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QuestionWhat is the best way to package a book for mailing?Community AnswerA soft bubble mailer would suffice for a paperback or small hardcover. For a larger, heavier hardcover book, use a small box.
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QuestionIs there a fee to sell through eBay?Community AnswerAfter your auction or fixed-price listing ends, eBay charges the final value fee to your account in a matter of minutes. Final value fees on auctions are pretty easy to figure out. If your item sells, you pay eBay 9% of the selling price, to a maximum of $50.
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QuestionIs it better to use the "buy it now" or "auction" feature for my listing?Community AnswerIt really depends on what you're doing. If you want it sold fast, use "buy it now." However, the auction feature allows you to sell it for a long time and raise the price that it sells for.
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QuestionWhen selling books, do I charge for shipping or include it in the cost?Community AnswerAdd the cost of shipping into the fixed price.
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QuestionShould I remove my name from the used book before I sell it?Haley DiFCommunity AnswerIf you're able to remove your name, I recommend doing so. Books that are more gently used can be sold for a higher price. But it's not necessary to remove your name before selling if you choose not to.
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QuestionCan you sell a set of books or do you have to sell them individually?Haley DiFCommunity AnswerIf the books are in a series, you can definitely sell them as a set. Although, you might make more money selling them individually. If the books are from different series, it's not advisable to sell them as a set unless you want to list them as "bulk books" and let the buyers decide the price through the auction option.
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QuestionWhat do you consider "hot properties" books?Haley DiFCommunity AnswerA "hot property" item is a product that is highly sought after. So, a "hot property" book would be something that is currently very popular, such as a book that just got released, or one that's trending on social media.
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QuestionHow good of condition does the book have to be? All pages are there and cover but what if there is a bent page or creases?Haley DiFCommunity AnswerAs long as the pages are intact and the entire book is readable, then it should be in good enough condition to sell. Scuff marks, pencil, creases, and folds don't prevent someone from reading the book, they just reduce the price that the book can be sold for.
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QuestionAm I the one to add the cost of shipping or is it eBay?Community AnswerYou can select a default price or input one of your choice.
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