Seting up eBay to sell some one else's stuff??

dlovely51 · Mar 17th, 2007, 11:37 PM

Hi,
I have an older friend who is a shopaholic, and has been a fashionista for most of her life. She has tons of vintage bags, clothes-all top designer stuff.

We got to talking, and I said she should sell somethings on eBay to just make money and not just let her stuff sit in a garage.

I've avoided eBay myself-but she's not computer literate and I am. She asked if I would sell the things for her-and my questions are:

1. Has anyone done this for someone else?

2. What are the pros and cons of doing this for someone else?

3. What would be fair compensation of I set up things for her, do the work and she supplies the bags?

Thanks!

Swanky Mama Of Three · Mar 17th, 2007, 11:42 PM

I've done it for my sister and others. . . I just took a small fee from the Paypal payments, she e-mailed me the photos and bullet point descriptions.

dlovely51 · Mar 17th, 2007, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

I've done it for my sister and others. . . I just took a small fee from the Paypal payments, she e-mailed me the photos and bullet point descriptions.

Thanks Swanky Mom. Do you already sell on eBay yourself?

Swanky Mama Of Three · Mar 17th, 2007, 11:55 PM

BagAngel · Mar 18th, 2007, 12:03 AM

Yes you could sell for her, make sure that she will cover all your fees - listing, final value & paypal fees & perhaps arrange to have some percentage for your trouble.

Smoothoprter · Mar 18th, 2007, 12:08 AM

Consignment shops charge anywhere from 25-35% of final value to cover fees and shipping and the remainder for their efforts. eBay and Paypal fees on average total between 7-10% (depending on whether the buyer is an international eBayer when PayPal fees are a little higher).

dlovely51 · Mar 18th, 2007, 01:09 AM

Bag Angel and Smoothoprter,
Thanks for your tips!! I would have never even thought of all those little hidden costs. I didn't know what consignment shops charged either-but she said they charged too much, so she has been giving them away to goodwill stores or her family members-but she still has two full garages of stuff!!

She bought Prada long before they were well-known or popular in the U mainstream, and whatever major designer-you name it she has it.

Anymore tips please let me know. I lurk in her every so often and get scared off of the eBay idea-but this could be a no lose way for me to learn.

Hats · Mar 18th, 2007, 01:40 AM

If you are hesitant, start with some of the low-end and not so important (or valuable) stuff first.

To save yourself the trouble, make sure that you have everything authenticated first. Post links here, and/or use the eBay Bags, Shoes, Accessories, Etc, forum to have them identify the bags and whatnot for you. Ebay seems to be pulling even honest sellers' auctions lately due to authenticity issues.

If you haven't been on eBay before, it will take some time to get yourself established. So don't get frustrated if it takes a little while to get bidders.

In any case, GOOD LUCK!

jane_2007 · Mar 18th, 2007, 07:24 AM

Go with what you think is right.

BagAngel · Mar 18th, 2007, 11:53 AM

[quote=Hats;2162933]
To save yourself the trouble, make sure that you have everything authenticated first. Post links here, and/or use the eBay Bags, Shoes, Accessories, Etc, forum to have them identify the bags and whatnot for you. Ebay seems to be pulling even honest sellers' auctions lately due to authenticity issues.

quote]

Very important to be sure the goods are authentic before you start I am sure you know your friend well but I know a girl who has a stack of "designer" bags, the whole town thinks they are real as she is very wealthy.
Out of her entire collection of 30-40 bags she has 1 authentic Chloe! I know that for a fact as she told me she where she gets her fake Chanel & LV & offered to get me some! UGH

!

dlovely51 · Mar 18th, 2007, 01:20 PM

Thanks guys, but asking her to get her receipts together was the first thing I asked her to do.

This lady is near retirement and has no kids. So, she says she has no problem with getting what she wants. She's really an old school diva and a big "bag snob". She even still has versace catalogs from the 80's!!Lol.

But I will start small for her and will be back taking advantage of the wealth of wisdom here

noshoepolish · Mar 18th, 2007, 02:16 PM

It would be the Shoes, Handbags & Accessorieds Discussion Group on eBay.

I would set up a totelly different ID to sell her stuff. Buy a bunch of small items to build up some FB - like maybe books or DVD's. All you need is a second e-mail address. That will keep her ID separate from yours.

Absolutely make sure you use an eBay fee calculator to determine the appx listing costs of what you are selling.

Use a spreadsheet so you can show her the fees, postage, etc so she knows what it is costing her.

Start the item at no less than what she is willing to accept for the item, plus the fees, plus your %.

Mar 17th, 2007, 11:37 PM	#1
dlovely51 Member	Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? Hi, I have an older friend who is a shopaholic, and has been a fashionista for most of her life. She has tons of vintage bags, clothes-all top designer stuff. We got to talking, and I said she should sell somethings on eBay to just make money and not just let her stuff sit in a garage. I've avoided eBay myself-but she's not computer literate and I am. She asked if I would sell the things for her-and my questions are: 1. Has anyone done this for someone else? 2. What are the pros and cons of doing this for someone else? 3. What would be fair compensation of I set up things for her, do the work and she supplies the bags? Thanks!

Mar 17th, 2007, 11:42 PM	#2
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? I've done it for my sister and others. . . I just took a small fee from the Paypal payments, she e-mailed me the photos and bullet point descriptions. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Mar 17th, 2007, 11:55 PM	#4
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Mar 18th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#5
BagAngel LV Moderator Location: UK	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? Yes you could sell for her, make sure that she will cover all your fees - listing, final value & paypal fees & perhaps arrange to have some percentage for your trouble.

Mar 18th, 2007, 12:08 AM	#6
Smoothoprter Mon for short Location: San Diego, CA	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? Consignment shops charge anywhere from 25-35% of final value to cover fees and shipping and the remainder for their efforts. eBay and Paypal fees on average total between 7-10% (depending on whether the buyer is an international eBayer when PayPal fees are a little higher).

Mar 18th, 2007, 01:09 AM	#7
dlovely51 Member	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? Bag Angel and Smoothoprter, Thanks for your tips!! I would have never even thought of all those little hidden costs. I didn't know what consignment shops charged either-but she said they charged too much, so she has been giving them away to goodwill stores or her family members-but she still has two full garages of stuff!! She bought Prada long before they were well-known or popular in the U mainstream, and whatever major designer-you name it she has it. Anymore tips please let me know. I lurk in her every so often and get scared off of the eBay idea-but this could be a no lose way for me to learn.

Mar 18th, 2007, 01:40 AM	#8
Hats Member	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? If you are hesitant, start with some of the low-end and not so important (or valuable) stuff first. To save yourself the trouble, make sure that you have everything authenticated first. Post links here, and/or use the eBay Bags, Shoes, Accessories, Etc, forum to have them identify the bags and whatnot for you. Ebay seems to be pulling even honest sellers' auctions lately due to authenticity issues. If you haven't been on eBay before, it will take some time to get yourself established. So don't get frustrated if it takes a little while to get bidders. In any case, GOOD LUCK!

Mar 18th, 2007, 07:24 AM	#9
jane_2007 Oz Location: Australia	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? Go with what you think is right.

Mar 18th, 2007, 11:53 AM	#10
BagAngel LV Moderator Location: UK	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? [quote=Hats;2162933] To save yourself the trouble, make sure that you have everything authenticated first. Post links here, and/or use the eBay Bags, Shoes, Accessories, Etc, forum to have them identify the bags and whatnot for you. Ebay seems to be pulling even honest sellers' auctions lately due to authenticity issues. quote] Very important to be sure the goods are authentic before you start I am sure you know your friend well but I know a girl who has a stack of "designer" bags, the whole town thinks they are real as she is very wealthy. Out of her entire collection of 30-40 bags she has 1 authentic Chloe! I know that for a fact as she told me she where she gets her fake Chanel & LV & offered to get me some! UGH ! Last edited by BagAngel; Mar 18th, 2007 at 11:54 AM. Reason: add

Mar 18th, 2007, 01:20 PM	#11
dlovely51 Member	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? Thanks guys, but asking her to get her receipts together was the first thing I asked her to do. This lady is near retirement and has no kids. So, she says she has no problem with getting what she wants. She's really an old school diva and a big "bag snob". She even still has versace catalogs from the 80's!!Lol. But I will start small for her and will be back taking advantage of the wealth of wisdom here

Mar 18th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#12
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Re: Seting up Ebay to sell some one else's stuff?? It would be the Shoes, Handbags & Accessorieds Discussion Group on eBay. I would set up a totelly different ID to sell her stuff. Buy a bunch of small items to build up some FB - like maybe books or DVD's. All you need is a second e-mail address. That will keep her ID separate from yours. Absolutely make sure you use an eBay fee calculator to determine the appx listing costs of what you are selling. Use a spreadsheet so you can show her the fees, postage, etc so she knows what it is costing her. Start the item at no less than what she is willing to accept for the item, plus the fees, plus your %.