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Do buyers READ?

I listed a large item that was collection only.

I mentioned the location in the title, and TWICE in large red letters in the description.

Just had "ask seller a question".

"Whereabouts are you located?"

:confused:

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  • babes21
    babes21 Posts: 1,665 Forumite
    :rotfl: I get similar questions too....
  • heatherw_01
    heatherw_01 Posts: 6,801 Ambassador
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    Maybe they wanted specifics?

    A lot of ebayers do not read properly before asking a question, I have no idea why.
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  • smartie1976
    smartie1976 Posts: 1,984 Forumite
    Yep, I got a "will you post to Slovenia" message today, when it clearly states UK only. Some people will never read. I guess it's to be expected as a seller!
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  • Heather I put the county in the title and the village in the listing.

    Short of giving out a grid reference I don't know what else to do!!
  • Benjie_2
    Benjie_2 Posts: 39 Forumite
    Heather I put the county in the title and the village in the listing.

    Short of giving out a grid reference I don't know what else to do!!

    Pin point location from googlemaps maybe?:rotfl:
  • Moglex
    Moglex Posts: 1,581 Forumite
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    Yep, I got a "will you post to Slovenia" message today, when it clearly states UK only. Some people will never read. I guess it's to be expected as a seller!
    A couple of years ago I was looking for a bike.

    The majority of these had "collection only" under the posting details.

    It surprised me how many people would ask the seller if they would post.

    What surprised me even more is how many replied and said, "yes".

    Once buyers see a few of those, who can blame them for checking whether a seller actually means what he or she says?
  • newlywed
    newlywed Posts: 8,255 Forumite
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    I listed an item as send to UK and Europe only.

    Bidding ended and winning bidder was .... in America!!!

    What part of Europe is America in???!!! :rolleyes:
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  • frivolous_fay
    frivolous_fay Posts: 13,302 Forumite
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    newlywed wrote:
    I listed an item as send to UK and Europe only.

    Bidding ended and winning bidder was .... in America!!!

    What part of Europe is America in???!!! :rolleyes:

    You need to check your buyer preferences :)
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  • aeuerby
    aeuerby Posts: 782 Forumite
    We've just had a "ask seller a question"

    They are American...It goes something like this...

    "IGNITION RETARD IN.............GEAR what is the meaning of this
    I need you to place a listing for..........
    Please respond ASAP........"

    I had to laugh, the item he is asking about is completly different to the one listed on ebay! As for "I need you to place a listing for..." Not much hope!
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