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An interesting (to me anyway) but ethical problem
Quite a long story. Sorry about that. On Easter Sunday,I awoke very early and with nothing to do I went on the Ebay. I am not a regular user - over ten years about 250 excellent feedback, no bad ones. Hey folks, I am a nice guy.....bought 200 things like books and records, sold about fifty of the same sort of stuff. Never…
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Car boot Yeadon
What time should a seller get to the car boot at leeds bradford airport on sunday? :confused:
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Airsure question
I'm selling an item on ebay which I expect to sell for £50-£100 (potentially it could go higher. I think that's unlikely, but I could be wrong). I have the auction set to UK only but have just received a question asking if I would send to Finland. I've looked on the Royal Mail website and the best option for postage would…
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Help valuing lampshade please
Hi, I was going to sell this lampshade on ebay but I have no idea how much it is worth. I was given to me as a present and I know that it is old but I have no idea how old. I was wondering how much I should start the auction at and how much do you think the final value will be. The approximate dimensions of the lampshade…
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Receiving money through Paypal.
Hello all. I sold my 2nd item on eBay today, and have just received an email, from what appears to be the buyer's email address (@ntlworld.com). The contents of the email however have Paypal on the top, saying payment has been received. But, it says to accept this payment I need to upgrade my account to a Premier or…
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childrens clothes
Hi just a quickie question that I hope you guys will be able to answer. I am about to have a clear out and will be selling lots of kids clothes. My question is........ is it better to ebay or carboot? I have had problems with ebay in the past, and I am getting a bit fed up with it as a seller due to the hike in fees,…
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Asin number query
Hello. i am rather confused by all the different listings that can appear when you research a book for sale. :confused: i have an old first edition1951 of Models of Propriety, by william russell flint. i've done a recce on what is currently up on amazon and a whole page of different versions of the same book came up on…
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Query regarding bank transfer
Have sold an item to someone (though not on ebay but I recon I'll get a good answer here anyway) and they have requested to pay via bank transfer. I have never used a BT before and have no idea how they work. What details do I need to give? How long does it take from him sending to me getting? Does the bank charge? What…
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Lagostina stove top / hob expresso maker
Hi I have one, bit old and dusty! Am looking to partake in a boot sale soon and am trying to get an idea how much to sell things for ... I have searched on various engines and cannot find anyone who makes these - do you know whcih one I mean - silver, angular, lid, black handle, has the wee man making a thumb sign pointing…
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We require confirmed and verified card/address
"Please note :- We require you to be use a confirmed address and verified card to make a payment through paypal." Is surely both "Ebay illegal" and a pointless excercise. If the item is paid for through Paypal, what does it matter if the buyer is verified or not?
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Can I off set this against my tax liability?
Off to Italy next weekend to checkout some new outlets. Normally I travel there and back in a day but this time, due to flights/routes, I'm staying over and the OH is coming. Can I claim the full cost of both flights and the full cost of the hotel against my tax? I usually claim for flights, car hire, tolls and milage.
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Restricted listings of branded goods on ebay
I've been selling on ebay on and off for five years but built up most transactions in past twelve months. Have got 100% positive feedback after over 120 transactions, 90 of which were sales. Am also verified with Paypal. Recently instead of the final confirmation window, I've started getting messages from ebay telling me…
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Opening a Paypal account-problems
Hi, I have just tried to open a paypal account with my new visa electron debit card, but Paypal said my bank wouldn't allow me to register with this card. Could this be because its a new account that I haven't used yet? Thanks in advance
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Paypal - Instant Bank Transfers
Hi Paypal used the wrong bank account to collect my ebay fees,they didn't use my primary account. There were no funds in the account they used so my paypal account was £13 in arrears as i had forgotten to update my back up funding card so that was rejected to. I paid these arrears off using another card straight away but…
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sold on ebay but the lady does not seem happy
with what she has. as it is a treasured watch of mine i would like to get this back. i am finding paypal/ebay all very complicated but i sold it via this way. should i reimburse but will i get my watch back and who pays for postage???? thanks for any help.
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Second Chance Offer Query
Hi On Sunday I sold an item and it was bought/paid for by someone who lives in Italy. I explicitly said on my item listing that I would only post internationally to the 30 countries that are part of the Royal Mails Airsure service. I listed the countries and asked ebayers from countries not listed to refrain from bidding…
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First Ever Dispute
Hi all - looking for some advice as I am about to open my first ever dispute on ebay. I won some tickets for a concert on April 1st and paid immediately via Paypal. After receiving no acknowledgement or updat, I sent an email on the 3rd, asking when the tickets would be posted. I received a reply saying they had been…
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Damaged Item Received
Hi, I ordered a bottle of car cleaning fluid, which I received in a large Royal Mail "Item has been damaged in our care etc." plastic bag with half of the contents deposited in the bottom. The package appears to have been well wrapped in bubble wrap and tape but the bottle of cleaner arrived only about 1/3 full - clearly…
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free postage on some more sections being introduced
From 15th June sellers listing in selected categories in Video Games, Mobile & Home Phones, Consumer Electronics, Computing, Photography, and Clothes, Shoes & Accessories will be required to offer free P&P as their first domestic postage option. Sellers should also bear in mind that the requirement to offer free postage &…
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I can't revise my listing on Ebay.
Hi I have an error on one of my 99p listings....expecting it to go much higher.... but can't revise it. There is already 1 bid on it. It keeps coming up with the following message.. Please provide the correct information in the highlighted fields.* Please enter a valid value. I have changed the values etc but still can't…
