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<blockquote data-quote="RichCsigs" data-source="post: 3664726" data-attributes="member: 19690"><p>From 1-4 comics, the "sandwiched in cardboard" method will do fine (make sure the cardboard is large enough so it can absorb accidental dropping, corner banging from going through machines, etc. I personally like a good inch on each side at least.</p><p></p><p>More than 4, use a box. Make sure you have good packing material. Those peanuts work great. Leave your phone # at a few businesses and tell them you will pick up any peanuts they get & recycle them if they save them. Saves you a lot of money.</p><p></p><p>I have gotten, from more than 1 postal employee, that putting the word "Please" in your "don't bend/fold" message will give you better service (your asking instead of demanding).</p><p></p><p>I agree with whoever said, "Sell your hot stuff and complete runs separately" This is your best shot for money. Anything left over you will have to sell at a bulk price or just donate. Don't go by price guides either. Do a search on E-bay for the item.</p><p>If you click on the "advance search" link next to the search button, you'll see a button to search only listing that have finished already. These will give you your best idea of what's selling and for what (values in green means it sold, values in red means there was no sale).</p><p>Also, check out the people who got the most money for the item and figure out why they did. Wording in the heading? Wording in the description? Figure it out and adopt it.</p><p></p><p>Don't just list a grade for your comic, be descriptive when listing your item. List any defects the item has. It may hurt your sale in the short term but it will save you a lot of trouble after words from people who don't agree with your grade.</p><p></p><p>Photos: E-bay lets you put up one for free. Don't use more than that unless there's a reason to (ie - a close up of an autograph on a comic). I can't stress this enough: DON'T USE BLURRY/POORLY LIT PHOTOS!! If a buyer can't see it clearly, he won't buy it.</p><p></p><p>Don't immediately start at a high/max price. A lower price will get more people looking at your item (they're looking for a bargain). More people looking = more potential bidders. Also, I've found in my experience that if you start an auction low, you're more likely to get two people going against each other in a bidding war.</p><p></p><p>Shipping rate: You have two options; flat rate or the e-bay postal calculator. If you offer a flat rate, make sure your asking enough to cover shipping to the other side of the country. Make sure you state clearly in the auction that the rate is for your country only and all others should ask for a rate. If someone out of country wants a rate, you'll need to bring the package (ready for shipping) to the post office and ask them for a price.</p><p>I personally prefer the e-bay postal calculator. This option will be available to you when you set up the auction for the item. You enter a weight and a handling price, and then people looking can figure out the shipping themselves. If you don't have a small enough scale, take the item (ready for shipping) to the post office and ask them for the weight (this is what I did).</p><p></p><p>Don't put up more items than you can handle. Remember, every item you put up is time you'll have to devote to answering questions, finishing the auction, packing the item & shipping it. When I was selling off my sport card collection, I put up 3 a day but sport cards are easier to handle. Do what you are comfortable with.</p><p></p><p>Just a suggestion, but save your potential big ticket items for after you've made a few sales and have a rating. A person with a low (or no) rating doesn't instill confidence in a buyer.</p><p></p><p>Wow, that's more than I thought I would say. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RichCsigs, post: 3664726, member: 19690"] From 1-4 comics, the "sandwiched in cardboard" method will do fine (make sure the cardboard is large enough so it can absorb accidental dropping, corner banging from going through machines, etc. I personally like a good inch on each side at least. More than 4, use a box. Make sure you have good packing material. Those peanuts work great. Leave your phone # at a few businesses and tell them you will pick up any peanuts they get & recycle them if they save them. Saves you a lot of money. I have gotten, from more than 1 postal employee, that putting the word "Please" in your "don't bend/fold" message will give you better service (your asking instead of demanding). I agree with whoever said, "Sell your hot stuff and complete runs separately" This is your best shot for money. Anything left over you will have to sell at a bulk price or just donate. Don't go by price guides either. Do a search on E-bay for the item. If you click on the "advance search" link next to the search button, you'll see a button to search only listing that have finished already. These will give you your best idea of what's selling and for what (values in green means it sold, values in red means there was no sale). Also, check out the people who got the most money for the item and figure out why they did. Wording in the heading? Wording in the description? Figure it out and adopt it. Don't just list a grade for your comic, be descriptive when listing your item. List any defects the item has. It may hurt your sale in the short term but it will save you a lot of trouble after words from people who don't agree with your grade. Photos: E-bay lets you put up one for free. Don't use more than that unless there's a reason to (ie - a close up of an autograph on a comic). I can't stress this enough: DON'T USE BLURRY/POORLY LIT PHOTOS!! If a buyer can't see it clearly, he won't buy it. Don't immediately start at a high/max price. A lower price will get more people looking at your item (they're looking for a bargain). More people looking = more potential bidders. Also, I've found in my experience that if you start an auction low, you're more likely to get two people going against each other in a bidding war. Shipping rate: You have two options; flat rate or the e-bay postal calculator. If you offer a flat rate, make sure your asking enough to cover shipping to the other side of the country. Make sure you state clearly in the auction that the rate is for your country only and all others should ask for a rate. If someone out of country wants a rate, you'll need to bring the package (ready for shipping) to the post office and ask them for a price. I personally prefer the e-bay postal calculator. This option will be available to you when you set up the auction for the item. You enter a weight and a handling price, and then people looking can figure out the shipping themselves. If you don't have a small enough scale, take the item (ready for shipping) to the post office and ask them for the weight (this is what I did). Don't put up more items than you can handle. Remember, every item you put up is time you'll have to devote to answering questions, finishing the auction, packing the item & shipping it. When I was selling off my sport card collection, I put up 3 a day but sport cards are easier to handle. Do what you are comfortable with. Just a suggestion, but save your potential big ticket items for after you've made a few sales and have a rating. A person with a low (or no) rating doesn't instill confidence in a buyer. Wow, that's more than I thought I would say. :) [/QUOTE]
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