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Reputable Shiply couriers
It seems many of us use Shiply as a logistics solution for collecting/delivering goods on eBay, and many threads here highlight that Shiply is simply a middleman that takes no responsibility for lost items, and merely acts as a way for customers and couriers to do business. Therefore instead of reviewing the legitimacy of…
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EVRI tracking receipt, EBay said another seller has used that tracking number
I posted 2 parcels today with Evri and marked them as Dispatched on EBay. When I put the first Evri tracking number on, it was fine then the second tracking number, it wouldn't accept it and it gave me the automated messages saying: '! Tracking number added is already used by a different seller'. I can't understand how…
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Bought a dodgy van 😭
So I already know the responses I’m going to get but I’ll try anyways 😂 I bought a van yesterday, checked visually how I could, checked mot online bla bla. Bought it, drive home fine. Drove it today, engine has dropped out (not 100% sure on issues yet) it’s waiting to be recovered as I type. Cannot drive. It was a private…
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What would you do ... incorrect postage
Recently I have been adding to my listings the option of picking delivery, either with Royal Mail or EVRi, with a 30p difference in price. I added wording basically saying Royal Mail, all UK destinations and EVRi to England, Wales and Scotland mainland only On Saturday I got a sale to Northern Ireland, but decided just to…
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Posting to a mailpoint
I have sold a low value item on marketplace, Buyer has paid by bank transfer but the address he has given me is a mailpoint, John Smith Mailpoint 123 Manchester AB123 45C My main question is can I just post via evri (it's a large envelope) Or does it need to be sent via the post office or anything different to normal?…
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Selling old jewellery/gold
any recommendations - is it best to try one of the postal sites or go to a shop in my local town
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Refunded Ebay buyer for non-delivery after 10 days, next day RM delivers! What next?
Any suggestions on this one? 4 Aug - RM collected from my doorstep a £50 Ebay item send by Tracked 48, I have email recording the collection 13 Aug - Buyer informed me no-delivery, RM track'n'trace showed 'In Transit' 14 Aug - Item still 'in Transit' so I refunded buyer via Ebay and made a 'lost' claim to RM via website 15…
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ebay return request from buyer - claims electrical item is faulty!
I'm a private ebay seller. I sold a small household electrical item in good used condition. My OH PAT tests everything and is qualified to do so.My buyer wants to return it as "faulty", claiming the motor was screaming. This would only happen through sustained incorrect use. The buyer is a first time purchaser, zero…
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Is Vinted a good alternative to Ebay?
Would like some opinions on using Vinted please. Ive sold on Ebay for a long time but gave up about a year ago due to the fees. Last night I spoke to someone who aid she sells on Vinted and thinks is brilliant so today I took a look at the site. Im confused about the postage part. It says the seller chooses the carrier and…
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How do you store your Ebay stock?
HiI'm interested in changing the way I store my Ebay stock. It is fairly organised but we are moving home and I wondered what ideas others use successfully. I sell a myriad of things.ThanksMs Choc x
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Selling tender plants on eBay
My husband has been growing tender house plants as a hobby over the last 3 years in the house. As the plants have started to multiply and now lack of space in the house, he has decided to sell some on eBay this year. He is a pensioner and pay tax on his pension. Is he liable to pay tax on his hobby? Bearing in mind over…
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Royal Mail Tracked 48
I sent some packages using Tracked 48. The Royal Mail web page says that one of the benefits is "SMS or email notifications to recipients" and "photo on delivery". Tracking says the items have been delivered but no-one got any messages or emails saying they were coming and no photos were taken. Anyone else found this? Does…
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Wonder if seller knows the laws in the UK or just creates his own?
The seller offers circuit boards from scrapped TV's, Possibly from landfill because most of the listings state the items have water damage/heavy rust/oil/staining and general dust. Sounds like the TV's were outside for a decent length of time. Lists as tested and working, not so sure about that but chose a different seller…
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Is something going on with Signed For
Sent 6 letters / parcels by Signed For over the past 2-3 weeks and none of them have been signed, got positive feedback on one so I know it arrived. The buyers of the other ones don't leave feedback but assume they would have INRed by now. No compensation as I just put them in a postbox. Also received 4 Signed For over the…
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Sell for £1 maximum fees
Can someone - soolin? - explain a couple of things please. If you get an offer from eBay, usually Friday to Monday period - to sell an item with maximum £1 fees does this mean you need to advertise and sell the item within this period please? If the item doesn't sell and eBay relist it then that offer has lapsed and it…
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'late' defects
ebay are still removing late notifications where something tracked initially looks late but when RM or the courier info catches up it shows it arrived in time and this is a necessity with the much discussed unrealistic estimated delivery times given to buyers by ebay. On my private account though I had one of my large…
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Where do you Ebay 'regulars' buy bubble wrap rolls from?
I need to buy a large roll (50M or 100M preferably) of bubble wrap - big or small bubbles.Been searching Amazon and Ebay but can't find any cheapish rolls with decent reviews. I know you get what you pay for but this is a moneysaving site and I obviously want to keep down costs. Not able to go to local shops to source any…
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UPS Charges on import after a significant delay
I challenged the import charges I paid on a motorcycle helmet and intercom system because retailers in the UK don't charge VAT when purchased together as it is classed as PPE. I emailed this to UPS who handled my shipment and they have responded saying they noticed that charges will have to be raised because the incorrect…
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why marketplace can be frustrating
I know we all love using sites that don't carry fees, but sometimes I see the benefit of using ebay and other professional platforms. I've got an item on FB, lets say it is a glass vase, it says 'glass vase' in title and also in title and description it says 8 inches tall. It shows a makers mark to base (nothing…
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Royal Mail Special Delivery Help
Hi ~I dont sell on eBay so they put a hold on my money until it has been delivered, but i have found myself in a weird situation with royal mail, The item was posted Friday afternoon at 5.30pm, the lady recommended that i send the item special delivery and because its Friday it will get there by 1pm Monday. So i paid and…
