NateOEB
Well-Known Member
Others are much more seasoned then I am, but I've sold a few things recently and it was fairly painless.Anyone want to mentor a first-time seller?
I've been threatening to jump into selling via Discogs for a couple of years (in the "Before Times"). But the whole process seems overwhelming. I think I even got my account verified at some point. (If that's a thing.)
Anyway, I need to start moving some vinyl. Luckily, my collection is all entered into my Discogs library. But I just have so many questions.
First and foremost, I'm looking for the least resistance/effort/hassle possible - even if that means missing out on some sales. In other words, my strong preference is for US shipping/Paypal only.
So, where to start?
1) Anyone have a source for cardboard "pizza box" mailers?
2) Is it easiest to just charge $5/item shipping?
3) Do I need a scale?
4) Is the best strategy to grade conservatively to avoid the hassle?
5) How do you handle taxes? Do you have to claim sales as revenue?
I'm sure this will all become easier once I finally take the leap. But it all feels a bit overwhelming at the moment.
- I reuse quality mailers from recieved orders since I haven't found a cheap source for new mailers. I've considered ordering a batch from Whiplash but it's pricey and they don't sell in low quantities.
- That's what I've done for US shipping, I only sell domestically to verified Paypal addresses.
- I use a simple kitchen scale but prior to that for all packages I used 2lbs for single discs and 2.5 for double LPs.
- Yes
- Taxes are handled by Discogs and you pay them with fees, as far as I know. I'm not sure about the 2nd question but I hope not lol.