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WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
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I have some upcoming tickets to a sporting event that I'm not going to use, and I've decided to try selling them on EBay. I have sold lots of cards on EBay but never event tickets. What is the cheapest way to get electronic tracking on a PWE so that I have protection against an INR claim?

If worse comes to worse, I know I could put them in a bubble mailer with a couple styrofoam peanuts to make it thick enough to use DC... but is there a better way?

Thanks very much for any advice.
'Sir, I realize it's been difficult for you to sleep at night without your EX/MT 1977 Topps Tom Seaver, but I swear to you that you'll get it safe and sound.'
-CDs Nuts, 1/20/14

*1956 Topps baseball- 97.4% complete, 7.24 GPA
*Clemente basic set: 85.0% complete, 7.89 GPA

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  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    USPS Express Mail is the correct service for expensive tickets.

    ........

    Certified Mail will work on a PWE, and is viewable online
    for PayPal purposes.

    Over $250, you would still need a signature from recipient
    to avoid INR problems. Return Recept Requested is not OK
    with PayPal, unless it has become viewable online. (I don't
    think it has, but I am too lazy too look it up.) usps.com

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    I just did track and confirm on a couple of Certified slips.

    They only show "delivered.;" no sigs.

    BUT, it is possible that the "Restricted Delvery" service
    might show a sig online. I don't know that. (There is a
    small fee for RD, but it would be worth it if it meets PP
    requirements.)
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • Beck6Beck6 Posts: 1,038 ✭✭✭
    You might consider stubhub instead of ebay. They specialize in tickets, so they can walk you through the process.
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  • GootGoot Posts: 3,496


    << <i>You might consider stubhub instead of ebay. They specialize in tickets, so they can walk you through the process. >>




    +1
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭

    EBAY owns stubhub.

    Some EBAY listings are indexed on stubhub.

    The only reason I would sell on EBAY is because
    I already know how to do it. Stubhub is prolly
    about as good, maybe better.

    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    Appreciate the help, guys!
    'Sir, I realize it's been difficult for you to sleep at night without your EX/MT 1977 Topps Tom Seaver, but I swear to you that you'll get it safe and sound.'
    -CDs Nuts, 1/20/14

    *1956 Topps baseball- 97.4% complete, 7.24 GPA
    *Clemente basic set: 85.0% complete, 7.89 GPA
  • mcadamsmcadams Posts: 2,618 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Appreciate the help, guys! >>



    I've sold spare college football tix on Ebay for 7 yrs with minimal problems. I like stubhub, but still think you're getting a bigger audience with Ebay. Re shipping, I've always used USPS priority with delivery confirm.
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  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    I've sent tickets via FedEx and never had a problem.

    Edited: Oh, you want the cheapest method. In that case, DO NOT use FedEx.

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    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • fujfuj Posts: 559 ✭✭✭


    << <i>You might consider stubhub instead of ebay. They specialize in tickets, so they can walk you through the process. >>



    I've had MUCH better luck selling tix on Stubhub but the fees are higher than eBay.
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