Anyone else sell on Amazon.com Marketplace?

[Free4Life11]

I just don't like using eBay. I think it's a hassle to use, I don't like the whole auction idea, having to monitor it, setting prices, etc. I've done it in the past, but I don't have a lot of time these days and it's just not my thing. Plus the fees get a little confusing.

I started using Amazon Marketplace this summer and love it! Obviously you can only sell items that are available on Amazon.com, but I've used it to sell books, DVD sets, and even a Waffle Sticks Maker! It's so easy to sell items, and I like how they give you a shipping credit. They take a commission out of each sale, but they also offer you a shipping credit. They are VERY straightforward and list exactly how much you will make (after credit applied and commission deducted) if the item sells.

I'm not doing it to make a profit per se, but to just get rid of some clutter around my apartment. Might as well make some money while I'm at it. If you are eBayphobic like my definitely check this out!)

(Jeez I sound like I work for Amazon, but seriously I LOVE the Marketplace!)

 

[barbeml]

I've purchased some hard-to-find items from Amazon Marketplace and have been very happy with the transactions. I was toying with the idea of selling there myself. Glad to hear it is going well for you!

 

[branv]

I sold some old textbooks at a good price (compared to what the University bookstore wanted to pay anyway ), very quick and easy. I think it took about 2 weeks to sell 5 of them over the summer. Shipping can cut into your profits since you're required to stick to Amazon's guaranteed shipping rate, but it was only about $1-$3 diff. usually. No goofy/quesitonable bidders.

I've also purchased textbooks this way at a HUGE discount. So far, all my experiences with sellers have been great.

 

[momtokendantom]

I have had good luck selling & purchasing textbooks through Amazon's Marketplace. Selling books is so easy... just type in the ISBN and all the details of the book comes up.

I love it!

Michelle

 

[Brumeiser]

Saw a previous post on Amazon marketplace so I decided to sell my camera on Amazon. It was much easier than ebay to set it up and the item sold in about a week. A thumbs up for this place.

 

[Free4Life11]

When you sell books or DVD's, make sure you ship them via media mail. It's the cheapest way to send things via USPS.

 

[jwfla422]

I sell textbooks on amazon.com. While media mail is the cheapest way to ship, amazon will reimburse you more than the actual cost of a flat Priority Mail envelope pkg. if you ship Priority. So for those books that fit into a flat rate Priority Mail envelope I put on my listing that they can be shipped Priority.There is some profit made there for the shipping and it makes up for any "large" or " heavy books I ship via media mail where the cost is more than the allowance they give you for a 3 pound book.

 

[jgates]

I have sold a few books - it was the easiest way to do it! I listed about 200 on Amazon & figured I would leave them out there for the 60 days or so. Then I will sell them in 'lots' on eBay.

Very, very painless!!

 

[Free4Life11]

Good idea jwfla422! I too sold a textbook on Amazon for $25 -- the bookstore was going to give me ONE DOLLAR! Most of the time Amazon overstates the shipping, although a few times the shipping credit hasn't been enough to cover it. No biggie though really. Also there are new Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes; that would be another option intead of the flat rate envelopes.

I never even bothered selling books on eBay; when it comes to books Amazon gets WAY more traffic than eBay. Heck the first place I go when I am looking for a book is Amazon. I have listed some popular books (Da Vinci Code, The Abs Diet) that have literally sold within minutes/hours.

 

[chrismiss56]

Hi

Am interested in selling on Amazon.........can anyone tell me briefly how it works?

Thanks and have a Magical Disney Day!!

 

[WatchinCaptKangaroo]

Go to Amazon.com, log in, look for the Marketplace link on the side of your screen (or look for the item you want to sell and click 'sell yours now'), set your price (they give the high and low price for the item), write a brief description and your set. No fees if you don't sell it.

I sell my textbooks on Amazon and Half.com. I list them on both, at the same price, and as soon as it sells from one I remove it from the other.

 

[Missy1961]

I've been selling on Amazon for a few years--I've done really well with it. It does have a downside--you don't know when an item will sell. (at least with an eBay auction, you know when it ends). But it really is easier--and it's a great way to get rid of extra stuff you no longer need. I've had a lot of success selling used video tapes--especially Disney movies. I also love the fact that they directly deposit the money into your checking account.

 

[poohfriend]

i once sold textbooks on amazon but I have found that the buy-it-now listing on ebay is cheaper and I can get exactly what I pay for shipping. (I often lost money on Amazon with big textbooks.)

One time I shipped from a different post office near my grandmother's house(media mail) and the shipment (a textbook) did not make it quickly....
Amazon was not nice about it. 12 days later (this is media mail -- sometimes takes 21 days -- no guarentees) Amazon charged back the purchase because the buyer wasn't satisfied with delivery. The $100 textbook and $8 shipping was lost -- and the buyer (who must have eventually gotten the book) never returned the book.

When I complained, they put a hold on all my funds that had not been deposited in my account. I think they were holding them in case someone else complained about no delivery. I was devistated because I took so much pride in in doing a good job with things. I felt like I was on trial and put in Amazon jail.

That's when I first tried ebay. I've cleared so much more money...very happy with the results. I also love paypal. 100% feedback and lots of great experiences. ALSO I NOW ALWAYS SHIP WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION -- well worth the .45, or free with click n ship. I also use buy-it-now with immediate payment required. That way I'm not waiting days for a payment -- wondering will they actually pay ( a problem for some ebayers).

By the way, I've also heard these kind of horror stories from ebay users..so to each his own...just know that it just takes one buyer on Amazon to destroy your reputation. Ebay buyers are better about giving feedback for most purchases so even if you get the occassional odd buyer, you have all the good feedback to balance it out.

Either is a great way to make extra money. I just think ebay is a little more seller friendly.

 

[ThreeMusketeers]

I don't understand how amazon charges you to use this service. I see its 15 %, but do you only pay that if your item sells? How does payment and such work?

 

[Missy1961]

I don't understand how amazon charges you to use this service. I see its 15 %, but do you only pay that if your item sells? How does payment and such work?

They only charge you when the item sells. I've had items for sale for years. You just relist them every 60 days. (they send you an email when your listings expire) You have an account--they take the fees out, then add the money they give you to ship, then deposit the money in your account. Every 2 weeks, they electronically deposit the money in your checking account. I don't get rich, but it's a little extra money in my pocket.