Buying and Selling on eBay: Tips, Tricks, Problems & Questions

Steve Smith · Feb 3, 2014

concealed said:
I guess I am not sure how the big label fits on such a small box. would someone who uses this method snap a picture on their cellphone next time they pack one as such?

The label is less than 4 inches wide.

concealed · Feb 3, 2014

Got it.

Snoogz · Feb 3, 2014

suited said:
Decided to clean out some inventory. Threw on about 30 items at 99 cents with no reserve. I think when you've had something for over a year it's time to get rid of it. Some items were purchased when I started out before I knew what to avoid. Decent brands, but they just don't do **** on the bay.

eBay link

Fueco said:
How would they be able to get a tax deduction for consigning clothes? it might be nearly midnight, but I think I'm thinking right...

Only way I know of is if someone consigns clothing, the items don't sell, the owner has the option to donate on his behalf, and receive the receipt for the donation / tax deduction.

suited · Feb 3, 2014

jdrizzy said:
What are some brands that you'd expect to do well, but end up sitting on for a long time? Would be useful since I have a long journey ahead, and trying to make max % p margins

Some of the items are solid brands, but the item might have had a defect I missed in the store, thus it never sold at a Buy It Now price. In terms of the items that I'm auctioning because the brand sucks for resale, see below.

Brands that I bought when I first started that I now pass on:
-Bullock & Jones
-Maus and Hoffman
-Faconnable

There are always exceptions. For example, I once found a nwt Faconnable shirt in a nice pattern. I did pick that up, but 99% of the time I will pass on these brands, even though they are pricey at full retail, and considered decent quality by certain standards.

DanM · Feb 3, 2014

Well, I'm taking a chance on a couple pair of Bullock & Jones this week. Wish me luck.

http://bit.ly/1foiW1l

amerikajinda · Feb 3, 2014

DanM said:
Well, I'm taking a chance on a couple pair of Bullock & Jones this week. Wish me luck.

http://bit.ly/1foiW1l

Good luck!

othertravel · Feb 3, 2014

suited said:
Some of the items are solid brands, but the item might have had a defect I missed in the store, thus it never sold at a Buy It Now price. In terms of the items that I'm auctioning because the brand sucks for resale, see below.

Brands that I bought when I first started that I now pass on:
-Bullock & Jones
-Maus and Hoffman
-Faconnable

There are always exceptions. For example, I once found a nwt Faconnable shirt in a nice pattern. I did pick that up, but 99% of the time I will pass on these brands, even though they are pricey at full retail, and considered decent quality by certain standards.

Keep an eye out for Faconnable suits. The Made in Italy ones are made by Caruso.

Koala-T · Feb 3, 2014

othertravel said:
Keep an eye out for Faconnable suits. The Made in Italy ones are made by Caruso.

I thought Cantarelli?

othertravel · Feb 3, 2014

jgill79 said:
I thought Cantarelli?

Not anymore. Keep an eye out for the Made in Italy models.

Zegna makes some of their suits as well, but they're not Made in Italy.

Towers · Feb 3, 2014

Steve Smith said:
You are thinking right.

Okay, forget the donation bit; has anyone approached a drycleaner with the intention of consiging (or just taking if they are throwing it out or driving it to a savers, etc.) saleable abandoned clothing? Luck?

suited · Feb 3, 2014

othertravel said:
Keep an eye out for Faconnable suits. The Made in Italy ones are made by Caruso.

Forgot to mention this - I sometimes pick up the sport coats and suits, depending on the price, and I've done decent with them. Don't think I've found a full suit yet.

SCoNE · Feb 3, 2014

Anything I need to be aware of shipping to:

APO, AE - 09630?

Google tells me it is a relay-address for Army Europe.

Snoogz · Feb 3, 2014

SCoNE said:
Anything I need to be aware of shipping to:

APO, AE - 09630?

Google tells me it is a relay-address for Army Europe.

I've done a few APO's...with no problem..just make sure you print out / fill out the customs form required for it...if you print via eBay, it will direct you to the correct one. From there is pretty straight forward. And, don't forget to sign it.

SCoNE · Feb 3, 2014

Snoogz said:
I've done a few APO's...with no problem..just make sure you print out / fill out the customs form required for it...if you print via eBay, it will direct you to the correct one. From there is pretty straight forward. And, don't forget to sign it.

Hmm.. just printed the label and no customs form produced.. Might contact the seller as he seems to buy a lot through ebay (shady amounts, actually).

capnwes · Feb 3, 2014

SCoNE said:
Hmm.. just printed the label and no customs form produced.. Might contact the seller as he seems to buy a lot through ebay (shady amounts, actually).

I ship to the US military bases all the time. There is a link on the label page to be redirected to the customs label. It does not print automatically. You can't ship without it, it will come back.

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