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How to sell or find out how much this stamp collection is worth
Hi all I guess this has probably been asked previously, and I'm not expecting the actual answer here but I just wanted to know where to find the right information. My wifes Father died last year and left a huge, old stamp collection. My Mother in Law recently told me "Please can you find out if that collection is worth…
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Selling a stamp collection, advice needed please
Hello, this is intended for any stamp collectors who are proficient
with buying and selling. I have a collection
that I wish to dispose of and I need some advice. I’m not jumping
into selling yet, no rush there, this is really about managing
expectations when I don’t know what I’m doing. The collection is
English First…
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Frustrating AliExpress returns procedure
I ordered a motorcycle seat from AliExpress for £95 which did not fit correctly and also had a defect in the finish. The seat was advertised as having ‘free returns’ on the listing. They accepted the return, but said they couldn’t provide a standard returns label given the size and weight of the parcel. They said I should…
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Ebay 90 day limit for refunds - Currys Clearance
In January i bought a tumble dryer and washing machine from Currys Clearance on ebay. Both items were 'refurbished' and fully tested etc and had a year warranty. Anyway, the dryer didn't work from day 1 and was promptly sent back for a full refund. The washing machine carried on OK until last week when it packed up. Currys…
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Repeated issues with collection codes
I've sold a few items for local collection only,the buyers don't have either the qr code or the 6 digit code . I recently purchased an item collection only and didn't receive the codes myself either. All items were paid for in advance. Is this a common problem?
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Buying a label on ebay
Just sold item on ebay where buyer pays postage (RoyalMail) and was a bit confused when going to print label. Had to put size of parcel and weight etc and then "buy" the label on ebay before I could print it. I know this is probably a stupid question as when i looked at what the buyer had paid (plus postage) then that…
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Customs on USA order
So i sent something early august but its taken so long ive received a custom fee request on £30 order ($4 + $7.50 various fees). Apparently because its amazon im expected to pay it, whereas on ebay its up to the customer. Made me think ive been sending many things to EU (£30-50) and not heard of any issues. I know it…
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Another customs question
I really don't know what to do, we sell to the USA but our items are £10 each, should I just stop selling there? What would you do I really don't want to pay tariffs on the items, it really won't be worth the hassle, I just wondered what people are doing with small items, it's such a shame for small businesses especially…
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ebay charging sellers the new buyers fee!
BEWARE! ebay seem to be charging the sellers the buyers fee on offers! This is also being talked about on the ebay forum, at first I didn't quite understand the topic in the forum, but after experiencing this 2 weeks ago, I now see what the issue was about. So hopefully I can explain what's going on please bare with me…
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Moved: Benfits And Selling On Vinted
This discussion has been moved.
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Combining postage for 2 SD items bought 15 hours apart
Does Ebay combine postage for 2 SD items bought a couple of hours apart? How does it work? Do I have to do anything? What if the buyer buys them more than a day apart (and I haven't yet posted the first item). Buyer seems to think that I just have to refund her for one item's postage!
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Amazon non delivery
Ordered from Amazon for next day delivery, kept an eye on tracking all day then went on tracking and it showed delivered. I looked outside, my house is up a driveway and no van had come up it. I do not have neighbours .I immediately contacted Amazon to be told it was an error and delivery would be in next 48 hours. n…
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Vinted Newbie
Hi all, I have been selling odd bits on eBay for many years as a private seller without many issues. I havenow just opened a Vinted account, to sell some clothes. I'm a bit confused as with eBay I could weigh my items to calculate postage. Does Vinted have a preferred courier, or do you go off their parcel size guess work…
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RM labels via ebay disabled for US services
Just in case anyone hasn't seen this on the ebay label page: Due to upcoming changes in US customs regulations, all Royal Mail services to the US on eBay Labels will be temporarily disabled, starting August 26, 2025, at 12:00am GMT.
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Incorrect customs charge
Hi. I've checked through a few threads to see if my question has been answered but couldn't find it. My father took my ear buds back to Australia from UK to get them fixed under warrantee (long story of why they wouldn't do warranty in UK). He has now sent them back to me but customs thinks they have been purchased or a…
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VAT charged on eBay purchase from Germany
Is it usual to see a listing with a price, under which is written + 20% VAT will apply? The items are mainly music and opera DVDs and Blu Rays and are located in Germany.
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Opening Royal Mail lost parcel claim - should I refund buyer?
I've sold an item via Discogs, but the buyer claims it wasn't received. However, Royal Mail have it logged it as being successfully posted to the correct address. I've opened a claim with Royal Mail now, but my question is: when exactly should I refund the buyer? Should I refund now, to avoid keeping them waiting (but risk…
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Best way to send parcels
I used to use OBA business but sales went down and its more expensive than personal now. Ive been sending 5 parcels a day using parcel2go but now they have added the 30p. Im also planning on starting back up on ebay and having a clear out so sales will go up. So my question is what is the best service for low sales? Ive…
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Parcel Force Collection Issue.
Hi all, I’m currently having grief with parcel force and just wondering if any one here has had same experience and how / if it was resolved ? To cut a long story short I booked a collection for Monday last week with the driver to provide the label, driver came and collected but didn’t attach a label and drove off. There’s…
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How To Do A Partial Refund For Collection Only Item?
I have a quite expensive item on eBay for collection only. There are lots of photos and I think an honest description. I would ideally have liked to invite potential buyers along to appraise it in person, but I know that this is not possible. If it sells and the customer comes along I would not be averse to adjusting the…
