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  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,781 Forumite
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    I had a bad experience on eBay with someone in Italy who bid for my leather jacket even I specifically said I don’t ship outside the UK. She wouldn’t give in or release her bid so I had no option but to sell to her. To be fair she did pay for the extra shipping but it was all hassle I could’ve done without. The same thing happened with a top I sold, only from Sainsbury’s, someone in the Caribbean wanted to buy it. It actually cost them more in shipping than I paid for it! 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,341 Forumite
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    Pretty shocking, you have done well not to just ignore them! 
    janb5 said:
    I'd block them now. 
    I’m just conscious of negative feedback! What if she bid the price and won? 🤦🏼‍♀️
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,341 Forumite
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    I had a bad experience on eBay with someone in Italy who bid for my leather jacket even I specifically said I don’t ship outside the UK. She wouldn’t give in or release her bid so I had no option but to sell to her. To be fair she did pay for the extra shipping but it was all hassle I could’ve done without. The same thing happened with a top I sold, only from Sainsbury’s, someone in the Caribbean wanted to buy it. It actually cost them more in shipping than I paid for it! 
    I was selling a jacket for my dad last week and someone in Israel asked me to quote shipping. It was about £50 so I said I couldn’t get a price as nowhere was reasonable. He was thankful thankfully. 

    X
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • janb5
    janb5 Posts: 2,691 Forumite
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    Pretty shocking, you have done well not to just ignore them! 
    janb5 said:
    I'd block them now. 
    I’m just conscious of negative feedback! What if she bid the price and won? 🤦🏼‍♀️
    If you block her she cant then bid on it.  She sounds like trouble!

  • CRANKY40
    CRANKY40 Posts: 5,939 Forumite
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    What if she wins then complains that it's faulty or something like that though?
  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,341 Forumite
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    janb5 said:
    Pretty shocking, you have done well not to just ignore them! 
    janb5 said:
    I'd block them now. 
    I’m just conscious of negative feedback! What if she bid the price and won? 🤦🏼‍♀️
    If you block her she cant then bid on it.  She sounds like trouble!

    I didn’t know this!
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,341 Forumite
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    CRANKY40 said:
    What if she wins then complains that it's faulty or something like that though?
    That’s what I was worried about x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,341 Forumite
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    edited 15 August 2021 at 6:59PM
    What a weird and wonderful day I’ve ended up having today.

    DD had a lazy morning followed by her swimming lesson and then we went to have her ears pierced. She happily sat and let them do it and then I had my nose pierced! I’ve always wanted it done and this was my chance. 

    I’ve rearranged the conservatory and cleaned it out, dropped off some jars to a lady for candle making and reusing and then got DD her school shoes. Ex visited for a couple of hours and after he left I collected some bits from my sisters that she has forgotten. 

    I’ve packed all the clothes ready to go, done the ironing, prepped some bits and now I’m relaxing with a shandy. I have a few last minute bits to do/pack tomorrow and then I’m off ready to go. 

    The rabbits have been cleaned and I’ll do a quick top up and check tomorrow before I leave them. 

    I’m going to pack up the rest of the bits in a minute that can be packed up. I’ve made DD a packed lunch for the car ready too. 

    Have a good evening everyone x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Parkyp
    Parkyp Posts: 883 Forumite
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    Oh mummy and daughter piercings how lovely, was it sore was dd ok? I got mines pierced when I was about 10 so I can’t remember. 
    Your all organised for tomorrow. Hope you have a great holiday x
  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,341 Forumite
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    Parkyp said:
    Oh mummy and daughter piercings how lovely, was it sore was dd ok? I got mines pierced when I was about 10 so I can’t remember. 
    Your all organised for tomorrow. Hope you have a great holiday x
    It was a quick sting but then ok. DD was fab. I keep catching mine now and forgetting I’ve got one in. DD is cleaning her quite methodically so she’s taking it seriously. I’ll swap mine out for a tiny one when I can. I got the smallest one but I still think it’s a little too big. 

    X
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
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