EBAY Listing Step-By-Step For Brand New Sellers! EASY Tutorial Updated for 2023

This is an absolute beginner's guide to listing your first item for sale on eBay. Follow along as you get your own item listed!
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[@paula...sister1of12]

Excellent video. You can tell you are a teacher .The first time I watched one of your videos I thought he has got to be a teacher. Have a great day.

[@TheChaChingKing]

It wouldn't shock anyone in my life if I ever chose to teach a class again for a year or two. I loved being in the classroom.

[@user-zo1ti5ku7n]

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[@Agentkozbee]

I know this is a video from 2023, but you helped me get my first item listed on eBay..... Today🎉 Thank you so much for your detailed, well-paced tutorial. You made this happen for me and Iam very grateful. 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

That is awesome! Congrats on listing your first of many!

[@davidgreen2713]

These videos are so great they cover stuff that is actually relevant to someone starting to sell on ebay

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much

[@johnsmith-gk4td]

Hands down, the best ebay beginners video!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Wow, thanks! I'm still working and trying to make the videos as helpful as possible. I truly appreciate your encouraging comment.

[@salvadorkalil1369]

Scott your videos are a great inspiration to those of us that are getting started on this journey. They helped me set up my first listing in April. At this point I have listed 47 items and made over 20 sales. I use my phone to take pics and to list. If I have to make changes I find it easier to do it on my computer. One thing as soon as the buyer pays I print the label right away and I ship the next day at the latest. So far so good. Again thanks. You are definitely a great inspiration to all of us .

[@TheChaChingKing]

You are a rock star!!!

[@salvadorkalil1369]

@@TheChaChingKing All I did was follow the advice you provided. Being active daily does help. Funny as I am responding to you my phone just went Chaching ! time to print that label and get ready to ship !

[@dye2knit]

I travel for work so how do I include that because of this my shipping and handling can be 4-7 days

[@TheChaChingKing]

You can put your shipping policy to that many days and then include a statement in your description. It wouldn't hurt to send a buyer a message when you make a sale and let them know when it will ship, too.@@dye2knit

[@user-zr1og9qx5i]

Very useful advice. I just wanted to say however, I had someone tie up my first listing last year because I allowed the 'make offer' option. They didn't pay and also locked up my listing for 28 days, plus I had to report a dispute to eBay on my very first attempt to sell something. I didn't lose any money, but if I wasn't so wary I might have sent the item on good faith and lost it. I did manage to sell the item right after the 30 days but it certainly took some of the positivity out of my sails.

[@TheChaChingKing]

You're certainly not wrong. Why eBay still allows a buyer to tie up a "sold" item is completely beyond me.

[@chrissycoen9441]

I have never listed on my computer so this was very helpful. Thanks! 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deniseballard6803]

@TheChaChaKing Thank you so much! Now I feel confident to become a new beginner seller and thrive on eBay! God bless you...🤑

[@heathercox5801]

I'm learning a few things from you. Thanks!

[@davidgreen2713]

These videos are so helpful

[@sololuisvlogs]

I been using my cell phone to post my listings. I’m not sure if this is a good idea but makes my listings a lot easier. Than I go back to my computer in case I need to adjust something. And I been using photos for my background. I learn a lot from you. Thank you 🙏

[@TheChaChingKing]

I have a video listing from my phone, too. Absolutely do what is most comfortable to you!

[@maeganfees4363]

Thank you Scot, i am brand new to this, and following very closely and making notes. This really helped to see the online step by step. Blessings to you!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BlessedOhioPicker]

This was a much needed video for me, Thank You so very much!!!!! Blessings 🙏🏽

[@TheChaChingKing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@derekgraber48]

Thank you!

[@dccolorado7650]

This was terrific Scot! Thank you for always providing such valuable information in a clear concise format. xoxo

[@TheChaChingKing]

I appreciate that very much.

[@terryparker8371]

thanks for the information

[@Tradewindsvintagehi]

Wow this is great, Scott! Thank you so much! I feel ready to give my first listing a try.

[@TheChaChingKing]

You got this!

[@Brunse61]

Excellent video that I have been looking for! Thank you so much!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@ruthespinoza1474]

I have to say your video was amazing and I just love how you went step by step on listing our first item. Can't thank you enough! 🙏

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so very much!

[@ceciliaparks7984]

Excellent tutorial!! My favorite teacher. I always learn something new. Thank you 😊.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you! 😃

[@georgeanndavis3957]

THANK YOU SO MUCH...THIS GIVES ME A BOOT TO BEGIN LISTING

[@TheChaChingKing]

You've got this!

[@tatianarichardson1014]

I am so impressed with your tutorial!

[@TheChaChingKing]

That's very kind. Thank you

[@reesee6420]

Awesome sauce!! I am doing this today!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Look at you go!!! You've got this! If you are getting started today, pat yourself on the back for me. :-)

[@gladyshollis3059]

I just wanted to tell you once again just how much I appreciate your videos. I am a brand new eBay seller and I will be creating my eBay reseller account this week. I look forward to watching your video on listing my first item. I hope to get my P.O. box address this week. Thank you again.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much! I am redoing a "getting started" video right now. It will be my next one out (I think).

[@Prism_Lights]

I recommend just emailing all the pictures from your phone to your own email so they show up on your computer and then you can just download them

[@TheChaChingKing]

That's certainly an option. :-)

[@Prism_Lights]

Thanks to you I listed to watchs today I hope to make money 💰🤑

[@treasuresofchristtv4844]

Thank you

[@jenniferkaybooks]

Thank you as always!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I truly appreciate you watching and commenting. :-)

[@nakibuuleprosscovia1252]

I love your videos. They are perfect for someone who doesn't know what to do when it comes to certain things when it comes to the process of reselling. Thank you so much!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!

[@mauriceharp1454]

Many thanks from a seller wannabe. I'll be watching and liking your videos for new sellers!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I do hope that you find them helpful.

[@shaddrach777a7]

Thanks for this step by step. It was a huge help.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Glad it helped!

[@StateFarmsMom]

Another great educational video!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thanks!

[@AngieResells]

Love this Scot!! So easy to follow for newbies

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!

[@gloriajanik1981]

Hello help! When I listing a hard good like a pitcher is the right way to wrap it,box it, weigh it and put it in the closet till it sells What I'm asking is you have to weigh as you list.I have had 3 weight discrepancies. Is that normal? Thank you

[@texaslaptop]

What a great easy video for beginners...

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you!

[@fahadsaeed50]

Good 👍👍

[@Kramer677]

You're getting good with the video graphics, keep getting better!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I appreciate that. I'm definitely still learning

[@zepo23]

Appreciate the video, about to open up a store to sell off my lego soon. If i like it i might invest more of myself into it 😁

[@TheChaChingKing]

That's actually a terrific way to go about it. It's not for everyone. One of my best friends hated the whole process. Melody and I love it.

[@ivangies6314]

Great video Scott. Thanks!!! I hate using the computer to list, I like to list on my phone!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I've made one for listing on the phone, too. I just keep finding that these need to be updated every time eBay updates their site. LOL

[@ivangies6314]

@@TheChaChingKing YES I AGREE!

[@karonahwazi2272]

Great eBay teacher👍🏼 i’m going to subscribe your channel to learn more. I want to be a seller.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much. I hope your find some of it helpful.

[@boonmsgt]

Great video! Do you ever dona video with a turn table?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I have done a few. I have a small turntable I've used a few times.

[@user-ky5ew5gg6y]

I have subscribed to your very helpful videos, Thank you. Do you have a video about featured categories? I have created the categories, but am unable to attach listings, so I was hoping for a video from you. Thank you

[@TheChaChingKing]

I haven't done that mainly because it doesn't help with my inventory process. We tried categories for a while, but we just never used the information. That said, I can try and show how to do it in an upcoming video.

[@Patricia.resells]

Well done! I learned some keyboard shortcuts from you here. BTW why do you think the Polo hat is Men's and not Women's or better yet Unisex?

[@TheChaChingKing]

It's Unisex. No doubt. These tend to get listed in men's, so I list mine in men's, too. But it's absolutely Unisex

[@hresulas4446]

Thank you for the step by step process in listing and item on eBay! So easy to understand and follow. 🤗

[@TheChaChingKing]

You are so welcome!

[@piggybank9899]

Is it good to list on the mobile phone

[@user-rx8lo4ne4n]

Scott, we're just dipping our toes into the eBay waters, planning on building a business to enjoy during our upcoming (4 years) retirement. We've learned a lot from all of your videos, but help! While creating a listing, where do I find the "custom label" or "custom UPC" so I can enter the storage location? We look forward to huge success and your videos will surely help us get there! Tom & Corrina

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you for the kind words! On the computer, the SKU (where I enter my storage location and invisible to a buyer) is 2 boxes below the title. On an android phone, it is at the very bottom of the Item Specifics. I hope that helps!

[@MyLivingJournal]

Hello, I just found your helpful channel. I was wondering why you just wouldn't use the free shipping boxes that USPS gives you, for the hats? Thanks

[@TheChaChingKing]

The free boxes USPS gives you must be used with Priority Mail. Priority Mail is much more expensive. It's cheaper to ship it First Class and buy the box than it is to ship Priority

[@classicrock4228]

Thank you for the good video, payonner is not necessary?

[@TheChaChingKing]

It depends on your location. I know there are some countries that it may still be required. But, eBay has been moving everyone possible over to their own managed payment system.

[@DivinePudding133]

Very great tutorial. I've been selling locally for years and never did shipping because I don't know how to. What I don't get still is how do you know how much the shipping will be? I have so many vintage Scream masks I unfortunately need to get rid of due to medical expenses. Also will you do an updated tutorial on shipping the item out? Thanks!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I just shipped a Gen 1 Small Dot mask. I put it in a large zip lock bag. Then I put that in a box surrounded by packing paper. I shipped it USPS Priority mail just because of the cost. As far as what to charge, you could always use a USPS medium flat rate Priority box and it'll run $14. If you charge $13.99 you'll be close.

[@lionheart830]

I have also had this "not knowing the cost of shipping" problem. I think it's what held me back from selling.

[@williamduke4554]

Love your videos!!I am still confused about where and when I enter my bank account information. I thought you said it would happen after I sold something. How does that work? Getting geared up to do my first listing. Thanks,

[@TheChaChingKing]

It will ask you to enter your information either when you list an item, or when you sell one.

[@karenharriman5114]

If ebay is promoting 200 free listings a month why would it be restricted to 10 as you stated it might be? And how long are restrictions and how do we get beyond the restricted amount? Thank you so much for taking the time to show how to do the steps! I'm so grateful! Pastor Karen

[@TheChaChingKing]

You'll be restricted if the account is brand new. How long it takes to unlock now listings friends on the account. If you are completing sales successfully, you can get it raised fairly quickly. Often within a month

[@lionheart830]

We have a list of things to sell that are collecting dust around the house, including cd, dvd, books, tired decorations that have some value. Two weeks ago, I couldn't think of more than one item to sell. Since then, we started a list of things to sell by watching reseller videos. Some of the items they pick up at their sales are in my inventory. Wesee what they are buying and think... we have one of those or something similar or it brings to mind something else. This is how wemake our list. Should we open a seperate bank account? Afraid our bill money will get mixed with the sales money.

[@TheChaChingKing]

If you plan on selling long term, I would definitely run it through a dedicated account. It will make tax season much easier.

[@winewnek]

Hello! Incredible video. Quick question, where do I buy the shipping materials. Is there anywhere where its free or low cost? Coming from Canada, not USA.

[@TheChaChingKing]

In the US, LOTS of people get shipping supplies from places like our dollar stores. The bring in so many products and throw the supplies away. I don't know what equivalent you have there. Surely there is a store that wouldn't mind you checking their dumpsters for bubble wrap and boxes. I buy my bubble wrap from American Bubble Boy. I buy my boxes from eBay and Amazon.

[@ochiengfelix6590]

Oooh brother my first time to watch out your video please how can add sell items on my account

[@TheChaChingKing]

If you have an eBay account, and it's linked to a bank account, you just have to start listing. If it's not linked to a bank, you may need to do that first.

[@user-vm3oe4fx2b]

Do I pay for shipping and then later get reimbursed when the customer pays for shipping?

[@jeromesaunders6173]

Very helpful video. Did you ever have an issue with the item returned was different than what you sent? Also, what about someone purchasing for temporary use and then returning?

[@TheChaChingKing]

My entire return rate is less than 2%. I've never had a different item returned, but I'm aware it could happen. If I've had any "rented," it was very few. Returns are a real part of the business, but a small part overall.

[@jeromesaunders6173]

@TheChaChingKing Do have the same return process when selling something like watches, or should jewelry be treated differently? This would be my first time creating an account.

[@terrymiller7392]

This was a very instructive video, thank you. One question, why don't you allow international returns?

[@TheChaChingKing]

If I allowed international returns, I'd have to pay shipping to get it back. That's usually not worth it for me.

[@terrymiller7392]

When it says return shipping is paid by the buyer, is that not true for international returns?@@TheChaChingKing

[@TheChaChingKing]

Not necessarily. Because eBay is currently handling all of the international returns for any reason, I hesitate to accept them on my end. I don't know that it would, but I would hate to have to accept a return on my end when eBay does all of it. eBay's international shipping accepts ALL of the responsibility. So, a big part of it is that I don't need to accept returns.@@terrymiller7392

[@QuranIsAWayToAllah]

uncle, your video is really helpful please guide uncle can i sell brand products like nike Adidas and others?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You can sell those brands, but there might be limitations based on where you are located. Many brands don't allow you to sell the items as new. Also, popular brands like these often report people for selling imitations (fakes). But if you have authentic pieces, these brands do sell.

[@hasannagaria1395]

Ive been binging all your videos, thank you. Im struggling with the shipping. Can I use the priority boxes that usps provides for ground advantage? I mean, if I use them and simply put them inside my own padded envelope and ship it through ground advantage? The price of the priority shipping small and medium boxes is just too high but its roughly the size I need. Thanks!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you for the kind words! You truly can't do that, though. It's actually a criminal offense to use Priority supplies for anything other than Priority shipping. You can only use Priority supplies when you ship Priority.

[@hasannagaria1395]

@@TheChaChingKing Thanks for confirming that. As a beginner, do you recommend buying boxes to use? Also do you have any videos on packaging toys? I ordered an action figure which was shipped to me through priority flat rate envelope, when I opened it, it was inside a box which was a flat rate box also. Is this technically wrong as well?

[@hasannagaria1395]

@@TheChaChingKing Also for idea for future videos I would love to hear your thoughts on flat rate boxes vs ground advantage. As a newbie Im struggling with this idea. Because on the one hand I want the flat rate boxes but the price of that shipping is insanely high, and on the flip side ground advantage is a lot harder as a beginner since I have to get all supplies myself.

[@elainecevallos7116]

When starting a new ebay business, what General liabilty insurance do you need to have and when is the best time after starting to resale to switch over to a ebay store?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'm truly not qualified to give advice about things like insurance and taxes. I talked to professionals who know what they are doing to keep form making a mistake. As far as when it's time to open a store, I actually made a video for that. Maybe it will help. :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpPCn5uHgt6BnNU

[@musicgrynd]

Such a great video!!Quick question though,I opened an Ebay Business account,does that mean i need to open an Ebay Business Bank account or can i just use my personal bank account for the payouts?I tried to apply for a bussines bank account but it seems my bank wants me to have an actual business registered with a registration number.

[@TheChaChingKing]

A regular bank account works just fine. 😀

[@raymondgarcia2440]

Just came across your site. I'm looking to start selling for the first time on here. QUESTION! How do I get paid for selling my items on EBAY?

[@TheChaChingKing]

eBay will deposit your earnings directly into your bank account.

[@vmherrin7880]

Thank you! Now I have to figure out how I get a shipping label - does eBay send me that?

[@TheChaChingKing]

When you purchase the label on eBay, you can just print it. If you don't have a printer, you can send yourself a QR code and the post office will print it.

[@vmherrin7880]

@@TheChaChingKing thanks! Wow I have so much to learn

[@mndnight8664]

HI Scott, My little brother is insisting on reselling online, has been selling at the flea market with my parents since he was 14. Hes turning 16 this year, but my parents wont let him on the fact if he doesn't sell he would open a bank account and lose on monthly services fees. I've heard that you can use eBay balance as a way to pay for labels but wont that be impossible with the money being on hold for 3 business days

[@TheChaChingKing]

You should be able to pay for the label from the eBay balance. While it isn't available for immediate withdrawal, it is available for labels. The bigger issue might just be his age. I think you have to be 18 to sell on eBay. But I'm not entirely sure. And, you will need a bank account to withdraw the money from eBay. It's funny, one of my fears when we started treating eBay like a business was that I was afraid it would cost more in bank fees, ebay fees and shipping than I was making. We turned it into a real income. It's harder when you're starting because you don't have a balance forward. But you can make a living on ebay.

[@mndnight8664]

Thank you ill let my parents know, they just rather wait to see result, rather than jumping in and him loosing. ebay Tos says 18 but with parent permission or account. Again Thank You!

[@t_rain2578]

How do you get a split picture as the main photo. For example I want to show the front and back of the t shirt as my main photo, and I’ve seen listings with a half pic front and the other half back. Any help would be appreciated thank u,and thanx for all ur videos

[@TheChaChingKing]

I use the program InShot. It's simple to use and has several different options.

[@t_rain2578]

Ok cool I'll check it out. Gracias

[@derekgraber48]

Ok I see. But that means you need a store subscription correct? Is there a way to do it without a store subscription?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You do not need a store subscription to do this. Go to your Seller Hub. From there, find the box labeled SELLING TOOLS. On mine, it's near the bottom of the Seller hub page. The last link the the Selling Tools box is one called TIME AWAY. Open that and you should see where you can schedule some time away.

[@JohnSmith-cl1sw]

Very good video. When i start new Ebay ads, i dont have option Video, only photo....why?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I have to guess since I can't see what's happening. But, if you don't see the "Add video" button in the Sell Your Item form, it might mean that you are currently using the classic view. You need to click "Try the new listing tool" in the top right corner of the page.

[@JohnSmith-cl1sw]

I have find the answer. When i open my store with Ebay Canada, we dont have Add video but if i connect with any other country, i have Add video@@TheChaChingKing

[@derekgraber48]

What do you do with your listings when you’re on vacation? Do you end them then relist them when your vacation is over?

[@TheChaChingKing]

No, you can put your store on vacation mode. You don't have to take everything down.

[@user-vm3oe4fx2b]

How does it work when the customer pays for shipping?Does shipping cost come from the customers immediate payment?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yes. If it isn't right now, it's probably just because the account is new.

[@vynilrob9719]

I like to use dashes to make keywords stand out (Spider-Man - book lot - characters - marvel comics)...do they help or hinder?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I personally think they do anything to help. They may interfere with how the search engine reads the title. So, I rarely use them. That said, I may use them to highlight a word like DAMAGED so that a buyer couldn't argue they didn't know. It won't help search, but I get a false sense of security from it. Lol

[@vynilrob9719]

@@TheChaChingKing yeah, I do this so the title won't look like a run-on sentence...thanx!

[@north4560]

Can you explain more about the limitations of 10 items or $500?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Sure. When you first open an account and start selling on eBay, eBay needs to make sure you're a decent person. So, they limit how much you can list until they see that you're actually shipping the stuff you sell and that the customers are happy. It protects their customers and their platform. The limits typically start with 10 items and $500 TOTAL in listings...whichever one you hit first. Those limits start going up after 30 days, and you successfully complete transactions.

[@north4560]

@TheChaChingKing thank you for your response. So what will happen if I don't sell as well?

[@north4560]

@@TheChaChingKing also do you have a video about their fees and subscriptions?

[@jims724]

Scot, thanks. When at the bottom of the listing you check”pay Immediately” does that prevent your ability to choose who you sell to. If they pay immediately and they have a questionable or negative feedback or buying history your on the hook. Am I correct?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yes and no. Even without immediate payment required, the buyer could pay immediately. And, if they didn't pay immediately and you cancel the sale after checking out their feedback, they could still leave you feedback. So, it doesn't have a big impact one way or the other. In my opinion.

[@jims724]

@@TheChaChingKing Makes sense. My take away would be to choose wisely what you sell and where you sell.

[@Rockstarnycosmetics]

awww you are such a good teacher

[@TheChaChingKing]

That is so kind of you. Thank you so much.

[@wanderingsoul7719]

With Amazon it is still shipped on Sunday. How do you state one day if the next day is Sunday for the post office? Is it implied? Or is it always shipped next day as a statement?

[@TheChaChingKing]

"one day" on eBay is the next business day. So, even though I ship on Saturdays, I wouldn't have to.

[@noahr3408]

I had a question about payment I’m about to do my first listing but don’t know how it works with receiving after a sale, is it a pay pal i set up? Or do i just set up my normal bank account? Thanks in advance been watching all your videos!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Just your normal bank account. Ebay manages all the payments in-house now. There is no need for PayPal for a seller at all.

[@noahr3408]

@@TheChaChingKing okay perfect thank you! I saw a comment that said pay pal was for some reason the better option because of less fees or something like that but I wasn’t exactly sure

[@staceya5977]

How do I find the Seller Hub page?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Opt in to the Seller Hub here: www.ebay.com/sellerhub

[@josealejandre2330]

Cha Ching King , when listing an item and it’s not calculated shipping, do I have to fill in weight and dimensions with all shipping materials spot on or can I do the product weight alone and fill the rest when printing the label?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You need to be close enough that if someone buys it through international shipping that it doesn't create a problem. But, outside of that, it won't make much difference at all.

[@josealejandre2330]

Thanks Cha Ching King

[@gsmscrazycanuck9814]

Great video. How do you get payed? Ebay wants my bank information. What are my options?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I use a bank account specifically for eBay/business. I have never had a single issue.

[@gsmscrazycanuck9814]

thanx @@TheChaChingKing

[@GarryLando]

i can't see Require immediate payment when buyer uses buy it now im new at ebay try to sell today :)

[@TheChaChingKing]

It's probably in the business policy you have set. It's changed a little bit since this video was made.

[@sarabara4764]

Is it safe as a seller to use my bank account vs. paypal or cc? Thanks

[@TheChaChingKing]

It always had been for me. I have never had an issue

[@bossladykay24]

What address do you use for your returns? Is it best to get a P O BOX?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I use a PO Box and I'd recommend that if you don't have a place that can receive packages for you.

[@wandacushing9420]

Scott, what do you mean by promoting item?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You can set a "promotion" rate on an item. The higher percentage you're willing to pay, the higher it will be in the eBay search rankings. You only pay the extra percentage if the items sells through one of the promoted placements. So, if it sold through an organic placement, you wouldn't pay the extra fee. If you are listing something that has a bunch of competition, like a new pair of a popular jeans, it makes sense. If you're listing something that there are few available and a high demand, it doesn't make much sense.

[@wandacushing9420]

@@TheChaChingKing Thanks for you help!! Youre the best!

[@mukhtarsyajaratun1025]

I wanna try my fist listing but im worried if i get suspended for listing a products that im not suppposed to as a new seller.Whats products i shouldnt sell for now in order to avoid suspension?

[@TheChaChingKing]

That question is too broad for me to give you an accurate answer. What are you considering listing? If I knew that, I could try to answer better.

[@skullcrackers187]

what about the banking? how do you get paid? Should I set up a Paypal or does ebay work with actual bank account?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You no longer need PayPal at all. eBay will make the deposits directly into your bank.

[@skullcrackers187]

Thanks

[@do-it-yourself-skills]

Is there a way to restrict sales to just the US? I don't want to deal with international shipping just yet/

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yes, just don't opt into the international sales. That said, if you only use the Ebay International Shipping service, it's a no risk set up for the seller. They take all the returns, deal with all of the customs and handle any complaints. So far, NONE of it comes back to the seller.

[@do-it-yourself-skills]

@@TheChaChingKing Thank you so much!!!

[@CarolAnn11]

I'm having a hard time in Canada getting ebay to default to chit-chat US shipping address so I can use USPS instead of the ridiculously priced Canada Post...I'm new to selling and would appreciate some help. I love your videos...cheers

[@TheChaChingKing]

Canada gets the worst deal of any of our neighbors and shipping destinations. It makes no sense. That said, I've never tried to do what you are doing. Having no experience with it, I'm not much help.

[@CarolAnn11]

@@TheChaChingKing yes we do. Thank you so much for replying I really enjoy your videos they're very informative

[@TheChaChingKing]

I truly appreciate the kind words. I want the videos to be helpful, so I try to follow up as much as I can. @@CarolAnn11

[@emeaqui9873]

Thank Scott, I have a question. I have to put my address or I should open a P.O. Box to send an item. Thank you again

[@TheChaChingKing]

Personally, I like having a post office box. I used my home address for decades without issue. But I like having a po box.

[@emeaqui9873]

Thank you so much, you’re the best

[@aymansadiq1590]

What if im listing from outside of usa ? What changes should i know ?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I know that you will have to have a US bank account of some kind. Other than that, I don't have any experience listing from outside of the US. I would search KZbin for eBay and your country's name and see if anyone is posting from your location. They would have much more experience doing what you are wanting to do.

[@aymansadiq1590]

@@TheChaChingKingno problem, thanks so much!

[@user-dd3to8ut4v]

it is not letting me change the format of the pricing option. Has anyone ran into this?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Are you trying to change it on an existing listing? One thing to check is the "immediate payment" option. If you have that checked, you can't set it to an auction.

[@CricketLovers-ez5ff]

Brother can we upload pictures with background of grass

[@TheChaChingKing]

You can literally use any background you like. I've actually used grass before. I had some enormous quilts that simply couldn't be photographed indoors. And, I live in the country and don't have pavement. So...grass it was. It turned out just fine.

[@donareynolds2472]

My shipping screen is not like yours and can't get package options or calculated rates. There's nothing behind the options listed.

[@TheChaChingKing]

The platform changed a little bit after this video was made. You probably need to create shipping policies to match what you're wanting to do.

[@schoolnursesaves]

I had to rewatch it quickly because you mentioned something that I wanted to take note to ask about then I forgot what it was, and then ended up with 2 questions both are for clarification: #1: The quantity setting- does this refer to how many are available to be sold in the store (ie: 2 of the same item listed at the same price) or buyer is receiving BOTH on the same order? #2: For calculated shipping - do we need to go in and figure out the weight of the packaging along with the item prior to listing to minimize cost out of pocket for the seller? Thanks again Scot! I guess you may have a good idea what I am trying this summer while out of work for summer break...gotta love school life❤️😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

The QUANTITY is how many you have....not how many the buyer gets. When they buy it, they would have to choose to buy more than one. And, if they make an offer, they have to put how many they are willing to buy EACH for the offer they send. Does that help?

[@schoolnursesaves]

@@TheChaChingKing Awesome! Thank you, I was hoping that was the case😊 How about the calculated shipping though?

[@Rittleturtle]

Hi, Ebay is not showing "buy it now" only listing? It only letting me to do Auction and buy it now both. Did they change some rules?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Hmmm...not that I'm aware of. Are you trying to revise a listing? Or create a new one?

[@Rittleturtle]

@@TheChaChingKing Thank you so much for kindly replying to me after many trials using eBay apps worked thank you. You are a great teacher. I’m looking forward to see your channel!

[@christinesharman7103]

I have some pieces of furniture to sell can I ask the buyer to collect? Never done eBay before.

[@TheChaChingKing]

You can list items for "pick up only."

[@christinesharman7103]

Thanks for that

[@user-zu3fb7md7q]

Hi. If you are a new seller and you have a store, does Ebay restrict you to list say 10 items only when you start listing?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You still have the restrictions until you've successfully sold some items.

[@user-zu3fb7md7q]

Thank you. I want to let you know that you are one of the best teacher that I have encounter in my research of re-selling information. I loved the way you explain and inspire me to start listing. Still I feel a little nervous about how to start but I am getting ready to jump in. I am taking my time because I want to feel more confident and you are helping me just do that. Now definitively I will change my user ID. I did not know we can do that.

[@TheChaChingKing]

My goal when I started this channel was to be helpful and encouraging. I honestly wasn't sure I had anything to offer that wasn't already being done and done well. So, your comment is genuinely appreciated. Thank you. @@user-zu3fb7md7q

[@jacquelineclark60]

Idk what I’m doing wrong I list I sell them it’s like eBay sends me a very small payment I am missing how to set prices.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I will try to put a future video together that breaks down how to estimate how much you'll make in a sale.

[@schoolnursesaves]

This is a great question! I am glad you asked about this, I am curious too❤️. I haven't done my first yet, but this is one of my fears🫣

[@susans9087]

On your photos you are using an android phone and transfer photos easy. I have an iPhone and no one I ask seems to be able to tell me an easy way to transfer them to my desktop.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I don't use an iPhone, so I'm not much help. You could possibly save a draft on the computer and upload the pictures directly into the listing. But beyond that I'm not sure how they work.

[@griffinator2335]

so i just sold my first item on ebay. the issue i'm having is the label is printing sideways and i can't seem fix the problem.

[@TheChaChingKing]

UGH, I hate that. You have to change your printer settings on your computer AND in ebay. It's really hard to fix from here because it seems to be different on every computer.

[@griffinator2335]

@@TheChaChingKing found it. Ebay setting.

[@ttfl_snake1566]

I listed my first item yesterday and had my dad check if he could see it. It isnt there. Does it take a long time to post?

[@TheChaChingKing]

It can take some time for it to show up. And with it being your only listing, eBay won't give it priority in the search. Congrats on getting started!!!

[@ttfl_snake1566]

@@TheChaChingKing thanks for answering! How long will it take? And how to get relevance? List more or promote? Thanks for your content it's helped a lot

[@TheChaChingKing]

@@ttfl_snake1566 Just keep listing. Do your best to make each customer happy. It'll come

[@pamprier4710]

Scot, I've returned to this video because i cannot get an intelligent answer from an ebay rep. Where can I find a list of VERO items, so that I don't accidentally list one?

[@TheChaChingKing]

There isn't just a "list." I will post a link at the bottom of this message with the page on eBay. But, someone having their name on the VeRO list doesn't mean you can't use it. It just means they've outlined to eBay what they want. So, every single one is different. Otterbox, BeachBody, Onsie, Xerox, Velcro are some common ones. But it gets more complicated than that. For example, Harley Davidson doesn't want you using their brand name on generic items. So, you can call a random leather vest a Harley Davidson just because it has a HD patch on it. So, it isn't so much that people are beating around the bush, it's that the answer isn't as simple as a list of names and words you can't use. Does that make sense? www.ebay.com/sellercenter/ebay-for-business/verified-rights-owner-program

[@pamprier4710]

@@TheChaChingKing Yes, it does. And thank you for the link.

[@pamprier4710]

@@TheChaChingKing Having looked thru the list, I'm still a bit confused. (Which surprises me; I'm an author, so I don't usually have difficulty in understanding things.) For instance, Gas Monkey: does it mean I'm not able to sell their products at all?? Because I bought a couple of their shirts at a yard sale expecting to sell them on ebay.

[@TheChaChingKing]

@@pamprier4710 I'm not surprised at all since it's absolutely confusing. No, just because someone is on the list doesn't mean that you can't sell their stuff. It just means that they have submitted the proper paperwork to eBay that give them rights over their brand. Some don't exercise it at all unless you're selling obvious fakes. Some claim your items are fakes no matter what. The reason there isn't a substantial list is because it just doesn't exist. I had a claim a couple of months ago from a company that NEVER does that. But they did it to one of my VINTAGE toys claiming it was a fake. I wrote them and they actually removed it. But, they wouldn't have been a company I thought would do it at all. Your confusion isn't a reflection of your inability to understand. It's born from a policy that gives too much power to the company at the loss of the 1st Sale Doctrine.

[@pamprier4710]

@@TheChaChingKing Well, lol, thanks, at least I know I'm not the only one who finds it confusing. I still don't know if I should try to list those two t-shirts or not. I might end up selling a few items on other platforms.

[@madmax8620]

WAIT.... so DON'T use the New Listings Tool then ??!!? Why?... confused and unclear

[@TheChaChingKing]

No, don't avoid the new listing tool. This video is about 9 or 10 months old. The platform changed and I haven't redone the video again. LOL I can't seem to catch up before they change things again.

[@madmax8620]

@TheChaChingKing ok thanks, BUT then what Is The new listings tool for and how utilized, in your amazing way of explaining things....

[@TheChaChingKing]

@@madmax8620 They are just constantly updating. I have a REALLY complicated (editing nightmare) video I'm working on now. But I will try to make a video for the new listing tool soon.

[@sylviaclemons2381]

Hi! I just started following you, here and on Instagram! This might seem obvious to some people, but for the life of me, I can't find the sellers hub. It's not in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Ebay just tells me how to use it, not find it. Hope you can help! Thank you so much!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Try going to ebay.com/sellerhub and see if that works

[@user-vm3oe4fx2b]

Do I pay for shipping and then later get reimbursed when the customer pays for shipping?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yes, the cost of the label will come out of the proceeds from the sale. Initially, while your account is brand new, you may have to pay up front until eBay knows that you'll follow through with the sale.