Expert: Marvinator - 8/17/2004

Question
how do i handle the shipping

Answer
I know very little about selling furniture, but I've known some people who have sold larger items.  What most have done is to limit the buyer to local only.

By selling only locally and placing "Pick Up Only" in your auctions, you require the buyer to come to your place of business (or home) to pick up the item.  No "Shipping Fees" are incurred.  

It is important to set a deadline for pickup and to get a phone number for the buyer to keep in contact with them during the time between when the auction ends and the item is picked up.  Setting an appointment to pick the item up will also prevent someone from just 'showing up' on your doorstep during dinner to pick up an item.

I hope this helps.