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Is this a quiet time for buyers
sarahevie
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I've got a lot of junk I've been clearing out in anticipation for christmas.
Beginning of Dec I started on the kids toys and got some really good prices which inspired me to have another look around I've counted about 100 items and was wondering whether it was a bit near to christmas to list.
Beginning of Dec I started on the kids toys and got some really good prices which inspired me to have another look around I've counted about 100 items and was wondering whether it was a bit near to christmas to list.
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Original end date Nov 2037 (53) Current end date June 2024 (40) Aiming for 5 years to be Mf
DD1 Oct 2008:), DD2 Jul 2010:), DD3 Aug 2013:)
When life is getting me down I try to remember to thank God for the blessings
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list them for 5 days and then it gives you enough time to wrap and post them if they are Christmas presents, esp if your listing for 99p as it won't cost you so could work in your way for sales:T:T :beer: :beer::beer::beer: to the lil one
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I think some people are getting concerned about slow delivery times due to weather conditions in a few areas and may be put off buying too close to Christmas. It is only 13 days now to go so even if you do a 7 day auction I think you are really pushing it for Christmas delivery especially if they are a day or two late in paying.
The problem is as always that something posted on the Tuesday before Christmas first class really ought to be there on or around the Thursday, but if it is later than that you may end up with people wanting refunds as it is too late for Christmas.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
I think some people are getting concerned about slow delivery times due to weather conditions in a few areas and may be put off buying too close to Christmas. It is only 13 days now to go so even if you do a 7 day auction I think you are really pushing it for Christmas delivery especially if they are a day or two late in paying.
The problem is as always that something posted on the Tuesday before Christmas first class really ought to be there on or around the Thursday, but if it is later than that you may end up with people wanting refunds as it is too late for Christmas.
thats exactly my thinking
i haven't listed anything just now and haven't ordered anything online Im bothered about arriving before xmas0 -
Also more bad weather is forecast for next week so it isn't over yet.I think some people are getting concerned about slow delivery times due to weather conditions in a few areas and may be put off buying too close to Christmas. It is only 13 days now to go so even if you do a 7 day auction I think you are really pushing it for Christmas delivery especially if they are a day or two late in paying.
The problem is as always that something posted on the Tuesday before Christmas first class really ought to be there on or around the Thursday, but if it is later than that you may end up with people wanting refunds as it is too late for Christmas.
I've done all my shopping offline; the one thing I was going to buy on Amazon my sister and I are now going to get at PC World."Well, it's election year, Bill, we'd rather people didn't exercise common sense..." - Jed Bartlet, The West Wing, season 4
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I've got a lot of junk I've been clearing out in anticipation for christmas.
Beginning of Dec I started on the kids toys and got some really good prices which inspired me to have another look around I've counted about 100 items and was wondering whether it was a bit near to christmas to list.
Nope, I'm busier than ever. Sold out of a lot of lines. Have moved everything to Royal Mail though and fingers crossed it all gets there
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