Learning Curves Suck!

So, I've been ebaying the past week or so. Just decided to make a profit off some of the items I have around here that are in too good a shape to just "give away". Well, all I can say is this learning curve is a Bitch! Here's what's happened so far:

I started out my auctions too low (trying to save a few cents off the listing fee), and they sold at that ultra low starting price!

I didn't exclude international on one, and underquoted the shipping charges.

One pair of Skechers boots from Starr sold pretty good, about $15 plus S&H...thank goodness.

DJ's Skechers casuals sold for the .99 starting price - to Canada - and I ended up paying $5 MORE to ship this item than the buyer paid me altogether!

What have I learned from this fiasco? Nothing outside of the US at this point. Start your auction at the lowest price you are willing to accept. Check, double-check, then recheck your auction before and right after listing!

Just thought I'd share that with you!