Ebay Managed Payments

You’ll have a hard time finding any sellers on Ebay that have anything good to say about Ebay’s new Managed Payments system. It is their replacement for PayPal, a payment processing company that they sold off in 2015. It took 4 years for Ebay to come up with a new

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Two More Marble Boards

I listed 2 more marble game boards on Ebay. The first new board was completed in March 2020 and looks similar to the one shown above, but without the crown decals. The crown themed board was completed in April 2020. It includes a Crown Royal mini pouch to hold the

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April 2020 Ebay Sales Drop

April Ebay sales have dropped off considerably. It seems like it was shortly after reports that the COVID-19 virus could survive on packages for up to 24 hours. The later reports I read indicate that the chance of catching the virus from a package are very low. Regardless, people see

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Selling Crafts on Etsy

Etsy is a website that specializes in selling crafts and craft supplies. The site gives makers an online market place to sell their creations. Ebay has a reputation as a re-seller’s marketplace. The first thing I notice when browsing Etsy is that the photography and item presentations are a level

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Ebay after the Holiday’s

Now that the holiday’s have past, my Ebay sales have dropped off. Most of the items I currently have listed are collectibles that people are in no hurry to buy. The trick is to have many items listed to get steady sales. The quality and price of your items also

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Making Marble Boards

Making a marble game board isn’t difficult, but it does take some skill and accuracy. The hardest part is laying out the pattern and routing the holes. There are 88 holes in a typical 4 player marble board. I’ve seen 6 player variations, but those are harder to make unless

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