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How do you set minimum bid price?

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How do you set minimum bid price?
Nov 18, 2012 12:03 PM

How do you set minimum bid price when selling?

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How do you set minimum bid price?
Nov 18, 2012 12:03 PM

How do you set minimum bid price when selling?

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Re: How do you set minimum bid price?
Nov 18, 2012 12:29 PM

How much do you need to charge to break even -- and even earn a little bit?

 

What is the cost of the item (out of pocket expenses for you) + eBay and PayPal fees + any insurance cost you (the seller) need should the item be lost or damaged.

 

Add up all your costs and expenses, then add what you would like to earn from this item. That's your minimum starting price.

 

If you can't sell it for that amount, then you probably shouldn't list it.


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