Go go pets hamsters & accessories stock updates & discussion.

mandz27

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littlemissfrugal wrote: »

why do I keep expecting a Hamster to run across Martins banner at the top of the page

funny.onion

rose28454 wrote: »

Am I right in thinking that no advertising is allowed on here. If so why do people keep pointing people towards E-Bay listings. It seems to me these posts are from the E-Bay traders themselves. Does this not break Mse rules?

I have set up a group on ebay so that people can swap or sell (non profit) to other posters as it is not allowed to be discussed on here.

I also point out interesting ebay auctions that people may be interested in same as I would point out the items on/in an online shop.

Apologies if I am not allowed to do this.

Maximouse

rose28454 wrote: »

Am I right in thinking that no advertising is allowed on here. If so why do people keep pointing people towards E-Bay listings. It seems to me these posts are from the E-Bay traders themselves. Does this not break Mse rules?

well that's a difficult one cos some are showing things that are horrendously priced, others are saying there's a bargain to be had, and others are just pointing out listings where people are bidding a lot for things. So I suppose yes some of these could be from the people themselves or their friends, but I don't think we can assume that most are, because most are pointing out the overpriced, ridiculous or funny listings for the amusement of those who are on here.

mandz27

I dont feel there is "advertising " here or we wouldn't be allowed to mention ANY place where stock is listed would we?? i feel it's passing on of information which i thought the thread was about

funny.onion

I make posts about four types of ebay auctions.

1. one with astonishing high prices. such as 230398159722 because I cannot believe that anyone thinks £599 is a reasonable price!

2. Amusing ones (mainly from the US) which show funny customised hamsters or costumes such as 110458880616

3. Secondhand auctions which may be of interest to posters as the price may not be as high as new ones and yes I do confess to making comments in jest about the reasons why they are being sold.

4. Low priced ebay auctions as that is no different from spotting a low price from a retailer/store in my personal opinion.

However, I do not wish to break any rules nor do I wish to offend anyone so please tell me if what I have been posting is incorrect. I want to participate in the community not go against the grain.

funny.onion

rose28454 wrote: »

I asked because I am an E-Bayer who trades in order to pay her bills. I am all in favour of a bargain but I think people should realise not all e-bayers are monsters and swapping or selling on E-Bay is not what it is all about. Perhaps you could point me to the e-bay group so I can see how it works.

Hi, here is the link - http://groups.ebay.co.uk/clubforum.jspa?forumID=18000031643

If you are a trader then yes it is your business to buy low and sell high. I have no problem with that.

My gripes are aimed at normal people who whilst out shopping grab what they can off the shelf with the sole intention of stopping other customers in the shop from buying and then going home and flogging them on ebay for inflated prices. These people do not pay tax like you do as you are a business and the law says that if you buy to sell on then you are a business.

Just how many people selling on hamsters have got unwanted presents when it's the most desirable toy of the moment? I think not and believe most of them to be greedy opportunatists.

funny.onion

1) You should tell eBay if you're operating as a business
You should register as an eBay business if you:

• sell items that you have bought to resell
  
• make items yourself and sell them, intending to make a profit
  
• are a Trading Assistant
  
• buy items for your business
  

The Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (April 2008) makes it an offence in the UK for a business to falsely represent itself as a private individual. So if you are misleading potential buyers into thinking that you are a private individual when you are in fact a business seller (ie: by not registering as a business seller with eBay), you will be breaking the law.



3) You must include information about your business in your listings – Electronic Commerce Regulations and Distance Selling Regulations
Under the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002 you must provide the following information in the Business Seller Information section of your listings, your About Me page or on a Shops page no more than one click from your main Shop page:

• full contact details for your business;
  
• details of any relevant trade organisations to which you belong;
  
• details of any authorisation scheme relevant to your online business;
  
• clear indications of price, if relevant, including any delivery or tax charges and
  
• your VAT number, if your online activities are subject to VAT.
  

For further information we recommend that you browse the BERR website, particularly the Beginners Guide to the E-Commerce Regulations 2002.


If you are selling on ebay rose as a trader you must sell within those rules (2 of which I have copied and pasted). Full details here -


http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/business.html

Maximouse

I've noticed a few people have mentioned about some of the toys shops increasing their prices as well. I was thinking about this tonight and I think we've got to remember that large retailers can buy in huge quantities and probably get a good price whereas the smaller retailers both on the high street and online will be buying in vastly smaller quantities in comparison so their profit margin will be much smaller. I suppose christmas is probably the best time of the year for them to make a profit so they have to take the opportunity when they can. Before anyone starts saying about adding a tenner on, or almost doubling the price, then no I was thinking more of the ones that have just added 2 or 3 quid. Actually, smaller retailers are usually more expensive anyway, whatever it is. Anyway, just a thought.

pretzelnut

i bought my hamster from hamleys today for £14, a bit more than the rrp, but i dont need to worry and stress about getting one now, and the smile on my daughters face on christmas mornning is well worth the extra £4.



I have no problem in buying a 2nd hand house, car, slide 7 ball after christmas when other kids have decided there not cool anymore.

Its not the sellers i have a problem with on ebay as such - its ebay / paypal themselves as they are obviously making alot of money from these hamsters too.

funny.onion

When I was a child we lived in Rayleigh in Essex. I'm talking about the 1960's/early 70's and the only toyshop was a small independant one in the highstreet.

Other than that it was your mum treating you to something from her green shields stamp book!

Anyway, a trip to the toyshop was simply magical. The shop was tiny, smaller than my living room and it had a tiny upstairs too.

For a young child it was fabulous to gaze at wonderment at everything crammed onto the shelves. I still remember the two women who worked in the shop. They knew the kids names and what you liked. It was a lovely personal service.

Fast forward and I remember going into a toys r us store for the first time in Basildon, I Essex. I felt overwhelmed and the glare of the overhead lighting was horrible. Yes I have bought lots from there over the years but oh how I harken back to the days of yore when the little toyshop in the highstreet was quite simply, paradise.