ebay cancelling item
26 May 2006, 10:36 AM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Rotherham, Oderint Dum Metuant
Posts: 3,122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ebay cancelling item
Ebay have cancelled an item of mine that was to finish tonight as it ‘contravenes the cost avoidance policy’ !!! its been on the site for a week !!
I (in my additional information area) basically said if you are paying by Credit Card via paypal add 3% !!
Going to have to re-list it now ..... not happy ! all the people that placed bids are going to think i'm a right tw@t !
I (in my additional information area) basically said if you are paying by Credit Card via paypal add 3% !!
Going to have to re-list it now ..... not happy ! all the people that placed bids are going to think i'm a right tw@t !
26 May 2006, 10:59 AM
#5
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: 02 WRX
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I dont think you should charge an extra 3% to use paypal...you should wear the cost as you are using a convienient service...
Its the sellers problem if they want to use paypal.
Its the sellers problem if they want to use paypal.
26 May 2006, 11:00 AM
#6
Can't see hows that a problem, paypal charge 3% so what's the issue to pass this to the buyer. If they wish to use this method of transaction.
Especially considering the hassel Paypal causes in any pay disputes, they aren't worth incorperating the 3% into your final bid amount as they most certainly do not give you peace of mind as a seller (if not, less), however if the buyer wishes to use them, they should do so at their cost. Same as postage and packaging costs.
As a business, outside of ebay. We do the exact same with American Express, due to their extortionate transaction fees.
Especially considering the hassel Paypal causes in any pay disputes, they aren't worth incorperating the 3% into your final bid amount as they most certainly do not give you peace of mind as a seller (if not, less), however if the buyer wishes to use them, they should do so at their cost. Same as postage and packaging costs.
As a business, outside of ebay. We do the exact same with American Express, due to their extortionate transaction fees.
26 May 2006, 11:05 AM
#7
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cardiff
Posts: 2,266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Right or wrong, its against Paypal and Ebays policies to surcharge for Paypal payments. The reason it was on for a week is that nobody had reported it to Ebay before then - Ebay dont look for people surcharging themselves, but a bidder must have noticed it and reported you.
It is perfectly legal to surcharge for credit card payments, but its against Ebay and Paypals terms and conditions ( you know, the ones you agree to and dont read when you set up accounts with them ;0)
Simple choice really - either sell according to the rules of the site, and if you dont like them either dont sell on Ebay, or dont accept paypal.
It is perfectly legal to surcharge for credit card payments, but its against Ebay and Paypals terms and conditions ( you know, the ones you agree to and dont read when you set up accounts with them ;0)
Simple choice really - either sell according to the rules of the site, and if you dont like them either dont sell on Ebay, or dont accept paypal.
Trending Topics
26 May 2006, 11:06 AM
#8
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Location: Location.
Posts: 3,439
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ebay do not allow any extra charge for using Paypal. It's in their T&Cs.
Someone has reported you doing this and thats why ebay have pulled the auction.
Just increase your postage. Thats what everyone else does. Saw someone selling a photo(autograph) with postage of Ł15
Ripoff gits.
Someone has reported you doing this and thats why ebay have pulled the auction.
Just increase your postage. Thats what everyone else does. Saw someone selling a photo(autograph) with postage of Ł15
Ripoff gits.
26 May 2006, 11:07 AM
#9
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Location: Location.
Posts: 3,439
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by MikeCardiff
Right or wrong, its against Paypal and Ebays policies to surcharge for Paypal payments. The reason it was on for a week is that nobody had reported it to Ebay before then - Ebay dont look for people surcharging themselves, but a bidder must have noticed it and reported you.
It is perfectly legal to surcharge for credit card payments, but its against Ebay and Paypals terms and conditions ( you know, the ones you agree to and dont read when you set up accounts with them ;0)
Simple choice really - either sell according to the rules of the site, and if you dont like them either dont sell on Ebay, or dont accept paypal.
It is perfectly legal to surcharge for credit card payments, but its against Ebay and Paypals terms and conditions ( you know, the ones you agree to and dont read when you set up accounts with them ;0)
Simple choice really - either sell according to the rules of the site, and if you dont like them either dont sell on Ebay, or dont accept paypal.
26 May 2006, 11:20 AM
#10
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Rotherham, Oderint Dum Metuant
Posts: 3,122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I even put an apology in for the cost of the postage because the item whilst small is very heavy !!!!!!
More fool me !
I honestly didn’t think it was a problem, never mind I will re-list the item without the add on line.
More fool me !
I honestly didn’t think it was a problem, never mind I will re-list the item without the add on line.
26 May 2006, 11:29 AM
#11
Scooby Regular
ebay's policy on people putting a 3% surcharge on the price because of paypal is pretty clear , they have not allowed people to do that for a long time !!
26 May 2006, 12:49 PM
#15
BANNED
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: www.flamingmorons.co.uk
Posts: 911
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by tmo
Ebay have cancelled an item of mine that was to finish tonight as it ‘contravenes the cost avoidance policy’ !!! its been on the site for a week !!
I (in my additional information area) basically said if you are paying by Credit Card via paypal add 3% !!
Going to have to re-list it now ..... not happy ! all the people that placed bids are going to think i'm a right tw@t !
I (in my additional information area) basically said if you are paying by Credit Card via paypal add 3% !!
Going to have to re-list it now ..... not happy ! all the people that placed bids are going to think i'm a right tw@t !
26 May 2006, 01:06 PM
#16
Scooby Regular
Originally Posted by kingofturds
I had to relist an item because i put "not sky+" in the title and thay cancelled it due to spamming, had 10 bids and 15 watchers as well
try getting hold of customer services as well ,do they actually exist?
try getting hold of customer services as well ,do they actually exist?What's wrong with putting 'not sky+' in a title then?
26 May 2006, 02:17 PM
#22
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Logged Out
Posts: 10,221
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Something to note.
You can charge an additional fee for credit card payments, but only if you are handling the transaction. i.e, directly with your bank or credit card company, through your business.
Using PayPal as a service for the same transaction is against eBay's policies.
You can charge an additional fee for credit card payments, but only if you are handling the transaction. i.e, directly with your bank or credit card company, through your business.
Using PayPal as a service for the same transaction is against eBay's policies.
26 May 2006, 02:22 PM
#23
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: bath/plymouth
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If people have that much of an issue with the 3 or 4% fee then just add that amount to your reserve price. Problem solved. At the end of the day if you want to use their service you have to abide by the rules.
26 May 2006, 03:30 PM
#24
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Rotherham, Oderint Dum Metuant
Posts: 3,122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by rossi_classicwrx
. At the end of the day if you want to use their service you have to abide by the rules.
True
26 May 2006, 04:33 PM
#27
Scooby Regular
Originally Posted by CrisPDuk
What's wrong with putting 'not sky+' in a title then?
It is called keyword spamming and is not allowed and eBay are getting much tougher at clamping down - even ending listings with maybe even an hour left.
Its like listing an Impreza for sale and putting - not Focus RS Audi S3 etc
T
26 May 2006, 10:47 PM
#29
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cas Vegas
Posts: 60,269
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by SCOsazOBY
but why would you say what its not??
if i was going to buy a subaru i wouldnt do a search for a focus RS
if i was going to buy a subaru i wouldnt do a search for a focus RS
Because your advert then gets hits from people searching for different things.
26 May 2006, 10:48 PM
#30
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Be who you are and say what you feel. Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Posts: 3,256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
because people seaching for a Focus RS or an Audi S3 would find your Subaru... it was a way of reaching a bigger audience...
frustrating though if you don't won't a Focus or an Audi.....
frustrating though if you don't won't a Focus or an Audi.....