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Best offers from France

charlies_mum
charlies_mum Posts: 8,120 Forumite
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I have received a best offer on two items totally approximately £250. I have the items set up for UK only, but the offers have come from France.

I have rechecked all my settings and they are definitely UK only. Does that mean that he can offer, but wouldn't be able to buy ? Also, if I decide to accept the offers, can anyone recommend a fully tracked service. I have tried DHL for a package approx 50 cm x 20 cm x 40 cm weighing 1.5 kg and it's coming out at £80 +
You're only young once, but you can be immature forever :D

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  • martindow
    martindow Posts: 10,712 Forumite
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    There are cheapish road services to Europe

    http://www.pharosparcel.com

    offer a service with UPS to France for 17.84 + VAT. Insurance would be extra but check that your items would be covered - lots of things are excluded.
  • hampsterpoo
    hampsterpoo Posts: 833 Forumite
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    charlies_mum wrote: »
    I have received a best offer on two items totally approximately £250. I have the items set up for UK only, but the offers have come from France.

    I have rechecked all my settings and they are definitely UK only. Does that mean that he can offer, but wouldn't be able to buy ?

    I often buy stuff from other countires which isnt listed as posted to the uk , but I normally contact the seller first to get a price. So yes they can still buy from you . Its up to you if you accept it.
    ;) Member of change Pip's name back to PIP club ;)

    :jI've only blooming got my name on it :j
  • charlies_mum
    charlies_mum Posts: 8,120 Forumite
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    hampsterpoo wrote: »
    I often buy stuff from other countires which isnt listed as posted to the uk , but I normally contact the seller first to get a price. So yes they can still buy from you . Its up to you if you accept it.

    I usually offer Worldwide shipping. but due to the value have my settings to UK only. That should mean he won't be able to buy, but I am surprised that Ebay allowed him to make an offer.
    You're only young once, but you can be immature forever :D
  • Obviously_the_best
    Obviously_the_best Posts: 4,086 Forumite
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    Interlink direct provide a first class service to the continent, and £5 off on you first order

    http://www.interlinkdirect.co.uk/interlink_direct_5_pound.jsp
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