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Changing postage cost on ebay on running auctions

Richmc1983
Richmc1983 Posts: 56 Forumite
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Good Evening

Is there any way i can change the postage cost on auctions that already have bid's on?

I cant cancel the auction's as they end on sunday and i am away on monday for 5 weeks.

Thanks

Rich

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  • RFW
    RFW Posts: 10,432 Forumite
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    Richmc1983 wrote: »
    Good Evening

    Is there any way i can change the postage cost on auctions that already have bid's on?

    I cant cancel the auction's as they end on sunday and i am away on monday for 5 weeks.

    Thanks

    Rich
    Quick answer, no.
    Only way is to end and relist or possibly add another postage option, but the buyer will pay the lower one anyway.
    You could end and relist in a three day auction. I'd be more concerned about a late payer, if you're away from Monday.
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  • Richmc1983
    Richmc1983 Posts: 56 Forumite
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    RFW wrote: »
    Quick answer, no.
    Only way is to end and relist or possibly add another postage option, but the buyer will pay the lower one anyway.
    You could end and relist in a three day auction. I'd be more concerned about a late payer, if you're away from Monday.

    I have already packaged all the items up so if any dont pay in time i will leave with my OH and will inform her when they pay so she can post the item.

    I might aswell take a hit on the postage and call it a lesson learned i think :(
  • soolin
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    Richmc1983 wrote: »
    I have already packaged all the items up so if any dont pay in time i will leave with my OH and will inform her when they pay so she can post the item.

    I might aswell take a hit on the postage and call it a lesson learned i think :(

    You won't have the addresses though until they pay.
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  • Richmc1983
    Richmc1983 Posts: 56 Forumite
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    soolin wrote: »
    You won't have the addresses though until they pay.

    Thats no problem, My OH can just logon to paypal and do the labels etc.
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