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Hi everyone,
When people win my auctions I don't like to bother them with invoices, as most pay straight away. I invoice after 2-3 days to give a nudge to those left over. Any overseas buyers usually ask for postage amounts.
Today I received payment for a small item - postage should be no more than £2. But the enthusiastic buyer has taken it upon herself to make up an amount of £9.98!! (American with a confirmed PO box address)
Do I do the right thing and confuse her with a full refund before invoicing, or can I go and buy myself something nice?
I already know the answer btw ;)
:wall:

Comments

  • Sugar_Coated_Owl
    Sugar_Coated_Owl Posts: 12,379 Forumite
    I would refund in full and then send a new invoice with the correct postage amount. Email the buyer explaining your reason for doing this.
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  • FloFlo
    FloFlo Posts: 32,720 Forumite
    Why not just refund the amount they have over paid rather than all of it?
  • Agutka
    Agutka Posts: 2,376 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    That's what I did. Refunded partially. Otherwise there is a danger a newbie might get confused and not pay a second time. The initial enthusiasm wear off. No reply to this yet though.
    :wall:
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