Tips for a new seller to reduce risk of disputes with buyers?

[MarcHandelman]

Greetings -- I have been a buyer/collector of vintage cards for decades. But I have rarely been a seller -- particularly an online seller. Can anyone share some basic tips (or links to good posts) that help new online sellers reduce the risk of disputes with buyers? For example, the risk of shipping cards first and not receiving payment? As a new online seller, I don't have a track record of sales and reviews to rely on. I see a huge and impressive volume of transactions here on this amazing listerv, so I'm sure this knowledge is out there. With apologies if this has been discussed a million times before. Thanks in advance for anyone willing to share.

[D. Bergin]

Depends on the platform you're looking to sell on. Each has it's own pros and cons and etiquette.

[MarcHandelman]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Depends on the platform you're looking to sell on. Each has it's own pros and cons and etiquette.

That's the right question. I'm a regular on eBay, so imagine I'd consider that first. But I would also consider selling right here on Net54.

[nebboy]

Great communication has always been a key for selling here and EBay. Many here have been very successful. Do your pricing research and ask for references if needed. Be sure that the members here do a great job of sniffing out a less that stellar situation. I wish you well as your dip your toe into selling.

Many many past threads about people doing as you, that search button above is a wonderful thing a leads for countless hours of hobby insight. The collective knowledge of Net54 members is indeed impressive.

[MarcHandelman]

Originally Posted by nebboy

Great communication has always been a key for selling here and EBay. Many here have been very successful. Do your pricing research and ask for references if needed. Be sure that the members here do a great job of sniffing out a less that stellar situation. I wish you well as your dip your toe into selling.

Many many past threads about people doing as you, that search button above is a wonderful thing a leads for countless hours of hobby insight. The collective knowledge of Net54 members is indeed impressive.

Yes, the search function just led me to a couple of good threads. Thank you!

[Leon]

This is an informative thread so it's been moved to the front page.

I think communication is the biggest key to selling effectively and with little to no drama.
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[Gorditadogg]

Get the money before you ship the card.

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[Rhotchkiss]

Consign to an auction house and press the “easy button”; the AH deals with all of that and you likely get a much wider audience.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Consign to an auction house and press the “easy button”; the AH deals with all of that and you likely get a much wider audience.

Depends on what you are selling. Lots of dealers make a living breaking up AH lots and selling the cards at retail. If you have a Gehrig RC, sure, an AH is a great bet. At that level you could probably even get a piece of the BP to go with a zero commission. But a run of 1960s Topps cards in less than an 8, those get thrown into a big lot in an AH setting.

[swarmee]

Comc.com may be what you're looking for.

But now at the $500 level for raw cards on ebay, they all get sent to CSG to confirm they are what you listed them as. Once CSG signs off on them, the buyer can't return if you have no returns set. They have to deal with ebay instead.
And that's quickly going to include cards priced over $250 even if they're graded.

[nwobhm]

Ebay sales:

1) .99 start auction
2) Condition stated is always listed as poor
3) Clear front and back photos
4) 30 day returns
5) Ship within 2-3 days after receiving payment
6) Combined shipping available