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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: yamaico on November 04, 2015, 09:42:49 pm
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Not VMX related, but I am building a café racer out of a WR450 and an R6 Yamaha. The R6 rear wheel is too wide so I found a YZF600 rear wheel on US eBay, with a quoted shipping price of USD$70. I purchased it and surprise surprise, the seller tells me that he can't find the wheel and refunds my money in full. I assume that the actual shipping cost was a lot more than he quoted and because of this he reneged on the deal. No problem, I don't want to see someone lose money, so I kept looking. I found another one out of Ohio and the shipping cost was USD$55. I clicked the buy it know and I have been informed today that it is in transit and on it's way. It has the tyre, disc and sprocket still on it so it's no lightweight, so I'm really interested to see what the outcome will be. I will be pleasantly surprised if it actually turns up, but not too disappointed if it doesn't.
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Hi Pete, Ebay's newest global shipping program is a massive cost saving on shipping heavier bulky items, until the new postage wing of the ebay empire looses your item, then that Ebay "money back guarantee" is not worth a pinch of shit!
Previously a complete Maico engine cost me US$350 to ship via USPS priority.
I shipped the same engine over recently for US$105 using the new ebay wing.
CONS; Once you are the winner, the seller doesn't seem to be able to combine the postage with other items :-\
Once listed with their "shipping program" the seller has no other choice than to ship with "Ebay Global Shipping Program" (Pitney Bowles).
but my main greivence, when it first started, they lost my first item purchase in their "sort center" I phoned Ebay Australia and ebay US. They both agreed the item was lost whilst in their "Sort Center". They judged against me in a claim, then again when I sprayed at them in an appeal. Their is no such thing as Police for ebay is there? But I reluctantly used it again to ship engines, because one; it is so cheap and two; the purchase then locks their service in as the only postage option, if listed with it.
I will see if I can find the spit I sent them.
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Pete that sounds awful cheap, I was quoted more than that to post a carby kit from the US, but I assumed the professional sellers are selling at a low price with exorbitant shipping costs, so that if there is a dispute, they only have to refund the item sale price and not the shipping.
Do you know if that's how it works?
Tony.
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My problem with the Global shipping is small items are way over the top in postage . eg a 75 YZ air box postage US to Aust $70 US .
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My problem with the Global shipping is small items are way over the top in postage . eg a 75 YZ air box postage US to Aust $70 US .
Yes Iain, that is another one :( and being locked into it with no other choice sure does suk >:(
It was like when they tried to make Paypal the only payment option in Aus.
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Hi Mick, thanks mate.
It'll be interesting to see what happens. The tracking number that they gave me is not recognised by any of the major shippers, and when I googled it there were a heap of enquiries questioning the number format similar to mine. Most of the posters had received their items, but just couldn't track them on the way.
Hi Tony,
I've had similar exorbitant shipping quotes for small items, and then really low quotes for the same item from another seller, so it may be a scam as you allude to.
I'm not too worried about this, just a bit puzzled, but if it comes through OK it'll be a good deal.
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not still looking for 75 airboxes are you Iain?
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And on the other side of the coin, i have had steel swingarms shipped via ebay global for $36USD and sets of forks with triples in the $70USD range, but sellers not using ebay global can not match those prices and its like $150 for a front end. Ebay global good for big items but bad for small ones. At first i hated ebay global shipping but for big items it seems very good pricewise. A lot of times sellers have the wrong weight entered for the item too which also over prices the shipping. Sometimes they will go back and fix it if you ask. The once good value for money USPS flat rate boxes seem to be jumping up in price almost $10 a year now :(
I was told by some regular ebay sellers i buy from that ebay global shipping is not compulsory but it is the default method when they list items and they to manually uncheck the box or whatever to send it via their own way and not through ebay.
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My problem with the Global shipping is small items are way over the top in postage . eg a 75 YZ air box postage US to Aust $70 US .
That's where it doesn't make sense Iain - my wheel is $15 cheaper and 10x heavier.
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Ok, ok, ok I sent this as my appeal to ebay in a moment of rage, before spending a minute to proof read and improve my below average grammar.
exact amount of characters used ;D ;D
My exact QuoteNOT RECEIVED. How dare you people(ebay) now say my purchase is not covered by ebay buyer protection. I paid you for PRIORITY SHIPPING. You lot are a power unto your selves. Expect us to play by the rules but you are free to change them and renege on your pledge, when it suits you. This is your product that has failed, EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM, your product failure. The original listing still clearly states >ebay MONEY BACK GARANTEE, covers your purchase price and original shipping< time to see if you lot have any honesty or integrity of word. Time to be accountable and refund all of my money. I even paid with your guaranteed PayPal. If the seller had of used any other service than yours, you would be instructing him to refund my money, but he didn't, he sent it to you ebay as ebay told him told him to do. YOUR FAILURE, EBAY'S PRODUCT FAILURE. I want you to refund my money as you guaranteed.
I suppose the moderators will be considering the removal of my posts, but Ebay did not cancel my registration, probably because of the $200,000.00 I have spent there instead of buying another rental unit ::)
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And on the other side of the coin, i have had steel swingarms shipped via ebay global for $36USD and sets of forks with triples in the $70USD range, but sellers not using ebay global can not match those prices and its like $150 for a front end. Ebay global good for big items but bad for small ones. At first i hated ebay global shipping but for big items it seems very good pricewise. A lot of times sellers have the wrong weight entered for the item too which also over prices the shipping. Sometimes they will go back and fix it if you ask. The once good value for money USPS flat rate boxes seem to be jumping up in price almost $10 a year now :(
Well that's good news Leith, maybe I'm going to get my wheel after all.
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My problem with the Global shipping is small items are way over the top in postage . eg a 75 YZ air box postage US to Aust $70 US .
That's where it doesn't make sense Iain - my wheel is $15 cheaper and 10x heavier.
I think the ratio of costing might favor the lines of the box of feathers (dimension) scenario.
Anyhow to dear for little-ens, great for heavy biggins as long as the law unto them selves don't loose your purchase, in their you beaut sort center. *&^%s
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Ok, ok, ok I sent this as my appeal to ebay in a moment of rage, before spending a minute to proof read and improve my below average grammar.
exact amount of characters used ;D ;D
My exact QuoteNOT RECEIVED. How dare you people(ebay) now say my purchase is not covered by ebay buyer protection. I paid you for PRIORITY SHIPPING. You lot are a power unto your selves. Expect us to play by the rules but you are free to change them and renege on your pledge, when it suits you. This is your product that has failed, EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM, your product failure. The original listing still clearly states >ebay MONEY BACK GARANTEE, covers your purchase price and original shipping< time to see if you lot have any honesty or integrity of word. Time to be accountable and refund all of my money. I even paid with your guaranteed PayPal. If the seller had of used any other service than yours, you would be instructing him to refund my money, but he didn't, he sent it to you ebay as ebay told him told him to do. YOUR FAILURE, EBAY'S PRODUCT FAILURE. I want you to refund my money as you guaranteed.
I suppose the moderators will be considering the removal of my posts, but Ebay did not cancel my registration, probably because of the $200,000.00 I have spent there instead of buying another rental unit ::)
Did you end up getting your money back Mick? You should've, after that spiel ;D
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I have found that the big items do come by Fed Ex economy though which is about 2-3 weeks so that may explain the cheapness?
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I'm happy to wait two or three weeks at that price.
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I have found that the big items do come by Fed Ex economy though which is about 2-3 weeks so that may explain the cheapness?
Yes, part of their new set up is Fedex, actually the Ebay Fedex aliance is called Fedkeb.
At first items to me started being delivered via Fedex, but the nearest fedex center is closer to Sydney than Newy. So they have to keep coming until signed for(that'll learn em) ;D ;D.
So now they have involved Australia post to do the final delivery in the Newy area instead.
And thats a no Pete,,I am still pissed off ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D well I should be ;D ;D ;D
Got to look on the up side, too many other things to be pissed off about instead ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D I have saved more than that loss on shipping of heavy items since.
BUT THEY ARE STILL &^*()$#% (#@!s ;D ;D ;D
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And thats a no Pete,,I am still pissed off ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D well I should be ;D ;D ;D
Got to look on the up side, too many other things to be pissed off about instead ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D I have saved more than the loss on shipping of heavy items since.
BUT THEY ARE STILL &^*()$#% (#@!s ;D ;D ;D
Still not a good result Mick, especially with all their BS guarantees.
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Has anyone actually put together a brief of evidence and presented it to an ombudsman or the ACCC?? No matter how big a corporation are they are still subject to consumer and trade law. I keep hearing stories of eBay acting in a clearly unlawful manner yet nothing seems to be done about it...maybe not enough people escalate their gripes above "bitch about it on the internet"' status :-\
Cheers, Brendan
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I like to read eBay related threads as it comforts me a little bit to know I'm not the only sucker around here who gets shafted by them...
I can add this suggestion to the topic - use a parcel consolidation mob like myus.com for example.
It gives you a local US address to ship all your purchases to. Not only that, it gives you an American address and phone umber which you can add into your eBay account as a verified address - which opens up a whole heap more sellers than if you use your Australian address - even if you set your search parameters to "US only" eBay will still geographically identify your computer IP as Australian and so only show roughly about 80-90% of listings, set it to your US address and tap into the other 10-20%!)
Once you've accumulated all your stuff to your US address you just give them the instruction to ship it to your home address. During my XT resto I shipped a box roughly about the size of an esky packed with over 120 items from lots of different eBay sellers as well as wreckers and Partzilla for about $120 - I worked out if I had shipped all the purchases directly to my home I would paid around $250 in shipping. Not to mention the few key items I scored by being able to search "US only" listings....
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Has anyone actually put together a brief of evidence and presented it to an ombudsman or the ACCC?? No matter how big a corporation are they are still subject to consumer and trade law. I keep hearing stories of eBay acting in a clearly unlawful manner yet nothing seems to be done about it...maybe not enough people escalate their gripes above "bitch about it on the internet"' status :-\
Cheers, Brendan
Yes Brendan, I imagine their maybe some wins to be had against them if challenged along that sort of approach.
But how much is ones time worth? their hollow guarantee cost me about AU$90 I think.
Time maybe money, in my book time is actually worth a lot more.
I have galvanised my local community several times, been on headline local news etc, and won against major Goliaths every time. Though the cost to me has been massive in time, stress, monetary costs and lost income.
Yes $90 bucks is handy. But not worth more hassle and time to me. The taste of yet another hollow worded sneaky thief sure does sh*t me though.
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I like to read eBay related threads as it comforts me a little bit to know I'm not the only sucker around here who gets shafted by them...
I feel a little better now,,,,thanks ;D ;D ;D
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One little trick of this international shipping setup appears when you buy 2 separate items from the same seller.
Ebay will not combine postage so you pay $70 twice , once for the Ct110 rocker gear and again for the camshaft.
So look out for this one.
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Could someone summarize this EBay global shipping? I'm unaware of this method. I try not to read EBay propaganda. As a company I hate them, they suck balls. I use the, because they are the only game in town
I am in the US and ship international. I find shipping costs to Australia the highest amount by far.
The US Postal Service has reasonable costs but have a high rate of failure for me. If I sell a rather expensive item of say 200 USD, I will ship UPS and charge the buyer the higher cost. If it causes me to lose a sale then it does. I can not afford to pay money out because of the shit attitude of the US Postal Worker
I have to say, of all EBay buyers worldwide, You may not realize this, and I sincerely mean what I'm saying, I find buyers in Australia to have the most patients and not cut my head off when their package doesn't arrive as planned of everyone I have sold to.
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Another good example......
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/All-Balls-Fork-Seal-Dust-Seal-Kit-for-Suzuki-PE175-82-84-RM125-79-83-/171074435821?hash=item27d4d4baed:g:uSkAAOSwBmZWCqqx
$76 postage for a $33 item that weighs next to nothing and takes up almost no space.
Tony.
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I had an interesting experience with Amazon recently. Bought some books at a very good price off the Amazon US site, with very good postage prices, which I assumed to be USPS. Often Amazon US items come up as " can't be posted to Australia", but these were OK and Amazon tracking showed them daily all the way to Adelaide, but they never arrived. When I eventually lodged an enquiry with Amazon, they advised me the packages were lost and immediately gave me a full refund. After thinking about it, ( 2 separate packages a month apart both being lost?) I investigated further and was eventually able to find the actual shipping company in the US, ( not USPS but a shipping company) who advised that the problem was with the " last mile courier" and asked me to contact them directly. The company turned out to be Fastway. When I contacted the local Fastway depot, they happily admitted that my packages were sitting on the shelf, ( for a month) as they don't deliver to my area, as even though I'm under 30 minutes from the GPO, I'm considered rural by Fastway. Although my phone number was clearly marked on both packages, they hadn't bothered to call me, but just listed them as undeliverable, which turned into lost on the Amazon system. Once I gave Fastway a new ( closer) delivery address, they delivered them the very next morning.
So lesson number 1 is: always have a delivery address that all couriers will deliver to, where someone is always available to sign for packages. With some of these new ebay shipping tracking numbers you don't actually know who the carrier is, and it's very difficult to find out when things go wrong.
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Could someone summarize this Ebay global shipping? I'm unaware of this method
I expect when you list an item, once you get to the shipping section there should be something called 'Ebay Global shipping' i am sure all the details are there. Basically, you ship the item to one of ebays warehouses within the USA and then ebay forwards the item on to the international buyer. Kind of takes the responsibility away from the seller once it leaves their hands.
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No, if the seller chooses the ebay GSP when he drafts his listing? It then becomes locked in as the only choice available at the point of payment. Unable to be changed after the sale. Indeed when you make your payment it becomes immediately and automatically split into two receipts. One seller receipt for the payment of goods. The second split amount is for postage, it is automatically sent to the GSP (Pitney Bowes). Neither seller or buyer can back out, escape it or move to a different means of shipping.
The seller is then directed by Ebay to post the item to their new sort center. The ebay sort center also fill out the customs forms. All items are stripped of packaging, inspected and then repacked with minimal packaging instead. This is where mine got lost, Oh sorry sometimes the labels come off. FFS. I now ask my sellers to write my details on every component if possible. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FRAGILE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
A very cunning set of rules to escape liability due to loss and/or damage.
Here are their rules
http://pages.ebay.com.au/shipping/globalshipping/buyer-tnc.html (http://pages.ebay.com.au/shipping/globalshipping/buyer-tnc.html)
Check out #8 which basically says Ebay is only liable and responsible whilst the item is in their sort and repack center. Which incidentally where they admitted my item was lost, then reneged on their own not worth a pinch of shit lying guarantee in the event of loss or damage.
Rule #8 Risk of Loss. The risk of loss or damage to a GSP Item shall remain with your Seller until the GSP Item is accepted at the US or UK Shipping Center or has been returned to your Seller by Pitney Bowes from the US or UK Shipping Center. Subject to any statutory rights you may have, the risk of loss or damage to a GSP Item shall transfer to you when the GSP Item leaves the US or UK Shipping Center for export.
These two following youtube videos are a bit lengthy, but explain pretty well the process and what you risk from the hollow guarantee. Well done.
eBay U.S. Global Shipping Program: Buyer And Seller Beware (https://youtu.be/ijmdVlQ36-w)
PBI (Pitney Bowes) Shipping + eBay U.S. Global Shipping Program = FRAUD (https://youtu.be/qZwZgcoc_zw)
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Suitably packaged fuel tank (in a box) from the UK was 60 pounds and 6 days via an international courier.
Wrapped (not in a box, just a bit of bubble wrap and paper) mini front guard (weighing 200 Grams) from the UK, 60 pounds and a few weeks via feebay global shipping.
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Suitably packaged fuel tank (in a box) from the UK was 60 pounds and 6 days via an international courier.
Wrapped (not in a box, just a bit of bubble wrap and paper) mini front guard (weighing 200 Grams) from the UK, 60 pounds and a few weeks via feebay global shipping.
That confirms one of my points, they strip everything and use the lightest possible wrapping alternative to save weight and space on their own bulk shipping costs, with absolutely no regard for the well being of the item. Why should they be concerned? It is not as if they are going to honor any damages claims.
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From my experience.
Seller in California sends via USPS to eBay's warehouse in Kentucky who do the customs paperwork then send via USPS back across the country to the buyer in Oz or NZ, net result, more ticket clipping for eBay, shipping time tripled & freight cost jacked up by a large amount
I generally avoid sellers using the system if I can
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Hi Mick, thanks mate.
It'll be interesting to see what happens. The tracking number that they gave me is not recognised by any of the major shippers, and when I googled it there were a heap of enquiries questioning the number format similar to mine. Most of the posters had received their items, but just couldn't track them on the way.
Pete, try googling Fedex US and copy and paste your tracking number there, always seems to work for me with this GSP. You will get a shock at how many times your wheel changes hands with different couriers, before it even leaves the US.
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From my experience.
Seller in California sends via USPS to eBay's warehouse in Kentucky who do the customs paperwork then send via USPS back across the country to the buyer in Oz or NZ, net result, more ticket clipping for eBay, shipping time tripled & freight cost jacked up by a large amount
I generally avoid sellers using the system if I can
Yes I try to avoid them too Tony.
I now search for buying alternatives other than ebil.
I jump on the phone now and give local traders the chance to match ebay add prices.
Today a full set of EBC Red Stuff Car pads $285, The first local bloke started swearing F,,,ing ebay you c*&%s will put us out of business&*&^%$#@#$
I would have thought some profit margin is better than no profit margin ::)
The second, a call to Stop Master Brakes Newcastle yielded a win, yeap! no problem mate, we will match it, they will be here tomorrow!
Sure, I have to travel to get them, but that's my bit for local sellers and my personal pledge to cut ebay overlords out as much as possible 8)
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i get the parts sent to a mate who then boxes up the lot and sends them to me from NV usa come ebay sellers send in the usa for free
last box took about 4 months to get all together but the cost far out wieghts the time factor
1 rear wheel complete with axle and backing plate
l 1 hub
set of spokes
cr250 side covers
cr250 pipe cut to fit in box needed repair
360 astro pipe same as above
cost to me was 140.00 usd and 1 week del
and no customs charges at all
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Pete, try googling Fedex US and copy and paste your tracking number there, always seems to work for me with this GSP. You will get a shock at how many times your wheel changes hands with different couriers, before it even leaves the US.
Thanks Mick,
It's in Memphis Tennessee at the moment, doing the Graceland's tour ;D
Pete.
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From my experience.
Seller in California sends via USPS to eBay's warehouse in Kentucky who do the customs paperwork then send via USPS back across the country to the buyer in Oz or NZ, net result, more ticket clipping for eBay, shipping time tripled & freight cost jacked up by a large amount
I generally avoid sellers using the system if I can
Yes I try to avoid them too Tony.
I now search for buying alternatives other than ebil.
I jump on the phone now and give local traders the chance to match ebay add prices.
Today a full set of EBC Red Stuff Car pads $285, The first local bloke started swearing F,,,ing ebay you c*&%s will put us out of business&*&^%$#@#$
I would have thought some profit margin is better than no profit margin ::)
The second, a call to Stop Master Brakes Newcastle yielded a win, yeap! no problem mate, we will match it, they will be here tomorrow!
Sure, I have to travel to get them, but that's my bit for local sellers and my personal pledge to cut ebay overlords out as much as possible 8)
Exactly.
Although, there are times when a local retailer's cost price is higher than you can buy from OS - but there's still plenty of short-sighted retailers with an inflated sense of their own worth.
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Well, after visiting two sites in Ohio, three in Kentucky and three in Tennessee (all adjoining states, must be on a road trip) my wheel has made it to LA. It'll be interesting to see what happens from here. If it has been repackaged I hope it still has the sprocket carrier in place.
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Still a little confused and it doesn't matter. If ebay puts it in place and tells me its a good thing I know to avoid it. Ebay has stuck me as a seller at every turn.The biggest was taking back 500.00 because the buyer used a bogus nethod of payment. And I already gave the buyer his item. Ive cut my sales efforts bu 90% because its just not worth it to me. I try to lead buyers to my email and give them a discount. Ill do anything I can to avoid paying ebay even if it means losing money.
I have many reasons for these ill feelings. And the buyers are rarely the problem.
I never have heard a ebay seller praise the site. They are the only game in town. I hope someday there is a competing site
To all ebay sellers. For your protection never ever ever allow a buyer to pick up an item from your residence. Unless they pay cash on sight.
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Well my wheel turned up yesterday, well packaged and all intact. It made a lot of stops along the way but only took twelve days to get here, for a cost of $55US. Despite all the ebay horror stories this actually turned out good.
I am impressed, but now have no excuse not to start building the bike.
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Well my wheel turned up yesterday, well packaged and all intact. It made a lot of stops along the way but only took twelve days to get here, for a cost of $55US. Despite all the ebay horror stories this actually turned out good.
I am impressed, but now have no excuse not to start building the bike.
Hey that's good Pete 8)
Despite my one horror experience, I have used it heaps since.
Although, there is always a slight background stress when its an expensive item in transit.
What hurt though was the fact that it was a NOS Maico Magnum gear stick. Not the money.
Rare as and at a bargain price until it turned into the Ebay NO MONEY BACK shafting.
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From my experience.
Seller in California sends via USPS to eBay's warehouse in Kentucky who do the customs paperwork then send via USPS back across the country to the buyer in Oz or NZ, net result, more ticket clipping for eBay, shipping time tripled & freight cost jacked up by a large amount
I generally avoid sellers using the system if I can
I bought an aluminium V8 radiator out of California and it went to Kentucky and then on to me. Took a couple of weeks. But it cost $27US to ship. Normally I pay around $120us . So I was happy.
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ah ebay ,damned if you do and damned if you dont. i have done heaps of selling on ebay and a bit of buying. i bought some firearm parts-all legal and legally able to be exported except that the ebay mailers didnt like the parts and didnt send onwards- i got full refund and so did the usa seller .wierd that they let parts be sold but wont then send. as a seller the new scam from ebay is is to get your seller standard to below standard,then they hold your money for up to 3weeks. i sold a rare leatherman -new and in box to a zero feedback buyer in sweden,the buyer claimed it wasnt the same item,was wanting refund immediatly(before item was sent back) i refused so the dickhead left bad feedback which i then regard as the end of dealing-left neg feedback .contacted ebay badluck .there is not a great deal of protection for the seller. i have had over 213000usd in sales over 9yrs with only 2 bad feedback in that time. ebay didnt care about that ,took nearly 10mths to get back to above standard because they kept counting the 1 negative and 2 cancelled sales( sold a couple of items that wernt the same as what the box said they where-clearing out a deceased estate for a mates wife-he was ocd about spares and acc) pretty certain ebay are doing this because how much money are they holding for a couple of weeks -some pretty good intrest on short term money market
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Ebay global shipping listings have a few key words that if in the item title, will put a red flag up and not allow to be shipped internationally. I wanted to bid on a spanner but because it had 'air' in the title it said it could not be shipped due to aviation restrictions , would not allow me to bid and i got directed to some site about restrictions on what can be sent etc. It was really silly because there was nothing dangerous about it all, it was just a flat bit of steel really. Had to change my address so i could bid on it in the end.
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.... Had to change my address so i could bid on it in the end.
did you have to use a US address, and was it a 6 point spanner Leith?
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We whinge about Ebay international shipping but here's one a bit closer to home.
Bought two 1:25000 topo maps from a mob in Melbourne.
Paid straight up [ 14/11/2015] paypal.
Got an email yesterday saying that they had been posted.
Checked the date paid for in the Ebay purchased items part and it said 20/11/2015 , also said that the maps would arrive by Aus post no later than 20/11/2015.
Woops someone made a cockup there.
Checked paypal and it said paid 14/11/2015.
Seller never mentioned that they either could not be bothered to make an effort or that the items were not in stock.
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ebay listings - went to list my bike on ebay - upfront fees not too bad - $22 in total for listing and a reserve - however then read the fine print - final cost to me will be calculated on final cost to buyer should it sell - anywhere up to several hundred dollars extra over the original!!
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ebay listings - went to list my bike on ebay - upfront fees not too bad - $22 in total for listing and a reserve - however then read the fine print - final cost to me will be calculated on final cost to buyer should it sell - anywhere up to several hundred dollars extra over the original!!
Gumtree is good exposure as well Ross, free unless you Highlight/feature it and no need for that. There wouldn't be too many other RM250Bs there.
I had a look on Face book too, don't see me into that for a while, but maybe its also a place to find an additional audience though.
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Certainly more expensive than it used to be, I sold a Gardner carb recently which fetched $200, postage to Sydney $20-odd, Paypal took 12 days to release the funds (well we knew that ::)) and then today the sales invoice arrived, $40 or 20% of the transaction....much higher than it was, you just have to weigh up the value of selling to a wide audience.
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Jumbo, i had to set my primary shipping address to a friends USA address and have it ship there. I did ask the seller if he could change the title and he said he would look into it but in the end did nothing about it. The silly thing was that it said international shipping was ok but i could not actually place a bid. It was a air shock spanner for the seal head.