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What Else Belongs on Your eBay Shipping Box?

By Clint Herman

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Published: 28Aug2008
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One thing I should tell you is that you not use your own handwriting, if you can avoid it. Writing addresses on boxes with a pen can be considered the work of an amateur, so you should print your own labels instead. Here's what should you put on them.

The buyer's address: This is pretty obvious, but you need to make sure you are using the full address, including the country and zip or postal code. Make sure you spell your buyer's name correctly, too. It's always nice to have your name spelled right. :)

The eBay item number: Put this somewhere under the address and try to make it small enough so that it doesn't overpower the address. Use this format: "Item number: 874403276882". This will make it easy for your buyer to find the eBay auction again if they need to look at it for any reason.

Your logo: If you have gone through the trouble of creating a logo, then use it. Putting it on the shipping box looks professional and can help your buyers identify what it is that has arrived. A good logo can really add class to the whole package and it will help build recognition for your business.

Your address: It's worth putting your own address on the box in case the item can't be delivered and needs to be returned to you. A good to put this is right under your logo, as it reinforces the impression that you're a real business.

Stamps: If you're selling quite a bit on eBay, you should consider buying a postage meter. Using a postage meter looks professional, much better than sticking a bunch of stamps everywhere. This can also save you from having to weigh your items at the post office and buying stamps there.

Add the Phrase "eBay Items"?

Some sellers like to add the phrase "eBay items" or something similar on their shipping boxes, while other sellers feel this is unsafe because they think this could cause their shipments to get stolen. You can make the decision as to whether or not you do this. Just know that adding this phrase can help some of your customers identify your packages, especially if they get tons of packages.

What to Add Inside the Box?

It might be worth printing the eBay's confirmation of payment page and putting it in an envelope inside the package. You may want to also include a printed page featuring your logo, your website address and a message like "Thank you for your order. Please contact me if there are any problems. [Your name]." You can include any specials you are having on this page too. Always remember: the more they like what they get, the more likely they are to come back and order again from you in the future.

Clint Herman is a successful eBay seller with over 6 years experience selling on eBay. He also loves teaching others how to sell on eBay. He is the author of "How to Get Started Selling on eBay," which is a beginner's guide to selling on eBay designed for people who are new to selling on eBay. The guide is available at http://www.beginnersauctionguide.com/ar.html

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