Many small traders have started setting up a business selling at an eBay Shop, online. eBay Shops are the section on eBay where you, as an individual seller, can show your wares and inform your customers about your business on your own, customised pages.
Let us suppose you’ve made that decision. One of the things you have to decide is which of the many UK Shipping Companies you will entrust to delivering your products.
A Buyer on eBay must always be told what the total cost of the article they are bidding for or buy will be. That said, it’s important to list your postage and packing prices (P & P). Sellers and eBay Shop keepers are encouraged to check with the Royal Mail (or their individually chosen shipping company) to ascertain the exact cost of postage.
All items must be packed well. When it arrives it should be in one piece or your purchaser will be disappointed and may well say so online. You may need to check if your buyer wants to pay extra for postal insurance, or a trackable service – especially if the item is valuable. The Royal Mail, ParcelForce and DHL are a few of the Shipping Companies you might select for your eBay business.
Another choice might be to contact “Shiply” http://www.shiply.com. Apparently 25% of lorries travel empty on Britain’s roads. Hauliers can now log on to Shiply and be matched up with individuals and businesses that need a package taken from A to B. They claim that over 400,000 people have used Shiply to save up to 75% on their deliveries and most receive at least three quotes from which to choose. All hauliers offer insurance, though you should check the details before agreeing to their service. So starting up an eBay business online might be even more cost effective and trouble free than you ever thought!