This is from a post I discovered back in 2011 written by some guy who nailed it totally. I fully agree with this entire list and what you read about today on how 'easy' it is, you may think twice. I've been selling part time on eBay for 10 years now and love the lengthy process! It's a delight to sell something to a collector and package it really well. Simply satisfying! Yes, eBay has simplified the process and the technology has sped up of course with smart phones. That has saved a bunch of time. So when your buddies and pals ask you to do a favor for them, inform them please. BTW, don't forget to check out my auctions!!! Always unique collectibles for sale all the time!!
Whenever someone asks me to sell something for them, I tell them my cut/fee, and some will say, "Wow, that much for just posting an auction?"...so in case some novices are unaware of what it takes to sell something, here's the (approx.) 19 steps involved:
PULLING (the items)
GRADING (the items)
APPRAISING (the items)
TESTING (the items)
SHOOTING (the items)
TRANSFERRING (the photos)
EDITING (the photos)
SAVING (the photos)
UPLOADING (the photos)
DESCRIBING (the items)
LISTING (the items)
ANSWERING (the questions)
REVISING (the listings)
INVOICING (the buyers)
RELISTING (the items)
WAITING (for payment)
PACKING (the items)
MAILING (the items)
POSTING FEEDBACK (for the sale) and then start over again....
So there's a few steps involved, as you can see. Tell that to any interested parties whom want you to "sell something for them on eBay."..perhaps they will understand.
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