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Sending to another address
moonpenny
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Had a message from a buyer on ebay who wants my BIN item but is asking if I will send it to another address as a gift and also put gift Card inside.
I don't have any gift cards and the item is ready packaged up, too well to undo really.
What are the risks of sending to another address?
I don't have any gift cards and the item is ready packaged up, too well to undo really.
What are the risks of sending to another address?
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Depends - were you planning on sending it tracked?0
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Paypal will require you to send to the buyers address if you want to be covered by their seller protection
http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Sending-to-an-Alternate-Address-for-Buyers-and-Sellers-/10000000014599377/g.html0 -
By gift card do they mean ones with money on- or just a card?
If just a card and item is cheap and going untracked I am usually OK about sending it, although I am aware that I lose paypal protection. I actually sell a few things that attract this request, and even gift wrap on occasions so that the items can be sent as gifts.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 -
The buyer can update paypal with a 'send to' address and you are still protected for posting there. If it is all wrapped up and worth the hassle you could tape an envelope with a greetings message to the outside. Or add it to the address label. I did a DIY version of this and have one address on my paypal which reads J Bloggs, Happy Birthday from Theoretica, 76a High Street...But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
Lewis Carroll0 -
Ask your buyer to add the gift address using this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Adding-a-gift-or-second-address-to-Paypal-/10000000012192271/g.html0
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Thank you! all.
I have declined this time but will take on board what everyone has said in case this crops up again.0
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