Sold a mobile. Stuplidly forgot to put UK only and now an American buyer?

mae

The buyer is from America. I've only put £5 postage. Are there usually any problems sending parcels to America?
Any info would be useful please

mah_jong

I change the postage amount to reflect the country. Happened this weekend with another european buyer .....I just change the invoice.

Whats your phone worth?

frivolous_fay

Phones can't be insured over £34 to post abroad.

mae

The phone sold for £59. How much do you think it will cost to post to the USA or would you email the buyer and tell him I can't send phone to USA and relist?

frivolous_fay

I'd probably make a decision based on:

- the number of feedbacks they have
- if they have any negs
- if their address is confirmed
- how they paid (presumably paypal, and presumably via credit card, although you don't know that for sure unless they tell you)

Essentially, if you have any kind of bad vibes about the seller, it's best to cut your losses, although for a £59 phone you can probably cut them a bit of slack.

Dave_Brooker

mae wrote: »

The phone sold for £59. How much do you think it will cost to post to the USA or would you email the buyer and tell him I can't send phone to USA and relist?

I'd be vary wary about sending a phone overseas if the buyer is using paypal...

mae

Thannks for all your replies.

The buyer has no feedback for either buying or selling!

Dave_Brooker

mae wrote: »

Thannks for all your replies.

The buyer has no feedback for either buying or selling!

ABORT SALE!

benedictadams

Has he given you an address to post to yet?

My money is on its a present for a friend in Nigeria and he will send you money by Western Union

Either re-list the phone or offer it to the second highest bidder

frivolous_fay

£59 seems a low amount for a Nigerian scammer to bother with. The low feedback is a worry though.

steveo3002

id not send it/take their money if theyre zero feedback