I previously wrote about liquidating the junk for cash. Recently I found a friend who is so good at making hand made greeting cards, I would like to help her by making this easy guide on how to sell at eBay. If you do it right, you will make some money without even need to pay any fees.
- Start with ebay.com.my – If you are staying in Malaysia, you should probably start selling at ebay.com.my instead of eBay.com. The reason is that eBay Malaysia doesn’t charge seller for listing items. There is no transaction fees also for successfully sold items. Since it is free, there are a lot of scams going on there. Sometimes you will get joy bidders bidding on your item. Sometimes you will be asked to ship your item to Africa, which is always an internet scam. However, eventually you will still get some sincere buyer. I suggest that you learn everything about eBay Malaysia before moving on to sell at eBay international sites.
- Register an account – Go to Ebay Malaysia homepage. Click the register button. Fill in all the information required and you will receive a confirmation email.
- Start listing and sell!- After your verify your email, you can start selling straight away. Here are a few tips as a starter to create better item page:
- Item title – use CAPITAL letter for some important words. But don’t use it excessively. You can also add some symbols which makes the title stand out. Example: —Handmade BIRTHDAY CARD exclusive!–
- Item description – Don’t type plain text into the text box. Use html code. If you don’t know about html, just create proper description with Microsoft Words or other word writing program. Then save it as a html files. Open the file with your internet browser such as IE or Firefox, and view the source code. Copy it and paste the entire code as the description. The information you should include in the description: Product details, main selling point, unique features, payment method, and shipping method.
- Download the template I use and modify from there – formula-one-f1-birthday-card-transform-malaysia.htm
- Add picture – You must insert at least one picture showing clearly of the product you are selling.
I think you will face no trouble with the rest of the information required for pricing and duration. Double check your listing before confirm. After your listing ended with or without bidder, you will receive an email from eBay Malaysia. Email your buyer and and remember: always wait until the payment is cleared before shipping the item.
After gaining some experience with eBay, you might want to move on to Lelong.com.my and eBay International for a larger market.
For more information about selling at eBay, I recommend that you read these articles:
Wikihow: How to sell on eBay
7 Tips for Selling on eBay
If there is any other things that you want to know, please feel free to ask in the comment section. Happy Selling!
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Looks interesting!
Thanks for letting us know about it.I really love your blog well done , congrats
regards,
ebay picture host
hey, i dont know what is wrong with my liting page. There is no handling time on it but when i click continue, a message pops up and says all required fields must be filled. Problem is i cant find it. Can you please help me???
Hi Roshan,
I think it is better that you contact Ebay directly to solve your problem
Hi KCLau,
Thanks for sharing this information. It really do helps me a lot on setting business online.
Hope to hear from you.
Regards,
Joanne
You’re welcome
I tried to set up an account to sell on ebay but cannot load my picture, it’s in tif format, also I can’t seem to find my Banks’ ID code anywhere.
try Jpeg format images
Hi KCLau,
eBay Malaysia doesn’t charge seller for listing items. There is no transaction fees also for successfully sold items
ive create the acc but after i try to listing item, ebay keep asking my credit card number:
Pay seller fees with a credit card
Remember:Youre only charged a fee when you list or sell your items. Youll receive a monthly invoice. Your information is not shared with anyone else and you can always change your account details by visiting My eBay.
Im a student and i dont even have any credit card number.please help
You do need a credit card to create a seller account if not mistaken.
Hi KC,
So if eBay required a credit card information, hence what ijat says is true?
ijats quote Youre only charged a fee when you list or sell your items. Youll receive a monthly invoice
Please clarify. Thanks.
Now, listing to sell is still free unless you include some paid features such as bigger picture, reseve price etc
Hi KC,
Thanks for sharing this great info with everyone.
We can use more people like you to promote eBay!
Hello KCLau,
I was wondering whether one needs to have a license if he is willing to start an eBay business.I heard that any on-line income is taxable, but if the income is under RM 2000, then no taxes. BTW, I will not deal with eBay directly, but rather through a Trading Post, by the name “quik consignment” in kl. so, if the eBay business is taxable, does that mean you need to get a license?
kindly let me hear from you.
Thanks.
I think you are referring to registering your business with ROC or ROB. When you are conducting a business, whether it is profiting or not, you should register your business. Of course some businesses require licenses other than the normal registration. For selling goods at eBay, you just need to register your business and file your account.
Paypal Malaysia can’t verify my debit card. It keep reading error. I am using this card for my paypal and I do not have any problem.
I think they have trouble with debit card. Credit card is fine.
i i want to sell personal item like my car or my piano, do i have to register with any govt. authority in malaysia. tks
No, you don’t have to do that because it is not what you do at a regular basis to earn a living.
Dear Mr KCLau,
Currently I m working in a Logistic Company as a Regional Business Manager for Northern. My age 48 got another 7 years of service. Don’t want to continue working till the age of 55. Want to work on my own earning easy income for less working hours.
Need for your guidence.
T.Q Sir.
Rdgs
Uithaya
I’m just opened eBay account, can you help me to do research on hot selling item without subscribe any tools?
Any idea how to sell from eBay Malaysia to the international market. I can only seem to sell domestically… dunno if it’s just me. Help.
You will need to list your item at http://www.ebay.com, which will cost money to list your stuff.
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