We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

Royal Mail Shipping via ebay. Benefits and how to pay? + tracking question.

pfpf
pfpf Posts: 5,038 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
hi.
using tracked 48 as an example. it's the same cost (£3.29+16p to take to post office) if purchased via ebay or directly from RM.
is there an actual benefit of buying through ebay? i assume the tracking auto populates rather than having to manually input the details?
my main reason for this point is that it appears the only way to pay for postage via ebay is using Paypal, not my card on account. is this correct?

if you use a none tracked postal service (RM 2nd class) does it rely on the buyer to confirm receipt before funds are released?

thank you.
«1

Comments

  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 73,396 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    pfpf said:
    hi.
    using tracked 48 as an example. it's the same cost (£3.29+16p to take to post office) if purchased via ebay or directly from RM.
    is there an actual benefit of buying through ebay? i assume the tracking auto populates rather than having to manually input the details?
    my main reason for this point is that it appears the only way to pay for postage via ebay is using Paypal, not my card on account. is this correct?

    if you use a none tracked postal service (RM 2nd class) does it rely on the buyer to confirm receipt before funds are released?

    thank you.
    I always buy my postage via eBay for convenience , it also uploads any tracking or delivery confirmation automatically which will help with your hold situation. Even my large letters on eBay seem to get delivery confirmation in about 75% of cases which is great,

    Your hold will almost certainly require some sort of delivery confirmation, tracking is ideal, but buyer feedback is also possible, but many buyers no longer leave feedback, I find only about 2/3 ds at most do, and it is considered very bad form to ask for feedback! 

    Incidentally 2nd class standard parcels do have delivery confirmation, that shows up automatically on eBay when you buy from them. I use that for all my sub £20 items as it costs just £2.99. 

    The hold though will probably stay on for longer than the delivery time, it is not unusual to wait the full 21 days regardless of delivery confirmation or not. 


    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.
  • pfpf
    pfpf Posts: 5,038 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    soolin. you have been more than helpful on both my posts, thank you. could you confirm that paypal is the only option to pay for RM postage via ebay?
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 73,396 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    pfpf said:
    soolin. you have been more than helpful on both my posts, thank you. could you confirm that paypal is the only option to pay for RM postage via ebay?
    TBH I’m not sure, I always use PayPal and haven’t actually looked to see if there are other options , perhaps someone else might be able to comment if they have other options. 
    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.
  • pfpf
    pfpf Posts: 5,038 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    i am incredibly grateful, i have simply added the card i want postage to be paid from to my paypal account.

    if you don't mind...i have purchased via ebay but the status says the parcel is "dispatched" of course it wont go until Monday. should i only be printing off labels the day i am posting the item?
  • KxMx
    KxMx Posts: 10,816 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I personally purchase labels on the day I will be posting. 
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 73,396 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    pfpf said:
    i am incredibly grateful, i have simply added the card i want postage to be paid from to my paypal account.

    if you don't mind...i have purchased via ebay but the status says the parcel is "dispatched" of course it wont go until Monday. should i only be printing off labels the day i am posting the item?
    I will print my labels when convenient which is usually the day before I send. If I need to use the mail centre (and RM48 is cheaper if dropped of there) I need to be there before 10am, so I wrap my items and label them the night before, then the next morning I can wrap and label any overnight sales and still make the 10am cut off with a lie in! 

    I wouldn’t be too worried about printing early. Yes some people will moan that is shows despatched and yet it hasn’t gone, but frankly some buyers moan about absolutely everything, including buying something SAturday afternoon and not getting it personally delivered by a Royal Footman at 8am Monday morning! 
    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.
  • jon81uk
    jon81uk Posts: 3,869 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    pfpf said:
    soolin. you have been more than helpful on both my posts, thank you. could you confirm that paypal is the only option to pay for RM postage via ebay?
    Yes PayPal is the only payment method for postage for some reason. No idea why eBay can take ApplePay for items but their postage system is stuck using PayPal which I don't use any longer.
    I prefer to buy directly on the Royal Mail website, but it is annoying copying all the tracking numbers!
  • It's a shame you can't use your eBay selling funds, or have the labels appear on your transactions history as a fee, to buy postage, or anything on eBay really. 
    In the game of chess you can never let your adversary see your pieces
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 73,396 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    It's a shame you can't use your eBay selling funds, or have the labels appear on your transactions history as a fee, to buy postage, or anything on eBay really. 
    I agree, I thought that was always the intention, everything in one place. So you got your money less fees, then used that to buy postage leaving the rest available to be drawn out. It would certainly make more sense! 
    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.
  • jon81uk
    jon81uk Posts: 3,869 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    It's a shame you can't use your eBay selling funds, or have the labels appear on your transactions history as a fee, to buy postage, or anything on eBay really. 
    Even just taking Apple Pay like the main checkout process!
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 348.2K Banking & Borrowing
  • 252.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 452.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 240.8K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 617.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 175.6K Life & Family
  • 254K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.