eBay - When To Use Free Shipping

On eBay the idea behind free shipping is that people bid higher because they are not paying a shipping fee. I’ve tested this theory I found it to be true on certain items.

During your completed listing search click on a few different items and look at the average shipping rate. If you see that 8 out of 10 items offer free shipping, then your item should also have free shipping. If your listing is the only one not offering free shipping and 15 other listings are, you probably won’t get many bids. A good rule to follow is if it cost less then a dollar to ship, offer free shipping on your eBay listing.

I don’t like the idea of free shipping because shipping is never free. Someone has to pay the Post Office, so why should it be me? However, as I just explained there are times when you have to make an exception. Again, this is what I’ve found works best for me. Go eBay!