eBay advice
I generally don't use eBay that much (hmm auto correct spells Ebay as eBay :wonder: ), Saw something I needed (car part), that would accept an offer..it was up for £700 collection only, I used the make an offer for £600. Guy messages back with counter of £601 but says he'll accept £600 however wants to avoid eBay fees. Nothing new there: Commission on £600 is a quite a big whack, so I'm willing to side step it (cash on collection etc). So long as it doesn't f**k my own eBay account, it seems eBay are quite hot on intercepting any attempt to do them out of money, so I want to avoid this happening. My current stance is the fees issue is his problem and not mine as that should be taken into account when listing/accepting offers, I'm not desperate to buy so an happy enough to walk away if needed. I'm just wondering what the 'done' thing is these days with situations like this. Usually I just keep it simple..the price is the price and the fee is the fee, so I have little experience in this. Thoughts? |
If local and you’re able to pick it up then go for it. i always put in my adverts to come and view the item before bidding to make sure it’s correct for you 😜 then I list it for 10% higher then I want for t to cover fees. ebay don’t let you put mobile numbers but ways around it and you can text buyers to say yes I’ll sell for xyz |
You might get a warning for out ebay dealings, god knows how they can tell, as there is no way they have a person reading every message, but I have done as you are doing, you can get so many in 3 months, so don`t worry.
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Originally Posted by JDM_Stig
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You might get a warning for out ebay dealings, god knows how they can tell, as there is no way they have a person reading every message, but I have done as you are doing, you can get so many in 3 months, so don`t worry.
ive even had a 30day ban for selling golly wogs which are apparently offensive! search ebay for golly wogs and there’s 10,000 of items. Apparently they are ok though. |
I think theyv'e got a software search facility that searches private messages and picks up on key words like "collect", "cash", "pick up", "no fees" etc etc to stop you trying to trade outside of ebay, if one of those words or similar gets flagged up they'll probably get notified of your messages and you'll get a warning etc. If you notice now when you try to message a seller to try and do a cash on collection deal it blocks certain stuff like when you try to pass on your contact info like email addy and phone number etc.
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Cheers, it appears it's already flagged a rules warning on eBay as he mentioned fees and cash etc. :rolleyes: I think the onus is on him...the fee difference between £700 and £600 is £10, that's assuming he ever intended paying fees, which I guess not. Call me a wuss but I'd rather not screw up my eBay account. I have a feeling he's on one of the Audi forums so I probably can trace him down and make contact outside of eBay, I have good knack of finding people... Moderator skills ;) |
I haven’t paid eBay anything for selling for the last 14years never had a problem as genuine buyers always make contact on the mobile number or send a pm if intrested if I get any offers and accept I always ask the buyer when coll3cting if he’ll be ok to cancel transaction so I don’t have to pay the fees alternatively my items are overpriced on eBay enough to cover the fees if buy it now is used i never accept PayPal only if sen5 as gift , bank transfer only or cash on collection |
Originally Posted by ZANY
(Post 12029376)
I haven’t paid eBay anything for selling for the last 14years never had a problem as genuine buyers always make contact on the mobile number or send a pm if intrested if I get any offers and accept I always ask the buyer when coll3cting if he’ll be ok to cancel transaction so I don’t have to pay the fees alternatively my items are overpriced on eBay enough to cover the fees if buy it now is used i never accept PayPal only if sen5 as gift , bank transfer only or cash on collection |
Originally Posted by ALi-B
(Post 12029394)
So how do you get the phone number across as eBay just blocks it. |
greed from ebay, the amount they charge and then paypal takes a cut .. *****
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All sorted now...found his Facebook page :lol1: Quite scary how easy I can track someone with just a picture of a car :eek: |
I normally write the phone number or email address on a text i want to send. Screenshot it then send it through messages on the app. It takes 2 seconds and ive never had issues.
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Originally Posted by Gazrs
(Post 12029416)
I normally write the phone number or email address on a text i want to send. Screenshot it then send it through messages on the app. It takes 2 seconds and ive never had issues.
and don’t offer postage collection only so if buy it now is used they can collect if they want it sent they’ll ask first before they press it |
Originally Posted by ALi-B
(Post 12029415)
All sorted now...found his Facebook page :lol1: Quite scary how easy I can track someone with just a picture of a car :eek: Meh. |
I am now the proud owner of a set of winter wheels that are in too good condition to use in winter. :facepalm: Damn you eBay! :mad: |
You have to watch out if buying using this method - some sellers ask for cash on collection and after you've collected/ paid they email Ebay/ Paypal stating you haven't collected so they get the listing and final value fees back - you then get a warning on your account (think you get 3 before being banned?)
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
(Post 12029831)
I am now the proud owner of a set of winter wheels that are in too good condition to use in winter. :facepalm: Damn you eBay! :mad: |
I’m a bad man... had my fishing gear up for sale around £660 £60 extra to cover the ebay fees. A guy wanted some bits but not all and asked if a deal could be hand. Soona as he said this I knew ebay would monitor what happens with the auctions and if I ended early they would have charged me the fee. I’ve had this before. so I messaged my number in code (I have 9 771 cars 222 lorries and 999 cats) and in minutes I had a text. he got here days before the auction ended and I sold it all to him for my asking price (minus the £60) i then tevised my items and out the prices UP. didnt end or reduce prices but made it so that buying new would be cheaper 😜 i had several messages saying saying They could get cheaper new to which I ignored. the items ended and auto realised which I ended. No final fee. screw you ebay with your 10% charges and on postage! only kicker is 2 items sold that one guy collected so I need ebay to not charge on the £8 postage and one item was £6 to post and I only listed at £3. Again I need ebay to not charge for this one. will they listen? |
Why not just wait for £1 listing days?
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Just called eBay to say I sold an item the postage was £8.50 and without knowing before hand the winning bidder wanted to come and collect the item in 10mins. therefore I don’t want to be charged the 10% on the postage as I didn’t post it. she said that the total charge has already taken this in to account and could see he collected it. the only way I can see they saw this is by the messages. she told me the total fee which was 10% of the final selling fee thats scary fast! |
Originally Posted by jaygsi
(Post 12029891)
Why not just wait for £1 listing days?
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Originally Posted by RobsyUK
(Post 12029917)
I’m sure on these days there’s still a final fee |
Yes the final fee is £1, I've sold a number of items and only get charged £1.
Originally Posted by RobsyUK
(Post 12029917)
I’m sure on these days there’s still a final fee |
Originally Posted by ZANY
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quick pic of the alloys bought :) https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...3291e2f1cf.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...53460416f5.jpg |
Very nice :thumb: them would look nice on th3 wife’s golf |
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Nope £1 is the final fee. Some times they send offers for free listing days. But that's pointless as you can list up to 20 items free anyway.
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Originally Posted by robby
yep still have the 10% (i think) final value fee
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