I want to start selling items on Ebay (sports tickets) and I was wondering if paypal is the only option for payments? Is it 100 % secure? I know thousands, probably millions, use paypal and never have problems but I'm a little skeptical with the wiring of money through credit cards. Also, how does the shipping work with Ebay? Is the seller responsible for paying for shipping? Is it easier to sell tickets on broker sites or Ebay?
Also, does Ebay get a percent commission on items sold, and if so, how much?
Thanks everyone!
2007-09-20 11:25:12 · 7 answers · asked by Josh F 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
No - you do not need Paypal to sell on eBay, but your sales will be significantly slower (e.g. have to wait in the mail for checks & money orders to arrive & clear). I am an eBay buyer and the seller taking Paypal is one of the first things I look out when considering an item. I do not buy otherwise.
I have never had a problem with Paypal. It isn't just credit cards...it directly debits your checking account if that is the method chosen.
Shipping through eBay is whatever you want it to be. You charge what you want. Either put a weight into your listing or put a flat shipping dollar amount. It is your choice.
No, the buyer pays for shipping per the seller's listing. Some sellers overcharge for shipping to make up the different in what they hoped to get for th item. For example, you could charge $8 shipping for a pair of sports ticket that could ship for $1. You've just made $7 more than you would have otherwise.
No idea about the question where it is easier to sell tickets.
Yes, eBay (and Paypal) both get a percentage of your sale. Paypal, obviously, only if you use them. eBay gets a listing fee. For me, it is normally around 60 cents. Then they get a percentage of the final sale amount as well. I forget how much it is, but it is all on their site.
2007-09-20 11:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by CG 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to ebay's FAQ--
But having paypal certainly helps. Many won't buy if you don't offer paypal. I feel it's much safer from a buyers viewpoint, because the seller never has my CC info. I've been buying and selling on ebay for years, use paypal (almost exclusively) and have not had a single problem.
And yes, the seller is responsible for shipping. Ebay will have a spot where you can put in shipping costs, and who pays for them. Most sellers have the buyers pay for shipping--but not all.
2007-09-20 18:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As everyone else has said, you can find these answers on eBay's help pages.
You don't have to have Paypal, but you'll definitely want it. I don't accept anything except Paypal because it is the most secure.
eBay does get a commission on your final sale value, which is expensive. They're kind of a rip off, but you don't really have other options that are as popular as eBay. They also charge you to list your item, post pictures, and just about everything else they COULD charge you on. Paypal also takes a fee.
2007-09-20 18:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by sunny-d alright! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you dont need paypal to sell on ebay. but many buyers dont want to send money orders or checks so they'll be more likely to buy if you have paypal. some people feel paypal favors the buyer more than the seller. for instance if the buyer complains paypal may refund their money without consulting you. paypal is kinda like an online bank it has its own account you can even get a paypal debit card or you can transfer your money into your actual bank account. some sellers have problems with paypal giving the buyer there money back without trying to resolve the problem or keeping their money in paypal limbo while they research you account, etc...
my bro in law has an online business and never had a problem with paypal
as for fees you setup the shipping and handling fees for the seller so yea they pay for it but you normally specify before hand and if you charge too little you might have to cover the remaining balance for shipping. ebay also charges an insertion fee, and closing fee. you might be charged other fees if you add a reserve or pictures etc...
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/fees.html
also paypal takes a fee if you chose to use it
http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_display-fees-outside
2007-09-23 20:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Cnote 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can either use Paypal or wait for a money order which takes forever for you to get but Paypal is the safest method for you to use. Yes they get a percent of the money on the items you sell but i'm not exactly sure how much.
2007-09-20 18:32:19 · answer #5 · answered by ~Mommy*of*3~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely no. you can deal directly with your customer's. however that's it they want to deal with you. alot of people use pay pal. its safer they keep track record's and they are the one who know your customer's credit/debit card number. a lot of people wont give you their card number over the net. it's stupid to do so. coz peoples accounts have been emptied out that way. or they have recieved bad merchandise, well when dealing directly. if your customers use pay pal and recieve bad merchandise they can track you down. so. like i said yes you can deal directly but, i dont think buyers will.
2007-09-20 18:38:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ebay has an FAQ, all these are answered there. go look
2007-09-20 18:31:05 · answer #7 · answered by LatterDaySaint and loving it 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋