What do you do after someone has bought an item from you on ebay?

Question

I sold my first thing on ebay and all I put in the payment directions box was "thanks." If the buyer pays with paypal, how on earth do I get my money. I am so clueless! Help, please.

Answer 1

If they pay with Paypal, you have to have a Paypal account in order to receive the payment.  It's easy to get one and it's free.  Just sign up for the very basic account.   When I sell something on eBay, I wrap it in nice tissue paper and package it very well and include a printed out copy of the invoice (which you can get off eBay).  On that invoice, I usually write "Thank you!" in a purple Sharpie.

If they pay in check or money order, deposit it in your bank account, but don't send the item until the check clears.  A money order doesn't have to clear as it's already been paid for.  I don't accept checks because they are too risky.  If they bounce, I will get hit with fees and have to chase down the seller to get reimbursed.  Money orders I will accept, but I actually prefer Paypal.

Answer 2

1st) Open up a Paypal account. Have them pay you through there. You should see your account balance as soon as they pay you when you log into your account.

*At this point you might want to ship off the item, you might want to buy the shipping label from Paypal and pay with your Paypal money. Or you can go to your Post office. MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE A TRACKING NUMBER IT IS VERY IMPORTANT, this way the buyer can NEVER accuse you of not receiving the item. *EXTREMLY IMPORTANT*

2nd) Put a bank account in your Paypal account, by clicking the ADD BANK icon on the site. You will need the routing number and your account number. Call your bank if you dont know the Routing number and they should give it to you quickly. Paypal will deposit a 2 small amounts of cents into your account. When you receive it go to Verify bank account and type in the amount of cents they sent to your account. THAT IS HOW YOU VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT.

3rd) After that you can transfer the money from your Paypal to your Bank account. It usually takes around 3 business days then you can use it.

4th) Leave feedback if you havent.

Hope this helped. Good luck on your Ebay business!!