eBay and FedEx Office Streamline Online Consumer Selling
May 10 2016 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
eBay Valet Drop-Off Program Expands to More
Than 1,600 FedEx Office Locations
eBay and FedEx Office are making it easier for consumers to sell
items online and earn money. Building on the success of the eBay
Valet program – a professional service that handles all aspects of
the selling process for the customer – eBay and FedEx Office are
teaming up to offer the eBay Valet Drop-Off Program available at
more than 1,600 FedEx Office stores over the coming months.
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eBay and FedEx Office Offer Ease and Flexibility
The eBay Valet Drop-Off Program is designed to make selling
items as easy and turnkey as possible. Customers will be able to
sell items with eBay Valet in three easy steps. First, customers
will be able to bring in items to a FedEx Office location. Next,
backed by the FedEx Office® Packing Pledge, a FedEx Office
team member will pack and ship the item(s) to an eBay Valet
processing center to be listed, sold and shipped to the buyer.
Finally, once the item(s) sells, the customer will receive payment
via PayPal. Customers will receive updates and notifications
throughout the selling process.
“As a pioneer in peer-to-peer selling, eBay understands that
ease and flexibility are critical for consumers looking to sell
online. That’s why we’re investing in solutions and offerings that
streamline every stage of the selling process – from listing, to
shipping, to successful sales,” said Laura Chambers, Vice President
of Consumer Selling, eBay. “Our relationship with FedEx Office
allows us to offer even more choices to consumers looking to get
the most money for their items with the least amount of work … and
the peace of mind it will arrive safely.”
As one of the world’s largest marketplaces – connecting more
than 162 million active buyers to sellers from around the world –
eBay offers significant reach for those looking to sell their
goods. Whether it is mailing or dropping off goods through the eBay
Valet Drop-Off Program, or listing items directly to the
marketplace, eBay offers a wide range of choices to meet the
personal needs of sellers.
“FedEx Office continues to look for ideas and solutions that
help our customers be efficient and save time and money,” said Jeff
Heyman, Vice President, Retail & Supply Chain, FedEx Office.
“Working with eBay reaffirms our commitment to innovation and we
are excited about the possibilities this program provides consumers
looking to make money from selling online.”
The eBay Valet Drop-Off Program accepts items from a number of
different product categories. Items that sell best include
electronics, antiques and collectibles, high-end clothing and
shoes, and small appliances. Through the eBay Valet Drop-Off
Program, consumers can even sell bulky items – like golf clubs –
alleviating the hassle of packing them up.
FedEx Office & eBay Valet Drop-Off Pilot Program
Findings
- The majority of customers participating
in the pilot (Atlanta/Los Angeles) were new to selling on eBay
- Top selling categories include
electronics, high-end clothing and shoes, small appliances,
antiques
- One of the most interesting items sold
through the pilot was a unique set of silver dollar coins, which
sold for over $2,900
About eBay
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global commerce leader including
the Marketplace, StubHub and Classifieds platforms. Collectively,
we connect millions of buyers and sellers around the world,
empowering people and creating opportunity through Connected
Commerce. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of
the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering
great value and unique selection. In 2015, eBay enabled $82 billion
of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company
and its global portfolio of online brands,
visit www.ebayinc.com.
About FedEx Office
FedEx Office has more than 1,800 stores and locations in the
U.S. and Canada, providing convenient access to printing and
shipping expertise with reliable service. The company’s network
features retail stores, centralized production centers, corporate
on-site print centers, and on-site business centers at hotels,
convention centers and universities. Services include digital
printing, professional finishing, document creation, direct mail,
signs and graphics, copying, computer rental, free Wi-Fi and
corporate print solutions. In addition, the company offers FedEx
Express® and FedEx Ground® shipping, Hold at FedEx Location, and
packing services backed by the FedEx® Packing Pledge. For more
information, please visit fedex.com/office.
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eBayRyan Moore, 408-376-7528ryanmoore@ebay.comorFedEx
OfficeBianca Wilson,
469-980-3312Bianca.wilson@fedex.comorEdelmanJessica Defilippo,
212-819-4823jessica.defilippo@edelman.com
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