a few...that turned out to be a dud. I sold a couple to online friends that couldn't find any locally for the price I paid (plus shipping, plus PayPal fees, so I came out exactly even) and think I returned one to the store. Didn't want one for myself, not at that time or at that price. Last year, or the year before, I can't remember, but Wal-Mart had the Gamecube for $80 or so, PLUS the Zelda classics bundle. Apparently that was something my brother wanted, but couldn't buy in store (he already had a Gamecube). So we bought the bundle and stripped it of its game. Worked for us. The vast majority of the time, what we buy we end up keeping for ourselves or give as gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangedaisy Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I did this with the plush Dora Backpacks (2 years ago I think?) I could only afford to buy 4 of them, but they were nearly impossible to find in the store and they were going for outrageous amounts on ebay. Ridiculous what people will pay for something they desperately want for their kid - but hey, I've done it so I can't mock them. LOL. Anyway, Strawbridges just happened to get a batch in when I was there and I grabbed what I could afford. It's fun, and can be profitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I've sold on ebay, but never bought on BF and resold. I have sold my own kids items in the past. Gymboree clothes, the previous years christmas toys (haha), etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy72 Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 nobody is listing there ebay name...lol....I like to put people in my favorites that I 'THINK' I know....lol...from the boards... I think I might be dealing with my first ripoff on ebay...sent my payment and still no item...grrrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deals4Me Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I dont sell there anymore... I use bidville.com Ebay is way over priced. (kinda geting to big for themselves) bidville charges NO listing fee HALF cost of all the services they offer (like the special stuff) and only 20 cent sucess fee at the close of an auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy72 Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 do they take m.o like ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decafmom Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Last year the Spongebob Krabby Patty Station was being sold for outrageous amounts on ebay and it sold for $19.99 in the stores but you couldn't find it. I refuse to pay through the nose for a toy that my kids can enjoy a month or so after Christmas for 1/5 the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpowers Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I noticed in Oct last year that the furniture for Dora's dollhouse was hard to find in stores so I bought it as I found it and then sold it on e-bay closer to christmas. I made $400.00 and then bought myself a new digital camera. Lucky guess on the prices going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Those Amazing Amandas are going sky high right now on ebay. I did a search just to see if people had them. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deals4Me Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 do they take m.o like ebay?they are all individually done like Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outnumbered Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I don't mind selling on ebay but I don't have the money to buy a bunch of stuff upfront and then resell...the only selling I've done has been of stuff I already had, like kids' stuff they don't need anymore. So I doubt I'll be reselling anything I get on BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decafmom Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 The Amazing Amandas appear to be in stock at Amazon for $99.99 - why would anyone pay more than that on ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggie Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 The reason Ebay changed the PayPal rules is because Ebay OWNS PayPal now, and they want to double-dip into your profits. They're both crooked, but PayPal is the worse of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggie Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Oh, and by the way, Ebay will cancel auctions that are designed to circumvent the fees by charging huge s&h rates. All you have to do is report the auction to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn8 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I have in the past, but I've almost completely stopped selling on Ebay, because unless you can make at least 20% more than you paid, it's no longer worth the time and fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
222deal Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I think this has a lot to do with ebay taking over paypal.It amazes me how much more expensive ebay is now than when it started. I used to use it a lot but now hardly ever. Actually the new rules started almost 2 months ago effective 19 August 2005, you cannot specify non cc PayPal for ebay auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boudmel Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I've sold a few things on Ebay but never any BF deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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