Chapter 6. Sold!

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After the Sale: The Big Picture

Your auction has ended and you have a winning bidder. Now’s the time for the relationship between seller and buyer to begin: you contact the buyer, iron out any payment and shipping details, ship the item once you’ve been paid, and leave feedback for the buyer.

As you can see, you and the buyer each have responsibilities. The buyer needs to pay promptly and in the manner you have designated. And you need to put your mouth where your newfound money is. Once you’ve been paid, you need to deliver the goods—and ideally, the sooner, the better. Prompt, courteous service is always important, but it’s ...

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