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eBay Sale Gone Wrong
Hi everyone, I sold an expensive fragrance which I have had for a few years - having a clear out. I've had it on sale for a few weeks and everyone kept asking if I would sell it for £20, it's worth £175. Ended up selling it to someone who haggled for it at £115 and I reluctantly agreed as I had two other things to post…
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Selling a large tent - is ebay suitable for this?
1. I have a large tent that I want to sell. It will be collection only, cost over a thousand pounds and I'm sure that any buyer will want to view it before buying. As I understand it ebay makes it difficult for a buyer to contact a seller. Is there any way to use ebay for selling this?2. I also have a small bell to be…
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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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Issues with Verification for Limited Companies on Vinted Pro
Hello! I'm posting here as I am having issues with Vinted Pro. I got approval quickly to sell on Vinted Pro however now I've hit the payment threshold I need to get verified for myself and my business. After over 20 attempts and over £8,000 being held by Vinted I am getting quite frustrated with the process. Wondering if…
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How does this eBay prepaid label work?
Been a good few years now since I last sold on eBay. Maybe 5 years. A relative has just sold something & is bombarding me with questions. This didn't seem to be a thing when I last sold. I'm guessing the answer here is - ignore it & sort your own postage. They've sold an item which is £150. They were going through…
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Wrong tracking destination for package
I sent a package on 14th Jan to Norway by Royal Mail Tracked, it's showing it's in Flushing USA, been there since 18th Jan. I am going round in circles on the RM site, have tried phoning but that is just press button after button then get cut off, any idea what I can do?
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New Phone
Hi, Got a new contract and a new phone. Old phone works fine. Could I put this new phone on ebay and if so how does this work, my new contract and sim etc.
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I can't list with collection only option .. since today
I am trying to list a large bulky item as collection only, but the eBay system isn't letting me. I noticed a few changes too, to the layout Under the price box, there .. eBay Managed Payments ( Under postage policy is this message .. Flat: UK_myHermesDoorToDoorService £3.20 Underneath is the option to pick parcel size, but…
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New Vinted Seller.. Vinted Vs Fb marketplace / vs Ebay / Vs Gumtree ?
I have been selling on facbookb Marketplace, gumtree and ebay within the past 5 years. I have never tried Vinted, and am thining of giving it a go. can you vinted users please give some insight to the questions below so I can compare them to selling on facebookb marketplace and gumtree, and ebay. Vintated compared to Fb…
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Simple Delivery .. How can I change a listing to include Express 24hr delivery
I have an item listed with the 'normal' Simple Delivery option, but a prospective buyer needs the item by Thursday and asks if I can change the postage to a 24hr service. How is this done please .. I can't seem to find that option
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Evri delivery to post office problem
Hi, This is the first time I’ve had an eBay click and collect item sent to my local post office, it was sent via Evri. When I check on my eBay order it states that the item has been delivered to the post office however I have not received a code to go and collect it. If I track the package on Evri’s website it says it is…
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Royal Mail Tracker status shows delivered - but no parcel here!
I have been waiting a couple of weeks for a parcel from Royal Mail. It was due to arrive today, and I have been home all day. Imagine my surprise to see a notification from them to say that the parcel has been delivered to a "safe place" (which I havent set up) along with the photo of a house that isnt mine, or any of my…
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The dreaded INR case - simple delivery
Got a message saying a buyer has opened a request/case and to check details and respond, and I got the usual sinking feeling wondering what item this time is lost. Was very happy to see this when I logged in: We want to let you know that your buyer opened a request because they haven’t received their item. We see that the…
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Selling larger items - possible pitfalls
Afternoon all. I used to be a frequent E-Bayer and although I still occasionally buy the odd thing, I haven’t really sold anything for about 18 months. I’m aware (sort of) of the recent changes (buyers now pay a premium, etc) but I’m wondering if any fellow members would be so kind as to highlight for me any potential and…
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Are EVRI commiting Fraud ?
ordered an item from Joe Browns, heart sank when I saw they sent it with EVRI Never delivered or attemped, returned to Joe Browns. Summary of my Chat with EVRI.. - Went to wrong courier ( I assume they mean delivery person ) - They marked as a customer return and sent back to Joe Browns If it's a "customer return", I…
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DPD delivery
Hi sent a present to a friend , tracking says it’s delivered but it just says ‘to porch ‘ no photographic evidence . Tracking said there’s no photo as it was a manual delivery ??? The parcel isn’t there . They def don’t knock . Couple have been stolen . I’ve put an investigation request in but not optimistic based on the…
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When is a tube not a tube - packaging
I'm struggling to find an answer to this - is a cardboard triangular box classed as a tube or a parcel when it comes to Royal Mail (or any other courier for that matter) postage costs?
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Is it possible to drop off at the GSP ?
Is it possible to drop off parcels at the Ebay GSP ? I only live around the corner and have a heavy / expensive item which I would rather drop off myself than pay for a courier - the courier drop off point is further way than the GSP . thanks
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eBay HMRC Yearly Reporting Jan-Dec Apr-Apr?
Hi, So I occasionally sell on eBay and have been for many years (2018?), it's personal items (mostly from my hobbies). Currently I'm having a clear out with my astronomy hobby things like telescope lenses and cameras etc. I am aware of the threshold being either 30+ items sold or ~£1,700.00. According to eBay they report…
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HMRC Income From Online Marketplace Letter
Hi, I received a letter from HMRC about income from online marketplace shortly followed by a large tax bill relating to the tax years ending 2022, 2023 and 2024. I have been selling on eBay for many years selling only personal possessions. I am not trading and only have a private seller account. I looked into this when I…
