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  • katherine: I sell mostly light weight metal charms. I ship with delivery comformation – so that means it has...
  • Ruth Page: Thanks for the wonderful tips. I often use the contents from my shredder as packing material. Fluff it...
  • Susabella: Selling vintage china means packing some of the most fragile items possible! Coming from a background in...
  • Jimbo: I do not sell internationally, and havent for years. I may be losing bids, but I also do not have to deal...
  • Jimbo: I use plastic grocery bags as cushioning for light or not-too-fragile items. They don’t weigh much, and...

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Packing items

Simple Packing Tips To Impress Online Buyers

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February 13, 2012

Packing shipments is an art. After watching our in-house PowerSeller do a few nifty things to pack awkward items, I started thinking, what do other sellers do to ensure their items make it to their destinations in good condition ...

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vday-gift

Ensure You Get a Little Love, Too

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January 24, 2012

It's that time again; time to break out the hearts, the chocolates and the flowers. Lovers will soon be buying gifts for their sweeties. According to researcher IBISWorld, Valentine's Day sales ...

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beatlesclosecall

A Shipping Close Call

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January 03, 2012

The third week of December was a nail biter. I listed a box set of Beatles albums that was in prime condition, with only minor blemishes from aging and a little dust from being stored for years. It was another score from the storage unit auction ...

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unhappychristmas

So Close

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December 20, 2011

Just when I thought I had made it through this holiday season with no buyer issues, it happened. I knew it was too good to be true. I turned on the selling machine right before Thanksgiving and didn't stop until last week, giving me a solid four weeks of selling. I officially ended all of my listings on Dec. 15 to avoid those "I better receive my order by Christmas!" threats ...

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sell-learn

A Time of Selling… and Learning

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December 13, 2011

The holidays are a time to spend time with family, spread that holiday cheer and make a few sales, aka bucks. I recently decided it would be a great time to post a few items we acquired at a local storage unit auction ...

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money-and-tools

Tools to Help You Make Lots of ‘Dough’

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November 21, 2011

I like dough. Not just plain bread dough but also sweet dough for cinnamon rolls or sugar cookies. I love kneading dough, rolling it and getting it ready to make delicious treats, especially during this time of year. But I like rolling in a different kind of dough ...

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kabbage-logo

Company Helps Online Sellers Grow

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August 23, 2011

Sometimes, eBay sellers need some extra cash to advance their business. The reasons can vary: inventory, education, supplies, employees, etc. Getting ahead of the game can be challenging ...

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