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Discount on Ebay

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  • elainew
    elainew Posts: 889 Forumite
    I havent paid him yet. I'm not paying extra than what he said
    TRYING hard to be a good money saver :rolleyes:
  • elainew
    elainew Posts: 889 Forumite
    Still not getting anywhere with this seller. Have emailed ebay and got bog standard letter back saying contact the seller! Am I likely to get 5 non payer strikes even though I want to pay !??
    TRYING hard to be a good money saver :rolleyes:
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,956 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    If you don't pay then yes the seller can give you 5 non paying bidder strikes. Personally I would just pay the amount you agreed, ie less the £5, just so you can resist any NPB claim that might come along.

    Just make sure you have back up copies of the emails where you were offered a discount, they aren't binding on the auction of course but you might be able to argue with ebay that you acted in good faith should it get nasty.
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  • elainew
    elainew Posts: 889 Forumite
    When i try to pay it just comes up with the full amount and not the discounted one.
    TRYING hard to be a good money saver :rolleyes:
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,956 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    elainew wrote: »
    When i try to pay it just comes up with the full amount and not the discounted one.

    Oh bother, OK.

    Um, have you tried both discounting the postage *and/or* deducting the £5 from the end before payment?
    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.
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,671 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Just pay the full amount for the 5 items, then if you don't get an immediate refund when they arrive, leave him FIVE big fat negs!

    Much more satisfying than a fiver!
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
  • Smits
    Smits Posts: 460 Forumite
    It could be possible that he doesnt know how to give a discount?
    Total payment recieved from GPT etc as June: £0.00
  • elainew
    elainew Posts: 889 Forumite
    Hes got 8000 feedback so think he would be able to
    TRYING hard to be a good money saver :rolleyes:
  • Astec
    Astec Posts: 515 Forumite
    Smits wrote: »
    It could be possible that he doesnt know how to give a discount?

    That's what I think it is too. It's certainly easier to do partial refund if you pay full amount, maybe thats his plan? Some replies are a little harsh, give him benefit of the doubt for now.

    How much are the items each? can you adjust quantity you pay for?

    Otherwise state clearly on the payment, ie on the note to seller bit that you are expecting £5 refund as agreed. Don't threaten neg feedback as this maybe considered against policy.
  • DaveAshton
    DaveAshton Posts: 7,851 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Bit confused by the people saying 5 negs/5 npb strikes, surely it was a BiN so it would only be one of anything?
    Back on MSE after a 5 year hiatus.

    :heart2: Rhi :heart2:
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