Help with Sale

[Roid Reefs]

So I have never sold anything on a national forum. Looking for some help and tips on this.
Which shipping provider do most people use?
Been seeing a lot of paypal scam recently, is this still the best to use?

Does payment come first, before item is shipped? etc.
Never really been an online shopper, especially with selling something online.

 

[NateNorman]

Payment comes first, PayPal is still the best and safest way. For shipping typically UPS or FedEx for livestock although will be expensive for for next day shipping.

 

[Bubbythebull]

Overnight shipping is crucial and is very expensive. Prices always keep going up. PayPal as business only. Read up in how to ship corals properly. Most buyers expect a DOA policy....dead on arrival with photos of specimen within the bag within a few hours. A replacement or refund will be expected if it's a DOA. I don't recommend shipping unless you are an expert reefer.

 

[Roid Reefs]

This will be dry goods, does it have to be overnight? or is that up to buyer?

 

[TheHarold]

This will be dry goods, does it have to be overnight? or is that up to buyer?

Up to buyer. Usually I ship USPS priority, or first class if under 1lb.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I look for best rate but I use USPS the most. PayPal still safest as long as you don't do Friends and Family UNLESS you know the person or he /she well known to community.
You Should get full payment up front and be sure to add Paypal and shipping costs to your price or will take a small hit