Tips for a new seller to reduce risk of disputes with buyers?

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Originally Posted by nwobhm

Ebay sales:

1) .99 start auction
2) Condition stated is always listed as poor
3) Clear front and back photos
4) 30 day returns
5) Ship within 2-3 days after receiving payment
6) Combined shipping available

1) Maybe, but huge risk for someone with no selling history. Cards will be low in the search engine algorithm compared to COMC, Greg Morris, etc.
2) Nah, if you want to play that game, state "Judge condition for yourself based on images"
3) Yep.
4) Nope. Give buyers no returns and no reason for INADs with the answer to #2.
5) Fine. Use tracked mail, even the new eBay letter for inexpensive ones. Upsell to Priority mail for anything over $50.
6) Also fine.