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Selling Internationally
I used to ship internationally pre brexit but it all got too much, though im thinking of starting again. I am not VAT registered and sell on ebay and Amazon. I currently sell on GSP (exc germany i think due to packaging law) and FBA. I keep reading about new rules on EORI, Hiring responsible person, registering for vat in…
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Blocked buyer - she then used different account!
I had tricky messages from a buyer who I`ll call Kate. She was querying everything about my listing which were for brand new loafers with tags.. She had seen them for £10 cheaper , would I accept a much lower offer etc. I decided to block her when the messages became more irate and forgot all about it. Now I realize that `…
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Danger: Ebay, Your Bank & Your Personal Data
I recently put an item for sale. It had a compulsory change where I had to verify my number for security - despite them already knowing it. I did so. What happened next shocked me. The number appeared with the advert, not protected with forwarding as other sites do such as adtrader or autotrader - it was my number, and…
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Buyer claims INR yet shows as delivered
A bit of background buyer joined ebay a day before purchasing item valued at around £30 and has zero feedback score I posted item via yodel tracking item is shown as being delivered and on the app also shows a photo of delivery although of course not to exactly where it was delivered I have looked on Google maps…
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Sold car
Hello all I sold my car 2 days ago via third party auction. The dealer before collecting the car test drive and checked everything and were happy. 2 days later the dealer called me and told that engine is faulty And they want to bring the car back and get refound . I told them that I have bought diferent car and I will not…
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eBay sellng: buyer requests a return
Hello, I sold a container, which I describled very clearly and carefully that it 'would fit most of the models". However, the buyer seemingly has a larger model in a different shape, so the container I sold doesn't fit, and she wishes to return it. I've contacted 3 CS persons, one gave me this reponse saying I need not to…
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Unhappy customer doxing me
Hi I recently sold an E-Bike to someone as a private sale, they came looked over the bike thoroughly took it out for a test ride and was happy with the bike, the bike was about 2 weeks old from new as it was a review unit sent to me as I review them, so the bike was in top condition it was a new unit when sent to me not a…
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eBay buying: what is best payment method?
eBay is offering among others, pay with: visa card no. xxxx PayPal when I log into PP it says uses visa card (same card No.) eBay says both methods offer eBay buyer protection. Does the seller lose more in fees if I opt for PayPal? If both methods are the same to me and to the seller it makes no difference then?
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Ebay new business seller promo offer.
Upgraded my ebay account last week from a private to a business account and have been given free FVFs till the end of the year but there is also an the option for a free featured shop for the next 6 months, Does anyone know if I accept this offer it will cancel the free FVF , the only reason I want to use the shop it seems…
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Case goes in favour of buyer : item sold and delivered successfully
I sold an item a couple of months ago, which was paid for and delivered. A few weeks later the buyer opened a case with 'transaction unknown' as the reason. I replied giving screenshots of the original ebay message, stating payment had been received, which was my cue to post the item off. I uploaded another screenshot from…
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Facebook marketplace is getting worse again
I recently got rid of 2 old Dyson vacuum cleaners, I offered both for free in different adverts on FB marketplace. Clear photos and for the first one I mentioned it kept cutting out and was basically not working so was offering it out for parts or spares as someone might need parts of it to repair their own Dyson. The…
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Buyers asking for faster postage
2 of these over the weekend. On both listings I offer free postage (other carrier 3-5 day) or Royal Mail Tracked 24 at the actual Royal mail cost (ie I actually loose money if the buyer pays for 24) First buyer 7am Sunday, selected the free postage option at checkout, pays. Sends me a message 'I am going away on Wednesday,…
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Money Moral Dilemma: I resold a dress I bought in a charity shop - should I my profits with them?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I bought three dresses from a charity shop for £30 each - they're all from a trendy high-street brand, each retailing at £80 to £100. I later decided the colour of one of them wasn't right on me, so I listed it on a clothes marketplace app. I was delighted to get £60 for it -…
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Sent to international hub not showing on tracking
Hello. I was wondering, can anyone hep me. I bought an item from the United States and it isn't marked sent to international hub in the tracking on ebay. What does this mean? I am very concerned.
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Vinted asking for NI numbers
The various Vinted groups are full of people mentioning this - but Vinted have now started contacting sellers asking them for their NI numbers ready for the new reporting system. I do find the Vinted groups really frustrating though, no one ever searches for a thread, so you end up with literally 25 threads one after…
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eBay Business Seller Fee Breakdown
So with regards to recent eBay updates for private sellers to business sellers, I thought we could dive through the Business Seller Fees for people to have a clear image of what to expect once the incentive goes away after 31st of December. I'll be honest, it's been always a bit confusing trying to figure out the fees…
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Cannot buy online postage (RM) to Antrim. Why?
I am trying to buy online postage for a parcel to Antrim. Done it 4 times so far and RM online keeps on rejecting it. I have bought other postage just now so it is not a problem with my card. What am I doing wrong? Antrim is UK isn't it? Can someone point me in the right direction?
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Unpaid funds from Vinted
Help. I’m at my wits end trying to recover my unpaid funds. My bank returned the monies paid by Vinted as they don’t deal with overseas banks, this was at the beginning of June. I have sent every detail possible in reference numbers, copy of bank statement and bank letter and still they just go round in circles saying the…
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FREE pdf editor for eBay postage labels..
If I get a non UK sale, eBay postage provides me with a pdf that has the postage label, the CN22 and a certificate of posting. I need to crop this so I can send the postage and CN22 to my label printer and I'm having a nightmare finding a crop tool to do this. I don't do this enough to justify paying any subscription…
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Car boot advice
Hi all I am planning on do a car boot to try get rid of extra stuff and try make some money to put on my energy bills. Any advice for me it will be my first and haven't really got a clue. I have a plastic paste table and big enough car to fit abit in. Kim
