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Excessive postage charge: should I bid?
Voyager2002
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Hi all,
I have found something that I really need, listed as an auction starting at 99p. No one else seems interested, so all should be well. Except that the seller is demanding 14 pounds for p and p, when ebay policy restricts the postal charge for this category of items to a maximum of four pounds!
Sadly, alternative suppliers are all in China (apart from one, who is on holiday) so I don't have a choice. If I bid and win, would I have any way to insist on getting the item for a reasonable delivery charge?
Oh: I did try the obvious -- asking the seller if he could offer any alternative and more affordable delivery options -- but the answer was no.
I have found something that I really need, listed as an auction starting at 99p. No one else seems interested, so all should be well. Except that the seller is demanding 14 pounds for p and p, when ebay policy restricts the postal charge for this category of items to a maximum of four pounds!
Sadly, alternative suppliers are all in China (apart from one, who is on holiday) so I don't have a choice. If I bid and win, would I have any way to insist on getting the item for a reasonable delivery charge?
Oh: I did try the obvious -- asking the seller if he could offer any alternative and more affordable delivery options -- but the answer was no.
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If the price is (still) right, then go for it.
Those who over-charge on postage to avoid fees will find they get their DSRs marked down...
If the 99p + postage is too expensive, then just don't bid.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!)0 -
Its really up to you. If its a good bargin then go for it if not then leave it0
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You will probably find that while the seller says the item is in the uk, the seller is from china as well, check their feedback and check their username as that gives you where the seller is from.Excel Parking, MET Parking, Combined Parking Solutions, VP Parking Solutions, ANPR PC Ltd, & Roxburghe Debt Collectors. What do they all have in common?
They are all or have been suspended from accessing the DVLA database for gross misconduct!
Do you really need to ask what kind of people run parking companies?0 -
If you don't like the postage charges, then don't bid. If the 2 combined still make it a good price then what's the problem? When I am looking at bidding on something, I add the postage and bid together as if it was one price, like buying in a high street shop.
Personally I think it would be really wrong to bid, win and then ask to pay less postage. I have had a buyer do that to me before and I thought it was rude (although mine wasn't excessive so slightly different scenario!)0 -
If it's a good price anyway then bid, pay, and then give them low P+P stars when you leave feedback.
Yeah I know I'll get flamed, but tough- I pay full whack on my fees, cheating little gits deserve all they get.This is my opinion. There are many others like it but this is mine:kisses2: Fiancee of the "lovely" DaveAshton :kisses2:I am a professional ebay seller. I work hard at my job, I love my job, if you think it's silly that's your problem not mine.
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Voyager2002 wrote: »Hi all,
I have found something that I really need, listed as an auction starting at 99p. No one else seems interested, so all should be well. Except that the seller is demanding 14 pounds for p and p, when ebay policy restricts the postal charge for this category of items to a maximum of four pounds!
Sadly, alternative suppliers are all in China (apart from one, who is on holiday) so I don't have a choice. If I bid and win, would I have any way to insist on getting the item for a reasonable delivery charge?
Oh: I did try the obvious -- asking the seller if he could offer any alternative and more affordable delivery options -- but the answer was no.
Maybe it costs £14 to post it? E-bay may restrict p & p charges but that doesnt mean it doesnt cost more to send it! Why should the seller let it go for 99p then be out of pocket on the postage. He may as well not sell it in the first place.If you want to go fast, go alone
If you want to go far, go with friends0 -
Maybe it costs £14 to post it? E-bay may restrict p & p charges but that doesnt mean it doesnt cost more to send it! Why should the seller let it go for 99p then be out of pocket on the postage. He may as well not sell it in the first place.
Assuming it is being sent from the UK, 14 pounds is a lot more money for postage than RM or a carrier would charge unless it is an enormous item.0 -
The seller is using 99p start price to avoid fees and hiking the postage to make it the price he wants for the item.Maybe it costs £14 to post it? E-bay may restrict p & p charges but that doesnt mean it doesnt cost more to send it! Why should the seller let it go for 99p then be out of pocket on the postage. He may as well not sell it in the first place.
This practice will not stop unless people stop buying from them.0 -
What is it, a new heart? Kidney perhaps?
What do you mean, you "don't have a choice"?
To answer your question - no you don't have any way to bid and then insist on a more reasonable postage price. Buy it fom China.0 -
If you really want it, buy it.........then find another item he has listed with similar over postage charged and report him
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