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Title: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: thetotalfool on May 30, 2010, 10:41:01 pm
Well, it's only free if it doesn't sell.   8)

I'm trying to list all the "collectible" junk I've had sitting in storage for years.  I have nothing to lose, except the time it takes to list it all.  I will be happy if I can just make back what I paid for it all.   :angel11:
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: kirbymiester on May 30, 2010, 11:06:53 pm
I'd definitely recommend Amazon instead of eBay if you're a seller, the prices tend to be higher. I would look and see, at least.

But what do you mean about free listings...?
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: shimsham on May 30, 2010, 11:44:45 pm
i didn't know about this until now but thanks for the tip. i'm trying to get rid of all my videogames that i don't play. and what do you have to do to become a seller on amazon? it seems muc more complicated
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: Tere2 on May 31, 2010, 02:52:20 am
No, I didn't but I should take advantage of it. I haven't sold  or listed anything in a year or so but have been thinking about starting again.
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: gafee2001 on May 31, 2010, 03:26:00 am
I regularly sell on ebay now, and they have free listings for any item starting at 99 cents or below as a standard rule now. Each month, you get up to 100 of these. This time period in particular, you get free listings for most items starting at any price.

I have $300+ single magic cards that I would like to move, but I'm kinda shying away from the ~$30 closing fee.
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: karenkpc on May 31, 2010, 05:32:15 am
I just ran a bunch of ebay auctions a few weeks ago...almost wished I'd waited when I got the free listing email   :BangHead: I have yet to try amazon out as a seller.  it may be a better option when I have books to sell. 
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: girlswin2 on May 31, 2010, 07:22:24 am
Yes, but have not taken advantage of it.  I should but don't have the time right now.  Trying to keep time available to stay FC and do my work is a lot to handle right now printing, printing , printing  :BangHead: :BangHead: :BangHead:   ;) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: dreamyxo on May 31, 2010, 09:07:10 am
The last couple of weeks I have been planning on trying to finally sell some stuff on ebay I'll definitely check it out.
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: Mojoshog on May 31, 2010, 11:13:21 am
I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the alert.
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: thetotalfool on May 31, 2010, 06:21:17 pm
Tomorrow is the last day to list.  I'm working hard to find stuff to try to sell.
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: Fotoguy on June 01, 2010, 03:50:17 am
Free listings are good if you are selling things every once in a while. They really don't pan out though if you are on it constantly running a business. I promise you though. Even though eBay gives you a break on the listing fees every once in a while, they will get you later on other fees like final value. I used to have a business on eBay but not any more.  :BangHead:
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: pattypingle on June 01, 2010, 08:27:32 am
I looked at ebay yesterday to see about free postings, it seems complicated with all the rules and forms to fill out. Is there an easier way to sell on line?
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: ButterflyWings on June 01, 2010, 10:48:27 am
Dang I should post some stuff extra cash is always nice :) thanks for the heads up :)
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: mrisha on June 01, 2010, 11:55:01 am
There are too many negatives I've heard about eBay, so no I would take advantage of their free listings.  So many people have lost money and items because of dealing with eBay.
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: maryjmoore on June 01, 2010, 12:22:56 pm
I wanna sell junk on ebay also but i cant figure this stupid thing out??
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: kirbymiester on June 03, 2010, 11:28:05 am
i didn't know about this until now but thanks for the tip. i'm trying to get rid of all my videogames that i don't play. and what do you have to do to become a seller on amazon? it seems muc more complicated

I thought it was just as complicated as selling on eBay; that's part of why I made the switch. Plus, as a seller, you can have things sell same-day (multiple products of mine have sold within 2 hours), and you don't have to worry about that bidding crap. I think the only thing that makes amazon more complicated than eBay is that you have to use a bank checking account to receive your funds, instead of a paypal account.
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: cakestripe on June 03, 2010, 11:42:15 am

I always look at the Daily Deals, but I'm never too interested in them.
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: ghunter on June 03, 2010, 11:46:23 am
I would love to take advantage of the free listing.  What do I do?
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: mlbevins on June 03, 2010, 12:13:42 pm
No, but I need too.  How long is this going on?
Title: Re: Is anybody else taking advantage of eBay's free listings this week?
Post by: Storm61115 on June 03, 2010, 08:09:44 pm
no i dont have much to sell other then carebear and sh** i have in the garage but that isnt mine to sell.