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Selling as a sole trader on Amazon
Hi everyone, just looking some advice whilst I sit on the phone to HMRC. I've inherited my grandad's vinyl collection and have been selling them on Amazon marketplace for about 3 years. From April this year it's made £2600. Amazon got in contact in November asking for me to register a sole trader as my sales were quite…
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online sites for selling a fairly expensive watch
Hi, I would like to hear of recommended sites to sell a decent watch through. I have had no luck with eBay so far. Many thanks for any words of wisdom.
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No postcode
I just sent a parcel, via recorded delivery (2nd class), but when I got home, I realised that I'd missed off the postcode (it didn't print on the label I used - it printed on the next label) and in my haste I just whacked it on the parcel. I'm surprised the PO lady didn't say anything, but because it was over £50, she…
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When to sell a console on eBay?
I have an Xbox 360 which I want to sell. They seem to be fetching around £100 with Kinect at the moment. Just wondering if I should wait until after xmas to get a better price ?
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eBay Paypal payment question:
Until recently, as a buyer from eBay when I wanted to pay (by Paypal) I had a "Confirm And Pay" -type "button" which - when pressed - took me to a Paypal Logon page before payment was completed. Much like paying by Paypal from any other retailer. NOW (again from eBay) at "checkout" I get a few Paypal options on the left of…
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The new metrics system- warning
I would urge all sellers to make routine checks of their new expanded seller dashboard as there are apparently issues with the defects appearing. I had a defect for a cancelled sale due to me being out of stock when I have definitely not chosen that option. I have phoned ebay and after a bit of minor arguing they agreed…
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Best Offer expired?
I received a notification email yesterday at 21:51 stating that a best offer was made on the following item: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231779136916?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 At 21:52 I received an email stating that the item did not sell (the time expired). Therefore I relisted the item. Is it…
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Tracking to Spain not updating, should I be worried?
I posted a parcel to Spain, signed for service with Royal Mail. Since 2nd December tracking just says ON ITS WAY TOBARAJAS SPAIN. Should I be worried?!
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friend owes paypal money - worried about the legal repercussions?
does anyone know what happens over owing paypal less than 300 altogether? my friend sent the goods yet customer lied and claimed they did not receive goods. paypal ruled in their favor and took funds out of friend's account. can friend get in trouble?
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Ebay - Buying from China Risky? Electrical Wire 'Jack Phono Wire' from China Risky ?
People sometimes say, avoid buying electrical items on ebay from China, as although they might be cheaper, then they might have defects (compared to buying it in the (UK) For example, buying a electrical item on ebay from China which is cheaper from there, might have problems when it arrives. For purchasing a double Jack…
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Fraudulent Tracking Provided - Please Help
Hi guys, thanks for reading. I won't go into full details as this could end up in court, but will summarise the issue/scam: Very expensive item purchase on eBAY BIN., paid via PayPal (not linked to a credit card). Item then removed, after payment sent. 4 days later seller emails advising posting that day, will be with me…
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How to find out if item is lost or just hasn't got a signature?
I've had no end of bad luck with Royal Mail recently. In the last two weeks Royal Mail has failed to get a signature for ten of my items I am assuming they simply failed to get a signature and show that the item is delivered but is there a way, other than asking the buyer, to find out if the item is lost? In case the items…
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Posting to Barracks
As I was printing MyHermes postage, the message came up we currently cannot deliver to BFPO addresses, so I went onto RM website and got the postage printed (by the way, anybody else hates RM website, as its nowhere near a user friendly, or is it just me?). Anyway, upon checking the post code, it comes up as Germany! So…
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Sold an expensive item - reassurance needed
Hi there, Just wondering if you could provide some reassurance and check that I am doing things correctly to protect myself. I listed an item (games console) yesterday on BIN and got a sale within an hour (item priced at £240). The bidder has paid immediately, but they have zero feedback and only joined eBay yesterday too.…
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Selling a very expensive diamond advice needed
I have a ring that is insured for a 4 figure sum. I want to sell it but am scared of eBay in case I get caught out by a scammer. How do I sell it safely without getting ripped off?
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My Amazon Christmas present
We're heading overseas the week before Christmas so I've been stocking up at the Amazon fulfillment centre for late Christmas sales. Last week I sent ten cases, all were delivered and checked in yet two cases were not opened. I assumed there was a backlog so held on for a couple of days then complained. It hasn't happened…
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MyHermes contact number
Has anybody got a phone number for MyHermes? I've just been in the live chat queue for half an hour only to be disconnected when it was my turn. annoyed much, hell yes! Anyway, buyer has gotten in touch today to say that they still haven't got their parcel and when I checked tracking, I can see attempts to deliver last…
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Paypal claim Item sent to wrong address...
Just looking for a little advice. A few weeks ago I sent an eBay sale to a new by buyer in The Netherlands. Yesterday I got an eBay message from the buyer saying I had sent the package to the wrong address. I was a bit confused about this as I print the addresses straight from eBay. Turns out the address provided in eBay…
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Ebay Buyer returns item after disassembley
Good morning, Quite recently, I sold a set of hinges on ebay which were described as "Used" and also my written description was that I "would recommend refurbishment but they are pretty good really". The buyer has received the goods and has decided that, after dismantling and reassembling them, they need more work than he…
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gumtree buyer sending courier with cash?
im selling a tatami matt on gumtree for 30 quid and my buyer said they wanted to paypal and send a courier which i refused and said id only accept cash. now hes saying courier will bring cash. i cant work out how this is a scam, especially since it such a cheap item. but anyone got any ideas if its dodgy? obviously if…
