Welcome, Fellow Thrifters! This is a series of blogs by the Manitoba Thrift Hunter meant for thrifters to turn their love of thrifting into earning extra money at the same time.
You made a sale, and now it’s time to ship.
eBay offers the best shipping rates I have found. I am a monthly store subscriber, which I will cover in the next episode. eBay directs me to the sold item, where I enter the weight and size of the package. If it is an international order, I answer a few export-related questions, which are very straightforward. Then eBay provides shipping options like UPS, FedEx, and Canada Post.
I always choose shipping with tracking. It protects me if a customer claims they did not receive their item. It is well worth the extra cost.
Once the label is printed, I attach it to the package and drop it off at the shipper.
I offer free shipping on 90% of my items because it is more attractive to buyers. But you need to factor in shipping costs when pricing your items. eBay has tools to estimate shipping costs, which vary depending on your location. I am in Winnipeg, so my rates are pretty reasonable across the country.
Each seller is different, so tailor your shipping strategy to match your sales volume.
Good luck!
Heather says:
That’s an impressive profit on the Tim Hortons mugs! How did you learn that Tim Hortons merch would be good for reselling??
Robert Shaw says:
Tim Hortons is an iconic Canadian Brand and is for the most part is located only in Canada. They put out a variety of merchandise both seasonal and non seasonal. Christmas ornaments are different every year and some of the older ones are quite valuable and expensive. On researching sold prices on E-bay I found Tim Horton products are good fit for my business.