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This info for me is on the Paypal “Reports” page, I have to assume they are including shipping as well, but I am not entirely sure.
Yes, I provide first class options to many countries on the USPS DELCON list. If the item is consigned or the value of the item warrants insurance, first class international is insurable through fitshipper.
Yes, I get somewhat frequent customs complaints, primarilly from UK buyers, even though their current VAT rate (20%) has been in effect since 2011. FYI: The UK VAT is 20% on merchandise over £15, plus an additional £8 processing fee tacked on by Parcel Force/Royal Mail.
Ebay has an international customs statement on each listing right below the shipping price. Yet, they always say they didn’t know. Rather, didn’t read. I have a pile of polite professional canned responses just for these folks, which direct them to the websites where they can find more info on their local VAT rate pay their bill for delivery. Most people pay it, some stuff bounces back. Typically unclaimed items are returned from the UK after 21 days and 3 delivery attempts. Unclaimed international returns classify as refused mail and are not covered by Buyer protection. If the item never returns I’m not on the hook for it. If it does show up eventually I just refund and relist, minus the shipping. Techically you are not required to refund at all, but this is fair.
Feedback is easily removed if the buyer has raised stink about the customs charges, and INR/INAD cases are easily closed if the buyer has not paid the customs.
It’s all part of the business. I just add the steps to handle it into my process, and don’t let it get to me.
I wasn’t sure to whom this question was directed, so I’ll answer just in case.
I have never used the Global Shipping Program after hearing complaints of overcharged shipping/customs, and have been shipping worldwide directly (with a few exclusions) for about 10 years now.
-We shipped 51 items internationally in July.
-International buyers account for 26% of our 2019 Total Sales-
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@The Thrift Raider
Be careful shipping to Brazil. While it’s ok for New items, unfortunately, it is against postal regulations to ship Used Consumer Goods into the country. We also block Italy across the board, since 99% of our inventory is prohibited there. The sales are not really worth the risk of the heavy fines to us.
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Week July 21 – July 27, 2019
Items in store: 4184 Listings for 6162 Items
Items Sold: 82 transactions for 101 Items
Gross Sales: $4634.91
Highest Price Sold: $300 …. LVC Sheepskin Jacket
Lowest Price Sold: $3.74… Shoe Laces
Average Sale Price: $45.88
Cost of Goods Sold $348, Plus consignment.
Number of new items listed this week: 83 items…oops.
$$ spent on new inventory this week $110
Repeat Customers: 13Thank goodness July is almost over. It wasn’t horrible, but I’m still hoping things pick up a little soon. Historically, August is usually one of my strongest months (except last year it was one of the slowest of the year)….we’ll see how it goes.
Going on a short vacation next week, so I need to get a lot done this week…..I got a little lazy this past week with the cooler weather. I’m excited that changing my handling time for vacation will now be a breeze with the business policies tool, compared to the lengthy process it was with the bulk editor.
Noticed our Goodwill put out the Halloween stuff already, geez. I love shopping the halloween section, it’s a great place to rescue vintage clothing from being destroyed by unknowing costume hunters.
I’d agree. You may hit those homeruns from time to time, but in general you get out what you put in through diligent work.
Ebay reporting….100% Half-Ass
@Jay, is this based on your own records, or the %% change ebay provides on the Seller Hub? One thing to remember on the Seller Hub is that eBay only gives a comparison for your current top two listed categories. For me right now it’s ties and suits/suit separates. However, a year ago, I hadn’t yet purchased the 3000 tie lot, and suits and sport coats were still separate categories, so of course it shows an increase.
One way to get a more accurate comparison is to check in paypal, under the reports tool.
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Week July 14 – July 20, 2019
Items in store: 4179 Listings for 6185 Items
Items Sold: 68 transactions for 85 Items
Gross Sales: $4417.48
Highest Price Sold: $248.85 …. Vintage Leather Fringe Jacket
Lowest Price Sold: $11.99… Alligator skin scraps for crafting
Average Price Sold: $51.97
Cost of Goods Sold $272, Plus consignment
Number of new items listed this week: 111 items
$$ spent on new inventory this week $6
Repeat Customers: 10Spent 4 days switching to the ebay “Business Policies”….OMG what a mess that was. I can’t even begin to imagine how much worse it would have been if I sold the variety of things some of you do.
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Update:
Full frame camera arrived today. It’s basically non-functional, and will have to be returned.
Boo.
The box monster was the main reason I switched from selling anything and everything to just selling clothing. I love the package type/size consistency. Easy to plan for, easy to store.
Week July 7 – July 13, 2019
Items in store: 4157 Listings for 6171 Items
Items Sold: 69 transactions for 75 Items
Gross Sales: $4184.31
Highest Price Sold: $205.50 …. Edward Green Shoes
Lowest Price Sold: $12.84… Tie Clip
Average Price Sold: $55.79
Cost of Goods Sold $235, Plus consignment
Number of new items listed this week: 108 items
$$ spent on new inventory this week $113
Repeat Customers: 1107/10/2019 at 12:23 pm in reply to: Scavenger Life Episode 418: Brick & Mortar Store Is Not For Us #64758URGENT eBay tech issue…Heads up:
Just bought 5 shipping labels totalling $63.56. When the paypal receipt came through I saw I was charged $127.12, exactly double for 5 labels. Reported the bug, awaiting an answer and a refund.
Everyone keep an eye out to make sure you are being charged correctly.
Whatever can be laundered, which is not much in our store, gets laundered. Most items get steam cleaned/pressed. Ironing takes too long.
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Thanks, I’ve got two actually.
5000-5500K lamps.
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