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5p listing day
On Thursday 3rd November 2005 (local UK time), sellers listing in Auction-style format in an eligible category, will pay 5 pence (£0.05 GBP) insertion fee. Thursday 3rd November 2005 between 00:00:01 GMT and 23:59:59 GMT Only listings in British Pounds Sterling on eBay.co.uk will qualify for the 5p insertion fees. All…
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My first proper duff buy
I recently bought a data cable for my new phone, carefully double checking it did say for my particular model. I wish I had followed my instincts and not bid. While I had very prompt delivery and feedback, the data cable does not work. The software installs okay, but the phone is not recognised as connected. This has been…
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need to give a refund but paypal wont let me
I need to give a buyer a refund of £17.00 but I only have £14 in my account. how do i give a refund in another way, my papyl is linked to my bank account. thanks
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Wifes Xmas Pressie - An Auction question..
Do you think the wife would accept this for Xmas? Would save me a few bob :rotfl:
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paypal charging £0.98
hi a friend of mine sold a item on ebay for £22.99 including postage but paypal took £0.98 for the buyer paying by credit card is there any other way of selling items without being charged for paying though paypal
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How do I find old seller?
I was looking at some items from a particular seller a couple of months ago but now can't remember his ebay user id ( I can remember a bit of it but not the full name). Unfortunately i've tried searching for him and can't find a record. Is there a tool I can use to only put in part of the id which will do a more general…
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Packaging fragile items
Hi I want to send some items in the post. Ive got a box and some bubble-wrap with large bubbles. I was planning to double-wrap each in the bubble-wrap, then either pack in the box with a) old carrier bags b) shredded paper As I don't have any foam packaging material. What do you think ?
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Ebay + Payapl ? Payment made but seems dodgy
Hello I don't have much experience in selling on eBay, but i have just sold something using buy it now (went really quick, less than a day on 7 day listing :) ) but I'm not too keen on the look of his account: He has 0 feedback Seller Protection Policy: Ineligible Postal Address: Unconfirmed This is ringing alarm bells.…
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Help! Tokyo winning bidder on UK only item ...
Hi all, Just had a panicky 'phone call from my sister who's just started ebaying. Someone from Tokyo has just won one of her auctions, when it's for UK bidders only. I'm not sure if there was more than one bid on this item. Can anyone advise what she should be please (she's not prepared to ship to Tokyo!). Many thanks.
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Advice - am i being paranoid?
I've just sold an ipod on ebay, and the buyer has been rushing me loads. They've just paid by paypal, although their address is unverified. Their feedback stands at 8, but the items they've bought are a bit strange in themselves. Does anyone think this buyer - ran4m - could be dodgy? Thanks!
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Postage?
I'd like to Ebay some larger items (guitar amp, guitars etc), how do I work out the cost of carriage for these items?
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CQout
Has anyone used or had experience with this? http://www.cqout.com/ Did read an article about them and they were widely praised. Was just wondering if people have used this outfit.
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I Need Help With Zero Bidding Threatening To Get Me Struck Off
:mad: Hi can anyone out there help on this I am going to go mad soon ! right shortish story - I purchased a track suit from a seller - could see it would be too big for my son (xmas pressy) so re listed it - a no feed back person won it - (10.00 cheaper than I'd paid for it) right this is where the 'fun' starts - e mails…
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Newbie ebay seller - packaging
Hello In an effort to make some pin money I've been ebaying some of my stuff. Mainly CDs and paperbacks, plus a couple of clothing items. Could anyone recommend a good, economical, way of packing these items to send to the successful bidders. I.e. would you use pre-made envelopes or will some bubble wrap and brown paper…
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Paypal drama - sale jinxed - confused!!
:confused: I saw an item on ebay I wanted. Emailed buyer (in America) re: postage costs. She stated them and said she would only accept cheque in dollars from people outside US - I told her I was in UK. No other bidders and I won the item. When pay now came up, it stated she would only accept postal orders. I emailed what…
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PayPal Dispute Resolution
Hello, I currently have an ongoing dispute with a seller about an item bought on eBay...the seller has provided me with tracking information for Recorded Delivery (RM) but obviouslly the package has not arrived. The claim was started on the 19th Oct. since then I have had nothing from PayPal, but I check the case regularly…
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How do I give a one-off discount ?
Hi I'd like to give a buyer a 10% discount, the items have P&P included i.e set to £0. Every time I put 0.51 in the invoice page, it increases the invoice amount. It won't let me put -0.51 :confused: Or must I give > £1 discount ?
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Dispute Console help?
Hi, not a new ebayer, but need some advice about the dispute console. I have bought an item on ebay which has not been delivered as yet. seller is a powerseller and has ok feedback. Since the 28 days stated on auction is up, I have contacted seller by phone to see where goods are. I have done this 4 times nad had 4…
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Words cannot describe how I'm feeling right now
I couldnt think of an apt title, not sure what word I could call myself, without getting my wrists slapped on here. I sell mainly cosmetics, but on the side I also sell new/unworn and used clothes. Clothes are a bit of a hit and miss thing, therefore some items had to be listed a few times before getting sold. so today, i…
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Idiot buyer with 0 feedback
Hi I sold a phone today on ebay, the buyer then emailed me to say that they endered the incorrect amount leaving only 30 seconds till the end. What winds me up is that the auction lasted 7 days and this idiot bids on the last 30 seconds to miss up my auction. Theres no point leaving him neg feeback as he has no feedback…
