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Ebayer putting additional charge.

Hi Folks,
This 1 has got me stumped, bought item for 99p & 50p postage, but sellar was adamant it was not to be paid thro paypal, I emailed several days ago & said I would pay into bank account or postal order , could I get details etc, ect, have responded to me but have added on a charge of £1.49 & no explanation any ideas,:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: they are a new sellar.

Have tried emailing them no reply will probably wait another 3 days.


ps I've been buying & selling for years & never came across this

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  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    I think all sellers have to accept paypal, so just pay them through that.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • cyberbob
    cyberbob Posts: 9,480 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Just pay them the original amount through paypal and if he doesnt send open an item not received after 7 days and you will be refunded and able to leave a neg.

    Sellers have to accept paypal and they can't add charges not originally stated. Do not pay any other method otherwise you will not be able to get refunded if it doesnt arrive.(which I doubt it will)
  • NeilJung
    NeilJung Posts: 322 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Your seller is an idiot. Pay via Paypal, but don't expect them to complete the transaction. Just put in a claim and neg them when the appropriate time-frame is up.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,438 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    I agree with all of the above. Pay the amount as per the auction via paypal and sit back and wait. If you get refunded slam in a neg and a non performing seller complaint, if you don't get refunded open a chargeback on day 7.

    The sooner this sort of seller gets kicked off ebay the better for the rest of us.
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