I have been buying on ebay for a while, and selling for a short time, and there are a few things i have learned while i have been researching.  I have learned how to list, i have learned how to network. I have also learned how to price my items for shipping. When i started selling, I just eyeballed the package, and guessed at the price.  And every time, I was wrong lol.  I either way overpriced or underpriced. Either of which isnt good for business. If you undercharge, you are going to lose money. And if you overcharge, you arent going to get as many bids on your item.  So, you are going to want to do it correctly!

There are a few things you need to do. First, you probably want to get a postage scale. They sell them on here for goodness sakes! so get one for your home or office. They really are great!  If you arent going to invest in a postage scale, then you need a list of flat rate prices from whichever carrier you are going to be using. If you are going to be using the United States Postal Service, they have a great website, with lists apon lists of flatrate prices, and even a calculator.   Just remember, anything that wieghs above 13 ounces cant be shipped First Class mail, so it is gonna cost ya a bit more!

Alright, the next thing you are going to need to do is calculate what sort of work goes into handling your package.  If you just pop your item in an envelope and stick it in your box, its probably not fair to charge a handling fee.   If you go through a lot of trouble to ship it correctly, use USPS regulated packing and packaging, and drive to the post office yourself, you should feel no guilt in asking for a little bit extra.  Im not talking about charging 10 dollars for an item it costs you 63 cents to ship, but within reason, by all means ask for a bit of a handling fee.   Remember not to undervalue your time!!!!