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.
Bargain £2 items - what happens next?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/shopwithconfidence11
Everything is priced at £2. I assume that some automated shop software has gone wrong. I only ordered half a dozen items! :)
Does ebay allow the seller simply to cancel and refund?
Comments
-
Yes, they likely will cancel saying there was an issue. Sometimes worth a try, but expect the obvious.
1 -
It might be an error and they will cancel as suggested above, but it might also be an attempt to get their feedback a little higher. You can only wait and see.
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 -
They are sold out now.
What types of items were being offered at £2?
Was it bargain "pound-world" types of stuff or high-end designer clothes or electricals or what?
If the pricing error was obvious, as the OP seems to suggest, then the retailer can invoke "unilateral mistake"
0 -
-
If you look very few (relatively) were sold so it looks like they realised their mistake early before it hit catastrophic levels.
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.1 -
That is, indeed, a rather eclectic mix of products - a good number of which you might reasonably expect to get at £2 or less and a good number you might reasonably expect to pay more for.
0 -
Some unusual activity on their companies house listing including a change of DOB (although could have been a typo 98→93) and nationality of the director (I guess they could have gained citizenship?)
Their negative feedback history on ebay is not great either. I suspect they are sourcing stuff from Temu and/or AliExpress but not always receiving the goods in time for onward delivery.
2 -
I ordered a couple of 4TB SSDs, plus a Makita power tool that normally sells for £100. I’m on holiday so I can afford to waste a few minutes of my time. :)
No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
you are going to trust your data to a £2 4tb drive ?!
2 -
…or plug a £2 "power tool" into the mains?
1
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 355.1K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.8K Spending & Discounts
- 247.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 605K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.8K Life & Family
- 262.7K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards