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Ebay tips for 2009

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Hi fellow Bayers - Happy and profitable New Year to us ALL !!
Thought this might be a good time to share any Ebay and related hosting sites ( Auctiva ,Photbucket ,Vendio etc. ) tips
Its going to be a tough year next year - what with new Ebay rules - and not so much spare cash floating around - so any tips ,tricks,dodges and corner cutting ideas would be most welcome !
One that I have used few times ( sorry if Im an egg sucking tutor by the way ! )
When using the local bargain search for Ebay be sure to look at the sellers other items , as some of these may or may not be listed under "collect only" which would allow you to maybe win the bid knowing that youre not going to pay postage costs - as you will be going there to pick up the original "collect only" item you looked at
small point I know - but if it helps anyone !
Thought this might be a good time to share any Ebay and related hosting sites ( Auctiva ,Photbucket ,Vendio etc. ) tips
Its going to be a tough year next year - what with new Ebay rules - and not so much spare cash floating around - so any tips ,tricks,dodges and corner cutting ideas would be most welcome !
One that I have used few times ( sorry if Im an egg sucking tutor by the way ! )
When using the local bargain search for Ebay be sure to look at the sellers other items , as some of these may or may not be listed under "collect only" which would allow you to maybe win the bid knowing that youre not going to pay postage costs - as you will be going there to pick up the original "collect only" item you looked at
small point I know - but if it helps anyone !
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Whats these 'Ebay new rules'.. have I missed something?I Hate Jobsworths!!!0
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Whats these 'Ebay new rules'.. have I missed something?
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1343325&highlight=book+weight0 -
Ebay now state max. postage costs for certain items incl. books, DVDs, CDs & computer games.
Also, only Paypal can be used for payments (exc. 'collect in person').
With these rules, Ebay has not only shot itself in both feet, but blown its head-off to.
No wonder so many ebayers are moving to ebid.Never Knowingly Understood.
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Ebay now state max. postage costs for certain items incl. books, DVDs, CDs & computer games.
Also, only Paypal can be used for payments (exc. 'collect in person').
Not entirely correct. Other payment methods can still be offered in most categories. Also paypal is not excluded as a requirement for collected items, which is why there is so much less stuff listed as collection only now as many of us won't risk it for high end goods.]No wonder so many ebayers are moving to ebid.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Ebay now state max. postage costs for certain items incl. books, DVDs, CDs & computer games.
Also, only Paypal can be used for payments (exc. 'collect in person').
With these rules, Ebay has not only shot itself in both feet, but blown its head-off to.
No wonder so many ebayers are moving to ebid.Live in my shoes for a week,then tell me your lifes hard!0 -
ok i understadn with postage some people factor into the cost materials(envelope,sellotape) and travellnig costs to post office,but some postage charges are scandlous.a guy last week on e-bay was charging £4.20 to post 1 single cd,i bought a envelope and posted one today for £1.34 so hes making nearly £3 profit on top,about time e-bay clamped down on this
How about this one? Item no: 230316391975
Charging £10 for 1st class on a voucher?! :eek: Can't believe it has bids and should I say £10 profit if put a stamp on the envelope. BTW seller could have stamps free if participated in surveys, franked mail from work, unfranked mail from a sender, and should I say envelopes from place of work (workplace provides sellotape, envelopes, pen/stationery etc.)? But, if not, how much is a 36p stamp and an envelope going to cost?(Don't tell me cost of labour is £10 per hr!
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230316391975&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:11230 -
For 2009 my plans are to finally get my own site created but also have a proper crack of Amazon. I quite fancy looking at doing trade/craft fares.
I had an email from Auctiva today reminding me of the new rules. I knew about the multi-media but didn't know about the PayPal one. I've gotta get cracking on revising my listings which is a job I could do without. Approx 400 listings all with 'contact me for details on how to pay by cheque or postal order'. Drat.
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bluebell_lily wrote: »How about this one? Item no: 230316391975
Charging £10 for 1st class on a voucher?! :eek: Can't believe it has bids and should I say £10 profit if put a stamp on the envelope. BTW seller could have stamps free if participated in surveys, franked mail from work, unfranked mail from a sender, and should I say envelopes from place of work (workplace provides sellotape, envelopes, pen/stationery etc.)? But, if not, how much is a 36p stamp and an envelope going to cost?(Don't tell me cost of labour is £10 per hr!
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230316391975&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1123Live in my shoes for a week,then tell me your lifes hard!0 -
i hope that £5 bid is the highest it goes,other person will lose £7.50 serves them right for charging rip of postage
Nope, it went for £6.51 + £10 pp = £16.51 for £22.50 voucher. I would have bid if postage wasn't 27x more than actual postage. (And to be cheeky, if I had asked seller about postage, they could have blocked me!)
Wonder if the bidder will try an INR if seller did send it 1st class? :rotfl: BTW, just wondering, why are vouchers sent recorded when value is high or low? Does RM really cover for these if buyer claims INR? But thinking again, SD is £4.60, so not worthwhile if voucher is say £5 or £10.0 -
not exactly what I had in mind about tips etc. !!0
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