Help regarding bid on eBay

milliejon

whitey1987 wrote:

I disagree with milliejon. If you were to bid and win this item then you would expect to receive the goods you have paid for, if they didn't arrive then you would have every right to make a claim from the seller. And if you paid through PayPal you would be able to do so.

Of course this is correct. I was trying to be polite and convey that I wouldn't purchase from anyone who said things like the OP has found from the seller.

soolin

hilary1 wrote:

How can a seller guarantee his goods are delivered?

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They can't which is why they ensure they either send it with a COP or special delivery for items over £32 so that they can refund the buyer and reclaim the item cost from the Royal mail.

A COP gives the seller the same right to claim back from the Royal Mail as paying extra for recorded delivery does. Both cover up to £32 of loss.

Soo

Kaminari_2

If the seller is so worried about an item not being delivered he should only offer recorded and include this factor into the P&P. Why should a buyer be held responsible for an item not recieved?

When i send items i always state Sellers standard rate. If the item sells for less than £32 i send the item out 1st class with a COP. If it sells for more i send it out 1st class special delivery. I charge the same amount for each and don't give the buyer a choice. This way it covers BOTH of us. The seller is always responsible to get the item to the buyer.