SluttyMary
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Oct 20, 2005 9:16:30 GMT -4
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Post by SluttyMary on Oct 4, 2008 13:38:05 GMT -4
So if it says on my Paypal profile that I'm a verified member, does that mean the same as if my address is confirmed? Where can I see if my address is confirmed or not?
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Post by chiqui on Oct 28, 2008 20:34:18 GMT -4
I really want to buy some things from a merchant, but they have me blocked. My rating is 100% so I think it's my Paypal account. I have it linked to a bank account I set up just for that purpose, so when I buy something, I transfer money into the bank account and then make the Paypal payment; it's awkward but has worked well so far. I bought a pair of shoes earlier today, transferred cash, and the payment was made -- first from what was left in Paypal, and the remainder from the linked bank account. No problems there. Well, I do have an old credit card on the Paypal account to verify my address, but nothing is linked to that credit card so payments should not be coming out of it. The card is still valid but I don't use it any more.
Now. What I ~think~ the problem is that the merchant requires immediate payment, and that means funds in Paypal, not linked *to* Paypal, which sucks, because it takes a few days for transfer from my bank account into Paypal so by the time it's done I can't use the 10% off coupon to buy my expensive coat because the coupon expires on 10/30. I am hopping steamed.
But maybe I shouldn't be buying expensive coats anyway ...
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SluttyMary
Blueblood
Posts: 1,205
Oct 20, 2005 9:16:30 GMT -4
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Post by SluttyMary on Oct 30, 2008 5:07:42 GMT -4
But Ebay is addictive!
Okay, so I have been waiting for an item for nearly 2 months now and I've written to the seller several times. She keeps saying that because it's international shipping it could take time. Well, I've bought several packages from the US in between those months, so I haven't had to wait that long for anything else. How long should I wait before viewing the package as not recieved?
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Post by incognito on Oct 30, 2008 10:11:08 GMT -4
On the other side of the coin, I've had plenty of sellers charge exact shipping costs, or even undercharge for shipping, so there is good amongst the bad, and I think it is a minority of sellers who are scamming on the shipping. Re: shipping costs. I sell a few things on ioffer (the poor man's Ebay), and sometimes I will set up two different pages for the same item. One will have a higher item price but lower shipping cost, the other will have a lower price but high shipping cost. (Note: ioffer doesn't do auctions, so there's no actual bidding. You just buy.) The total price for both items ends up being the same. My reason for doing so is that there are several different types of buyers. Buyer A doesn't want a higher shipping cost. They will be willing to purchase a more expensive item, even to the extent of paying more overall, if it means they save on shipping. Buyer B, vice versa (i.e. wants a lower shipping cost). Buyer C doesn't really give a shit about which one is higher, he/she just looks at the overall price and goes with whatever's cheaper. I'm closest to Buyer C. I don't grumble about the shipping cost if the total amount is still a good deal. However, on ioffer, the total amount (item price + shipping cost) is actually factored into the final value fee. I think Ebay only goes off the item price to calculate their FVF...? So in my case at least, I'm not financially benefiting from listing certain items with higher shipping. And I do list the shipping cost very clearly in the item description.
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Post by Witchie on Oct 30, 2008 10:22:38 GMT -4
But Ebay is addictive! Okay, so I have been waiting for an item for nearly 2 months now and I've written to the seller several times. She keeps saying that because it's international shipping it could take time. Well, I've bought several packages from the US in between those months, so I haven't had to wait that long for anything else. How long should I wait before viewing the package as not recieved? 2 months is too long. Did she send it by pack mule? If she sent it by US Postal Service, they will tell you that if it hasn't been received within 30 days of mailout to contact them and they'll refund the insurance cost of the item. Ask her for all the shipping information. If she can't provide it, report her to EBay and demand your money back.
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Post by chiqui on Oct 30, 2008 11:42:50 GMT -4
I looked at the coat I wanted again and really thought about the measurements, and it is waaaayy too small. I could wear if I was naked beneath it, but that's not the point of a coat.
So I bought a cool Free People sweater as a consolation prize. But I can't use the 10% off Paypal coupon and the seller's shipping discount coupon. Luckily she is being understanding and letting me use both coupons.
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Post by ladyboy on Oct 30, 2008 12:27:54 GMT -4
I bought all my maternity clothes on ebay - got 3 great cashmere Pea in the Pod sweaters for under $30 each. I am not shopping at Pea in the Pod for real ever - who would spend $200+ on something you'll use for 9 months max? (Answer - the people I am buying these great things from!)
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Post by chiqui on Oct 30, 2008 12:57:18 GMT -4
Urrgghh. I still couldn't use the 10% off coupon because Paypal bumped me back to ebay, and on ebay the merchant uses a customized checkout that wouldn't take the paypal coupon. So I was just able to use the freeshippin coupon (which saved me more than th 10% one, but I'd rather use both). I complained to Ebay about promoting a coupon that worked only when it wanted to and asked if they would give me a 5% credit to my account. At least I said something ...
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SluttyMary
Blueblood
Posts: 1,205
Oct 20, 2005 9:16:30 GMT -4
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Post by SluttyMary on Nov 1, 2008 14:32:53 GMT -4
But Ebay is addictive! Okay, so I have been waiting for an item for nearly 2 months now and I've written to the seller several times. She keeps saying that because it's international shipping it could take time. Well, I've bought several packages from the US in between those months, so I haven't had to wait that long for anything else. How long should I wait before viewing the package as not recieved? 2 months is too long. Did she send it by pack mule? If she sent it by US Postal Service, they will tell you that if it hasn't been received within 30 days of mailout to contact them and they'll refund the insurance cost of the item. Ask her for all the shipping information. If she can't provide it, report her to EBay and demand your money back. Thanks Witchie. I wrote the seller exactly like you said but she hasn't responded yet. I was wondering if there's anything I can do if the package is just lost?
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Post by Witchie on Nov 1, 2008 19:32:06 GMT -4
2 months is too long. Did she send it by pack mule? If she sent it by US Postal Service, they will tell you that if it hasn't been received within 30 days of mailout to contact them and they'll refund the insurance cost of the item. Ask her for all the shipping information. If she can't provide it, report her to EBay and demand your money back. Thanks Witchie. I wrote the seller exactly like you said but she hasn't responded yet. I was wondering if there's anything I can do if the package is just lost? If it's lost and she bought insurance for the value of it, you can get your money back. But that is if she even sent it, which I seriously doubt. I told a friend about your situation, and she said you only have a month to dispute it on ebay. I hope she's mistaken, though.
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