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Private sellers around the Christmas period
I wasn't sure what to title this one, it's a bit of a ramble through dates and time lines for Christmas selling. Businesses will almost certainly already be operating their Seasonal sale policy aware of people buying for Christmas, so I will concentrate on private sellers on ebay. Apologies in advance for those who don't…
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Facebook marketplace sale - buyer being annoying
Hi there, I sold an old Iphone 6 64gb unlocked phone for £35 a few weeks ago via marketplace. I deliberately listed it as 'good' instead of 'like new' as many people list items as 'like new' when they are blatantly old so I wanted to give a more accurate impression and described it to the best I could. I tested the phone…
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How Is Royal Mail Doing - How Long Is Post Taking ?
Posted 5 x 2SP and 1 x 2MP yesterday morning in N Scotland. First one arrived south of the M25 this morning :oAnd another south of Bristol pm.
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Is there any payment protection buying Used Items on ebay?
Hi Im looking to buy a Used Item on ebay. Its an electrical item and fairly high value (£500). If I buy it and it is faulty, am I able to get a refund, chargeback or similar? Or with Used Items is it very much caveat emptor? Thanks
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Ebay VAT
Hi all Has anyone had experience as a business seller with ebay regarding VAT ? I am new to it and not sure of ebay takes the VAT from the buyer and pays in directly to HMRC or do i? I know they take it and remit it for european buyers. The reason i ask is that they have on my listing VAT included at 20% but i dont want it…
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Vat issue with ebay
Hi Ebay have been in touch to tell me i need to register for VAT Although the items i have sold over 12 months have been my personal collection and are exempt, ebay do not understand this and say they will restrict my account without a vat number Hmrc have agreed i dont need one but will not issue a letter informing ebay…
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DPop Paypal Debt for minor
First time poster and apologies if this has been dealt with before (I did search) Over Christmas I discovered a letter addressed to my son (13 years old) from a debt collect agency chasing him for £150 When I asked him about this he told me he had set up a drop shipping business. He was advertising items on DPop accepting…
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Selling Items on Facebook Marketplace
I have been trying to sell something on Facebook Marketplace for the first time.Had a buyer lined up & price agreed. Sent bank details for them to pay me but received following email from "Wise Bank"([Removed by Forum Team]) : Dear:customer Why is your account limited? I'm Pauline
jenter , your transaction…
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Buyer - What do I do when the item has not arrived?
I bought an item that has not arrived. I paid by Paypal. It is well past the date the seller said it would arrive. Said he would sent it by courier other, but never told me who the courrier was. The dispatched date showing on Ebay was the 12th, stating it would be with in 3 to 5 days (later than they stated on the Ebay…
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Ebay say I disputed a charge?
I just got an email from Ebay saying my payments are on hold because I disputed a charge?? I sold a very small item last week. They paid me to my bank account. I purchased packlink postage and posted the item and it is showing as received. It looks like the postage charge has been charged to my bank account and then the…
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Royal Mail - buying via Ebay or direct differs
I noticed recently if you purchase RM 24/48 small parcel postage through Ebay, it doesn't offer you free collection whereas buying direct on the RM website does (and also charges an extra 16p if you want Post Office drop off).
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Royal Mail tracking shows ebay parcel delivered, but reciptant says its not been.
So posted five ebay items on Tuesday 12th Dec, Royal Mail 2nd Class standard Small Parcel, and uploaded the ref codes (which provide limited tracking) to the ebay site. Received a message today from one of the recipitants who said the tracking ref on the ebay item page said delivered today, but she hadn't received it. I've…
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Any postage printer recommendations?
I sell the odd item on eBay and I've noticed I can print postage labels at home. Is this usually a good deal compared to queueing at the post office? If so, which home label printers do you use?
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Can You customise the ebay 'Items Sold list ?
Although the test is set at the normal 100% I am unable to see the whole table of items sold. I managed to customise the 'for sale' lists, but for the sold items the right-hand side isn't visible, meaning I have to keep going to the base of the base to slide the bar to the right. if I want to see whether there is feedback…
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Cancelling ebay purchase
How do I cancell ebay item I have paid for? Seller said delivery will be longer than expected Have messaged buyer to say I want to can cell. I have paid by PayPal
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WRONG DELIVERY ADDRESS FOR PARCEL
Can anyone advise if i have any options after selecting the wrong address for a delivery, which has also been delivered and accepted by the homeowner! I registerred for a new account when placing an online order and rather than the usual method of entering your Post Code and selecting your address from the list you type…
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eBay discount promotion fee offers
Hi. Has anyone had an offers for this weekend? I normally use an only post on this site which has links to discount listing offers but when I find it it says expired. Used to work all previous weeks. Maybe there won’t be any as it’s close to Christmas? if anyone has a link for this weekend please let me know. Thanks.
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Buyer Claiming INR when tracking says delivered
I've had a buyer opened a INR case stating their item has not been delivered but the tracking says it has. How do I proceed with this case please as not had this before?
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Safe to pay by Bank Transfer on Gumtree?
I'm looking to buy a second hand phone off Gumtree and the seller wants paid by bank transfer. If the seller reports the phone as lost, would the bank assist in claiming the money back if I could provide a police report number?
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How to post a boxed item with item details and pictures on outside of box.
I currently have a branded smart oven for sale on ebay. In original box which had pictures and details etc of contents. Which it needs to stay in for the safety of the oven. I will send it Royal Mail tracked. Without putting it into an even bigger box what else can I use to wrap it in? I don't think bin bags taped on are…
