What is it with eBay dullards

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Rustydiver, Nov 17, 2017.

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  1. Rustydiver

    Rustydiver

    Because i do have other jobs rather than posting stuff what people pay peanuts for, then moan about the cost of postage too. The light units are bulky don't want to but packaging to pay it up.
    I take it you don't want to come and collect it then.:)
     
    Rustydiver, Nov 17, 2017
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  2. snotty

    snotty

    I'd give him a week to pick it up, then cancel his bid and relist it.
     
    snotty, Nov 17, 2017
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  3. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    Try to get Heritage to send you a windscreen.
     
    crossy2112, Nov 17, 2017
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  4. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    I think it's generally accepted on ebay that the spread of potential customers across the country means items will (mostly) be able to be posted. Engine blocks etc obviously not, although at the end of the day, pretty much anything is courier-able if you've got the time and energy to sort it out.
    Most ebay buyers read the first few lines of an item description, if they read anything of it at all.
    The thing is, as a seller you want as many people as possible to see your listing to therefore stand more change of finding someone to buy it, but unless you offer postage you're only actually appealing to buyers who live in, say, a 20mile radius (of which there are a lot less, obviously).
    How far would you drive for an item that cost you £20, for example? Or would you cheekily ask the seller if they could bung it in the post for an extra £3?
     
    scrooge95, Nov 17, 2017
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  5. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    Did you know Barry in South Wales is 99 miles as the crow flies from my house. I had engaged an eBay distance filter of 100 miles...
     
    mikedjames, Nov 17, 2017
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  6. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Barry in East Grinstead would’ve been closer, you should’ve gone to him instead

    Seriously though, that’s a good point about the eBay distance filter.
     
    scrooge95, Nov 17, 2017
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  7. art b

    art b

    gumtree is as bad..

    the add has a map and your address... and people ask where abouts are you ...
    then will you take 50%... i just ignore daft texts :p
     
    art b, Nov 17, 2017
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  8. art b

    art b


    does not always work ..;)
    i see things that are 15 miles away .. but there in brum which is 50 miles away
     
    art b, Nov 17, 2017
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  9. Bertie the Bus

    Bertie the Bus

    They sent me a heated one nicely packaged up;)

    I believe JK stipulate "collection only" for their Devon roof cap.
     
    Bertie the Bus, Nov 17, 2017
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  10. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    How long ago, 'cos is says collection only now?

    or is that just for ebay :)
     
    crossy2112, Nov 17, 2017
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  11. Bertie the Bus

    Bertie the Bus

    About 4 months ago.
     
    Bertie the Bus, Nov 17, 2017
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  12. Flakey

    Flakey Supporter

    Is there a bit of a puddle in the way? :p
     
    Flakey, Nov 17, 2017
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  13. Vancam70

    Vancam70

    I bought a windurf harness for 99p, collection only in Chelmsford , similar ones sell for £30 if posted . I asked a friend from Chelmsford to collect it for me . the seller said " I dont want people coming to the house , he can meet me in asda car park " !! So thats collect in person in a neutral location then !! Not seen that on a listing..
     
    Vancam70, Nov 17, 2017
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  14. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    Just checked again. Collection only.
     
    crossy2112, Nov 17, 2017
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  15. Pickles

    Pickles

    a mate of mine does "meet at the end of the road" says he doesn't want scumbags coming to his house ...
     
    Pickles, Nov 18, 2017
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  16. art b

    art b

    I'd be mentioning that in the feedback..?
     
    art b, Nov 18, 2017
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  17. Vancam70

    Vancam70

    All the guy said ( about 6 times ) to my friend was "its a bargain , these sell for over £20 normally ".
     
    Vancam70, Nov 18, 2017
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  18. art b

    art b

    We have got over it ....just....:)
     
    art b, Nov 18, 2017
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  19. Rustydiver

    Rustydiver

    Just cancelled the order for the numpty who bid then said post. Emailed the winning bidder if the used unit offering him the new unit too at a reduced rate and he said yes thank you. He knows he had a bargain. I’ve got rid of junk in the garage for more than I paid. Collecting next week.
    That’s if he don’t want it posting.

    Now to get rid off my two inflatable kayaks. Which is heavy.
     
    Rustydiver, Nov 19, 2017
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  20. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    How much posted???
     
    CollyP, Nov 19, 2017
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