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Summer Ebay Challenge!!! Shall we try for another £300?

612 replies

mogs0 · 18/04/2009 20:10

I need motivating to de-clutter and make my bank account look a bit healthier!!! I've got loads of bags and boxes packed with car-boot stuff that didn't sell the other week so might start with that and list those things at 99p just to make a bit of space.

Anyone with me? Shall we set the deadline for end of Summer term (about the 18th July here)?

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mogs0 · 26/04/2009 18:35

Had planned lots of listing this weekend but felt too ill yesterday to do anything (self-inflicted) and not quite sure where today has gone. Ds didn't have any lunch until 4pm and is about to go to the bath while I cook his tea.

Not sure if I'm going to upload anything tonight though because it'll be bank holiday next weekend so might just TL a few things then upload them in the week.

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TheOtherMaryPoppinsDiets · 26/04/2009 19:35

I have been banned from lsiting the wedding carriage clock on ebay although DH freely admits it is not our taste and not used

Just waiting on a couple of things ending, got a BNIB Maclaren up with 7 watchers but it's BIN - and some clothing with 0 watchers

Running out of things to ebay!

mummydoc · 26/04/2009 20:26

took the kids clothes tot he second hand shop yesterday but been at work all day today , and now too knackered to do anything,

blametheparents · 26/04/2009 22:38

Hooray, I have had 10 items sell tonight to a total of £55.
The Baby Bjorn Baby carrier did not sell though, and I am wondering whether to re-list, or whether I should not bother?
I checked completed listing and they seemed to sell quite well, just not this time.
Maybe I will try it again.

bubblerock · 26/04/2009 23:05

£65.59 tonight - quite a lot didn't sell though, might stick them on buy it now and see what happens.

TheOtherMaryPoppinsDiets · 26/04/2009 23:05

Woooh well done re Baby Bjorn - in that case I would relist it blametheparents. Maybe time it to end different day and see if that makes a difference?

blametheparents · 27/04/2009 10:03

The BabyBjorn carrier finished at about 7.20pm, maybe too many parents were putting their babies to bed at that time and so were not around to start a biding war!

mygirllollipop · 27/04/2009 10:05

Got another £15 last night bringing total to £105. Gonna schedule some more this week.

TheOtherMaryPoppinsDiets · 27/04/2009 10:25

that's great mygirllollipop

I forgot I was going to sort out my ps2 so will do that tonight, I hope we have all the leads still

TheOtherMaryPoppinsDiets · 27/04/2009 10:37

Yesssss! A buggy I have listed for the 4th time has sold another £12 profit for the kitty

mummydoc · 27/04/2009 11:04

am inspired , tonight i am gogin to list my loola bebe buggy and a few items of adult clothing and then actually have 1/2 a day off tomorrow ( only time in 2 weeks) so will start search for other items in house ,have laready htought of diving euipment and tai kwon do suit in garage ....

Tortoise · 27/04/2009 12:58

I have 2 bids now. Not mcuh interest in anything else.
I think i am going to put my juicer blender thing on later. never use it. Also have a BN filter jug which i could list.
And a faulty PS2. Worth a try!

Aims Heely type trainers arrived this morn. They look great. Thanks.

SNOWBall4girlz · 27/04/2009 13:10

sold a few bits but not put much back on ye
going to get things posted first.

Got a parcel back that was not called for but he buyer has not been in touch think I will just refund as the item only went for 99p.

SNOWBall4girlz · 27/04/2009 13:11

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Aimsmum · 27/04/2009 15:18

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bubblerock · 27/04/2009 18:16

Recommendation for sending big parcels - I've used Freightsearch 3 times now over the last couple of weeks and they are really good £8.61 for DHL 48 hour. This morning I booked a collection at 9.45am and it was collected at 12 noon. You do need to have a printer.

Tortoise · 27/04/2009 18:26

Bubble Thats good.

I have photographed some more items to list later. Some girls clothes this time. DD2's much loved Monsoon dress.

Aimsmum · 27/04/2009 19:20

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Tortoise · 27/04/2009 19:25

That is good Aims. I hate the packing up too. Hopefully the parcel bags i bought off Ebay will arrive soon.

TheOtherMaryPoppinsDiets · 27/04/2009 22:20

for VERY large things like buggies try www.senditnow.com as they only ask weight not parcel dimensions £10.99 for 48hr

Tortoise · 27/04/2009 22:31

more items listed
And i have a few more bids finally. Items listed last week end tomorrow.

Podrick · 28/04/2009 18:52

I have now had 2 "missing" parcels to refund and one that the buyer paid peanuts for and is a lovely designer item in good condition but she says the item is not in good condition so I have offered a refund.

There are so many great ebayers and then the minority of piss taking ones that cost you so much money .

I am really cross that sellers cannot give negative f/back on the bad buyers!!!

i have a list of bad buyers on my "blocked bidders" list...maybe we should share lists between ourselves so that we don't come unstuck with bad buyers so often?!

Podrick · 28/04/2009 18:56

I have sold £676 in value but need to deduct ebay and paypal fees of around £140 and refunds at around £30. Lots of items didn't sell last time and I am really getting fed up with it all now!

Tortoise · 28/04/2009 18:58

Pod Make sure they return the item before you refund. And returns are done at buyers cost. At least they got in touch first unlike my buyer!
I think i have only ever had one item go missing. Can't ever be sure it is missing though. I bet some people just say that to get their money back!

I have some items ending tonight. so far 7 will sell.

Tortoise · 28/04/2009 20:38

9 will sell now. 15 bids. This is better than i thought concidering i had nearly no watchers.

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