Ebay & Auctions Board: Useful Links, Info & FAQs

techspec · 21 November 2008 at 12:46PM

monicaroy wrote: »

Really nice branded items being sold in a falling-price auction so you can wait to pay the price you like!
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Spammer - just ignore this post - has been reported.

StaffsSW · 24 November 2008 at 11:44PM

So I know I am normally one of the first to post notices of Cheap Listing Days, which is helped by a little bit of inside knowledge, but it's knowing when to call on that inside knowledge...

Over the last year or so I have compiled this list of all previous CLD's, and a summary of what they offered. There are a few distinct patterns amongst them. I'll update this thread as new promotions are announced.

2008

Dec 27th - 28th - 5p Insertions for private sellers - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/5pDec08/
Nov 29th - 30th - Free auction insertion (private sellers only) - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/0IF_Nov08/
Nov 29th - 30th - Half price insertions Motors - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/MotorsNov08/
Nov & Dec - 25% off FVF with Free postage in Media - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/Nov08_FreePP/
Oct 18th - 19th – Free weekend for Private Sellers - http://web.ebay.co.uk/sell/0IF_auctionOct/
Sept 13th & 14th – Half price insertion Motors - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/MotorsFLW_Sept/
Sept 4th – 5p Auction & Single BIN insertions - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/080904_5pIF/
Aug 12th – Sept 23rd – Multiple Bin for the price of single - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/multi_IF_Aug/
Aug 7th – Half price insertions - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/halfpriceAug_080807/
July 8th – 5p Auction & Single BIN - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/5pFLD_080710/
July 1st – 14th – 1p insertion Technology only - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/1p_techonly_promo/
June 12th – 5p Auction & Single BIN - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/June5pIF/
May 29th – Half price insertions - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/May29HalfPrice/
May 19th – Sept 30th – Free Gallery - http://www2.ebay.com/aw/uk/200805091247502.html
May 10th - 11th – Half price Insertions Motors only - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/motorsFLW_May/
May 1st – 5p Insertions Auctions only - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/5pAuction_May/
Apr 3rd -5p Auction & Single BIN - http://pages.ebay.co.uk/sell/April5pFLD/
Mar 8th – 9th – Free Listings
Mar 1st – 2nd - Half price Insertions Motors only
Jan 24th – Half price Insertions

2007

Dec 29th – 10p Auction & Single BIN
Dec 12th - 10p with Paypal
Nov 29th – 10p with Paypal
Nov 1st – Half Price insertions
Oct 4th – Half price insertions
Sep 15th - 16th – Free Insertions Motors only
Sep 6th – 10p Auction & Single BIN
Aug 22nd – Half price Insertion
July 12th – 10p Insertions
June 14th – 10p Insertions
June 9th - 10th – Half price insertions
May 19th - 20th – Free Insertions Motors only
May 3rd – Half price insertions
Apr 19th – 10p insertions
Mar 17th – 18th – Free insertions Motors only
Mar 7th – Free insertions when free P&P offered
Feb 20th – Half price insertions
Feb 10th – 11th – 5p CD & DVD weekend with Free Gallery
Jan 25th – 10p insertions BIN Only
Jan 11th – 10p insertions

2006

Dec 6th – 7th – 10p BIN Only
Nov 28th – 15p insertions
Nov 20th – 22nd – Free insertions when free P&P offered
Nov 18th – 19th - Free insertions Motors only
Nov 13th – 10p insertions
Oct 19th – 10p insertions
Sep 20th – 5p insertions BIN Only
Sept 16th – 17th - Free insertions Motors only
Sept 7th – 5p insertions
Aug 19th – 20th – 10p listings Clothes only
Aug 9th – 10th – 10p insertions
Jun 26th – 5p insertions BIN with Immediate Payment
Jun 15th – 10p insertions
Jun 1st – Free Gallery & Subtitle
May 16th – 5p Insertions
May 13th – 14th – Free insertions Motors only
Apr 18th – 15p Insertions
Apr 3rd - Free Gallery & Subtitle
Mar 23rd – 10p insertions
Mar 18th – 19th - Free insertions Motors only
Mar 9th – 10p insertions
Mar 3rd – Half price insertions
Feb 9th - 1p Gallery 1p Subtitle
Jan 12th – 5p insertions

2005

Dec 29th – 5p insertions
Dec 10th – 5p insertions
Nov 24th – 10p insertions
Nov 3rd – 5p insertions
Oct 6th – 1p Gallery
Sep 15th – Free Motors
Sep 8th – 5p insertions
Aug 25th – 5p Insertions
Jun 2nd – Free Motors
May 19th – 5p insertions
Apr 5th – 5p insertions
Mar 13th – Free Motors
Mar 10th – 1p gallery
Feb 24th – 5p insertions
Jan 6th – 5p insertions

2004

Dec 10th – Free insertions with BIN
Nov 25th – Free Motors
Nov 17th – 1p gallery
Nov 4th – Free insertions
Oct 14th – 1p gallery
Sep 23rd – Free motors
Sep 6th – 12th – First Time Sellers First 10 listings free
Aug 26th – 10p insertions
July 8th – Free listings under 99p start price
Jun 17th – Free insertions when using Paypal
Apr 15th – 1p Gallery
Mar 23rd – Free Motors

bluebell_lily · 25 November 2008 at 8:45PM

Has anyone seen this:

"Half Price Listing Weekend 29th and 30th November-This weekend, when you list your car or any other vehicle on eBayMotors.co.uk you'll only have to pay a £4* insertion Fee, that's half the usual price. You can list using the Auction-style, Auction-with-Buy It Now, or Buy It Now Only formats.

* T and C apply

(Too bad it is just motors, not anything else, but better than nothing! :rolleyes:)

frivolous_fay · 26 November 2008 at 12:55PM

Since the later part of 2008, there has been a glitch which sometimes affects how paypal disputes are processed.

If you bought your item on ebay and paid with Paypal, your dispute should be handled under the BUYER PROTECTION process. If you fail to get your refund and you get an email saying your claim was processed under BUYER COMPLAINTS, it has been wrongly dealt with and you should ring paypal to explain what they've done wrong.

This bug should have been long fixed by now but queries are still trickling through about it!!

StaffsSW · 1 January 2009 at 5:08PM

This free logo maker is easy to use and creates a logo optimized for the eBay stores logo section, but can be used on any website.

http://www.eshopbooster.co.uk/logomaker.php

It's simple to use, select the text, colours, effects and backgrounds, then save the image to your PC.

gs08 · 13 January 2009 at 3:07PM

stevew8975 wrote: »

This free logo maker is easy to use and creates a logo optimized for the eBay stores logo section, but can be used on any website.

http://www.eshopbooster.co.uk/logomaker.php

It's simple to use, select the text, colours, effects and backgrounds, then save the image to your PC.

its nightmare getting the sizes for the logos right. i try and use photoshop but im not the best at it. so thanks for posting that.

Carter_2 · 18 January 2009 at 1:09AM

e-victims wrote: »

I thought it would be useful to mention the consumer's rights when buying in an
online auctions from www.e-victims.org factsheets

When you buy in an online auction
You have just as many rights buying from a business trader on an online auction site as you do if you bought the goods from a shop - and sometimes you have more.

Extra rights when you buy online from a business trader
However, these rights only apply when you buy goods in one of a certain number of ways. This is because when you buy goods in one of these ways, the sale isn't a real auction sale, even if some form of bidding is involved. You will get these additional rights when:
the items are being offered by auction, but you use an instant purchase or fixed-price option (for example, 'buy-it-now' on eBay)

Right to Cool Off
The Distance Selling Regulations give you the right to change your mind and cancel an order within seven working days. Should you decide to cancel, notify the seller in writing, either by fax, email or letter. If you send a letter it would be sensible to use a proof of posting certificate or better yet - the "Recorded Signed For" service of the Royal Mail. Canceling by phone is not sufficient, unless both the buyer and seller agree.
Time limits:
Goods: Seven working days after the day on which the goods are received.
Services: Seven working days after the day on which you agree to go ahead with the agreement.
Exceptions to the right to cancel
Perishable goods such as flowers or fresh food.

Customised goods that are made to your personal requirements or specifications.

Opened CD/DVD's and computer software.

Newspapers, periodicals or magazines.

Lottery, betting or gaming or services.

The supply of goods or services when the price is based on financial market fluctuations which are out of the control of the trader.

Hi

The above rights apply to me, I purchased from a trader online with a buy it now. The item didnt fit properly when it arrived so I returned it within the 7 day period. This was back in November and they still have not refunded my money, so I no longer have the item nor my money!

I've raised a dispute with Paypal but they still havent concluded my case, despite asking me to return the item and provide tracking details (I had already returned it by that point anyway, as the seller had asked).

I'm really concerned now I will be left out of pocket, is my next course of action OFT?

soolin · 18 January 2009 at 6:00PM

Your problem is without proof of delivery back to the seller I can't see how any legal route would work. The seller just has to say the item never arrived back, and you can't prove it did.

thesorceress2 · 19 January 2009 at 2:05PM

Thank you so much for posting the local postcode finder link being a bit dim I hadnt saved it to disc and when my pc died I lost it after trawling here for a while youve really helped me A huge thanks.