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ebay: does this scenario not = instant payment required by buyer?
when i list i only list BIN and require instant payment. when i make an offer to BUY something i am told that if the offer is accepted i will be charged straight away. i have "sent offer" to potential buyers on an item that had "watchers". it has been purchased from one of those offers, but, no payment has been made in 12…
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Are there any British sellers on Ebay any more?
I recently bought something from Ebay and it was supposed to be from Manchester. I always select UK sellers only. I previously bought something from another site that turned out to be from China, after several months of faffing around it never arrived, so I do not buy from China at all. Not that I want to support that…
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Ebay 30 + sales reporting 12 months period or 12 month tax year
For the past few years, my mother has been selling items on eBay as a way to pass time and clear out some space. These items mainly consist of old toys, unwanted presents, and clothes—personal belongings she no longer needs. Over the last 12 months, she has successfully sold around £1,000 worth of goods through…
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Yodel in trouble
Doesn’t feel from reading that many people use Yodel for deliveries on here but it appears they are on the verge of going into administration.
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Help: Ebay seller made small claims court summons
I purchased a beach bag from eBay in July for total £91.45. Found on measurements when it arrived, to be significantly larger than advertised. Sent seller pics. Seller told me I had photographed it in a way it would never be used so refused return, but it was an unstructured fabric bag so that was exactly how it looked…
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Fraudulent Buyer Using a Different Account to Purchase
Hi all! last year in November I requested assistance with a buyer that has returned a different item to me. I blocked him back then, eBay refunded the buyer themselves so I put it behidn me.Today the buyer used a different account to purchase once again from me. Luckily for me I recognized the name right away so I…
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EBay Fees Increase
I quote “ to address the rising costs and increasing complexity of regulations…..” adding an extra 0.35% + VAT Is this a response to the much discussed HMRC info provision
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Cheque in Sole Trading Company Name, not personal name and trouble paying in
I think i know the answer already but here goes. My wife runs a small company buying and selling antiques. It's small enough that we just run it as a sole trader. The bank account is an old personal account, since thats legal to do. Couldn't be bothered opening a new account with charges etc... We recently had a parcel go…
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New eBay Account
Just opened a new account, it looks completely different to my main account. It's just going to be for selling things , at the minute I'm struggling to set up an account to get paid into, I understand that is required to get the FVF offers. the layout of the new ebay account is not like I'm used to, is there a way to…
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Vinted and Yodel
This discussion was created from comments split from: Vinted discussion forum closing.
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eBay return & refund question from private seller
I am a private seller of my surplus household items. I have a no returns policy, (except if misdescribed). My buyer based her purchase soley on my photo and did not read the description. She had her phone set to night mode and it changed the colour of my item. She opened a misdescribed return. I have messaged her and I…
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Best way to end an auction and stop it relisting if unsold
I have a couple of items that have not sold and eBay has automatically relisted them. As there are no bids is it fine to just cancel the auction? I will then revise the listing and put it back on when there is a reduced fees offer.Have I missed a setting to stop auctions automatically relisting?
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DPD recrowned top courier in latest MSE parcel delivery service poll – here are the full results
DPD has returned to the top of the MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) annual parcel delivery service poll voted on by users – ending Amazon Logistics two-year winning streak. Read the full story: DPD recrowned top courier in latest MSE parcel delivery service poll – here are the full results, plus tips if you've had issues If you…
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Can I make a claim under section 75 for an Ebay purchase?
I purchased an item of over £600 on Ebay with my Amex CC. The product was not as described and I documented this. Can I make a claim under Section 75 with Amex? Or are Ebay purchases excluded as third-party purchases?
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Buying from US? Is this "Global Shipping Programme" ?
i bought lots from the US many years ago and most sellers just posted the stuff themselves. then GSP happened and i remember buying one item where the buyer used it. all seemless. but i do remember shipping was listed as GSP but i can't see anything on any US listings that use the term. maybe sellers are not using it but…
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Packlink being retired
sold an item this morning, it's long thin and light and I put it in a tube 55mm diameter just under a metre long. for light oversized items like that I always use Evri as they are cheap and not fussy about the size, as long as the total "volume" is under 245m3 it's ok tried to buy a label, apparently the eBay tool now…
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Selling high value item on eBay
Hi all, I am selling a fairly high value item on eBay. It weighs about 3.5kg and has a value of approx £900. I initially listed as 'collection only' but someone messaged to ask if I will post it. I said I would look into the costs etc, but can't see it being cheap. I have not used the site in years. Are payments typically…
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Amazon Seller Disbursement Hold
I know there are a few Amazon sellers on here. It appears that a lot of us have been hit with a check on whether we are UK based/VAT registered and having all funds held while this process takes place. Many of us had our accounts checked and verified within the last couple of months. I'm currently in touch with someone in…
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Royalmail 48 vs signed for - cutting shipping costs .
Can anyone give some advice , trying to cut down on the shipping costs on my small parcel items when selling on ebay. I have been using royalmail tracked 48 for items under £10 - £30 Royalmail signed for for items for 30 - £50 Royamail tracked 48 with a signature anything £50 - 150 If the standard 48 is tracked and insured…
