ebay?! - anyone use it
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ive just bought this R/C viper, but i find Ebay very confusing, the buying of the seller bit is really confusing and i had to sign up to 'pay pal' and and i have to wait for the credit card statement to get this security code thingy! i find ebay very confusing, what does evry1 else think?
>>> Edited by viperman on Sunday 26th January 12:05
>>> Edited by viperman on Sunday 26th January 12:05
ive just bought this R/C viper, but i find Ebay very confusing, the buying of the seller bit is really confusing and i had to sign up to 'pay pal' and and i have to wait for the credit card statement to get this security code thingy! i find ebay very confusing, what does evry1 else think?
>>> Edited by viperman on Sunday 26th January 12:05
Use it quite a lot and haven't had too many problems. I think with paypal they send you an authorization code on your CC statement and you need this to spend more the about £250(ish).. That will take a while to come through so best email the seller and let them know you are doing that so they won't get pissed off..
So far, I've saved a fortune buying odds and ends carefully, (new £350 laser printer for £150), but you have to be a bit cunning about it. You'll often see the same half dozen people bidding on similar items pushing the prices up against each other. I waited until they had all bought what they wanted then saved cash on the same thing. Done that a few times and got some good deals..
We regularly use Ebay, not the most logically laid out site, granted, but where else can I find the toys of my childhood: Tin Can Alley, TCR & Matchbox Race & Chase...
Paypal is just one option, most sellers will take a cheque or postal order and are OK.
Any other advise needed, email me 'cos my other half uses Ebay more regularly than I do - she claims to understand the costing / fees service for listing items!!
Hope this helps,
Chris
Paypal is just one option, most sellers will take a cheque or postal order and are OK.
Any other advise needed, email me 'cos my other half uses Ebay more regularly than I do - she claims to understand the costing / fees service for listing items!!
Hope this helps,
Chris
There is Bidpay (www.bidpay.com) that lot of sellers use.
I buy a lot of Tamiya stuff from eBay from all over the world and most use paypal but some wont because of the T&C's.
Postal order is another way as is sending cash registered post - thats what I did when I bought the 959 from HK.
Claire
I buy a lot of Tamiya stuff from eBay from all over the world and most use paypal but some wont because of the T&C's.
Postal order is another way as is sending cash registered post - thats what I did when I bought the 959 from HK.
Claire
E-bay is a bit muddled at time, and they tend to move things about behind your back, like home!
but i,ve bought and sold stuff occasionally, thing to do is keep your buyers informed, as trying to sort things with e-bay is not an option, there do not appear to be any real people on the end of a phone anywhere.
but i,ve bought and sold stuff occasionally, thing to do is keep your buyers informed, as trying to sort things with e-bay is not an option, there do not appear to be any real people on the end of a phone anywhere.
eBay is fantastic! I've bought more bits for the Mini than you can imagine and saved literally hundreds of pounds - e.g. drilled & grooved Ferodo discs with 4 pot calipers for £60 the lot. I've also sold a lot of unwanted stuff for really good money - e.g. r/c plane kit with engine, r/c gear etc. - cost me £60 from a mate, sold the lot on eBay for £200.
I agree the sign-up process to PayPal and NoChex can be a bit tiresome, but once it's done you don't have to worry about it again. Bear in mind that PayPal is owned by eBay so it's a good way of paying because you get protection if the item doesn't show up.
You should definitely pay attention to the feedback ratings on there - don't trade with people with multiple negatives. And remember that you don't have to use the online payment systems; cheque, postal order and cash are all welcomed by the majority of traders. Check the item listing for payment methods. You can contact the seller before bidding to confirm how you can pay.
If you're buying, you can save money by "sniping" the auction - i.e. waiting until the last 20 seconds of the auction before bidding. That way, no other bidders who have been out-bid by you can get another bid in time. But I never told you that, ok?
I agree the sign-up process to PayPal and NoChex can be a bit tiresome, but once it's done you don't have to worry about it again. Bear in mind that PayPal is owned by eBay so it's a good way of paying because you get protection if the item doesn't show up.
You should definitely pay attention to the feedback ratings on there - don't trade with people with multiple negatives. And remember that you don't have to use the online payment systems; cheque, postal order and cash are all welcomed by the majority of traders. Check the item listing for payment methods. You can contact the seller before bidding to confirm how you can pay.
If you're buying, you can save money by "sniping" the auction - i.e. waiting until the last 20 seconds of the auction before bidding. That way, no other bidders who have been out-bid by you can get another bid in time. But I never told you that, ok?
...and watch out for the sneaky gits who pay by Billpoint, without waiting for you to tell them what the carriage charges will be. Been had by that one a couple of times, so now I make up the charges and just live with it if I'm wrong.
I've bought and sold quite a few things via Ebay: best bargain may be the (new) radio-linked keyboard and mouse for £17; best sale possibly the 0.5 ton electric hoist for more than I paid.
Ian
I've bought and sold quite a few things via Ebay: best bargain may be the (new) radio-linked keyboard and mouse for £17; best sale possibly the 0.5 ton electric hoist for more than I paid.
Ian
Gaffer said: Yea but if you don't bid enough there is little time to place a higher bid unless you have several windows open with varing amounts already typed in
Agreed! But, you should bid the maximum you are prepared to pay on the first bid - then if if goes over you won't be so disappointed! Seriously, sniping is frowned upon, isn't it? Although the eBay help pages say it is "fair game" so I will still be able to sleep at night!
miniman said: If you're buying, you can save money by "sniping" the auction - i.e. waiting until the last 20 seconds of the auction before bidding. That way, no other bidders who have been out-bid by you can get another bid in time. But I never told you that, ok?
Almost lost out on the new PH server because someone sniped in the last minute. Just got it back in time.
dern said: I was about to register but their privacy agreement seems a bit open. Does anyone get spam from ebay or partners after registering or can you ask them not to send you any?
Thanks,
Mark
I receive about one a week from e-bay itself with a general blurb about how good e-bay is, etc. I haven't noticed an increase in spam so I'm assuming they haven't sold my address to anyone else.
I have used it a fair bit and it is good, but snipping is a bit problem so just have to play the game, but do not over pay.
Only problem I had is worth recounting, so other can avoid. Purchased a Psion Revo for £110, agreed secure postage, it did not arrive, a call to the Post Office (PO) suggested the item had been signed for but I am at work all day so was not me, queried this with the PO and they then changed their mind and said it was lost. The PO do lose a lot of items but I think this one was either stolen by a PO employee or delivered to the wrong address.
So claimed compensation, but it was only sent recorded delivery, so compensation was only 10 x cost of a 1st class stamp, i.e.£27 plus got free book of 1st class stamps so out of pocket £80, ebay no help at all, and seller would not refund the difference. I could have brought action to recover the balance in the Small Claims Court, but £32 to file, plus time to attend, they where in Bristol, so case could have been listed their, so a day at least, and not guaranteed to win as I had not specified special delivery, where compensation is up to £250.
So I now ensure I agree postage details in detail before I pay 0.01p.
Only problem I had is worth recounting, so other can avoid. Purchased a Psion Revo for £110, agreed secure postage, it did not arrive, a call to the Post Office (PO) suggested the item had been signed for but I am at work all day so was not me, queried this with the PO and they then changed their mind and said it was lost. The PO do lose a lot of items but I think this one was either stolen by a PO employee or delivered to the wrong address.
So claimed compensation, but it was only sent recorded delivery, so compensation was only 10 x cost of a 1st class stamp, i.e.£27 plus got free book of 1st class stamps so out of pocket £80, ebay no help at all, and seller would not refund the difference. I could have brought action to recover the balance in the Small Claims Court, but £32 to file, plus time to attend, they where in Bristol, so case could have been listed their, so a day at least, and not guaranteed to win as I had not specified special delivery, where compensation is up to £250.
So I now ensure I agree postage details in detail before I pay 0.01p.
I'm currently selling a lot of Scalextric cars there - GT40's, MG lolas and the like - Very Popular.
I got stung the first time I sold stuff though because the PO lost the parcels. Thankfully I had second copies of the records in question so a deal was done with the bidder!
Its a good way to get a few quid for all your attic clutter. (except you have to catalog it all! 150 piece star wars collection to be done today!)
I got stung the first time I sold stuff though because the PO lost the parcels. Thankfully I had second copies of the records in question so a deal was done with the bidder!
Its a good way to get a few quid for all your attic clutter. (except you have to catalog it all! 150 piece star wars collection to be done today!)
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