EBay Sales

JeffH · August 07, 2014, 05:16:47 AM

I get offers occasionally. If it has watchers/bids I politely decline and tell them they should bid. Otherwise, if offer is reasonable, I will negotiate.
Not a banning offense in my book.

stevo1962 · August 07, 2014, 02:29:40 PM

The Rainbow Beach "gentleman" just made an offer for one of my coins.I had to
accept as it was too good to refuse

trout · August 07, 2014, 05:25:16 PM

I have just recently had a strange experience with a buyer.
This buyer bought 12 separate coins from me and I sent an invoice with combined postage after the last coin was sold, Nearly 2 weeks ago.
After a few emails I was told that a family member was ill and payment will be made the next week.
OK, No worries I'll wait.
So yesterday there was two separate papal payments (Not the full amount) so I posted the slabs to the buyer anyway.
It is only a 40-50 dollar shortfall but it seems strange how the payments were made.
This is in fact the second time I have had dramas with this buyer.
I have NO problem with waiting for payment as long as everything above board and arranged beforehand.
I think I may just add another username to my banned list and forget about the money owing.

Hmmmm , there are some "Strange" Puppies on eBay :angel:

Goldseeker · August 07, 2014, 08:45:48 PM

I have just sold two coins on EBay and both had words to the effect that "My preferred method of payment is by Direct Bank Deposit" and "All coins will be dispatched by registered mail and you will be advised of the dispatch details and item number".

Both paid via PAYPAL and that peeves me as I have to pay more fees.

I think in future, I shall request that if the buyer wants to pay via pay pal that the buyer MYST ADD another 3% of the total price to cover PayPal fees.

What do others think.

trout · August 07, 2014, 08:51:16 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='56373' dateline='1407410148'I have just sold two coins on EBay and both had words to the effect that "My preferred method of payment is by Direct Bank Deposit" and "All coins will be dispatched by registered mail and you will be advised of the dispatch details and item number".

Both paid via PAYPAL and that peeves me as I have to pay more fees.

I think in future, I shall request that if the buyer wants to pay via pay pal that the buyer MYST ADD another 3% of the total price to cover PayPal fees.

What do others think.

Sounds like a really good way of putting off potential buyers.
PayPal gives the buyer security, I only pay via bank deposit if I know and more importantly TRUST the seller.
Not a good idea Goldie :ok:

Nightparrot · August 07, 2014, 11:30:28 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='56373' dateline='1407410148'I have just sold two coins on EBay and both had words to the effect that "My preferred method of payment is by Direct Bank Deposit" and "All coins will be dispatched by registered mail and you will be advised of the dispatch details and item number".

Both paid via PAYPAL and that peeves me as I have to pay more fees.

I think in future, I shall request that if the buyer wants to pay via pay pal that the buyer MYST ADD another 3% of the total price to cover PayPal fees.

What do others think.

I agree with trout, annoying as it is, you don't want to lose business.

Paying by Paypal is easier and quicker. One thing you could do is include your bank details in the description, I've started doing this. Hasn't made any difference so far.

stevo1962 · August 08, 2014, 07:38:22 AM

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One thing you could do is include your bank details in the description, I've started doing this. Hasn't made any difference so far.
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I put my bank details on the invoice that I send the customer and would be lucky if 1 % pay by bank deposit.I think most people want the security of paypal as you have the option to get your money back even after you receive your items in good order and the seller has no rights at all if the buyer says there is a problem so why wouldn't they choose paypal

Basil · August 08, 2014, 09:12:16 AM

I tried several things over the years,including Paypal levy,discount for Bank Deposit etc.,all worded in different ways but eventually their SW finds it and deletes the listing and you get a message saying the reason was "its against Ebay Policy etc". I haven't tried since their run-in with the Reserve Bank but as i sell many high priced items for Family & Friends i thought its not worth rocking the boat.

colour · August 08, 2014, 10:40:36 AM

Add 5% of your projected sale cost to your mailing cost and it is not an issue.

Selling on eBay is not good if the buyer comes across a person that is swimming up stream instead of vast majority are swimming down stream.

Any area for a seller to get into arguments with a buyer is not good if you want to keep your feedback score at a 100%.

Interesting kg5

Ozcoins · August 08, 2014, 10:57:43 AM

You are basically not allowed to do anything that makes PayPal less attractive to a buyer.
It ducks because whoever wants the benefit of something should be the one who chooses AND pays associated costs.

stevo1962 · August 08, 2014, 11:52:11 AM

Quote from: 'Ozcoins' pid='56411' dateline='1407461263'You are basically not allowed to do anything that makes PayPal less attractive to a buyer.
It ducks because whoever wants the benefit of something should be the one who chooses AND pays associated costs.

If you are a seller it's a lose / lose situation

Goldseeker · August 08, 2014, 04:04:10 PM

Hmm, a couple of ideas there. I shall sit and think on it for my next sell.

Thanks for the responses, appreciated.

Coins from Vending · August 08, 2014, 07:52:12 PM

Quote from: 'colour' pid='56410' dateline='1407460236'Add 5% of your projected sale cost to your mailing cost and it is not an issue.

I got no problem with you doing this.

Coiny Chris · August 08, 2014, 07:55:21 PM

Hello,

To me it would sound better if you put your price up a bit, and offer a 3 % discount ( whatever the fees are ) for cash / bank transfer. I have had a dispute with Pay-Pal as a buyer, they were not much help. I found the item in the end, the stupid courier left it at the wrong house despite leaving a card at mine a day before. The company didnt want to talk to me, and told the sender it was delivered. C#@riers Please ? No thanks.

rad at my house earlier.

Ozcoins · August 08, 2014, 08:00:27 PM

You are not allowed to offer a discount for other payment methods.