Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels

Archives for February 2010

Can parcels go recorded post?
Hi, I've just spent ages on Royal Mail site, can't you send parcels recorded? I have something to post that is 2kg, so cheapest will be a parcel, the buyer has now asked me to send recorded, I can't see anywhere on the site that says you can send parcels recorded. Thank you
Paypal why so long delay with my money?
You asked us on 28 Feb 2010 to transfer 15.00 GBP from your PayPal account to your bank account. We are processing your request. The transfer normally takes 2-3 business days. The money should be in your bank account by 7 Mar 2010. Why 7th March, thats a week! They never used to say that? Will it REALLY take that LONG?
How do I charge international postage?
Help please. I have just sold an item on Ebay and the winning bidder is in America. I didnt specify any international postage in the listing, and now when I try to send the invoice it just leaves the postage cost box blank? (and it doesnt even add my UK postage charges) Even when I try to put a figure in there it just goes…
warranty on new ebay items
Does anyone know about warranties on new or used ebay items? For instance, if i were to buy a dishwasher, oven etc from ebay what should I be looking for? a manufacturers warranty, a receipt (often there isn't one)? What about a one year old used item, that has a year of warranty left on it (eg. an oven) Just wondering if…
lost a court case against eBay copyright thief
The Story; I had an instruction manual for a product on Ebay that took me ages to do and has pics and video links etc. Was a real work of effort and took a fair amount of time. Am selling it on EBay when I realise that I'm getting questions from ppl who didn't buy from me. Turns out someone has stolen my manual and is…
To NPB or not..?
Hi, just a quick question to see what others would do in this situation. Sold something quite big on ebay which required collection. Someone kept bidding and eventually won obviously but the next day they have decided they cant collect it due to lack of transport and friend not being able to or something. So now Im stuck…
My eyes!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/laptop-brand-new_W0QQitemZ280468587953QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Laptops_EH?hash=item414d3b05b1 I turned the listing off as soon as i saw it :eek:
When is the best time to sell summer clothes on ebay?
Hi I know that ebay is very seasonal. but the shops have summer clothes in now so is it seasonal - in line with the shops, or am I best to wait til summer is actually here (if we ever get a summer) Thanks
Sold item best way to send it?
Hi MSE people. Sold a few items and I want to make sure they get there and don't get lost in the post. As I can't afford to refund and claim, all the hassle etc. So what options do I have to send it?
Mobile Phone Advice
Hi, In the next week or so i'm planning to list two mobile phones, one should go for around £120 and one for £250. I sold a mobile on there about 3 years ago and was stung badly..someone in the UK had hacked a US account and changed all the details to theirs, i sent the item special delivery and by the time i got back from…
Buyer requesting refund before RM claim started
Hi all Just after some advice... Sold some items on 13 Feb, invoiced the buyer, who didn't pay, but who then bought some more items on 15 Feb. I re-invoiced to consolidate the postage payment, but no payment was made by the buyer for 4 days. Once I received payment I sent package the following day. On the day it was due to…
Ebay - why does description not show?
I spent ages writing a detailed description of stuff I was selling on ebay, and now I have listed it the description seems to have vanished - I have used ebay loads and this has never happened What am I doing wrong? The stuff I am selling needs a description as I am selling a fair few thinsg in one lot -…
Collection only
I don't sell much on Ebay but i have just sold a big item clearly stating collection only. They have paid by pay pal! I know its not wise to let them collect having done this plus i have now paid commission! What the best way round this? Many thanks.
Private businesses finally being cracked down on
Seems ebay are finally taking note of the number of "private business" on ebay: http://forums.ebay.co.uk/thread.jspa?threadID=1200339638&tstart=0&mod=1267311690374 About time too.
Paypal limited account
Hi, Im having a problem with Paypal. I have been selling bits and bobs on ebay and have got over £500 in the account. The bank account I use for it is a savings account with no Debit card. I dont have a debit or credit card as Im trying to get my debts down and no longer have them! I cant withdraw or anything!!:mad: Any…
Bid retraction problem
Bit of a strange one. Bought a bunk bed for the kids on a BIN. Paid immediately. First time seller. Anyway seller got cold feet concerned that she was being scammed by Nigerians etc and gave bed to a local charity. Not great but hey these things happen. Wont lose sleep on it. The problem is we wanted new mattresses for the…
If Item Is Collect In Person Should Buyer Assume They Can Send Courier?
Hi, Just as in the title really, if the postage option is collect in person / local pickup - can a buyer win & assume they can send a courier please? Thanks
An Ebay Quest
I've always wanted to do this, but never tried until now. I'm going to start off by selling 1 item of my own on ebay, then using the money I make from that sale to buy something from ebay (such as a job lot) to sell, and so on etc... See how much money I can make within a few month. First item i'm going to be selling is my…
a bit worried.....
hi all, i wont put the item number as i dont want it to seem like im trying to advertise it. im selling something on ebay, it's a girls disney fancy dress which is used and DD has outgrown. i only expected a few pounds for it, but it ends on monday and is already up to £16!! im pretty sure it wasnt even that much new. the…
why do some buyers expect their item so quickly!
i have my ebay set to dispatches within 3 days, buyer pays 4pm on 24th, i send morning of 26th i get an 'item not recieved question' today 27th less than 72 hours after they paid! I can't imagine what they'd have have said if it had took me 3 days to post. I do my best to post things quickly by going to the po every other…

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