9% for a DVD sale!!!!!!!!!!

jayok

BigBouncyBall wrote: »

how much extra is recorded for the record? 35pence?

70p extra ..

frivolous_fay

Oggyoi wrote: »

I have to use recorded delivery or a courier to be able to provide proof of DELIVERY, proof of postage isn't worth a jot where Paypal are concerned it seems !!!:eek: :eek: :mad:

Surely you can see that this is only fair?

How would you like it if you'd ordered a book from Amazon and it didn't show up, you told Amazon, and they told you they could prove they'd posted it, and that you'd have to chase it with the RM?

Proof of posting is not proof of delivery.
When you sell on ebay you agree to DELIVER the goods.
If you can't prove that you have, you must accept the consequences.

BigBouncyBall

just had a thought (i'm full of them today). Why does a DVD have to be listed under the DVD category? Couldn't you just as easily list it under "gardening equipment" or something?

If you search for "Peter Pan DVD" it doesn't matter what category its under does it? It will still return all listings with Peter Pan DVD in the title. By doing this can you avoid the 9% fees?

Stuart_P

BigBouncyBall wrote: »

just had a thought (i'm full of them today). Why does a DVD have to be listed under the DVD category? Couldn't you just as easily list it under "gardening equipment" or something?

If you search for "Peter Pan DVD" it doesn't matter what category its under does it? It will still return all listings with Peter Pan DVD in the title. By doing this can you avoid the 9% fees?

nope can't do that either..

http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/listing-categorization.html

BigBouncyBall

damn - who the hell are these eBay people?? They seem to have every angle covered on me today.

soolin

BigBouncyBall wrote: »

just had a thought (i'm full of them today). Why does a DVD have to be listed under the DVD category? Couldn't you just as easily list it under "gardening equipment" or something?

If you search for "Peter Pan DVD" it doesn't matter what category its under does it? It will still return all listings with Peter Pan DVD in the title. By doing this can you avoid the 9% fees?

Like Stuart says this is not allowed and will merely get your item pulled if reported. You'll also pay increased listing fees (as DVds are in the reduced listing section). You'll also miss customers as if I were looking for a Peter Pan video I would probably put peter Pan in the search and then narrow my search by choosing the DVD option.

vij

what about trading them for cash at gamestation instead? Less hassle, cash on the spot and no fees so although they pay less you may get more in your pocket.

BigBouncyBall

nice idea - how much do they give for second hand PS2 games (can list them if it helps)

Oggyoi

frivolous_fay wrote: »

Surely you can see that this is only fair?

How would you like it if you'd ordered a book from Amazon and it didn't show up, you told Amazon, and they told you they could prove they'd posted it, and that you'd have to chase it with the RM?

Proof of posting is not proof of delivery.
When you sell on ebay you agree to DELIVER the goods.
If you can't prove that you have, you must accept the consequences.

I am not a solicitor, however I was under the impression that if you make an offer to sell an item, the buyer accepts the offer on your terms of sale, then it is a legal binding contract ?
The option was there for the buyer to pay for recorded delivery, her choice not to.

With regards to your example of Amazon ( I have never ordered from them please note ) but if I bought a cd from them at say £5.99 do they send it by courier or send it in the post in a jiffy bag ? I would not have the luxory of clawing my payment back from them, as Paypal did to me.... if it failed to arrive.
If it never turned up, a big company of that size would probably either send another cd out or refund me. I am not a business nor am I turning over millions. I know of other people who have been stung by clawbacks from Paypal ( some after the buyers have left positive feedback on ebay for prompt delivery !!!! )

jayok

Oggyoi wrote: »

I am not a solicitor, however I was under the impression that if you make an offer to sell an item, the buyer accepts the offer on your terms of sale, then it is a legal binding contract ?
The option was there for the buyer to pay for recorded delivery, her choice not to.

And you agreed to the Paypals terms & conditions which effectively negates your own T&C's. Do not offer Paypal as a payment method and you can continue to use your own terms.