Keeping Track of Your Transactions

Yes, I bug you about printing stuff at the outset of your selling career — not because I’m in cahoots with the paper industry but because I care. The eBay transaction process can be daunting, and beginners can easily lose track. The best way to protect yourself is to keep good records on your own. This is your money, so keep a close eye on it.

Now don’t become a packrat and overdo it. To help point you in the right direction, here’s a list of important documents that I think you should print and file whether you’re a buyer or a seller:

eBay Invoices for your sales

PayPal statements indicating any payment you receive that doesn’t clear

Insurance or escrow forms

Refund and credit requests