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So you want to be an eBay PowerSeller?

 
  Why You Should Use The Services of Bid It Adieu

Bid It Adieu has been an eBay seller since 2004.  Our experience and status in the eBay community are qualities buyers seek in making a successful purchase on eBay.

Some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) we've received from our clients in the past. If you still have a question that isn't answered here, please contact us.

Can I sell my own items on eBay?

If Bid It Adieu lists my items,

   when will I see them on eBay?

Are there risks in selling my item online?

Are you an expert on all the items you sell?

How do you know what my item is worth?

How did you determine your fees?

Okay, I have some things to sell ---

   what do I have to do?

Why do I have to give you my items before you will list them?

Why would you decline to list my item?

Can I cancel an auction before it ends?

Can I or my friend bid on my item?

What if a buyer returns my item to you?

What if the winning bidder doesn’t pay?

Don't see your question? Contact us.

 

Can I sell my own items on eBay?

Yes, of course you can be an eBay seller. But, if you’re not computer-savvy or just don’t have the time or interest, let us do it for you. Take a minute to check out our current auction items - you will see that our listings are unique, professional and a reflection of our knowledge and reputation - they are second to none on eBay. Also, because we have several items listed at one time (usually over 450), we generate more views for each item and in turn obtain a higher sale price on your item. 

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If Bid It Adieu lists my items, when will I see them on eBay?

Generally, we will list your item within 2 weeks of taking possession and run the auction for 7 days. 

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Are there risks in selling my item online?

There are risks in any transaction, but selling online is much safer than inviting a buyer you've never met, a stranger, to your home or making arrangements to meet with them elsewhere.  eBay and PayPal have put many safeguards in place to keep the instances of fraud low. Also, as there are risks, we make every effort to minimize them by having strict terms of service. We insulate you, our client, from having to assume any risk on eBay. eBay is based on community values and most of our experiences have been positive. 

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Are you an expert on all the items you sell?

No, of course not! We do have some areas of knowledge and often augment this knowledge by researching some of the items we list for clients, but, ultimately, it is up to you to provide us some information about your items to guide us in creating the descriptions. 

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How do you know what my item is worth?

We don’t necessarily know what your item is worth. But using our advanced software system, our auction experts will research your item using information gathered from millions of past eBay auctions to determine an approximate resale value. 

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How did you determine your fees?

We incur costs through the eBay and PayPal transaction fees and for our labor involved in selling, packing and shipping your items.  These are a substantial portion of the fees we charge to you. We make every effort to get the greatest exposure on your items. And, we consider you and Bid It Adieu to be partners, working together to generate the best possible profit for us both. We don’t make a profit unless your item sells! 

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  Other Things You Need to Know

What do I have to do?

Nothing. Bid It Adieu will handle the complete process for you. Once in our possession...

1. Your item(s) will be skillfully photographed and a comprehensive narrative will be written to ensure your auction receives a fantastic response.

2. Throughout the length of the auction, Bid It Adieu will communicate with potential buyers.

3. Handle all related transactions, including packing and shipping your items.

3. Once the sale is complete and the winning buyer has received your item we will write you a check and provide you with a printed report of your sales.

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Why do I have to give you my items before you will list them?

We have to photograph, weigh and accurately describe your item prior to the auction and ship the item immediately upon receipt of payment from the winning bidder. Our reputation on eBay is crucial to us - one of the worst infractions on eBay is to not have the item available to ship when promised. You can see the importance of this part of the transaction when you read  what buyers say. 

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Why would you decline to list my item?

If we don’t believe it will sell for reasons based on our experience or is prohibited under eBay’s terms of service or community values - or our own terms of service, we will decline listing your item. 

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  Just a Few More Things We'd Like To Mention

There are some other things we want you to know about.

 

Can I cancel an auction before it ends?
No, our eBay reputation is at stake. An in-progress cancellation, particularly when bids have been made on an item, has serious repercussions in the eBay community. That said, it can be done in extreme instances, but you will incur a financial penalty from us for doing so, as per our Terms & Conditions - Consignment Agreement

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Can I or my friend bid on my item?
NO! Called shill bidding - this is against the terms of service on eBay and Bid It Adieu. Doing so is often a way to artificially manipulate the sales price of an item and is an unethical and illegal practice. For more information please review eBay's tutorial. 

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What if a buyer returns my item to you?
This rarely happens, and if it does, we issue a refund to the bidder, then offer the item to another bidder, if any. We may also re-list the item or return it to you, depending on the circumstances. By allowing us to take the possession of the item, accurately photograph and describe it, the likelihood of misrepresenting your item in the auction listing is minimized, thus, the risk of your item being returned is also minimized. 

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What if the winning bidder doesn’t pay?
This does happen occasionally on eBay. We will file an unpaid item complaint with eBay and make every effort to receive payment, but if the customer doesn’t pay, we will either re-list your item, offer it to another bidder or return it to you.

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We are liquidating a collection of over 2,000 sports memorabilia items – most of them brand new! Infield dirt from famous ball parks, autographed baseballs, MLB uniforms, NHL helmets, jerseys, racing hats and model cars - just to name a few... What's on your list?

Click here to see what's listed NOW and check back often to see what’s NEW!

(Items are added daily.)

 

We are currently handling FUNdraisers

 for this organization:

 

The Women's Fellowship

First Congregational Church of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio

This is a tax-deductible program initiated by the Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church of Toledo, Ohio to preserve and maintain the Church's Skinner organ. Skinner organs are rare and among the world's finest, and the goal of the Women's Fellowship is to provide a perpetual fund for the upkeep of the organ that provides such magnificent music every Sunday.

Click here to find out how we can help coordinate a FUNdraiser program for your church or other organization.

 

 

See all of our current auction items, several of which are being sold for the benefit of this organization!

 

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