Do you sell items on eBay?

Perhaps you use the selling function on an ad-hoc basis as part of your efforts to de-clutter and minimalize. Or maybe you have a small online retail business and use eBay as one of your sales outlets.

Whatever your reason, you’ll want to minimise your delivery costs whilst ensuring a reliable service. After all, you don’t want to attract customer complaints for missing parcels.

If so, it’s worth checking out a courier service when you have a parcel to go.

That’s because modern courier services offer lots of advantages to both the ad hoc user as well as posters who require a more regular service. For example:

1.      Convenience:

Your chosen courier will collect your parcel from the address that you specify. This means you don’t have to make a trip to the Post Office. This could be a real advantage if it’s difficult to get out of the house or if you have a number of parcels to send.

2.      Reliability:

A courier’s reputation will be influenced by its ability to deliver its advertised service specifications. As such, whilst mishaps can occur, couriers do all they can to deliver on time, to the right destination and in one piece. In addition, electronic tracking makes it easy for you to check your parcel’s progress online.

3.      Price:

The courier market is so competitive that it’s now possible to get cheap parcel delivery. It’s worth shopping around because you’ll find different couriers offer different prices depending on the delivery specification. In addition, if you don’t have the time, you could try a parcel re-seller. You’ll be able to compare prices for a range of big brand couriers as well as booking a collection online.

Next time you need to post that eBay parcel, consider the courier route.

Do you use eBay as a method of selling?

Perhaps you have an eBay shop, or perhaps you use the site to clear out all the used items that you no longer require. After all it’s a good way to make some cash as well as some space.

If so, are you left wondering how to despatch the item to the buyer? Perhaps you use Royal Mail. You may even opt for “pick-up only” on eBay because on the surface it seems less hassle.

However, it is possible to use an eBay parcel service to boost your sales.

That’s because you can use a courier re-seller or a parcel-booking agent to get cheap parcel delivery.

It’s a simple but effective concept

You buy a collection from one of the big name brands such as City Link, Yodel, Parcelforce Worldwide and DHL but cheaper. If you’re buying a few collections here and there you won’t qualify for the bulk-buying discounts that re-sellers obtain. So you can see it makes financial sense to give the booking agents a go.

You may find you’ll pay less to despatch your parcels.

In addition, perhaps you won’t need to opt for pick-up only because the courier service costs a little less than you thought.

What’s more, use a courier and you could save yourself some time as well.

That’s because your chosen courier provider will collect your item direct from your door. Simple.

So next time you’re wondering if it’s worth trying to sell that item on eBay, check out the cost of a courier service. You may be surprised at what you discover.

Are you an eBay fan?

I’m always amazed at the goodies you can find on there and the huge potential to save money. Whether it’s a bundle of baby clothes, furniture, toys or bikes I reckon there’s something for just about everyone.

But do you recognise this scenario?

You spot an item you want to bid for. The price is good; you’ve got a fair chance of winning… But then you spot it. Collection only. Plus the item is hundreds of miles away (disappointed sigh).

Perhaps in the past you resolved yourself to losing the bid.

But are you aware there’s a solution, which could help you bag those bargains where you’re required to pick up?

Simply book a courier collection.

It’s easy to do.

1. First agree with the seller that instead of you collecting the item, a courier will.

2. If they’re happy, ask the seller to pack up the parcel and provide you with the weight and size dimensions. This will enable you to get an accurate quote for the courier service when you book it.

3. Next choose the delivery specification that best suits your budget and availability.

Just remember to enter your address as the recipient, and the seller’s address as the poster.

Then all you need to grab the unique barcode number and track your parcel en route – and wait in anticipation for your new goodies to arrive.

You see. Collection only doesn’t mean you can’t win the bid.