Unfortunately, selling online isn't free but we try to keep the cost at a minimum for you.  First let me explain your options for listing. 

LISTING OPTIONS

Auction Format

Most people start their listings out in auction format.  These are started at a bit lower, yet fair selling price that that is competitive with other sellers. The more bids the higher it can go which is what makes auction selling so much fun. These listings run for 7 days and the item being sold must be have a value of at least $19.99. If the item doesn't sell in the first listing you have a couple of options:

1. Relist the item to give it a second chance to sell. The listing will be looked at and we might discuss adjusting the starting price or trying a different selling format.
2. Choose to not relist your item.  Item will need to be picked up and you will be responsible for all listing fees incurred.

Fixed Price Format

1. Listings run for  up to 30 days at a time but instead of it being in an auction style the price will be set for one selling price.  This price is usually a little higher than what you started your auctions at but still priced within the current resell value of your item.
2. These listing have a "Buy It Now" Logo next to their price and buyers then buy the item on the spot instead of bidding. Feel free to look in our store to view how these listing appear to the buyer.
3. We can also add a "Best Offer Option" if you like to wheel and deal. With this option buyers can give you an offer (which is a lower price) for what they would be willing to pay for the item. If it is acceptable to you then we can accept it and it is sold! If the price offered is not acceptable we decline the offer and the item stays for sale.

 

Store Format

If your item doesn't sell in the auction or fixed price format don't lose hope! There are still ways to try to sell your merchandise.  Because we have a store on eBay we can list goods there in what they call Store Format.  Maybe you are wondering, " What is a store format?"  Basically, it is the same as the fixed price format except that the listing fees are only a few cents per 30 days making it very inexpensive for slow moving products to sit without accumulating lots of fees.  The downside to the store format is that you don't get as high exposure as you do in auction or fixed priced listings. By this I mean that when a buyer searches for an item, the store format listing will be toward the bottom of the list.

And of course you can put your listing directly into our store using the store format and avoid the auction or fixed style listings all together if you like.  But, do remember that you will have less exposure and it could take longer for your product to sell or be seen.

FEES

You, the Consignor, are responsible for all fees charged by eBay and PayPal.  To give a rough estimate, the total fees charged to list and sell your item, can range between 15%- 18%. We receive none of these fees. They are paid directly to eBay and PayPal. The breakdown of these fees are:

1. All eBay Insertion Fees, payable whether the listing sells or not. This includes auction, fixed price,  and store format listings.
2. All Final Value Fees charged by eBay upon the sale of your listing.
3. All PayPal fees.

*For a complete view of eBay's Insertion and Final Value Fees along with the costs for additional upgrades please click here.

COMMISSION

Our commission rate is 30%. We can negotiate this rate for items valued over $500 or for large volume consignments. You only pay us a commission if your item sells.

OUR SERVICES

We make sure that we earn every percent of our commission fee.  So, sit back and relax and we will do for you all of the following:

• We research each item to determine its current market value, selling potential, and selling value on eBay. 
• We will write a thorough description by using information supplied by you and from the research we have performed.
• We will take up to 12 professional quality photographs to show off your merchandise from every angle.
• We will monitor each listing from being to end to insure it has proper content, to answer any questions from potential buyers, and to make sure that you are kept aware of the its progress.

Once the listing closes with a winning bidder we will:

• Invoice the buyer and process their payment.
• Prepare the package for shipment using care so that it arrives undamaged.
• Ship the package using online shipping services with USPS, UPS, or FedEx.
• Insure the buyer has received the package and is satisfied.
• Take care of any issues the buyer may experience. This can include any returns or refunds that will have to be made due to lost or damaged packages or dissatisfaction by the buyer for the product received.
• We will issue payment for eligible consignments on the 30th of each month. Eligible consignments are those that have been received by the buyer and either the buyer has expressed their satisfaction with the purchase through feedback or 7 days have passed since the date of the delivery and the buyer has expressed no dissatisfaction.  No payment can be issued until 7 days from receipt of the package has passed in the event the buyer wishes to make a return or request a refund. Please note, that any purchase that is either returned or a refund is requested will not be considered as sold. The item can be relisted if you so choose.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Say you want to take a stab at selling on your own but just don't know where to start.  We can get you started by offering our consultation services.  We will come to your home or business and get you started from beginning to end. We will show you how to open an eBay account, place a listing, upload pictures, research your merchandise, set up a PayPal account, and determine the shipping method that suits your needs best and help set up accounts with a shipping service if required.  We charge a flat hourly fee for this service of $15 per hour.