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EBay Seller - Problem
I find EBay sellers with a collection address that just has a name but no number, a BIG problem. They often don't volunteer additional information to help the buyer find them and provide it, only when asked. Sometimes the additional information doesn't always help and I have to make a decision as to how much effort I am…
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So many scam cars on Marketplace!
DD needed a cheap car so I have been looking on various sites. I have contacted over 10 sellers on FB marketplace and 9 of them simply told me to contact a Gmail account. I did this a few of times and each time the car is now in Glasgow and they will deliver it when I pay. There is no chance of seeing the car before buying…
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Pay Pal Dispute
Hi I bought a caravan awning from ebay £575. Didnt unpack it until we went away as its large so didnt see it had a broken zip until after the 30 day ebay limit. I paid via paypal. They said it was correct as zip and other faults and bits missing and that I had to return the awning to Ebay. They gave me the address for Ebay…
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INR Case opened 3 days after posting - Estimated Delivery Date 26/27th May
Can buyers now open a case before the estimated delivery date ?? I have just had a case opened against me for INR. In this case item bought on 18th May with my 2 day dispatch (actually posted next day on the 19th May) with estimated date of delivery as between the 26th May and 27th May. Have provided the tracking number.…
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Tracking query
I purchase royal mail postage labels for parcels via the ebay orders page. A buyer has contacted me to say their order hasn't arrived but tracking says it was delivered yesterday. It was sent normal second class post. If the item doesn't turn up in order to make a claim with royal mail do you need an actual proof of…
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ROYAL MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY COMPENSATION
I sent an item sold on eBay that was sent via Special Delivery. It was sent in 2 special delivery envelopes, and bubble wrapped. The packet was ripped opened and the contents removed, just leaving the bubble wrap and outer bag. Clearly theft by a Royal Mail employee. Royal Mail will not pay compensation, despite me sending…
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update to ebay name for direct debits
I'm sure we will get people asking why the name in the bank acocunts for payments to ebay has changed, so here is the announcement: Dear xxx We're writing to let you know that beginning 1 June 2023, eBay Commerce UK Ltd. will replace eBay S.à r.l. as our contracting entity for Direct Debit. Please be assured this change…
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Royal Mail claim
This discussion was created from comments split from: Tracking query.
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Purchasing through PayPal
I bought a model partwork using PayPal , now there were 100+ issues and all were there bar one , which means it cannot be built as it is an important part for the build. The seller apologised and said they are sending out the replacement copy. How long should I give before raising a SNAD dispute, as it was £400 worth and…
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Lack of FVF Offers?!
Hi all, Is everyone encountering a lack of FVF offers since New Year? I only received the 80% offer twice this year on both my eBay accounts. I know it's at random which sellers get it but I used to receive it every 2 weeks before. I wonder if there's a trigger that pushes the offer for certain sellers..
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Vinted item, opinions please.
Recently discovered Vinted (thanks to a recommendation here🙂) I've got a few things up for sale, and bought a few things too 🤦♀️😂. I've just received a pair of sandals that were described as 'good' condition. However I feel they are really dirty. (Lots of that gross dead skin and sweat stuff stuck to the inside) 🤢. I…
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Where do you meet?
When selling something via Facebook or Gumtree, for instance, where do you meet your buyer for collection? I once had a buyer who was a little mentally unstable and ended up sitting in my house for 3 hours testing an external RAID Drive, chatting as though he was my friend or something, telling me how he'd been in trouble…
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Selling on Facebook Marketplace
I have listed a few things on Marketplace. I see what the going rate is and price under that. People offer me half or barter the price up from that, then say they got it cheaper anyway and don't want mine. Also frequently people say they are just popping in en route to Birmingham (I am in the South West), agree a time and…
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Unable to revise listing
I have a car for sale on ebay, 10 day auction with a reserve price set. It's due to close in 1 day and 2 hours' time. I have bids, still below reserve but getting closer. I want to revise the listing to lower the reserve. I can sign in and go to my Active Listings page and all looks OK, but when I press the Edit button…
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EBay No GSP To Argentina - Any UK eBay ID Businesses Purchasing & Shipping To Argentina?
Having shifted and thinned out some collectables I have sold a few items to UK based eBay accounts (buyers) who quite clearly purchase on behalf of a.n.other, have the goods shipped to their UK address and then they ship overseas, in particular China and Russia. As GSP is not available to Argentinian based buyers, does…
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Signed Bob Young back in Quo country Rare CD ?
I have a copy of Bob Young back in Quo country CD signed copy . I believe this was a limited to only the first 50 sold . Trying to find a valuation as I am selling on behalf of a charity. Any help would be appreciated.
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updates to ebay privacy notice
Emails have gone out and are appearing in ebay messages about the update to their privacy T and Cs. As usual I glance through to see if any of the changes are in any way useful. This new lot now show the following as a 'notable' change "Additional information about the data we process in order to comply with new consumer,…
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eBay -TJ Hughes Click and Collect
Hi, has anyone else had problems with TJ Hughes as a click and collect facility? Had an eBay item sent there, Royal Mail tracking showed delivery but I didn't receive a collection code. Called into the (Newcastle) store and staff couldn't locate the item, disputed that Royal Mail delivered it and said that items are not…
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eBay: collection person after postage paid
Hello My listing had 2 options postage and collection in person. Buyer messaged me some questions and said they were very local. I ended the auction early as they met what was originally my buy it now price and I sold to the highest bidder. However overnight they have paid and included postage costs when we talked about…
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Cash Float for Car Boot Sale
Can any one tell me where I can get a cash float from to use at a car boot sale please. I hardly ever use cash anymore so have no coins, can I go into any bank or the Post Office and 'buy' coins?
