High value item

[LoVeinLA]

I'm thinking of selling a $2000 purse w a bid starting at $1800, but afraid to sell on eBay due to horror stories. But i want to give it a shot because I've had success selling and buying all under a few hundred bucks. What is the best practice to selling a high priced item on eBay? Thank you in advance for your help!

 

[MarneeB]

Hi! There's a 'Ebay safety tips' sticky thread above where you will get lots of advice and tips. Good luck!

 

[Jagger]

I'm thinking of selling a $2000 purse w a bid starting at $1800, but afraid to sell on eBay due to horror stories. But i want to give it a shot because I've had success selling and buying all under a few hundred bucks. What is the best practice to selling a high priced item on eBay? Thank you in advance for your help!

Hey girl - I've sold a few over $1800 and over $2500 with no problems *knock on wood*.....yet

With items over $800 though I only keep it in the US (domestic) and set my requirements high as well as contact with the buyer -- BIN with immediate payment.

 

[sunflower5]

i just had a horrific experience selling via ebay (story posted shortly). i may be out 5k. please don't let it happen to you!

 

[noshoepolish]

I do US only on high value items.

 

[Love Of My Life]

And I would consider shipping this bag with a security tag & say in your listing

that if the tag is removed,the bag cannot be returned

Agree that no international shipping for sure....

 

[*schmoo*]

I noticed on another seller's listing, that they VIDEO the packaging of the bag to help protect against buyer scam, along with using a security tag. Always do signature confirmation and insurance. And post lots and lots of pictures of your bag, all the flaws, etc.

I sold a few designer bags but nothing over 1G so far - thankfully without incident.

 

[wendySpk]

I wonder if you could do at least 100 positive fb or some such?

 

[Love Of My Life]

^ Have noticed that some sellers will say in their listings if a buyer has 0

or under 10 feedback to contact seller ..but don't really knowhow successful

that is..

 

[Chestnutty]

Well, have you considered consignment?

 

[cshimmer]

i just had a horrific experience selling via ebay (story posted shortly). i may be out 5k. please don't let it happen to you!

Oh my gosh, i just read your thread. Wishing this gets all sorted out for you... hopefully it's the buyer's misunderstanding...

 

[LoVeinLA]

Thanks everyone! After reading your comments and digesting them all, and reading the eBay forum and stickies - I'm going to NOT sell my purse. I can't afford to lose it all considering this purse is almost new....

 

[Love Of My Life]

^think you have made a good decision for yourself...

 

[jellyv]

Well, have you considered consignment?

Yes. It's a safe way to sell, if you go with the respected resellers.

 

[Louboufan]

Thanks everyone! After reading your comments and digesting them all, and reading the eBay forum and stickies - I'm going to NOT sell my purse. I can't afford to lose it all considering this purse is almost new....

I think you may want to try the consignment route. The only issue is that the profit may not be as high if you sold on ebay.