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JamesMPosts: 208
Posted: 12 Sep 2007, 8:35pmSubject: eBay
Paid for a couple of items tonight....

$25 plus postage:

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$50 plus postage:

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QuazzaPromoters
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Posted: 12 Sep 2007, 8:46pmSubject: Re: Ebay
good deals on both (especially the jersey)
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warped fairyPosts: 3,292
Posted: 14 Sep 2007, 9:58amSubject: Re: Ebay
fuck they cost a bit don't they!
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timbohPosts: 4,473
Posted: 14 Sep 2007, 9:59amSubject: Re: Ebay
yeah...it might go for more yet...seen em sell for up to $250au
warped fairyPosts: 3,292
Posted: 14 Sep 2007, 10:02amSubject: Re: Ebay
wow, what material are they made from?
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timbohPosts: 4,473
Posted: 14 Sep 2007, 10:10amSubject: Re: Ebay
pretty sure its ceramic
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 10:24amSubject: Re: Ebay
They look retro hot! Not sure if I like the orange though  nahnah
timbohPosts: 4,473
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 10:27amSubject: Re: Ebay
i have green, red and yellow too...white is nice and crispy!
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 10:29amSubject: Re: Ebay
Yeah, I'd love to have some white ones!  thumbs-up
JamesMPosts: 208
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 6:59pmSubject: Re: Ebay
$49 plus postage:



$59 plus postage:

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Sal FatalePosts: 2,628
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 7:09pmSubject: Re: Ebay
They are teh hotness Jizames!

You get Sal's seal of approval  thumbs-up
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Surreal
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 7:09pmrecoveredSubject: Re: Ebay
They are teh hotness Jizames!

You get Sal's seal of approval  :thumbsup:
JamesMPosts: 208
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 7:35pmSubject: Re: Ebay
laugh

Thanks Salandra!

I knew you'd post something about them nahnah
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QuazzaPromoters
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Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 7:55pmSubject: Re: Ebay
My Jordan 5s came today

I question there authenticity(even has Nike Air on the back lol) but for $100.00 i cannot question the price!
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Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 7:56pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: Quazza on September 18, 2007, 07:55:36 PM
My Jordan 5s came today

I question there authenticity(even has Nike Air on the back lol) but for $100.00 i cannot question the price!


and Sal, agreed- but you'd  say the same bout a potato sack if it said Zoo York on it:P
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Surreal
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 8:09pmrecoveredSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: Quazza on September 18, 2007, 07:56:56 PM

and Sal, agreed- but you'd  say the same bout a potato sack if it said Zoo York on it:P

:lol: It's funny coz it's true :blush: That black zip up has some serious style tho.
JamesMPosts: 208
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 8:10pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Wait til its actually on my torso

PHWOR!

drool
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Sal FatalePosts: 2,628
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 10:07pmSubject: Re: Ebay
I So want this!  laugh
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Surreal
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 10:07pmrecoveredSubject: Re: Ebay
I So want this!  :lol:
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Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 10:16pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: Quazza on September 18, 2007, 07:56:56 PM

and Sal, agreed- but you'd  say the same bout a potato sack if it said Zoo York on it:P

 rofl
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timbohPosts: 4,473
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 10:29pmSubject: Re: Ebay
haha yeah id be keen for the package deal
NoddyPosts: 7,441
Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 10:34pmSubject: Re: Ebay
What do you reckon postage for a chick like that would be?
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Surreal
Posted: 19 Sep 2007, 2:15pmrecoveredSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: Quazza on September 18, 2007, 07:56:56 PM

and Sal, agreed- but you'd  say the same bout a potato sack if it said Zoo York on it:P

I nearly bought a Zoo York banner for my room before  :lookaround::lol:
JamesMPosts: 208
Posted: 24 Sep 2007, 9:05amSubject: Re: Ebay
$47.50 including shipping...

4 gig MP3/4 player

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QuazzaPromoters
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Posted: 25 Sep 2007, 8:02pmSubject: Re: Ebay
scored an early 90s Denver Nuggets Alex English Jersey. After my Mullin, prolly THE jersey ive always wanted. Somehow managed to fluke an Authentic Mitchel and Ness one(retail for $350US plus) for $47US!@! Some chump sellin his entire collection to buy an engagement ring. Aint love grand!
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deathmazePosts: 3,079
Posted: 26 Sep 2007, 1:15pmSubject: Re: Ebay
I just received my ladybird watch necklace inlove

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LaurenPosts: 1,756
Posted: 10 Oct 2007, 7:11pmSubject: Re: Ebay
i just got 12 screen protectors for my new phone for 4 bucks. and just scored some $330 ralph lauren sunnies for about a third of that. ebay is great, i love it!
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Posted: 10 Oct 2007, 7:29pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Mirrored Ray Bans comin my way:)
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dubbdPosts: 1,841
Posted: 11 Oct 2007, 9:48pmSubject: Re: Ebay
got my eye on something, 3 days til it ends and no bids... coooome ooooon
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dubbdPosts: 1,841
Posted: 11 Oct 2007, 10:21pmSubject: Re: Ebay
errr nup teef

actually you can buy it but make sure it get sent to stepney icon_wink
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miss.ribbonPosts: 1,916
Posted: 25 Oct 2007, 5:03amSubject: Re: Ebay
i just picked up a gorgeous silver absinthe spoon for mega cheap! boh
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Posted: 25 Oct 2007, 11:15amSubject: Re: Ebay
now if we could only buy real absinthe in australia.
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Posted: 25 Oct 2007, 1:08pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: natho on October 25, 2007, 11:15:41 AM
now if we could only buy real absinthe in australia.

dude, you can get it just about anywhere

FAD bar has the absinthe with a fistful of wormwood in it, and that's a pub!

seen heaps of the good stuff around, i think it was deregulated or something about two years ago, cos everywhere seems to stock the good stuff
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nathoPromoters
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Posted: 25 Oct 2007, 2:08pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Yeah thats just what I got told, after some research I've found it can be imported, but must have less than x amount of wormwood in it.
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Posted: 25 Oct 2007, 2:09pmSubject: Re: Ebay
laugh not the stuff my mate sent back from Czech Republic....


wowzers!

PS: absinthe is bad mmmkay
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Posted: 25 Oct 2007, 2:30pmSubject: Re: Ebay
na abc shots all the way
Sal FatalePosts: 2,628
Posted: 26 Oct 2007, 11:45amSubject: Re: Ebay
I've never tried it icon_cry

hmmm ebay, bought a mooks tee and some el cheapo sunnies & just got outbid on a bag I really wanted boooo.
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Surreal
Posted: 26 Oct 2007, 11:45amrecoveredSubject: Re: Ebay
I've never tried it :(

hmmm ebay, bought a mooks tee and some el cheapo sunnies & just got outbid on a bag I really wanted boooo.
miss.ribbonPosts: 1,916
Posted: 29 Oct 2007, 5:35amSubject: Re: Ebay
absinthe rocks! its allll about the ritual icon_wink

so yeh my absinthe spoon rocked up yeesty, its awesome icon_biggrin

other recent purchases have included the following:

this top, which actually i am wearing right now:

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this dress for my work xmas shindig:

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hot new shades for me and the man (like i even need more shades) and some other thing for the man but its a surprise so i cant show yet Smiley
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NoddyPosts: 7,441
Posted: 2 Nov 2007, 8:44pmSubject: Re: Ebay
The logo on them was the giveaway.

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Posted: 14 Nov 2007, 9:04amSubject: Re: Ebay
can i have it?!  i like it!
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Sal FatalePosts: 2,628
Posted: 15 Nov 2007, 4:41pmSubject: Re: Ebay
why is that worth 1000 dollars?? bet the people from the markets would be kickin themselves if they knew that!

i got a new summer work top for 7 bucks yesterday yay
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Surreal
Posted: 15 Nov 2007, 4:41pmrecoveredSubject: Re: Ebay
why is that worth 1000 dollars?? bet the people from the markets would be kickin themselves if they knew that!

i got a new summer work top for 7 bucks yesterday yay
timbohPosts: 4,473
Posted: 15 Nov 2007, 7:00pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: Surreal on November 15, 2007, 04:41:05 PM
why is that worth 1000 dollars?? bet the people from the markets would be kickin themselves if they knew that!


its because who its designed and made by, very collectable piece of glass that one...

to sell or not to sell though!!??
NoddyPosts: 7,441
Posted: 15 Nov 2007, 7:03pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: timboh on November 15, 2007, 07:00:41 PM
to sell or not to sell though!!??

Keep it, because breaking it when you're drunk one night is a much better option.

Could always turn it into a bong.
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roughandtumblePosts: 431
Posted: 15 Nov 2007, 7:13pmSubject: Re: Ebay
pfm - for all of us/mystics - good looking

and

jmj and richie - free la funk/universal horn - moving shadow

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Posted: 15 Nov 2007, 7:28pmSubject: Re: Ebay
a sum up of my recent eBay rapings: fakes, bullshit stories, bad descriptions

only about 1/2 things I've received lately have been exactly what they're meant to be, not to mention arrived on time
roughandtumblePosts: 290
Posted: 15 Nov 2007, 9:32pmSubject: Re: Ebay
the main thing that pisses me off about ebay is that most sellers hold your feedback to ransom until after you've left feedback for them.
NessaPosts: 1,483
Posted: 15 Nov 2007, 10:05pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: roughandtumble on November 15, 2007, 09:32:52 PM
the main thing that pisses me off about ebay is that most sellers hold your feedback to ransom until after you've left feedback for them.

I'm guilty of that!  blush

I only do it coz I know the stuff I sell is in excellent condition, I don't charge BS over priced postage & try to post the same day or a few days after I've received there payment, so really they have no reason to leave me neutral or negative feedback icon_wink

Plus I always say to contact me if theres a problem before leaving feedback!
timbohPosts: 2,412
Posted: 19 Nov 2007, 9:28amSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: roughandtumble on November 15, 2007, 09:32:52 PM
the main thing that pisses me off about ebay is that most sellers hold your feedback to ransom until after you've left feedback for them.

i do that too....its only because if there is a problem with the item we can sort it out before they drill me in the feedback..ive got 985 positive feedback and have only had one negative from a psycho bitch..i want to protect that record  biggrin
roughandtumblePosts: 290
Posted: 19 Nov 2007, 7:11pmSubject: Re: Ebay
i hear what you guys are saying... and it's a shame there's a small percentage of people on ebay that ruin it for the rest of us.

but ultimately once i've paid for an item, that's my job done and that's all a seller should take into account when they're leaving feedback.

i guess my point is that as a buyer i sometimes feel that i can't always give a completely honest feedback for fear that it'll affect my own feedback score.
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Posted: 28 Nov 2007, 2:24pmSubject: Re: Ebay
I bought....

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and a few surprise xmas presents!!
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Posted: 28 Nov 2007, 2:56pmSubject: Re: Ebay
cute swimsuit sal!! i was thinking to myself, thats a nice pressie for simon laugh and then I saw the swimsuit comment haha.

i want a cute swimsuit from ebay *pouts*
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Posted: 28 Nov 2007, 3:05pmSubject: Re: Ebay
well it didn't come cheap!! crazy
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timbohPosts: 2,412
Posted: 29 Nov 2007, 9:20amSubject: Re: Ebay
some fuck stick i sold something to a while ago (he is in Italy) has opened up a dispute claim with paypal saying that he has not got the item, it seems that paypal is siding with him even though i have 980 positive feedbacks and he has 11. i had to open a dispute with ebay when he bought the item cos he took ages to pay!!!...its $172US and i have sent it and can prove so...fuck this is really frustrating bash
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Posted: 29 Nov 2007, 12:00pmSubject: Re: Ebay
i just picked up c3po with removable limbs.
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Posted: 29 Nov 2007, 1:00pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: timboh on November 29, 2007, 09:20:58 AM
some fuck stick i sold something to a while ago (he is in Italy) has opened up a dispute claim with paypal saying that he has not got the item, it seems that paypal is siding with him even though i have 980 positive feedbacks and he has 11. i had to open a dispute with ebay when he bought the item cos he took ages to pay!!!...its $172US and i have sent it and can prove so...fuck this is really frustrating bash
Just the postal service you used have a tracking system? These days most of them do
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Posted: 29 Nov 2007, 8:33pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: GRIMEY on November 29, 2007, 01:00:37 PM
Just the postal service you used have a tracking system? These days most of them do

if the parcel was insured (which it wasnt) there would not be a problem, i reckon in future all o/s parcels i send will have to have insurance. basically once it leaves my hands its out of my responsibility...
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Posted: 29 Nov 2007, 9:28pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: fiction on November 29, 2007, 12:00:41 PM
i just picked up c3po with removable limbs.

empire strikes back edition i reckon, i remember he got blown to bits or dismantled in that movie and i had that toy when i was little
miss.ribbonPosts: 1,500
Posted: 1 Dec 2007, 5:38amSubject: Re: Ebay
just picked up this hot little hoody for myself...

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Posted: 1 Dec 2007, 8:50amSubject: Re: Ebay
Holy fuck, that's HOT!

*jealous*
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miss.ribbonPosts: 1,500
Posted: 2 Dec 2007, 4:03amSubject: Re: Ebay
yeh i love it, i just hope when it arrives it's as lush as the picture, i've been watching a few of them for a few weeks so umming and ahhing cuz inc postage it was £40 (IE approx $AU100) but its so kick ass i had to have it in the end!
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Posted: 3 Dec 2007, 6:15amSubject: Re: Ebay
just got some hot little pvc accesories to go with my dress for the work xmas dinner next weekend...ooooo yeh!
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ReBECcaBec
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 11:45amSubject: Re: Ebay
Right. I need an ebay run down. I'm a newbie. I wanting to bid on a massage table. I want it now!

What is Paypal and how do i go about using it, what are the do's and dont's, what advice can you offer me on bidding etc. Go  biggrin
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 12:58pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Paypal is what u can use to pay with, you just go to their website and set up your account with your bank details. Then when you pay for something by paypal you just need to put in your log in name and password and hey presto.
Its kinda shit tho coz you have to pay fees to withdraw money and when someone sends you money paypal takes some of it too!

Direct bank deposit is better but depends what the sellers preferred payment methods are.

With bidding you need to be paying attention right at the very end as someone can sneak in and bid higher than you at the last second!
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 1:04pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Always check the seller's feedback.

Always watch the item and bid on it when it's nearly finished.

Always leave feedback as soon as you receive the item.
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 1:57pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Thanks Ladies  biggrin
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NessaPosts: 1,483
Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 3:38pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Also, if its a high priced purchase & you don't use paypal, ask for insurance, express or registered post!!

Cannot stress that enough, its not the sellers fault once they have sent your item if it goes missing or gets damaged!

Pay for your item on time!! I hate having to send payment reminders & NPB's! smash

Be careful when buying from OS....

Read the description carefully, and ask as many questions as you want about the item your bidding on if in doubt.

Don't be hasty in leaving feedback if your not happy with the item, discuss with the seller first, most of the time, they'll give you a refund if there was a fault in the item you brought that wasn't listed in the description.

Leave positive feedback if you were happy with the item.

Always keep receipts of all your payments!!

Make sure all your postage details are correct.

Thats about it I reckon!  biggrin

Oh p.s don't get drunk & bid on eBay, you'll most likely regret it in the morning!!  teethcare  laugh
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 3:41pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: Nessa on December 18, 2007, 03:38:22 PM
Oh p.s don't get drunk & bid on eBay, you'll most likely regret it in the morning!!  teethcare  laugh

Yeah, like when you bid $9100 instead of $91.00
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 7:11pmSubject: Re: Ebay
what everyone else said is good. my advice - never ever ever bid until the last 30 seconds. if you bid before that then you are just gonna make other people bid higher. everyone has broadband these days, so if it is worth getting, its worth getting up at 3am for 20 mins to make sure you get it by putting in a bid that no one can respond to at the very last minute. keep one window open with your bid, and another window to keep refreshing so you can check the remaining time. always bid a weird amount like $32.55 cos people usually bid in whole dollars, if you bid something with cents in it you might just manage to outbid someone who only bid a whole dollar amount. if it is too good to be true, it usually is.
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 8:48pmSubject: Re: Ebay
badthumbs

i think ive only ever lost one auction that way... it will pretty much guarantee you get what you want unless someone bids more than the item is actually worth or something...
timbohPosts: 2,412
Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 9:08pmSubject: Re: Ebay
you can set up an esnipe account that bids in the last 10 seconds or so, fuck getting out of bed to bid!
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 9:12pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: timboh on December 18, 2007, 09:08:53 PM
you can set up an esnipe account that bids in the last 10 seconds or so, fuck getting out of bed to bid!

i saw some which had some free snipes then you had to pay for it which was a bit ghey. id rather get up and look after it myself but i dont ebay too much anyway.
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 9:32pmSubject: Re: Ebay
i just got an old skool TROOP leather jacket
forgot to check it was kids sizes though - anyone know any 80's bboy midgets
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timbohPosts: 2,411
Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 9:57pmSubject: Re: Ebay
keep it in the wardrobe and if you have kids they can rock it slayer
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Posted: 18 Dec 2007, 10:22pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Should I sell my one of these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1-18-Biante-Ford-Falcon-XY-GT-HO-Wild-Violet_W0QQitemZ280183763459QQihZ018QQcategoryZ27157QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
???


I could use a cool $250 atm. Broke.


Should I cave in or hold out for another 10 years?
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Posted: 19 Dec 2007, 7:37amSubject: Re: Ebay
sell sell sell...
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Posted: 19 Dec 2007, 7:43amSubject: Re: Ebay
You've got to be careful with going on previous prices though, especially at this time of year - everything is inflated because everyone is after that "special" gift.

There were only 6 bids and the person who was willing to pay $250 has just paid $250 for it, so you might be unlucky and not get that much unless you put it up immediately.
timbohPosts: 2,411
Posted: 19 Dec 2007, 8:03amSubject: Re: Ebay
i would say if you sold it you would be luck for it to fetch that price, you could do a buy it now for $250 though
ReBECcaBec
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Posted: 19 Dec 2007, 8:09amSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: Nessa on December 18, 2007, 08:43:52 PM
highfive

Thats what I do!  laugh

So i just learnt i should bid low to begin with, i thought if i bid what they were asking for then id get it, but im the only bidder with an hour to go so i think i got sucked in  laugh Silly bec.

Oh well, im sure ill get more savy as time goes on
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Posted: 20 Dec 2007, 6:07pmSubject: Re: Ebay
I paid directly into the person's account last night, they are saying they still havent recieved payment. How long does it usually take to clear?
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Posted: 20 Dec 2007, 6:14pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: ReBECca on December 20, 2007, 06:07:11 PM
I paid directly into the person's account last night, they are saying they still havent recieved payment. How long does it usually take to clear?

It can take 1-2 days for a direct deposit to show up in an account.
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Posted: 21 Dec 2007, 8:32amSubject: Re: Ebay
Just picked this up from Hong Kong.

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Sweeeeeet
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Posted: 21 Dec 2007, 1:01pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Got these new for only $50!!

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Posted: 21 Dec 2007, 1:08pmSubject: Re: Ebay
oow i like those!!

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Posted: 21 Dec 2007, 2:51pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: DaTBird187 on December 21, 2007, 08:32:16 AM
Just picked this up from Hong Kong.

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Sweeeeeet

My old housemate (Kipp) has the shoes... I'm not a sneaker fiend, but they were pretty cool.
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Posted: 21 Dec 2007, 5:17pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: Fluke on December 21, 2007, 02:49:50 PM

Grimey as!

ha thats what i was thinking. Well Grimes
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Posted: 24 Dec 2007, 6:13pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Any advice when a seller sends u the wrong item? (Got sent the wrong Jersey)
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Posted: 24 Dec 2007, 6:16pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Quote from: Quazza on December 24, 2007, 06:13:06 PM
Any advice when a seller sends u the wrong item? (Got sent the wrong Jersey)

send them an email, they may have already realised and posted the correct one?

i got sent the wrong top once and the chick sent the correct one a cpl of days later and let me keep the wrong one too!
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Posted: 24 Dec 2007, 8:58pmSubject: Re: Ebay
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Posted: 24 Dec 2007, 11:39pmSubject: Re: Ebay
I put that front bar on Evil bay HERE & got this Email 32 times in one night

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What a lame description. Killing Australian wildlife on purpose should not be laughed at, even if people say that there is too many. Obviously you have alot of hate for animals. I should report you to an organisation like The Wildlife Warriors. Shame on you to use such a descrition like this on eBay where young children can view. As a matter of fact, I will report this to eBay officials.

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Posted: 26 Dec 2007, 11:49amSubject: Re: Ebay
Catastrophic: 10 years on and still proving he is a loser with each new day.
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Posted: 2 Jan 2008, 4:22pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Just cut my ebay parcel open and chopped the top I got by mistake laugh retard emot-shakehead
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Posted: 3 Jan 2008, 8:00pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Yay, I have set up my eBay store. I'm so excited.
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timbohPosts: 2,515
Posted: 8 Jan 2008, 4:00pmSubject: Re: Ebay
ok ebay sellers. i have been given a hot tip!

you will know that when listing and including photos you have to pay for each photo, 25cents i think. there is a site called auctiva that lets you list up to 20 photos for free, a mate of mine is using it and it cut his monthly fees by a third. it also gives you heaps of different options to make your listings look pretty. check it out, i just signed up and it's easy as fuck

http://www.auctiva.com/
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Posted: 8 Jan 2008, 4:00pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Ooooer!
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timbohPosts: 2,515
Posted: 8 Jan 2008, 4:10pmSubject: Re: Ebay
look into it and thank me later thumbs-up
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Posted: 8 Jan 2008, 4:11pmSubject: Re: Ebay
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BenzaahPosts: 95
Posted: 8 Jan 2008, 8:40pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Ive been trying to buy an old vintage tamiya rc car lately and keep getting out bid by these fucking cunts of ebay whores. Some ridiculous prices these guys are paying for old rc cars. Amazes me. Can timboh and lext pls post your ebay shop links? keen to see what you guys are up to. Might have to hit you up for some hints and tips next time i see you out timboh.
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Posted: 8 Jan 2008, 8:56pmSubject: Re: Ebay
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Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 8:34amSubject: Re: Ebay
rofl i fucking love ebay.
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Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 11:03amSubject: Re: Ebay
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caleBanned
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Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 1:37pmSubject: Re: Ebay
i dont think so
its all she has for sale.
my mate made a killing buyin air jordans and selling them back to americans after they were all sold out
so looks legit
NessaPosts: 1,500
Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 9:06pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Doesn't mean shit if its the only pair she has listed.

The seller may have brought them and realised they where fakes so she's selling them to make her money back.

Best way to tell is the stitching, glue where stitching should be, dodgy shaped Nike tick, made from vinyl & a few other details.

Hot shoes, fingers crossed they arn't fakes! crossfingers

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Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 9:11pmSubject: Re: Ebay
ive never seen air maxes in that color way before, but that swoosh does look a tad fake - way too square.

you can see the swoosh is much more curved in these pics of real air maxes



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Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 9:16pmSubject: Re: Ebay
It's definitely NOT the nike swoosh on those shoes.

Barely even recognisable.
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Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 11:26pmSubject: Re: Ebay
Can a mod please rename the thread title to have a lowercase 'e' and uppercase 'b'. Just doesn't feel right.  teef

Bai!
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Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 11:29pmSubject: Re: eBay
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Posted: 17 Jan 2008, 6:18pmSubject: Re: eBay
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Posted: 17 Jan 2008, 9:35pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: deathmaze on January 17, 2008, 06:11:15 PM
I'm definitely not going to give this guy any negative feedback  notify

http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZmark.chopper.read

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"As the seller is computer illiterate it is best to contact him regarding disputes/problems on [phone removed] or (03) 94164589 - or provide your contact number and he will call you."

Semi bloody illiterate....

Someone give Chopper a buzz to see if its him, I got no credit.
caleBanned
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Posted: 18 Jan 2008, 12:51amSubject: Re: eBay
chopper lives in tazzy, that number its in fitzroy vic
buzzPosts: 94
Posted: 18 Jan 2008, 8:33amSubject: Re: eBay
does Tazzy even have internet,  teef
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Posted: 20 Jan 2008, 8:17amSubject: Re: eBay
So i buy a new memory card for my phone on ebay, the next day the camera on my phone stops working. fucking CUNT!
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Posted: 23 Jan 2008, 5:38amSubject: Re: eBay
just picked up this hot bag!

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BenzaahPosts: 95
Posted: 23 Jan 2008, 6:36amSubject: Re: eBay
So i finally won myself a semi restored old school remote control  car.

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No body though so in my search for a new body this one has come up

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and im going to bid on this. Anyone care to sniper this for me at 6pm tomorrow as ill be at work? biggrin Or know of any good programs to help me win it? Im figuring that it wont go for very much as the person who listed it has done so for her husband and forgotten the golden rule of ebay, Put the brand in the listing... Go for the Win i say  biggrin

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Posted: 23 Jan 2008, 7:35amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Benzaah on January 23, 2008, 06:36:24 AM
Anyone care to sniper this for me at 6pm tomorrow as ill be at work? biggrin Or know of any good programs to help me win it?



there are a few around, type e-snipe into google, you have to pay a percentage of the auction price i think.
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Posted: 23 Jan 2008, 4:19pmSubject: Re: eBay
bidding on a toasted sandwich maker laugh

how much better were those ones that seal the sides!

also bidding on a yellow lonsdale halter Smiley
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Posted: 23 Jan 2008, 4:41pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Surreal on January 23, 2008, 04:19:21 PM
bidding on a toasted sandwich maker laugh

how much better were those ones that seal the sides!


ooh i have one of those! u can still get em, just have to look in the luxury toasted sandwich maker aisle icon_biggrin
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Posted: 24 Jan 2008, 10:54amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Surreal on January 23, 2008, 04:19:21 PM
bidding on a toasted sandwich maker laugh

how much better were those ones that seal the sides!

i bought 1 from k mart the other day does 4 sandwiches seals them and cuts them in half can't go wrong for 30 bucks icon_wink
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Posted: 24 Jan 2008, 11:03amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Rumble on January 24, 2008, 10:54:05 AM
i bought 1 from k mart the other day does 4 sandwiches seals them and cuts them in half can't go wrong for 30 bucks icon_wink

oh no way! all over that icon_biggrin
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Posted: 24 Jan 2008, 8:13pmSubject: Re: eBay
Is anyone else having trouble with eBay at the moment? It's not working for me.
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Posted: 24 Jan 2008, 10:32pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Lexy on January 24, 2008, 08:13:12 PM
Is anyone else having trouble with eBay at the moment? It's not working for me.

Fucking hell yeah. I got fucking out bid when i tried to bid at around 15 seconds left tonight... Fucking Grrrrrrr. And i was gonna use e-snipe like tim said but got home with about 15 minutes of the auction to go so i turned it off and thought yeah i can snipe this on my own. Fucking one pissed of ebayer right here let me tell ya Cry Cry Cry
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Posted: 25 Jan 2008, 5:35amSubject: Re: eBay
Ben you need to get ebay on your fucking mobile phone - I have it on mine and its a ganesh-send I swear!
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Posted: 26 Jan 2008, 6:12amSubject: Re: eBay
just had these bad boys delivered as a hot surprise for r&t today:

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and this cutie necklace for me Smiley

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NessaPosts: 1,500
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 9:23amSubject: Re: eBay
Oh man, I have dealt with some of the stupidest people on eBay lately! bash  banghead


Like seriously, read the fucking item description first before hassling me with stupid fucking questions! bash


One girl had a go at me for not having Paypal after she had won the auction, even though I clearly stated in the description, NO PAYPAL!  cussing


Wants her item for the raver baby rave & wants it by tomorrow, she hasn't paid yet, so good luck! icon_rolleyes
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Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 5:42pmSubject: Re: eBay
Grr lady, it's so frustrating. I'm about to lodge my fourth or fifth non paying bidder thing tomorrow. I'm still waiting for ten people to leave me feedback and the oldest item was purchased on the 19th of December!! I keep reminding them to leave me feedback, as I have already left them feedback... and I don't get any response? It's really starting to piss me off.

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Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 6:18pmSubject: Re: eBay
I'm buying a top from Lexy's emporium, ill be sure to leave feedback, but be gentle with me lexy im a newbie  laugh
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Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 6:34pmSubject: Re: eBay
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Of course, lady, of course inlove
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Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 6:40pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Nessa on January 31, 2008, 09:23:00 AM
One girl had a go at me for not having Paypal after she had won the auction, even though I clearly stated in the description, NO PAYPAL!  cussing

Why on earth wouldn't you have paypal?

Cuts out most of your customers doesn't it?
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NessaPosts: 1,500
Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 7:08pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Noddy on January 31, 2008, 06:40:12 PM
Why on earth wouldn't you have paypal?

Cuts out most of your customers doesn't it?

TBH, I don't know how to use it & from what I've heard, its a tad costly.

No, wouldn't say so, no one has complained but her.

I offer bank deposit, money orders & local pick up, if they don't like that, then I'll work something else out with them.  Smiley
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Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 7:20pmSubject: Re: eBay
PayPal isn't too bad Nessa, they do charge fees but at the same time you're attracting a customer that you may not have otherwise. I haven't found it to be too bad.

I hate eBay fees more. They are ridiculous!
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Posted: 31 Jan 2008, 7:25pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Lexy on January 31, 2008, 07:20:44 PM
PayPal isn't too bad Nessa, they do charge fees but at the same time you're attracting a customer that you may not have otherwise. I haven't found it to be too bad.

eBay fees, paypal fees & bank fees, fees fees fees! I'll just stick to bank deposit, money orders & local pick up me thinks!  laugh

Quote from: Lexy on January 31, 2008, 07:20:44 PM
I hate eBay fees more. They are ridiculous!

Fucking WORD! cussing
roughandtumblePosts: 291
Posted: 1 Feb 2008, 10:06pmSubject: Re: eBay
my bargain of the week!

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and... this one wasn't so much of a bargain, but still slightly less than i was willing to fork out.

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LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 4 Feb 2008, 7:05pmSubject: Re: eBay
This week, I've received one message from a buyer wanting to know if I could accept X amount of dollars from them and end the auction, and that they would transfer the money to my account on Wednesday.

I said no, and that if they wanted to buy the item, they would have to bid on it.

I've just received *another* message from another buyer, wanting to know if an item had a Buy It Now price, which it *clearly* didn't. I said, no, there was no Buy It Now price. She then sent me another message, asking me if I would be willing to negotiate a price with her and end the listing. I said I didn't feel comfortable doing that.

Is this common?
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nathoIt's just like, a minimall.
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Posted: 5 Feb 2008, 2:06amSubject: Re: eBay
Got a bokken the other week, and was meant to get emailed an e-book as well but still haven't got it even though I have sent numerous emails.
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miss.ribbonPosts: 1,528
Posted: 5 Feb 2008, 6:41amSubject: Re: eBay
wooo cute new ebay bling!

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Posted: 5 Feb 2008, 1:16pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Lexy on February 04, 2008, 07:05:58 PM
This week, I've received one message from a buyer wanting to know if I could accept X amount of dollars from them and end the auction, and that they would transfer the money to my account on Wednesday.

I said no, and that if they wanted to buy the item, they would have to bid on it.

I've just received *another* message from another buyer, wanting to know if an item had a Buy It Now price, which it *clearly* didn't. I said, no, there was no Buy It Now price. She then sent me another message, asking me if I would be willing to negotiate a price with her and end the listing. I said I didn't feel comfortable doing that.

Is this common?

Yup, but doing that breaches ebay's code of conduct and you can report them if you feel like being a bitch.
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Posted: 5 Feb 2008, 1:21pmSubject: Re: eBay
Yeah, I thought it was against the code of conduct. I can't be bothered reporting them, I've already told the both of them I'm not willing to do that and I haven't had a response from either of them again.
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timbohPosts: 2,515
Posted: 5 Feb 2008, 2:09pmSubject: Re: eBay
because i sell collectables i get them all the time, basically from buyers that think i don't know what i am on about and hope to get a bargain, i tell them what i am expecting to get for it and never hear from them again. i have a lamp on atm that i got for $10 and as soon as i listed it someone offered me $100, i said it would go for more than that and its up to just over $200.

that said i have bought several items after requesting a seller add a "buy it now option" then i proceeded to sell these items on at a ridiculous profit, its a cruel world out there  teef


edit- what sort of stuff you selling lex?
NessaPosts: 1,498
Posted: 7 Feb 2008, 9:12pmSubject: Re: eBay
OMG! Some of the shit & pathetic excuses people come up with for not paying for their items are unbelievable!!!!!!

You can't half tell they are lying!


 bash bash bash withstupid withstupid withstupid
nathoIt's just like, a minimall.
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Posted: 12 Feb 2008, 2:09amSubject: Re: eBay
Pity he's not shipping to Australia though.
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LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 13 Feb 2008, 9:24amSubject: Re: eBay
Wow. I'm thinking of moving to another auction site. I'm already paying the most outrageous fees for listing and relisting items. I can't believe OnlineAuction only charges and $8 fee per month with no charges for listing/relisting and no final value fee.

Bidmate only charge a final value fee, it's free to list there.

If I can't leave negative feedback for a non paying bidder, then fuck eBay. I'm already dealing with at least ONE non paying bidder a week and it's really annoying.
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Posted: 13 Feb 2008, 9:34amSubject: Re: eBay
urgh so annoying, apparently i have some outstanding fees at ebay and my account is suspended, and i cant reopen one cause the credit card is blocked...so i try to get my old username sent to me, so i can email and get the suspension lifted...but i havent received any emails from ebay! wtf? i dont get it.

whatever, ebay sucks, least i wont spend any money if i cant register!!

*edit* found the customer support page. hopefully it gets sorted soon!
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timbohPosts: 2,498
Posted: 13 Feb 2008, 9:45amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Lexy on February 13, 2008, 09:24:05 AM
Wow. I'm thinking of moving to another auction site. I'm already paying the most outrageous fees for listing and relisting items. I can't believe OnlineAuction only charges and $8 fee per month with no charges for listing/relisting and no final value fee.

Bidmate only charge a final value fee, it's free to list there.

If I can't leave negative feedback for a non paying bidder, then fuck eBay. I'm already dealing with at least ONE non paying bidder a week and it's really annoying.

i just searched for some keywords i use in my listings on both those sites and nothing came up, i would switch if it was more popular, looks like for selling collectables ebay is the only way to go atm..
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Posted: 13 Feb 2008, 9:52amSubject: Re: eBay
I just looked over those two... they doesn't look very popular at the moment. I'm really sick of paying exorbitant eBay fees though, it's quite ridiculous.
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timbohPosts: 2,498
Posted: 13 Feb 2008, 9:55amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Lexy on February 13, 2008, 09:52:01 AM
I just looked over those two... they doesn't look very popular at the moment. I'm really sick of paying exorbitant eBay fees though, it's quite ridiculous.

if you use that auctiva site i mentioned it gives you free uploading of up to 25 pics per listing...saving you atleast 25c per pic which over the month does add up. add to that the fact that you are adding more pics (because it's free) giving people a better idea of the product generally will mean it will sell for more.
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Posted: 13 Feb 2008, 9:56amSubject: Re: eBay
cool i am back at ebay baby!
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LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 13 Feb 2008, 10:59amSubject: Re: eBay
I'm now posting to the UK, yay!
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LaurenPosts: 773
Posted: 13 Feb 2008, 1:06pmSubject: Re: eBay
i hope my ebay goodies get here this week.
khemAdministrator
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Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 6:04pmSubject: Re: eBay
the worlds greatest music collection is up for sale on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140206309501#description

Starting bid:   US $3,000,000.00

From Thomas Edison to American Idol, this is the complete history of the music that shaped and defined five generations. 3 million records and 300,000 CDs containing more than 6 million song titles. It's the undisputed largest collection of recorded music in the world. About half of the recordings are new and never played, and every genre of 20th century music is represented. There are countless rare recordings worth hundreds, or even thousands of dollars each on the collectibles market. Organized and cataloged, the collection is meticulously maintained and housed in a climate-controlled warehouse. The estimated value of this amazing collection is more than $50 million.

Every recording in the collection was purchased by the collection's owner over the past fifty years and represents a lifetime of work and his desire to see the music preserved for future generations. Advancing age and health concerns are forcing the owner to sell.

The history of 20th century music belongs in a museum (existing or new), or a music library. The collection's owner is seeking a private collector or a philanthropist willing to buy and donate the collection. A donation would qualify as a tax-deductible event. The collection contains many thousands of duplicate copies, which could be sold individually on the collectibles market to recoup a substantial part of the purchase price.

For complete details on the collection and the seller, go to www.TheGreatestMusicCollection.com
nathoIt's just like, a minimall.
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Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 6:17pmSubject: Re: eBay
I'm willing to bet money that there would be lots of music I like that they don't have. No bids yet either. Anyone got a spare 3 mill they could lend me?
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headachePosts: 844
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 6:32pmSubject: Re: eBay
JEEEEEEEBUS!
BekavichPosts: 1,058
Posted: 19 Feb 2008, 8:06pmSubject: Re: eBay
I already have, someone is outbidding me on the jacket I want.
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Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 4:34pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: khem on February 19, 2008, 06:04:25 PM
the worlds greatest music collection is up for sale on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140206309501#description

Starting bid:   US $3,000,000.00

That is simply amazing. Even more astounding is the 'extras' you get with it...

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The new owner of this magnificent collection will also acquire (1) the rights to Spin-Clean, the owner's patented vinyl record cleaning system, considered the best on the market by audiophiles the world over, (2) the rights to Discmist CD cleaner, (3) CD Saver 2-part archival CD storage sleeves, (4)Yellow Jacket 45 RPM acid-free archival storage sleeves, (5) ownership of the owner's six publishing companies and eight independent record labels, and (7) more than $100,000 worth of antique recording and listening devices and other music memorabilia currently on loan to a museum.

 wow
khemAdministrator
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Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 5:14pmSubject: Re: eBay
wow... didnt see that!
headachePosts: 844
Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 6:43pmSubject: Re: eBay
If you had a spare $3mil+ you'd be stupid not to buy this.
nathoIt's just like, a minimall.
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Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 7:38pmSubject: Re: eBay
Apparently if you just went through and sold the duplicates you would have already made about half the money back anyway.
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trizzy-fiddlerWax Cav Chop syndicate seen!
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Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 11:22pmSubject: Re: eBay
why is he selling IT?
timbohPosts: 2,498
Posted: 22 Feb 2008, 6:32amSubject: Re: eBay
well the record collection sold for a poor 3.2 million. the guy would have to be spewing considering he was offered 28 million 9 years ago!
nathoIt's just like, a minimall.
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Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 6:39amSubject: Re: eBay
I don't reckon that guy even paid for it. Not a registered user any more.
Timboh what's your ebay store link? Interested to see what you have.
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Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 8:51amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: natho on March 04, 2008, 06:39:52 AM
I don't reckon that guy even paid for it. Not a registered user any more.
Timboh what's your ebay store link? Interested to see what you have.

i haven't got much on at the moment mate, been pretty slack. when i put some shit on will let you know. its mainly old shit such as furniture, glass, pottery, wallpaper, clothes and all sorts...

this bag has noddy written all over it  laugh

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VERY-RETRO-SCHOOL-CARRY-BAG-GEAR-N-STUFF-AS-NEW_W0QQitemZ360026634986QQihZ023QQcategoryZ150633QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 2:33pmSubject: Re: eBay
Don't really have any n' stuff to put in there though.
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Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 5:56pmSubject: Re: eBay
Thanks timboh. I just bought that bag!

laugh
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Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 8:50pmSubject: Re: eBay
3 new hats, comin my way!

i love u ebay-dont ever change
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Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 9:33pmSubject: Re: eBay
i cant wait for my mega hot sunnies and hats.
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 8:36amSubject: Re: eBay
can i then move in with you?

i fucking love bubble chairs.
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 9:09amSubject: Re: eBay
 laugh

pimped out bachelor pads don't have chicks living in em  biggrin
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 9:36amSubject: Re: eBay
i'll wear a moustache!  merv stylee!
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 1:42pmSubject: Re: eBay
Good thing I have nowhere to hang one of those and no money timboh otherwise I might have bid on one of them!
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 1:45pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: timboh on March 05, 2008, 08:34:57 AM
fuck i can't wait to get my own place...will def have a couple of these hanging around, possibly outside..


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You're gonna get laid so much! The shit you're gonna have around your house is the pimpinest mack daddy shit ever.



I'm still not gonna fuck you though. Unless you pay.
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 1:50pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: timboh on March 05, 2008, 08:34:57 AM
fuck i can't wait to get my own place...will def have a couple of these hanging around, possibly outside..


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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DESIGNER-Modern-Retro-Bubble-Chair-NEW-RRP-3-000_W0QQitemZ140212743147QQihZ004QQcategoryZ115760QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thats dope!

I have seen these around in adelaide for sale for over $1000 but not the hanging type!

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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 2:05pmSubject: Re: eBay
 laugh at liam..

hopefully recoveries will look something like this (i hope this pic doesn't break any rules)

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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 2:11pmSubject: Re: eBay
OOPS!!  laugh

it wasn't that bad.
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 2:15pmSubject: Re: eBay
 laugh

Looks like you broke someones rules!




P.S. how can they ban you laugh
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 2:27pmSubject: Re: eBay
did you make that up liam??  scold
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 2:33pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: timboh on March 05, 2008, 02:27:34 PM
did you make that up liam??  scold

No way! I only moderate section 13 of the forum rules, you know that!

Imageshack must have deleted it.
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 2:34pmSubject: Re: eBay
haha cool. basically it was a pic of a naked chick sitting in one of the bubble chairs, her legs were crossed and no "bits" could be seen.
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 4:02pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: timboh on March 05, 2008, 02:05:52 PM
laugh at liam..

hopefully recoveries will look something like this (i hope this pic doesn't break any rules)

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*falls off chair laughing*
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 6:25pmSubject: Re: eBay
i'm a BIG dr pepper fan but they just seem wrong
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 6:34pmSubject: Re: eBay
Dr Pepper and Meat!?

i know i shouldn't, but i want to!
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 7:07pmSubject: Re: eBay
It's so tempting hey. Usually the weirdest combos are the best.

Also for the Dr. Pepper fans sign this petition to get it brought back to Australia. http://www.petitiononline.com/drpepper/petition.html
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 7:13pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: natho on March 05, 2008, 07:07:40 PM
Also for the Dr. Pepper fans sign this petition to get it brought back to Australia.

Fucking oath. Ch-ch-cherry c-cola! Fucking love that shit. I was even a fan of the Cherry Coke. Anyone fiending for a fix, head down to that lolly shop on Jetty Road. I buy cans of Dr Pepper, Cherry Flavoured Sprite, fucking this, fucking that, all the fucking time. Expensive but.
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 7:36pmSubject: Re: eBay
Yeah same that shop is the bomb. Still bloody expensive compared to what it used to be. I'm tempted to get a pallet of the stuff sent over here.
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 7:55pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: natho on March 05, 2008, 07:36:09 PM
I'm tempted to get a pallet of the stuff sent over here.

I'll go ya halves!
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Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 8:17pmSubject: Re: eBay
my bro got a pallet of dr pepper sent over.

i cant remember how much it was though. like $32 for 20 or something. i'm probably way off but.
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 2:37pmSubject: Re: eBay
Is anyone having problems with buyers complaining that your bank details aren't showing up in checkout even though they are there!

I've had soooo many buyers email me asking for them, I believe they aren't completing checkout properly & thats what the problem is!

Its fucking shitting me off!

Idiots!

 Angry
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:08pmSubject: Re: eBay
Nessa I think eBay are the idiots in this case... They have made it deliberately hard to use anything other than Paypal - since they are owned together with paypal as one company they want people using their solution. Probably to rip us off even more with fees...

I just bought that bag timboh mentioned and went through the checkout procedure two times looking for the sellers account details (which the seller said were up there) and could not find them anywhere. Resorted to email in the end... And I've been using eBay for 8 years or so...
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:11pmSubject: Re: eBay
I don't use paypal...

I've noticed the few that are asking me for my details are newbies....  icon_confused

Obviously they don't now how to use eBay, and rather just give them my details, I would prefer to tell them how to go through check out properly so they know how to do it & not piss the next seller off!
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:18pmSubject: Re: eBay
Ah OK. I am not sure how it is for sellers only allow Direct Deposit as a payment method. But if they have multiple listed as 'allowed' and the buyer chooses Direct Deposit over Paypal then eBay is making it near impossible to find those details online. I had to email the buyer in the end and get them to send me the account details as well.

Even if they are newbies I'd go easier on them at the moment, just because eBay has been screwing everyone over a bit recently and changing the interface for checking out to steer people towards using their own solutions (paypal). In my opinion anyway... Smiley
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:20pmSubject: Re: eBay
I hate how they changed the interface without telling us  shakefisttm8
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:22pmSubject: Re: eBay
The big problem with eBay is that they have no competition. Someone like Google or another large online player needs to step in with an international alternative. Some competition would seriously give eBay a kick in the ass to stop treating customers like shit and putting up fees so regularly... icon_cry
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:25pmSubject: Re: eBay
Yeah, Oli's right. eBay are changing things to encourage both sellers and buyers to use Paypal as they collect fees from Paypal as well.

I've had heaps of buyers ask for my account details. I just send the details to them. It's not the buyer's fault.

I can't wait for May, when sellers get fucked in ass even more. Waahoo!

P.S There has been talk of Google setting up something similar to eBay.
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:38pmSubject: Re: eBay
What surprises me most is that nobody has setup an alternative yet. eBay has steadily increased fees basically ever since I started using it, and that was as I said before, about 8 years ago. Everybody has just put up with it. In the meantime so many other areas of online dealings (in terms of ecommerce, news, social networking, the list goes on) have been transformed so dramatically in that time. There's a load of competition basically everywhere else except in this marketplace. I just don't get why it has turned out like this.  eyebrow

I used to use it a lot for computer parts but in recent years have gone to online forums (in particular overclockers.com.au) instead, mainly because then even if I don't get quite as a high a price it doesn't matter because I don't pay the difference to eBay in fees.
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:43pmSubject: Re: eBay
There are quite a few other online auction sites, but they aren't anywhere near as popular or well known as eBay.

Some sellers in Australia are moving to sites like bidmate.com.au etc, whilst staying on eBay, to see what happens after the new changes have come into effect in May.

Lots of US sellers are moving to places like onlineauction.com, there's heaps of others in the US.

If Google set something up, I'd be happy to move there as long as they were competitive (lower fees etc).
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:44pmSubject: Re: eBay
On another note, check out dontmissout.com.au if you're after cheap IT/T gear.

LCD's, Notebooks, Desktops, Phones, TV's

The works.

Check it.
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 3:54pmSubject: Re: eBay
Thanks John L. Have bookmarked that for future reference. Smiley
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Posted: 6 Mar 2008, 4:52pmSubject: Re: eBay
Yahoo started some competition not so long ago but canned it.  Not surprising as a lot of Yahoo online apps lately have been shit over the past couple years.

Ebay is a massive US listed company so they simply have to keep increasing their profits for their shareholders.  While their business has been growing it has slowed over the past two years or so.
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Posted: 8 Mar 2008, 9:44amSubject: Re: eBay
Might have to get into this picking up cheap shit and selling it on Ebay. How do you know what's worth money timboh? You just look it up on the interwebs or do you have one of those Antique book valueiser things?
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Posted: 8 Mar 2008, 3:56pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: natho on March 08, 2008, 09:44:08 AM
Might have to get into this picking up cheap shit and selling it on Ebay. How do you know what's worth money timboh? You just look it up on the interwebs or do you have one of those Antique book valueiser things?

i've been doing it for years mate, used to own a shop in pt adelaide but closed it to sell online. ebay is a great research tool if you know how to use it.
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Posted: 8 Mar 2008, 9:21pmSubject: Re: eBay
I reckon I want to get into record selling on Ebay. Some of the stuff you find in Op shops is gold and probably worth a bit. I remember Port Hole records. Pity it burnt down. Having a record shop in Adelaide kind of limits you though.
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Posted: 9 Mar 2008, 9:10amSubject: Re: eBay
yeah good idea mate, if you focus on one thing then you are bound to do it well. if you go in to "advanced search" at the top of the ebay home page, type in vintage lp or something like that, tick the box that says "completed listings only", then scroll down to "sort by price highest". this will bring up all the sales that have done really well and will give you an idea of what to look out for thumbs-up
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Posted: 11 Mar 2008, 2:28pmSubject: Re: eBay
Picked up this Mecca hoody for $40au including shipping

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And got this L-R-G one for $98au including shipping

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Posted: 11 Mar 2008, 2:51pmSubject: Re: eBay
asian knockoffs tbh

"Eccentricity is not, as some would believe, a form of madness. It is often a kind of innocent pride, and the man of genius and the aristocrat are frequently regarded as eccentrics because genius and aristocrat are entirely unafraid of and uninfluenced by the opinions and vagaries of the crowd." (Edith Sitwell)
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Posted: 11 Mar 2008, 4:19pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Rookie on March 11, 2008, 02:51:10 PM
asian knockoffs tbh



The Mecca one probably is because of how cheap it was although the seller did have a good reputation. Don't really care though, it's only gonna be used for round the house and other *cough* activities...

I'm reasonably sure the L-R-G is authentic though, again the seller had a long and excellent reputation and it cost around the same as the suggested retail price, plus he supplied a picture of the receipt. About as safe as you can get on eBay.
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Posted: 11 Mar 2008, 5:09pmSubject: Re: eBay
I was just razzing ya
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Posted: 11 Mar 2008, 5:28pmSubject: Re: eBay
Got my Adidas sneakers and Volcom cap today.

w00t..
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Posted: 11 Mar 2008, 9:59pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: headache on March 11, 2008, 05:21:57 PM
But it's probably true  Cry

asian knockoffs can be a good thing

a mate had a Helly Hanson jacket that inverted into a Tommy Hilfiger Jacket (perfectly)
excellent for an emergency switch-up whilst being pursued by the Constabulary 

 pimp
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Posted: 11 Mar 2008, 10:21pmSubject: Re: eBay
Most of the time I prefer an asian knock-off. Especially if it's just a t-shirt or basic hoody. Why the fuck should I pay $50+ for a basic tee with a logo printed on it. Considering most brands get their stuff made in Asia anyway - it's basically the same product without the ridiculous mark up.

With shit like shoes it's a little different but for some things it's knock-offs FTW!
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oliJust the
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 10:46amSubject: Re: eBay
That seller has some sweet stuff for sale anyway. Nice!
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Posted: 18 Mar 2008, 7:25pmSubject: Re: eBay
just got fucked by ebay, but i only have myself to blame...

laugh

went to make a bid with 7 seconds left, pretty confident i woulda got it too... then the fucking CONFIRM BID SCREEN came up

what a fucking cunt!

luckily there is another auction for the same thing ending in about ten hours... wont be makin the same mistake twice...

punch
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Posted: 18 Mar 2008, 9:01pmSubject: Re: eBay
i think i need to ban myself from ebay  crazy
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Posted: 18 Mar 2008, 9:42pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: khem on March 18, 2008, 07:25:47 PM
went to make a bid with 7 seconds left, pretty confident i woulda got it too... then the fucking CONFIRM BID SCREEN came up

feel your pain dude. i did the same thing at 1030am today
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Posted: 22 Mar 2008, 5:39pmSubject: Re: eBay
Made a purchase recently and the seller hade made plenty of sales, all good feedback etc.

anyway, i paid with paypal and his linked email-acc was wrong (mis-spelled) so it didnt clear and i cancelled payment. he sent me a new acc email.

is this dodgy? do i just quote his new email in paypal, or do i have to link it to the ebay auction?

please help

n00bish1
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Posted: 22 Mar 2008, 6:28pmSubject: Re: eBay
Are you communicating with him through the eBay system or direct via email?
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Posted: 22 Mar 2008, 6:31pmSubject: Re: eBay
eBay system
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Posted: 22 Mar 2008, 6:35pmSubject: Re: eBay
Well if the payment you made has been cancelled and no money has left your account, then I think it's probably all OK to take his new details via the eBay system and send the payment to the paypal account he has specified.

I can't really see anything wrong there.
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Posted: 22 Mar 2008, 6:41pmSubject: Re: eBay
how is the item 'paid for' according to eBay then?

shouldn't he have his account set up properly for me to pay him? why is his account information suddenly incorrect?

it's all a bit suspicious IMO
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Posted: 22 Mar 2008, 7:47pmSubject: Re: eBay
It gets marked 'paid for' if the seller has marked it that way. So I guess you're best off asking him why it's marked that way.
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Posted: 22 Mar 2008, 8:02pmSubject: Re: eBay
sorted.

paypal totally integrates payments with eBay if changes need to be made.

too easy
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Posted: 26 Mar 2008, 8:48amSubject: Re: eBay
this lamp is on crack and i want it.

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Posted: 26 Mar 2008, 7:31pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: timboh on March 26, 2008, 08:48:22 AM
this lamp is on crack and i want it.

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Maybe I'm on crack because I don't see anything!
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Posted: 26 Mar 2008, 8:33pmSubject: Re: eBay
Seller:   gadgetbliss
Member is a PowerSeller
Feedback: 1467 - 99.9% Positive
Member:   since 16-Aug-06 in Australia

power seller, member for almost 2 years, almost 1500 sold, feedback 99.9% positive...

seems aii
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Posted: 26 Mar 2008, 9:07pmSubject: Re: eBay
hmmm why can khem see it? ness and glock do not! answer. khem smokes good crack and youse ( laugh ) guys don't!
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Posted: 26 Mar 2008, 9:32pmSubject: Re: eBay
i quoted your post to see what was missing

you used IMG tags and put in a link which didnt end in jpg/gif

if you used the URL tags it woulda displayed as a link

icon_wink
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Posted: 26 Mar 2008, 10:05pmSubject: Re: eBay
I see it now...funny thing for Nessa is it's called the Nesso!  laugh
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Posted: 27 Mar 2008, 2:36pmSubject: Re: eBay
got the cutest lil hello kitty pj's for my niece today, nawww Smiley
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Posted: 31 Mar 2008, 4:22pmSubject: Re: eBay
Your lady lumps would love lovely in that!
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Posted: 2 Apr 2008, 6:56pmSubject: Re: eBay
Added this mofo to my winter wardrobe mental

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Posted: 3 Apr 2008, 4:36amSubject: Re: eBay
i just got 2 hot new pairs of shades of ebay, hope they rock up before the weekend!
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Posted: 4 Apr 2008, 4:23amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Lexy on April 03, 2008, 09:43:53 AM
I am dying for a hot new pair of shades UGH

well these hotties were delivered today, proper super glossy pink plastic, i LOVE them so much!

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Posted: 4 Apr 2008, 12:58pmSubject: Re: eBay
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 6:47pmSubject: Re: eBay
They look like clown shoes IMO!
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 7:02pmSubject: Re: eBay
only a clown would buy them!
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 7:02pmSubject: Re: eBay
 rofl

Suspicious imo
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 7:40pmSubject: Re: eBay
O Rly.

The shoes I would like I have been outbid on, dam it.
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 7:59pmSubject: Re: eBay
Be on the look-out for the new Sony X-Box3.60 from this seller.
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 8:06pmSubject: Re: eBay
laugh
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 9:00pmSubject: Re: eBay
I've heard of peeps who make an artform out of pulling apart new sneakers and are incredibly skilled at gluing together and creating hybrid, custom versions. Methinks that's what happened here...
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 9:10pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Glock on April 08, 2008, 09:00:02 PM
I've heard of peeps who make an artform out of pulling apart new sneakers and are incredibly skilled at gluing together and creating hybrid, custom versions. Methinks that's what happened here...

nah i have seen these before, they are legit nike's but grossly mislabelled in this case

laugh
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 9:12pmSubject: Re: eBay
someone needs to "ask" the seller a question.
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 9:18pmSubject: Re: eBay
That seller looks dodgy as.
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 9:26pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: khem on April 08, 2008, 09:10:16 PM
nah i have seen these before, they are legit nike's but grossly mislabelled in this case

laugh

Ah yeah I've seen em too. There's a green and black colourway also, they both feature the old skool Jordan 1 wing logo on the side.
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 9:59pmSubject: Re: eBay
Those second ones I like.

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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 10:00pmSubject: Re: eBay
You can get those for free from your local AMF bowling centre.
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008, 10:01pmSubject: Re: eBay
 laugh
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Posted: 9 Apr 2008, 7:33pmSubject: Re: eBay
just bought a top that has both zoo york and cherries on it!

made for me! inlove
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LaurenPosts: 773
Posted: 9 Apr 2008, 7:38pmSubject: Re: eBay
i just got an email saying something i was winning (and really badly wanted) has been removed as the seller violated the rules. boooooo
EricaPosts: 353
Posted: 9 Apr 2008, 7:52pmSubject: Re: eBay
Ah man, that sucks babe! Was it a one off?!?

I'm currently scoping G Star for the boy, coz he found this piece that was $420 in the shops & I can get it off ebay for $140!
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LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 12:12pmSubject: Re: eBay
Wow. I'm sure buyers are going to be really happy about that. I know a whole bunch of my customers don't use PayPal and prefer to direct deposit.

I'm really not sure how that's going to work.

Just another way for eBay to make sure they're collecting more fees IMO.
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LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 4:39pmSubject: Re: eBay
It looks like a whole bunch of buyers and sellers are moving over to OZtion.com.au in light of these new changes.
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oliJust the
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 5:51pmSubject: Re: eBay
How'd you find out about that Lexy?
timbohPosts: 2,517
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:05pmSubject: Re: eBay
i heard about this on the radio this morn. i am a little confused. does this mean if i sell something and the payment does not go through paypal (as it is all linked) i will get in shit. it is easy enough to send the buyer/winner of an auction an email stating that i do infact prefer direct deposit.
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:12pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: oli on April 10, 2008, 05:51:57 PM
How'd you find out about that Lexy?

eBay discussion boards, and the forums at OZtion.

Quote from: timboh on April 10, 2008, 06:05:17 PM
i heard about this on the radio this morn. i am a little confused. does this mean if i sell something and the payment does not go through paypal (as it is all linked) i will get in shit. it is easy enough to send the buyer/winner of an auction an email stating that i do infact prefer direct deposit.

It means that from June, you can only offer PayPal or payment on pick up.

Not sure if you'll be able to offer other payment methods *after* sale, some people are speculating that eBay will be monitoring sales and payments through PayPal, some have suggested that if you're found to be using other payment methods then your account may be suspended.
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oliJust the
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:20pmSubject: Re: eBay
Fair enough.

Wouldn't surprise me if they link up the system so that if payments don't go through paypal you get suspended or charged some extra fee... Look at what eBay has gotten away with from users in the past 5 years (conditions changes, increased fees etc); they probably think they're invincible.
headachePosts: 876
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:22pmSubject: Re: eBay
I far prefer to use something like PayPal than Direct Deposit with somebody I don't know.
timbohPosts: 2,517
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:33pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: headache on April 10, 2008, 06:22:51 PM
I far prefer to use something like PayPal than Direct Deposit with somebody I don't know.

i totally agree with you there mate, but as a seller paypal just means more fees, its fucking ridiculous. as a buyer you don't pay any paypal fees and are oblivious to what they charge.

i sold something recently for $34.04 and the buyer paid with paypal, the paypal fee was $1.12. the listing fee would have been around $1 and then add to that the ebay final value fee. fees fees fucking fees.

i guess to counteract all this bullshit i am going to put my packaging and handling fee up.
oliJust the
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:36pmSubject: Re: eBay
And getting your money from paypal if you've just been "paid" is a PITA. They operate as if they were a bank but don't play by the banks rules (or laws because they somehow get around them)...
timbohPosts: 2,517
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:40pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: oli on April 10, 2008, 06:36:46 PM
And getting your money from paypal if you've just been "paid" is a PITA. They operate as if they were a bank but don't play by the banks rules (or laws because they somehow get around them)...

yeah it takes a few days for the cash to lob into your account, which really does slow down the whole sale process, this is really shitting me. just when i was about to really hit ebay hard to get some coin together the cunts go and do this...

i'm starting to think of a few ways around this already. say at the checkout page you can either click paypal or c.o.d as an option i will just be sending it as c.o.d unless its an overseas bidder. if ebay threaten to suspend me i'm sure i wont be the only one.

might even start to set a stall up at the local trash and treasure to peddle my wares.

surely another strike will be very close!
oliJust the
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:43pmSubject: Re: eBay
Diversify and try and sell more and more on other auction sites as well... Smiley
timbohPosts: 2,517
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:47pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: oli on April 10, 2008, 06:43:06 PM
Diversify and try and sell more and more on other auction sites as well... Smiley

at the moment in my line of shit i sell (old stuff) i would really be missing out on good money because those other sites are no where near as popular as ebay. so for me to save a few dollars in a listing fee, or paypal fee i would miss out on much more because the auction wouldn't fetch the right price as it is not listed on a popular site..

thing that really pisses me off is paypal is very scary to a lot of bidders, i know this because if i accidentally list it as a preferred method i get heaps of questions from potential buyers asking if it's ok to direct deposit.
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:54pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: headache on April 10, 2008, 06:22:51 PM
I far prefer to use something like PayPal than Direct Deposit with somebody I don't know.

As a buyer on eBay, I've never paid with PayPal and I prefer using Direct Deposit. I've never ever had a problem with a seller in the 4+ years I've been using eBay and paying using that method. If I can't pay via direct deposit, then I won't be buying on eBay.

Quote from: oli on April 10, 2008, 06:43:06 PM
Diversify and try and sell more and more on other auction sites as well... Smiley

I've registered on OZtion and I'll be selling on eBay until June at this stage. I'll see how it goes. I have a feeling that other auction sites are going to blow up in the next few months. Apparently OZtion has had a whole bunch of new members register today alone.

I find it interesting that in the last couple of months, buyers have had so much trouble going through checkout on eBay - not being able to see a seller's bank account information for direct deposit and only being given the option of PayPal... perhaps eBay implemented this 'glitch' to increase PayPal payments, which has then justified this change to PayPal payments only.
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timbohPosts: 2,517
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:58pmSubject: Re: eBay
just remembered another paypal fee. if you are transferring less than $120au into an aussie account you have to pay $1 to do it.

to keep the peace and stop these bullying tactics they really should have put a petition out to the ebay community and let us decide.
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 7:01pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: timboh on April 10, 2008, 06:58:19 PM
just remembered another paypal fee. if you are transferring less than $120au into an aussie account you have to pay $1 to do it.

to keep the peace and stop these bullying tactics they really should have put a petition out to the ebay community and let us decide.

It's actually $150. Anything under $150 attracts a $1 fee.

A lot of people on the discussion boards mentioned they had received a survey from eBay in regards to PayPal and a few other things. I never received a survey though.
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timbohPosts: 2,517
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 7:13pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Lexy on April 10, 2008, 07:01:40 PM
It's actually $150. Anything under $150 attracts a $1 fee.


thought it was around something like that, if you have an account in the states it's free for any ammount. cunts!
oliJust the
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 7:43pmSubject: Re: eBay
The stupid thing about all this fee stuff is that paypal = ebay now anyway but they keep the names separate so they can double charge for every sale made on the ebay site. icon_cry
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 7:52pmSubject: Re: eBay
It's all pretty disgusting really.
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NoddyPosts: 3,556
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 7:56pmSubject: Re: eBay
It's just business.

Get over it people. It's hardly the end of the world. I actually prefer paypal so it doesn't bother me. And the dollar or two in fees when put against the savings by buying on ebay (or in your case having a shop that actually costs you pretty much nothing), means it really makes fuck ll difference in the general scheme of things.

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oliJust the
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 7:59pmSubject: Re: eBay
This reminds me of those Goat Boy T-Shirts Noddy... Princess Diana is dead and people won't get over it, so I doubt people are going to get over this eBay shit very fast either. Especially since I suspect eBay is a lot more important to most people here than Princess Diana was.

teef
NoddyPosts: 3,556
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:01pmSubject: Re: eBay
And ebay never fucked an arab!
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oliJust the
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:05pmSubject: Re: eBay
eBay just fucks over lots of Aussies (we're first with this new paypal only thing, and then they'll probably roll it out worldwide).

What's worse?
timbohPosts: 2,517
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:15pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Noddy on April 10, 2008, 07:56:08 PM
It's just business.


i totally understand that. i'm kind of over it for now just had to have my little rant and whinge. its just the whole monopoly thing that is shitting people.

big up ebay for making me lots of money over the years, i could never sell what i sell on there anywhere else in the world for the same money. and also for adding to my collection of all sorts of shit  biggrin

pity they don't sell shift keys  teef
oliJust the
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:18pmSubject: Re: eBay
I'll give you a damn shift key if you promise to use it!!
NoddyPosts: 3,556
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:21pmSubject: Re: eBay
I like paypal. Never had a problem with it so no issue for me.

Really don't see what the problem is. If I was ebay I would do exactly the same thing. It's all about making as much money as you can when you're a business. Maybe the sellers complaining should look at what it costs them to have an ebay store and compare that with running an actual shop. A dollar or two in fees really makes no fucking difference at the end of the day and if it does, then the store they're running is hardly a profitable enterprise.
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LaurenPosts: 775
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:22pmSubject: Re: eBay
i also like paypal. except i cant remember my password so its lucky my computer remembers it. i have tried to reset it but the page never works.
timbohPosts: 2,517
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:34pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Noddy on April 10, 2008, 08:21:06 PM
I like paypal. Never had a problem with it so no issue for me.

Really don't see what the problem is. If I was ebay I would do exactly the same thing. It's all about making as much money as you can when you're a business. Maybe the sellers complaining should look at what it costs them to have an ebay store and compare that with running an actual shop. A dollar or two in fees really makes no fucking difference at the end of the day and if it does, then the store they're running is hardly a profitable enterprise.

i have done both, used to own a shop in port adelaide but closed it to sell on ebay, mainly because of overheads and rent costs of owning a shop.

the main thing is ebay did not have to do this, it does not make it safer for anyone, which is the angle that they are playing from what i have read.
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:39pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Noddy on April 10, 2008, 08:21:06 PM
I like paypal. Never had a problem with it so no issue for me.

Really don't see what the problem is. If I was ebay I would do exactly the same thing. It's all about making as much money as you can when you're a business. Maybe the sellers complaining should look at what it costs them to have an ebay store and compare that with running an actual shop. A dollar or two in fees really makes no fucking difference at the end of the day and if it does, then the store they're running is hardly a profitable enterprise.

It's not just the fees, it's the fact that they're taking away our choice. Buyers won't be able to choose how to make payment and sellers won't have the ability to offer the customer a choice of payment.

I don't wish to pay using PayPal, so come June 17, I won't be buying on eBay and I'm sure as hell not the only one. If there is a mass exodus of sellers and buyers in the months leading up to June and then in June itself... eBay will have shot themselves in the foot.

Hundreds of buyers and sellers are already confirming that unless this decision is reversed, then they will be closing their accounts on June 17.

Also, there are many small sellers on eBay that sell things here and there to make a few extra dollars to supplement their income, or make a bit of pocket money. With all the hikes in fees, a rise in prices at Australia Post in September *and* the possibility of only being able to offer PayPal as a payment option where sellers PAY to collect payment... then these people will no longer be able to continue their selling as a hobby to make a few extra bucks.

This is just the final straw for a lot of members on eBay in light of the other incoming changes and apparently, we haven't even seen the half of it.
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:42pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Lexy on April 10, 2008, 08:39:43 PM
Hundreds of buyers and sellers are already confirming that unless this decision is reversed, then they will be closing their accounts on June 17.

I find that VERY hard to believe.

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el_pattoPosts: 145
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:50pmSubject: Re: eBay
As a buyer Paypal is great.  You can do the transaction right then and there pretty much in the one process.  In fact is pisses me off when a seller only has bank transfer.  You hope they check their account regularly as the items always seem to take much longer to arrive.  I would imagine as bank transfers have become more common recently so would the number of scammers.  Once you have bank transferred the money it is really almost up to the goodwill of the seller to send the goods.

That said I have sold stuff on eBay and would of course rather direct debit becasue theres less fee's!  biggrin

You want more buyers on eBay so that regular sellers have a better chance of getting a better price right?  Hence  it is geared in the buyers favor (and always eBays).
NoddyPosts: 3,514
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:52pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Fluke on April 10, 2008, 08:42:33 PM
I find that VERY hard to believe.

Exactly. I'm calling bullshit on that as well.

I dare say it's nothing more than idle threats as at the end of the day if people want to get the best price for what they're selling, they're still gonna use the option which will give them access to the most customers. And that is ebay.
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NoddyPosts: 3,514
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 8:56pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: el_patto on April 10, 2008, 08:50:32 PM
As a buyer Paypal is great.  You can do the transaction right then and there pretty much in the one process.  In fact is pisses me off when a seller only has bank transfer. 

I won't buy an item unless it has paypal.

As most things I buy from ebay are from overseas there is no way in hell I would dare risk any other option.
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timbohPosts: 2,498
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 9:20pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Noddy on April 10, 2008, 08:56:02 PM
I won't buy an item unless it has paypal.

As most things I buy from ebay are from overseas there is no way in hell I would dare risk any other option.

with buying from overseas yeah there really is no other safe option.
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 9:25pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Lexy on April 10, 2008, 09:16:29 PM
Go and read the discussion boards then  icon_rolleyes

I don't doubt that people are saying they are going to boycott eBay. I can't see it happening, and if it does, it won't be for long.
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BrandoPosts: 41
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 9:45pmSubject: Re: eBay
I have just signed up on Oztition. I found this interesting too, from ebay forums:

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It's time to wake up.

Ebay DOES NOT care if you threaten to leave, shut down your ebay stores, contact today tonight or the ACCC. They WANT you to leave! How long is it going to take for this fact to sink in ?

They have made their plans for the future known to the public in very clear language. They INTEND changing the face of Ebay so that it will no longer exist in the form we have always known it. They INTEND turning Ebay into an online Westfields, full of up-market stores selling only new items at discounted retail prices. They INTEND removing ALL the small one man band/family operations selling cheap second hand goods and unwanted Christmas gifts. This IS their INTENTION !

To do this they need you to go. All the stupid changes over the past year or two have been very strategically designed to ensure that the small seller is slowly but very surely driven out as they continue to develop their plan. The changes were not stupid at all, they have and will continue to achieve the desired outcome. Which is the removal of ALL unwanted baggage without the hassle and possible legal repercussions of simply throwing members out.

So don't waste your time and effort getting all stressed out trying to change their minds, IT WON'T WORK ! The plan is already in action and it's already working. That's why they don't even respond to you. They know it just makes you more angry and more likely to go.

Do yourself a favour. Save your health and your sanity. Just give them what they want and get on with your life. We ALL lived before Ebay (or had you forgotten?) and we will ALL live AFTER ebay. That is an absolute FACT.
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 9:48pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Fluke on April 10, 2008, 09:25:45 PM
I don't doubt that people are saying they are going to boycott eBay. I can't see it happening, and if it does, it won't be for long.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 9:51pmSubject: Re: eBay
Yes we will. You'll be picking many a bean.
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LaurenPosts: 773
Posted: 11 Apr 2008, 11:02amSubject: Re: eBay
i bid on three tops last night that were all ending in the middle of the night. i won the one that i wanted least. damm it.
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Posted: 12 Apr 2008, 4:56pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Brando on April 10, 2008, 09:45:29 PM
I have just signed up on Oztition. I found this interesting too, from ebay forums:


That quote is exactly spot on.

Ebay have long considered Amazon their main competitor, and it's been the direction they've been moving in for years now.

Yes, it sucks for the smaller sellers, but that's capitalism, baby!

I don't really see how it's anti-competitive, either.

It's not like ebay are a monopoly and there aren't any other places to buy and sell stolen secondhand goods online.
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 12 Apr 2008, 5:31pmSubject: Re: eBay
eBay owns PayPal. Forcing customers (sellers + buyers) on eBay to pay use PayPal could be third line forcing.

*shrug*

I won this top on oztion today!

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oliJust the
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Posted: 12 Apr 2008, 5:42pmSubject: Re: eBay
Image doesn't load FYI.


nathoIt's just like, a minimall.
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Posted: 12 Apr 2008, 5:42pmSubject: Re: eBay
Maybe it's just a really skimpy top.
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oliJust the
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Posted: 12 Apr 2008, 5:54pmSubject: Re: eBay
It works fine in preview for you because you've viewed the auction recently (or whatever page showed it). Some webserver admins setup their hosting so that images can't be displayed the way you are trying to do so to prevent bandwidth being "wasted"...
nathoIt's just like, a minimall.
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Posted: 12 Apr 2008, 5:59pmSubject: Re: eBay
Yeah I looked at the link in the source code and that didn't work either.
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LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 12 Apr 2008, 6:00pmSubject: Re: eBay
Oh. Gash  icon_frown
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LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 12 Apr 2008, 7:21pmSubject: Re: eBay
Bite me  teef
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striderPosts: 276
Posted: 17 Apr 2008, 3:39pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: sabotage on March 29, 2008, 08:21:26 AM
fuck i hope their legit as i paid for some on wed nite from this seller


Yeah all good, got mine last week. took em 7 days to get ere. very nice indeed!
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headachePosts: 844
Posted: 17 Apr 2008, 4:06pmSubject: Re: eBay
I checked out OzTion for some kicks today. Every pair of Air Max's I looked at was fake. Think I'll be sticking with eBay.
FunkyJPromoters
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Posted: 18 Apr 2008, 2:18pmSubject: Re: eBay
To those who have an issue with ebay, the ACCC are calling for submissions from the public to state their case as to why it's anti-competitive.

So shut your whining on forums and get writing to those who can influence the way Ebay operate in Australia.

All the details are HERE.
timbohPosts: 2,498
Posted: 18 Apr 2008, 8:53pmSubject: Re: eBay
cheers mate, knee deep in that shit!
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 22 Apr 2008, 5:10pmSubject: Re: eBay
Interesting.
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timbohPosts: 2,498
Posted: 22 Apr 2008, 6:15pmSubject: Re: eBay
awesome, i really thought ebay would have all bases covered, seems like there are some little niggles that might stop this  Smiley
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 22 Apr 2008, 6:18pmSubject: Re: eBay
I, personally, think that eBay didn't really think this change through. As if the banks wouldn't have gotten involved. I've also heard that Australia Post will be miffed too.
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Posted: 22 Apr 2008, 7:54pmSubject: Re: eBay

 Will be a huge headfuck for Australia Post. I never even thought of that.

 Basically every COD has to be collected from a Post Office cos the posties/contractors don't deal with cash at all. Then once it's been collected the Post office has to get the money back to the sender via Money Order.

 Ebay accounts for the biggest portion of the parcel sent through AP (literally hundreds of thousands per day) so if they all need to go to the Post Offices, fuck, that's a serious problem. They honestly barely have room to store what comes in to them now.

 Not to mention COD's are shit because the sender is always wanting to know where there money is so they are calling up and hassling the call centre laugh

 Huge drain on resources.

 

LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 22 Apr 2008, 8:56pmSubject: Re: eBay
They'll also lose money because money orders won't be an accepted form of payment.
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oliJust the
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Posted: 23 Apr 2008, 12:30amSubject: Re: eBay
I actually suspected that eBay might get themself into some trouble right from the moment I heard about this proposal.

I seem to recall reading something a long time ago about our (and most western economies) treat "legal tender". This meant that you couldn't run a business legitimately and restrict your customers so that they could only pay in a certain way. I can't remember the details but I was immediately reminded of it when this news came up.

Anyway there's probably no point in speculating about it much more. At least we all know the ACCC and the RBA are looking into it. If it's allowed then eBay'll do it and if it isn't they'll reverse their decision.
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Posted: 23 Apr 2008, 9:25amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: oli on April 23, 2008, 12:30:56 AM
I actually suspected that eBay might get themself into some trouble right from the moment I heard about this proposal.

I seem to recall reading something a long time ago about our (and most western economies) treat "legal tender". This meant that you couldn't run a business legitimately and restrict your customers so that they could only pay in a certain way.

It depends on the rules in place.

For example, if you get on a bus in Adelaide and only have a $50 note, the bus driver can refuse to take your fare. The legal tender rule doesn't apply, because of the bi-laws relating to public transport.

It's the same in Melbourne - it's a person's responsibility to have change or a ticket for the tram - arguing that having legal tender on you to avoid a fine will not work.

Given that Ebay is a new type of enterprise, they may be able to get away with it if they argue their case well enough.
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 23 Apr 2008, 10:28amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: FunkyJ on April 23, 2008, 09:25:26 AM
Given that Ebay is a new type of enterprise, they may be able to get away with it if they argue their case well enough.

eBay isn't really "new" and I highly doubt they're going to get away with this. They've pissed far too many people off.
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oliJust the
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Posted: 23 Apr 2008, 11:26amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: FunkyJ on April 23, 2008, 09:25:26 AM
It depends on the rules in place.

Sure it does, but in the case of public transport you're talking about a state run service and not a private company. I don't think the comparison is fair. I agree with Lexy that eBay isn't new at all, and they should be under a lot of scrutiny with regards to this decision.
BenzaahPosts: 95
Posted: 23 Apr 2008, 11:31amSubject: Re: eBay
I have a question as i'm kinda in a situation with cash flow and want to sell a few things. Is there any way I can find out what prices similar items have reached lately? Like searching ended auctions?
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timbohPosts: 2,423
Posted: 23 Apr 2008, 11:34amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Benzaah on April 23, 2008, 11:31:15 AM
I have a question as i'm kinda in a situation with cash flow and want to sell a few things. Is there any way I can find out what prices similar items have reached lately? Like searching ended auctions?

yep...click on advanced search, type in keywords in the search box, underneath that tick the box completed listings only, scroll further down to tick the box "items listed in australia" you can also check the worldwide price "items available to australia" scroll down to the sort by option right at the bottom, tick the box "highest price first"

yup
BenzaahPosts: 95
Posted: 23 Apr 2008, 12:09pmSubject: Re: eBay
thanks tim
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headachePosts: 762
Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 1:36amSubject: Re: eBay
Just picked up supposed mint condition copies of "Unkle - Psyence Fiction" and "DJ Shadow - Preemptive Strike" 2xLP's for $16.50 and $10.50 respectively. I heart eBay  biggrin
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Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 1:39amSubject: Re: eBay
Nice one.
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Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 8:27amSubject: Re: eBay
Big Ups to the recent purchases..   inlove eBay

$90 Xbox network adapter & bits & pieces for a 21st present.  thumbs-up (Yeah GO Me)

Now to find a Nitro R/C car.  slayer
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Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 4:21pmSubject: Re: eBay
currently in a bidding war(its up to $4.75) for a pair of satin boxer shorts that say "Great Balls of Fire" all over em

Yup, well done Quaz. You've really made it
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NoddyPosts: 3,434
Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 4:32pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Quazza on April 28, 2008, 04:21:39 PM
currently in a bidding war(its up to $4.75) for a pair of satin boxer shorts that say "Great Balls of Fire" all over em

No doubt we will see those sooner rather than later.

*shudders*
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Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 4:56pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Noddy on April 28, 2008, 04:32:15 PM
No doubt we will see those sooner rather than later.

*shudders*


play ya cards right and you'll get a whole lot more Quaz for your buck
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Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 5:15pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Quazza on April 28, 2008, 04:56:35 PM
play ya cards right and you'll get a whole lot more Quaz for your buck

I've seen your "play your cards right" boxers already remember.
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Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 1:25amSubject: Re: eBay
Any of you eBay whores (yes you, timboh and lexy  teef) running Firefox using this addon?

Firefox Companion for eBay

It might be really useful for you peeps spending a lot of time on there! I don't use eBay or Firefox so no review sorry...
timbohPosts: 2,423
Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 10:01amSubject: Re: eBay
i'm a bit busy being a whore atm but will check it soon, cheers  biggrin
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Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 10:11amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Noddy on April 28, 2008, 05:15:42 PM
I've seen your "play your cards right" boxers already remember.

Your thinking of my "Jackpot" ones with the cherrys i believe
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Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 12:49pmSubject: Re: eBay
i heart ebay.com.au
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Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 2:21pmSubject: Re: eBay
Just ordered S4 of Melrose Place & 90210 woot laugh
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Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 2:32pmSubject: Re: eBay
I got three packages today woot
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Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 3:05pmSubject: Re: eBay
i got 3 yesterday. It's such a happy time when something arrives
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Posted: 5 May 2008, 10:17amSubject: Re: eBay
Rant to some Birthday presents not turning up yet..  Angry

I really shouldn't complain tho, at least they are coming. My friend on the other hand, is looking like he has been done out of $4,500 for a Macbook that has never turned up... He's Spewing & now broke!!!!
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Posted: 6 May 2008, 8:27pmSubject: Re: eBay
dealing with this complete tard at the moment who put the wrong email for pay pal payments icon_rolleyes

why must everything be hard!
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Posted: 6 May 2008, 8:57pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Surreal on May 06, 2008, 08:27:18 PM
dealing with this complete tard at the moment who put the wrong email for pay pal payments icon_rolleyes

why must everything be hard!

i just had one of those. i'm sure they get it right most of the time icon_wink
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NessaPosts: 1,487
Posted: 7 May 2008, 4:41pmSubject: Re: eBay
eBay can suck a dead camels ass right now!  Angry

I've been ripped off by a seller in Barmera for $37.00! bash

And the amount of non paying buyers I have are shitting me to tears! bash

One of the buyers is giving me the biggest bullshit run around claiming she's paid, but hasn't, and is now trying to say she put the money in the wrong account, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! bash

Not happy Jan! icon_frown
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Posted: 7 May 2008, 4:52pmSubject: Re: eBay
 icon_sad

What happened with the seller in Barmera?

It's not your fault if she put it in the wrong bank account...

I don't get why people bid and then not pay... it's weird.

One of my packages went missing last month, I have to put in a compensation claim with Australia Post.

Also, I'm not quite sure why eBay has changed the page when you log in... advising of the incoming changes... when they haven't been approved by the ACCC? Submissions have been extended until May 9 so they're obviously still investigating.
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NessaPosts: 1,487
Posted: 7 May 2008, 5:07pmSubject: Re: eBay
I paid her via money order 2 weeks ago and she hasn't gotten back to me at all! I've sent like 10 emails to her & even opened a dispute on eBay.

I do admit I was late to pay, but I have now paid, and she has my money & hasn't sent what I brought! bash


I know its not my fault the other buyer stuffed up, but she's going off at me for it! RARRRR! bash
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Posted: 7 May 2008, 5:16pmSubject: Re: eBay
Oh no! Hopefully there's a good explanation and you'll get your item!

Hmmm, is she a new buyer?
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Posted: 7 May 2008, 5:30pmSubject: Re: eBay
Mmm, damn n00bs.

If she's made payment into the wrong bank account, she should be able to ask her bank to reverse the payment for her and then she can transfer it into the right account.
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headachePosts: 741
Posted: 7 May 2008, 11:40pmSubject: Re: eBay
Speaking of noobs, I have a bit of a noobish question for the eBay sellers on here. I have bought plenty of things off eBay but never sold anything, if I want to sell something (in this instance it's a polo shirt), is there an accurate shipping calculator to use or will I have to go down to the Post Office and see what the exact cost is?
LexyGlobal Moderator
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Posted: 7 May 2008, 11:54pmSubject: Re: eBay
Do you want to ship overseas?

If you want to post within Australia only, you can use Parcel Post satchels, they are heaps easier to use.

Regular Parcel Post up to 500gm costs around $5.30 and Express Post satchel up to 500gm is $7.40. Then there's satchels for up to 3kg if it's going to be too small to post in the 500gm satchel (Regular is $9 something and Express is $10.50)... hope that's of some help!
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headachePosts: 741
Posted: 8 May 2008, 12:16amSubject: Re: eBay
Definitely helps out. Thanks!

Don't think I'll bother with overseas shipping at this stage. Keep it simple stupid as they say.
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Posted: 8 May 2008, 4:44pmSubject: Re: eBay
Well, they can stand their ground all they like at the moment. Submissions to the ACCC close tomorrow and then it will be up to the ACCC to yay or nay the proposal.
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Posted: 23 May 2008, 8:56amSubject: Re: eBay
Got a sweet new beanie for $10 total Smiley

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Posted: 23 May 2008, 9:08amSubject: Re: eBay

 Nice!
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Posted: 27 May 2008, 1:22pmSubject: Re: eBay
icon_eek they are so ugly! why would u pay that icon_confused
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BenzaahPosts: 95
Posted: 29 May 2008, 9:13amSubject: Re: eBay
Guy's, How long  before I can start up a dispute with a seller. Is it 28 working days or something? The item I've purchased originally had a proper listing but it never sold so I asked the seller to re-list the item at a reasonable buy it now price which he did. I should have gotten him to put the full blurb again but I didn't want anyone to buy it before I had the chance so the listing was bare minimum. Can I make reference to this old listing if I start a dispute? There was no mention of shipping time at all in this new listing and I bought the item on the 20th of May. Paid via paypal on the 25th as I had informed the seller I was waiting for a payment from another item I had sold which I then forwarded as soon as that payment cleared for me. The payment was collected buy the seller no more than an hour later and I was promised next day shipping on that day. It is now the 29th and I've had no contact from the seller since the 25th. He has bought numerous items in that time and I'm starting to get a bit suspicious. If it doesn't show up tomorrow then I will be pissed as i was planning on using it this weekend. Obviously I have some time to wait till I can do anything. Is emailing the seller every day hassling him about the item bad? Stupid thing is I could have bought a near new one from a seller in a local forum for $20 more and I know i would have it in my hands by now. Frustrated, Benzaah
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timbohPosts: 2,406
Posted: 29 May 2008, 9:41amSubject: Re: eBay
you can get hold of their phone number through ebay and ring them up. i have done it on a few occasions and it generally scares the shit out of them and they sort out the problem asap yup
timbohPosts: 2,406
Posted: 30 May 2008, 10:31amSubject: Re: eBay
for all the sellers out there looks like the changes came in last night. i had a couple of things canceled because i didn't offer paypal as a payment option.

pretty bullshit how we can't leave negative feedback now, just tweak your buyer requirements and it should weed out some of the dodgy new bidders.
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Posted: 30 May 2008, 10:45amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: timboh on May 29, 2008, 09:41:27 AM
you can get hold of their phone number through ebay and ring them up. i have done it on a few occasions and it generally scares the shit out of them and they sort out the problem asap yup

eBay provides that does it???
timbohPosts: 2,406
Posted: 30 May 2008, 11:49amSubject: Re: eBay
you have to look for it, in the help pages type in something like - find buyers contact information. i haven't had to do it for a while but yeah you can get it. the deal is you get it in an email and they get your info in an email.

BenzaahPosts: 95
Posted: 30 May 2008, 2:55pmSubject: Re: eBay
So I sent a pretty harsh email to my seller regarding my purchase and he has now contacted me with some lame excuse of being a truck driver and his missus forgot to post out the item when asked. He reckons he has sent it express but he lives out of the normal area so it'll take 3 to 4 days still. At least he claims he has now sent it.. The waiting game begins...
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oliJust the
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Posted: 30 May 2008, 3:30pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Benzaah on May 30, 2008, 02:55:35 PM
So I sent a pretty harsh email to my seller regarding my purchase and he has now contacted me with some lame excuse of being a truck driver and his missus forgot to post out the item when asked. He reckons he has sent it express but he lives out of the normal area so it'll take 3 to 4 days still. At least he claims he has now sent it.. The waiting game begins...

Find out his wife's contact details and tell her that her husband blamed her for his shit organisation. icon_biggrin
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Posted: 30 May 2008, 3:31pmSubject: Re: eBay

 Just go kill her

 That will teach him. And her.
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Posted: 30 May 2008, 3:33pmSubject: Re: eBay
harsh




but fair.

Been waiting on a dude to give me his bank details to wire him a payment for hmmm, 4 days now? Awesome seller a+++++!!!!

 errrrr
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Posted: 30 May 2008, 5:34pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Quazza on May 30, 2008, 03:33:52 PM
Been waiting on a dude to give me his bank details to wire him a payment for hmmm, 4 days now? Awesome seller a+++++!!!!

Pity you can't leave negative feedback anymore otherwise you could enter "Shit Seller!!! ----------- OMG So shit !!! --negative negative ---- shit shit seller"
timbohPosts: 2,406
Posted: 3 Jun 2008, 10:44amSubject: Re: eBay
i thought that buyers can leave sellers negative but sellers couldn't leave buyers negative feedback. is that right or not?
deathmazePosts: 1,413
Posted: 3 Jun 2008, 11:07amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: timboh on May 30, 2008, 10:31:41 AM
for all the sellers out there looks like the changes came in last night. i had a couple of things canceled because i didn't offer paypal as a payment option.

Ebay says that new policy isn't due to start until 17th June.

Yes I'm pretty sure buyers can still leave negative feedback but sellers can't.
BenzaahPosts: 95
Posted: 3 Jun 2008, 1:47pmSubject: Re: eBay
Got my package today. WooHoo.
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Posted: 3 Jun 2008, 5:27pmSubject: Re: eBay
Ordered a new radiator for my car on Sunday last week, arrived fresh from China on Monday. Looks to be quite awesomely built, installing it this weekend icon_biggrin
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timbohPosts: 2,406
Posted: 4 Jun 2008, 3:33pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: deathmaze on June 03, 2008, 11:07:17 AM
Ebay says that new policy isn't due to start until 17th June.

Yes I'm pretty sure buyers can still leave negative feedback but sellers can't.

it's already started as far as i know. i have had several old shop items canceled due to not offering paypal in those listings, over it atm. will be a while until i start listing again i reckon..
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Posted: 4 Jun 2008, 5:28pmSubject: Re: eBay

 Whats so wrong with ebay?
timbohPosts: 2,406
Posted: 4 Jun 2008, 5:28pmSubject: Re: eBay
fees nigga!
StrykeSuper Hyper-Mega
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Posted: 4 Jun 2008, 5:31pmSubject: Re: eBay

 Everyone gotta eat!
 
 Surely cant be too exhorbitant?

 What sort of increase are we talking?
timbohPosts: 2,380
Posted: 4 Jun 2008, 5:37pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Stryke on June 04, 2008, 05:31:54 PM
Everyone gotta eat!
 
 Surely cant be too exhorbitant?

 What sort of increase are we talking?

something i sold recently sold for $52. cost me $3 (no complaints there). i pay ebay around $4 to list it and the final value fee. then because they pay with paypal now i paid a paypal fee of $2.20. if it had been paid with direct deposit there would be no fee. the postage was $25ish so i am paying paypal fees on this dudes extra postage costs. doesn't sound like much but fuck me it adds up over a few sales per week...

edit - ness look at using auctiva, mad site and you get free pics  biggrin
bezzPosts: 335
Posted: 4 Jun 2008, 8:48pmSubject: Re: eBay
got quoted $228 postage today for 2 items from the US. Granted they're heavy but wtf? Stupid seller will only ship UPS expedited mail.. would rather wait than pay that much!
khemAdministrator
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Posted: 5 Jun 2008, 5:51amSubject: Re: eBay
just found out about google checkout, kinda similar to paypal - might be worth a look for those of you who are jumping ship from ebay/paypal
oliJust the
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Posted: 5 Jun 2008, 1:29pmSubject: Re: eBay
Just bought an older disk controller on eBay for $200 USD. These (3ware controllers) cost a shitload here and plenty of them are getting offloaded on eBay both new and second hand in the US market. Got a 12 port SATA controller... Smiley

The guy quoted $20 USD for USPS Air which is pretty reasonable I reckon considering it'd cost half that to get it to another city in Australia and US to here is at least 5 times the distance!
miss.ribbonPosts: 1,500
Posted: 7 Jun 2008, 2:55amSubject: Re: eBay
the uk ebay fees are so reasonable right now, no chg for photos all summer! i just listed 8 things each with at least 2 photos and its cost me like 80p in fees! boh
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cleascJ.R.F.M.O
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Posted: 7 Jun 2008, 10:40amSubject: Re: eBay
Grabbed one of these to try out for $15 delivered... one step closer to an NBA Jam Tourny with the boys icon_biggrin

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And bidding on this graphic novel that is set between the last Firefly ep & the movie

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Posted: 9 Jun 2008, 1:07amSubject: Re: eBay
Well mum is selling the old family house for something smaller, I've been going through my shit.


I have one of these (among many others): http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1-18-Brock-28C-winner-of-the-1972-Bathurst-BNMIB_W0QQitemZ220241423204QQihZ012QQcategoryZ27157QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


What do you guys reckon? Sell or hold on? Oh yeah, forgot to mention mine is signed too.




And my mum said I was wasting my money....
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Posted: 9 Jun 2008, 2:15amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Leezee on June 09, 2008, 01:07:01 AM
I have one of these (among many others): http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1-18-Brock-28C-winner-of-the-1972-Bathurst-BNMIB_W0QQitemZ220241423204QQihZ012QQcategoryZ27157QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


What do you guys reckon? Sell or hold on? Oh yeah, forgot to mention mine is signed too.

Sell it whilst people still remember who Brocky is!
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Posted: 10 Jun 2008, 3:12amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: Keyser on June 09, 2008, 02:15:29 AM
Sell it whilst people still remember who Brocky is!

Trust me, there's certain sections of the community who will NEVER forget, you know the type!

I mean look at football, Red Devils supporters still can't get over the Busby Babes and it's been 50 years!
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Posted: 10 Jun 2008, 9:54pmSubject: Re: eBay
 laugh

I've got those little cars too, my pink one misses the bonnet (boot???) as well.  biggrin


I'll never get as much as he is going to get though. icon_cry
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khemAdministrator
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Posted: 12 Jun 2008, 9:20pmSubject: Re: eBay
Ebay's payment changes halted



AUCTION website eBay must freeze controversial plans to simplify payment options for buyers and sellers until the consumer watchdog determines whether the move is anti-competitive.
The US-based website estimates it has about five million Australian users and contributes $2.6 billion to the domestic economy.

The online auction site announced in April that from June 17 it would no longer allow direct deposits, money orders or personal cheques as payment options.

The controversial change would leave buyers and sellers with two options: cash-on-delivery or payment via the online commerce website Paypal, which is owned by eBay.

The management of eBay has said the changes were aimed at improving transaction security.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has since kicked off an investigation and taken submissions on the possible effects of the proposed change.

"The ACCC acknowledges that having Paypal as the only payment provider has the potential to deliver some benefits to users, such as increased buyer protection insurance in certain circumstances," ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel said in a statement.

"However, the ACCC believes that consumers are in the best position to decide which payment method is most suitable for them."

Mr Samuel has issued notice to eBay to temporarily halt its plans to shift to the new arrangement next Tuesday, saying it could give Paypal an unfair advantage over competitors.

"Given eBay's position as Australia's leading online marketplace, the notified conduct will substantially reduce competition to supply online payment services..." he said.

"In light of serious competition concerns raised in the draft notice and the significant concerns raised by interested parties, I have asked eBay to delay implementation ... until a final decision is made by the ACCC."
oliJust the
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Posted: 12 Jun 2008, 9:29pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: khem on June 12, 2008, 09:20:15 PM
The US-based website estimates it has about five million Australian users and contributes $2.6 billion to the domestic economy.

Would love to see how they got that figure considering that most shit on there is second hand so there's no tax taken on the majority of sales.

Maybe they mean eBay itself pays $2.6 billon in income tax cause they make so much on fees.
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Posted: 12 Jun 2008, 9:32pmSubject: Re: eBay
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miss.ribbonPosts: 1,500
Posted: 14 Jun 2008, 7:32amSubject: Re: eBay
well my ebay sales are kickin it! sold 7 of the 8 first things i listed last week and made like 30 quid! not bad for a bunch of second hand clothes! listed a heap more yesty on 5p listing day and got bidders already! oooo yeh!
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Posted: 15 Jun 2008, 2:37pmSubject: Re: eBay
found a pair of Golden State Warriors Pajama pants for $6. Not that i wear PJ's but hey, for $6 i will. The convo with the seller was funny

Me-Hi do u ship to Australia

them-no sorry, only in American

Me- Oh come on, pllleeaaaassssssseeeeeee

them-lol oh, ok


sweet:)
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Posted: 15 Jun 2008, 7:05pmSubject: Re: eBay
laugh
timbohPosts: 2,380
Posted: 16 Jun 2008, 7:55pmSubject: Re: eBay
picked up a serious bargain recently...2 vintage adidas ivan lendl tops. $31 a piece  icon_cool

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Posted: 16 Jun 2008, 8:50pmSubject: Re: eBay
I lol'ed at the preppy vest one.
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Posted: 16 Jun 2008, 9:20pmSubject: Re: eBay
 laugh

when the time is right i will run it slayer
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Posted: 16 Jun 2008, 10:28pmSubject: Re: eBay
Get Cleasc around.
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Posted: 16 Jun 2008, 10:29pmSubject: Re: eBay
I'll put u all to shame laugh
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Posted: 17 Jun 2008, 3:48pmSubject: Re: eBay
laugh

i'd invite my grandfather to show you how it's done but he's dead teef
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oliJust the
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Posted: 17 Jun 2008, 6:25pmSubject: Re: eBay
eBay are delaying their new policy thanks to the ACCC... Wonder if they'll end up getting away with it. :o
cleverPosts: 114
Posted: 17 Jun 2008, 6:56pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: oli on June 17, 2008, 06:25:11 PM
eBay are delaying their new policy thanks to the ACCC... Wonder if they'll end up getting away with it. :o

Lets hope not. I've bought some stuff off ebay recently and paid via bank deposit even though I have a PayPal account just out of principle!

Stick it to the corporations and their greed!
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Posted: 29 Jun 2008, 9:40pmSubject: Re: eBay
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so fkn comfy!
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deathmazePosts: 1,468
Posted: 3 Jul 2008, 2:13pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: oli on June 17, 2008, 06:25:11 PM
eBay are delaying their new policy thanks to the ACCC... Wonder if they'll end up getting away with it. :o

Nope!

eBay drops controversial PayPal-only bid

eBAY has dropped its bid to use Australia as a guinea pig to trial a new policy where all other modes of payment are barred except its own transaction gateway PayPal.

As a result, direct deposits, personal cheques and money orders will continue to exist as allowing all existing payment methods on eBay.com.au.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,25642,23962783-5014108,00.html

timbohPosts: 2,498
Posted: 3 Jul 2008, 6:26pmSubject: Re: eBay
lovely, time to get back on the selling train!!! awesome news slayer
catastrophicPosts: 653
Posted: 5 Jul 2008, 3:32pmSubject: Re: eBay
I put on a listing "Bank deposit only i DO NOT have paypal" & the dick still paid with Paypal.

What can i do?

I was going to ask him to cancel the paypal payment & put it thru as a bank deposit, will that work?
timbohPosts: 2,498
Posted: 5 Jul 2008, 5:50pmSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: catastrophic on July 05, 2008, 03:32:38 PM


What can i do?

I was going to ask him to cancel the paypal payment & put it thru as a bank deposit, will that work?

click the link from the email saying that you have been paid, somewhere on the page should be a refund this payment tab, hit that and it gives you a window to explain why you have refunded it.
catastrophicPosts: 653
Posted: 6 Jul 2008, 8:54amSubject: Re: eBay
Quote from: timboh on July 05, 2008, 05:50:35 PM
click the link from the email saying that you have been paid, somewhere on the page should be a refund this payment tab, hit that and it gives you a window to explain why you have refunded it.

Cheers, will have a look tonight thumbs-up
cleverPosts: 114
Posted: 6 Jul 2008, 10:21amSubject: Re: eBay
I just made a complaint online to the ACCC regarding ebay forcing sellers to use Paypal as a method of Payment. I feel that every complaint that gets made about ebay to the ACCC only gives them more power to overturn ebay's decision.

 teef

By the way Catastrophic, be careful how you go about asking the buyer to use a different method of payment. It is against ebay's policy not honour a payment method that is listed and Ebay have bots that scour through Ebay messages looking to pick up any breach of the rules. Anyone can receive a payment through Paypal as long as you have an email address. If you haven't yet signed up with Paypal, once you do sign up with that email address you will be able to collect your funds (eventually) and after losing money in fees.