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Gumtree still Down
Keep getting promised of when it'll be up and running......currently no messaging available. I'm loosing sales !
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Amazon Prime - reduced subscription discount
Having subscribed to Amazon Prime for some 8yrs and not a everyday purchaser of goods or Prime video's. I contacted Amazon explaining as a OAP and not a everyday user etc., and asked if possible of a reduced subscription. They came back as much they value my membership and wish for me to continue with them, they do not…
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aerogrammes
I've found several of these at home when trying to clear out old stamps, and wondering what to do with them. The royal mail person couldn't tell me when I rang up, other than that they don't do them anymore. I don't need to write to anyone abroad, but can I just use them as letters to uk addresses? May keep one for…
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£2 fees for subtitle on ebay
I have done it again.I have been charged £2 subtitle fees on eBay. How do I make sure this will not happen again. Thanks
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eBay codes FREE8 SPEND8 and BIGFIVE
for the last month there's been a banner advertising these codes, Every purchase I've made on eBay since I've tried them and never had it work for any of them. How do I see the eligible items? seems completely pointless
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Return request for item send through Global Shipping Programme
Hi. I sold an item to a buyer from the US and they have opened a return request saying it wasn’t as described. I described the item as excellent condition but they have pointed out some damage to it that I wasn’t aware of. Im not disputing this as they could well be right. I apologised and offered a partial refund. I had…
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Funds on hold
A buyer has reported an item not received, I’ve put the tracking number with photos of parcel on the doorstep and have heard nothing back from them. However Ebay are saying my funds are on hold. Will they now be released now I’ve given proof of delivery?
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Amazon Marketplace - defective item
I bought a fitness tracker from a marketplace seller. It was described: "Condition: Used - Very Good - Item will come in original packaging. Packaging will be damaged. Missing battery charger." The item was clearly defective, as it doesn't hold charge in the battery. There's no communication from the seller, but Amazon…
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Legal Advice Ebay- Restricted account and £2k can I sue?
Im a long term ebayer, 10 years and 100% positive feedback. I sold A Macbook over the weekend and £2400 payout was delayed due to my account being restricted. No issue, its a lot of money. Happily submitted ID, proof of address and receipt when I purchased the item. This is when things went down hill, in bad English I have…
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Buyer is saying I misrepresented the item I sold him
I recently sold an item via Facebook Marketplace and the buyer checked it over before making payment. He has now contacted me to say it is misrepresented. The faults he is saying it has would have been visible when he checked it over and he didn’t try it to check it worked to his satisfaction being paying the money. He is…
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UPS are useless
I sincerely hope UPS PR dept reads this forum because your company are useless. So I receive a notification there are fees to pay. I can either pay online or the driver can collect payment. Driver shows up and says I haven't paid and not be delivering my parcel (was that a sarcastic smug grin I observe) I then show him the…
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eBay begging letters
Just had my first one. On an item that was buy it now and had not even been set to make offers on. A private message asking me if I'd consider £8 instead of £10 because 'my sisters budget won't stretch to £10'. No. No I wouldn't consider £8 instead of £10. That's why it says buy it now for £10.... 😃 Have I joined an…
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Debt with ebay
In April this year a scammer got into my ebay account and fraudiently listed a camera 10 times. During this time my mum was dying and she passed away at the end of April- so I wasn't looking at my ebay account etc. The scammer changed all my ebay account details and added a bank account that was with Haliax (I have never…
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What is the definition of an EVRi parcel shop .. for cheaper delivery costs
I have just bought a label for a recent sale item and note the buyer has a delivery address as follows :- Co-op, eCP:xxxyyyzzz, 2 Columbus Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 0LD I see there is a 21p reduction for parcels going to an EVRi parcel shop, but I was wondering whether this is one, or maybe it's just a local…
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Courier asking for proof I've refunded buyer?
Had a message saying one of my parcels hadn't turned up, checked it with the courier and it says delivered. Person hasn't raised a case yet just messaged me on Ebay. I raised a case with the courier and they have come back to me and said they won't process it until I provide proof that I have refunded the buyer - but I'm…
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Vinted
I accepted an offer for an item. 5 days later buyer has not responded to messages / paid. How long should I wait for payment? :'(:wink: What can I do when buyer does not pay in a timely manner?
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International buyer - how to deal with VAT paid?
A buyer in France has bought an item from me. Ebay have collected VAT payment on his behalf. There's a number in the order, listed as 'Tax Details' in the app (format: FRXXXXXXXXXXX). Do I need to put down this number anywhere on the customs declaration form to ensure the buyer won't be paying VAT twice?
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Ebay buyer wants to return an item to me after 100 Days - They are quoting UK consumer rights
Hi, Looking for a little advice. I sold an item on eBay, I'm registered as a business seller. The buyer is claiming a fault with the item and requesting a full refund, however it been 100 days since the purchase. This is of course outside of all the seller and buyer protection that eBay offer, I would in this case also…
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Alternatives to Amazon and Ebay collection points ?
We live off grid on a boat and have no delivery address, we use Amazon lockers and ebay click and collect , are there any other online retailers that deliver to lockers or pick up locations?
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Anyone have a ballpark figure for the cost of additional protection? Is it worth it?
Hi Everyone,I'm planning to list one of my laptops on Ebay this coming week. From historic listings I believe I should get around £150 for it.Having had a read of the board stickie I'm considering using Parcel2go for the courier. I notice that most of headline prices include protection of up to £20. I'm assuming this kicks…
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