How to sell a rod on ebay

[mprestonSEK]

I have a rod that i plan to sell on ebay. Can somebody tell me the procedure that i need to follow when i need to ship the rod?

Thanks

[cndbasshunter]

Once you get paid by PayPal you ship the rod.

[steve1206]

In a rod/PVC tube, insured, shipped Fed Ex..shipping charges are not subject to PayPal fee...list shipping at $25-ish dollars

[civicrr]

I'll add...

Wrap rod in bubble wrap. You don't want it banging around is the tube.

I make sure that the tube is about 2"-4" longer than the rod. I secure bubble wrapped rod (butt end) right against tube cap using packing tape.

[lpquick]

I also add at both ends of the tube in large bright text “FRAGILE - DO NOT CONVEYER BELT - FOR HAND CARRY ONLY”
I obviously can’t say for sure this helps, except since I started adding the warning it has improved my % rate on rods making it to their destinations intact. Plus it’s a great argument point in your favor if in fact the reason for a broken rod/tube was due to use on a conveyer belt. Certainly doesn’t hurt.

[ksachao]

Insure it ... Place inside PVC tube, put newspaper around rod so it won't move, tape the tip for cushion, write fragile on the outside tube.

[RGMatt]

I also add at both ends of the tube in large bright text “FRAGILE - DO NOT CONVEYER BELT - FOR HAND CARRY ONLY”
I obviously can’t say for sure this helps, except since I started adding the warning it has improved my % rate on rods making it to their destinations intact. Plus it’s a great argument point in your favor if in fact the reason for a broken rod/tube was due to use on a conveyer belt. Certainly doesn’t hurt.

X 2...i always right this on tubes too.....

I also use bubble wrap and extra around the tip, pad both ends of the tube, then I like to add soft foam , cut into a circle slightly smaller than the tube I.D. and taped to the rod in a few spots to prevent side to side movement as much as possible.

[njbasscat]

I buy a piece of pipe insulation from the hardware store. A six and a half foot piece costs around $3.00. I put the rod inside the pipe insulation, put a piece of tape down by the handle so it stays put, and insert it into a 2" PVC tube. I have shipped over a dozen rods this way and have not had any issues.

[thelatrobe33]

In a rod/PVC tube, insured, shipped Fed Ex..shipping charges are not subject to PayPal fee...list shipping at $25-ish dollars

Just an FYI... eBay changed this and you do pay PayPal fees on what you charge for shipping now. IMO it was a good move because it keeps people honest.

[mikezho]

what delivery company do you use?

I buy a piece of pipe insulation from the hardware store. A six and a half foot piece costs around $3.00. I put the rod inside the pipe insulation, put a piece of tape down by the handle so it stays put, and insert it into a 2" PVC tube. I have shipped over a dozen rods this way and have not had any issues.

[Finnz922]

USPS. UPS as a last resort

[Hogsticker2]

I buy a piece of pipe insulation from the hardware store. A six and a half foot piece costs around $3.00. I put the rod inside the pipe insulation, put a piece of tape down by the handle so it stays put, and insert it into a 2" PVC tube. I have shipped over a dozen rods this way and have not had any issues.

How much do the pvc tubes run ya?

[Hogsticker2]

Yes, USPS priority 2-3 day. Make sure and cut the tube down to I believe it's 84.5 inches or they will nail ya. Depending on the weight of the tube it should run you somewhere in the neighborhood of 16-19 bucks. Just put a ship charge of 25.00 dollars on your listing and you should be good.

[njbasscat]

what delivery company do you use?

I buy a piece of pipe insulation from the hardware store. A six and a half foot piece costs around $3.00. I put the rod inside the pipe insulation, put a piece of tape down by the handle so it stays put, and insert it into a 2" PVC tube. I have shipped over a dozen rods this way and have not had any issues.

FedEx ground. Shipping varies depending on where I ship to but it is generally between $20.00 and $28.00 insured for rods 7'6" and under.

[njbasscat]

I buy a piece of pipe insulation from the hardware store. A six and a half foot piece costs around $3.00. I put the rod inside the pipe insulation, put a piece of tape down by the handle so it stays put, and insert it into a 2" PVC tube. I have shipped over a dozen rods this way and have not had any issues.

How much do the pvc tubes run ya?

I have purchased so many rods in the past five years that I had a nice stock pile of PVC tubes in the garage. I just used my last one a couple weeks ago.