Ways to Pay for Your eBay Seller Fees

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For eBay sellers who availed the eBay store feature, paying your seller fee dues is a no brainer already.  However, those new into the business will find themselves lost once due date comes in.

Every month eBay sends invoice for your last month’s transaction bills.  If you avail the very basic eBay store which costs 150pesos a month, you will see it billed the next month.  But don’t fret, eBay requires immediate payment only for invoices 300pesos and up.  Meaning you can use the store feature for 2 months before you’re required to pay.

Not paying past due invoices will automatically put your account on hold preventing you from listing new items, including those in automatic listing.

Ways you can pay

Credit Card

• Automatic credit card payments - Each month eBay will charge the credit card that you placed on file.  This is safe and very convenient.  Credit card must bear the Master Card or Visa logo.

• One-time credit card payment - Pay your seller fees manually using credit card.  Usually takes 24 to 48 hours for eBay to confirm acceptance of payment.

• One-time payment thru BDO bank deposit - Print a payment voucher from your eBay account and deposit the payment at BDO.  Great for those without credit cards.  See the detailed instruction on my next post.

eBay Voucher

Sorry guys but PayPal payment of fees is not offered for eBay.ph sellers.  Yes, I’m also disappointed with this.

eBay Online Store

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Ever since I got my PowerSeller badge from eBay, I had started to take online selling seriously.  And by saying seriously, I meant renting a store from eBay and paying for it monthly.

Renting a physical store is nothing compared to renting a store at eBay.  With only a few clicks you'll be able to set-up you're own store and have your merchandise arranged by category.  This makes browsing for customers a lot easier, plus they would be able to see your other item under the same category.  A plus for the eye marketing scheme.

There's no set-up payment.  I got the very basic store where I can have as much as 30 main categories and up to 3rd level category under it.  This basic store costs me only 150pesos a month.  And hey! I get to pay that 150pesos after 30days when I created the store.  Cool huh!

PinayShopper eBay store

I had labored day and night to transfer my normal listings to this store.  This is where labor comes in.  I had decided that since almost all my items are on pre-order basis and lasts up to 2months, then better that I list it as virtually forever (until I cancel them).

Another good side of renting an eBay store is that you can create sales.  If you're an avid eBay buyer you'll have noticed that small ball on the right hand corner of the listing photo telling you that the item is currently on sale, or discounted for.  Great in catching those bargain hunters.

On Sale Items

Take a look at my PinayShopper eBay store and start thinking about getting yours too.

PinayShopper is now a PowerSeller

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Yup, that’s right! PinayShopper is now a certified eBay Bronze PowerSeller.  After a year of selling in eBay, I have finally managed to be a PowerSeller.  But what is a PowerSeller, you might ask?

eBay defines PowerSellers as a community of sellers who are committed to upholding and embracing the core values that are the very foundation of eBay.  They are exemplary members who are held to the highest standards of professionalism, having achieved and maintained a 98% positive feedback rating and excellent customer service as reflected by high detailed seller rating scores.

Ever since I took online selling as a serious extra source of income I’ve been looking for ways to increase my sales, build up my credibility and show case my work.  Becoming a PowerSeller had become a goal for me since all those I want can be sum up in this tiny icon.

To my customers

A very big thank you to all repeat and new customers.  There were mishaps, delays and sometimes unavailability of items; and yet all of you were patient with me.  Ensure that I will continue to serve your orders gladly.

To ERIM, Xend & LBC

These are the real partners in growing a business.  You can’t be wrong with support groups such as these.

To FN members & online sellers

Fountain of wisdom.  Backread all posts about online selling and running a small business.  Each and everyone’s experience is an eye opener.

To my suppliers

Never would have made it without the great staff that you have.

To you!

Whether you are a buyer, an experienced seller or a newbie.  Take a leap of faith.  Just make sure you don’t go blinded.  Read all information.  Work hard for your business even if it’s only a extra source of income.

Read eBay.ph primer about PowerSeller and how to be one here.

Where to sell?

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Now that you already have your chosen merchandise, the next big decision is where best to sell them.  This question is not about a place that you can locate around the neighborhood.  A place that you have to rent or lease.  It's a free spot on the vast internet that you can claim and name as your own.

There are 3 sites that top the list of online sellers.  Ebay, Facebook and Multiply.

eBay, with its auction format attracts treasure trove seekers of every kind.  Selling is easy since the site showcases the items fairly and is sold to the highest bidder (anywhere).  That being said, there’s hardly any big need to advertise your product before anyone finds it.  A simple SEO, descriptive title and good photo is all an eBayer needs to sell an item here.

Facebook is now the 2^nd choice, a spot held before by Multiply.  The big reason is that a seller can create her own Fan page and invite one and all to like that page.  Those who did will automatically see on their wall anything that the seller would deem to show off on her page.  It’s broadcasting to the highest level.  As human nature goes, the more buzz an issue would get, the more people would be intrigue to see what the buzz is all about.

Multiply, nowadays is a site driven by online sellers.  Its original purpose was to let users interact with each other by connecting each ones pages of photos, blogs and what-not.  It is now a place to parade stuffs to sell; with albums after albums of treasures that you won’t normally see elsewhere.  Multiply even gave in to the demands of its users and implemented the order form widget, which before was banned.