To build up feedback I purchase packing supplies on EBAY

[Slavaja]

well once i start making a lot of back up accounts i reakon buying postage and packing suppliers like sticky tape cardboard boxes, pre paid postage bags, postage bags, stamps, envelopes etc etc. and if your a high volume seller you will need a lot of packing suppliers so more stuff you buy off ebay more feedback you get. let me know you guys think

[rond100]

I use my back up accounts to buy stuff from myself and leave feedback 5-7 days later. This way it is free feedback.

When you get to 5-10 fedback start selling.

[Slavaja]

yeh but for me i think its kinda easier to buy some from other people and by the way i need packing suppliers anyways because the post office is soo expensive

[rond100]

I think USPS gives you free boxes in you have an account. Maybe other supplies also.

I know we get priority mail and flat rate boxes for free from the USPS shipped to us through our USPS shipping account.

[HairyOldEbayer]

Originally Posted by Slavaja

i need packing suppliers anyways because the post office is soo expensive

For me the PO is a godsend. You get to call them up and order whatever boxes, tyvek bags and packing tape you need for free.


P.S. Slavaja, I see now you are in Melbourne, thought you were stateside for a sec.

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[John14789]

I like the cushioned mailer bag they sell at the usps store. You guys know where to get those or similar to those for more less of a price?

[highwhey]

great idea!

[HairyOldEbayer]

I buy my bubble mailers here.

Bubble Mailers & Bubble Envelopes- Jiffylite - Uline


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[John14789]

Good site just added it to my bookmark. How long do they take to deliver?

[HairyOldEbayer]

Couple days after ordering UPS delivers.


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[John14789]

Are there products any good or are they crap?

[HairyOldEbayer]

I use the jiffylite, never tried the house brand. But since they have been in business forever I don't think you will find them selling crap.


From their about us page:

The Uline Guarantee
Try any product in our catalog for a full 30 days. If you are not completely satisfied, return it to us for a no-hassle refund or credit — your satisfaction is guaranteed.


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[John14789]

I will definitely try them. How many packages do they provide in a lot?
What do you usually buy?

[HairyOldEbayer]

Not sure what you mean by packages per lot. If you mean quantity of mailers it differs with size. I usually buy bubble mailers. Unfortunately the USPS has not gotten around to providing those free of charge. Maybe someday......


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[John14789]

Yes I did mean quantity of mailer. Ok will give it a go. Thanks for the website

[pureas]

before you could toss up ebooks but not anymore. what are people doing these days for quick feedback since its hard to sell w/a 0 next to your user name

[ebayhateluv]

HI: What "I" am doing, is purchasing items under $10--that need shipped.
i.e. household garbage bags i can use, cleaners, batteries, new dish cloths, towels, bathing suits, etc.
Will start buying back to school clothes + supplies next month..

[John14789]

I would just buy anything star wars. I LOVE STAR WARS DOESNT EVERYBODY AGREE? :D
Other than that I would buy dvds, games, and whatever is cheap and interesting.

[Lisa B]

Hairy - The Post Office does not supply packing tape for free, do they? I asked the post Office clerk(s) in person on more than one occasion if they supplied the USPS Priority Tape for free and they said no, they told me to go online and order the tape for free, I told them their tape is NOT supplied for free online.

[HairyOldEbayer]

That's the problem nowadays, no one listens anymore. In this case i would listen to the government employee trying to help you.

"Hi, we are from the government and we are here to help you"

In this case that saying really is true.


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[anonymous]

You used to be able to order more free stuff from usps online than you can now. My advice would be once you find a good source of free stuff stock up, don't assume they will be around forever. They used to have free tape, and they used to have a particular priority box size that was absolutely perfect for the stuff I sold but they did away with it. Just whatever you do, don't use a priority box and try to ship it media mail lol

[sho]

i have found a great method of making some feedback , i have 41 feedbacks as a seller in less then a month (about 2 weeks) and that is just on one account, i have 5 of these. If interested in my method pm me. FYI - i am selling legitimitate non vero items (cheap) with out making any money or loosing any money just for feedback. i may be able to put a few ppl on to this but to many will effect my buisness to much.