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[Calamity Jane]

I had forgotten how exciting it is when you sell something on ebay and the auction is nearing the end !!!! There is only 1hr 22m to go !!! Cant leave computer. Will there be a last minute bidding frenzy ? eeeeeeeeeeeeeeek

[Bramble]

I know, what with the Omlet Forum and Ebay, I'm in danger of getting square eyes from spending so long staring at the computer ... annoying thing with Ebay is if there's going to be a bidding frenzy, it tends to be in the last ten seconds, which means a LOT of wasted time!!!!!!!?????? Good luck!

[chickencam]

It is quite addictive isn't it

 

I am about to start my pre-Christmas ebay selling, I do this every year to raise some money towards present buying. I made £1000 a couple of years running when the children were younger selling off things that had been outgrown, like Brio, Silvanian Families, and OO Hornby railways. These days it is usually about £300. I love doing it because I feel that I can then spend without feeling guilty.

[Bramble]

So, how'd it go, did your item sell, tell tell tell, don't keep us in suspenders (I'm getting almost as excited about your auction as I do about my own )

[Lewis]

I'm addicted to buying on ebay

 

Literally spent £100s ... that I don't have!

 

So easy though and I do love a bargain

Got in a few weeks early on the Textbook rush this year to try + beat the freshers + got some books really cheap!

[Happy-Mama]

I'm waiting for two items to arrive which I purchased from ebay, was hoping one would arrive today but looks like tomorrow now

I love the internet

So did your item sell?

[LolaLayla]

I have never sold things as I am a bit scared it could go horribly wrong But I have bought loads of stuff...best buy was an extension for my classic for under a fiver

[Bramble]

I have never sold things as I am a bit scared it could go horribly wrong But I have bought loads of stuff...best buy was an extension for my classic for under a fiver

Wow, that was a bargain!!!!!!

I felt the same about selling, until I tried it for the first time just a few months ago, but I'm loving it, though I still haven't plucked up courage to sell stuff that would require "collect in person" that's still a step too far for me

[LolaLayla]

I have never sold things as I am a bit scared it could go horribly wrong But I have bought loads of stuff...best buy was an extension for my classic for under a fiver

Wow, that was a bargain!!!!!!

I felt the same about selling, until I tried it for the first time just a few months ago, but I'm loving it, though I still haven't plucked up courage to sell stuff that would require "collect in person" that's still a step too far for me

Maybe I should try it too. I have some nice clothes that do not fit me anymore Yes the run was a fantastic bargain. I do not think there are so many chicken keepers up here so the market was limited. I saw one go for over £30 after I got mine but that was down south.

[Calamity Jane]

Good and not so good really. Sold everything and should have made £75, but have received a message from one bidder (pair of Duo boots won for £43) that she didnt mean to bid so high and the boots would be too small. I have messaged back reminding her that she entered into a contract - she could always re-sell them straight away. Still good fun though - now....... what else can I sell.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I am totally addicted . I spent last year selling my father-in-law's model aircraft kit collection (520 kits, made £4,200 ). I'm now addicted to buying clothes but am managing to sell a few bits and pieces to pay for them!

 

It is exciting at the end of an auction, whether buying or selling .

[Calamity Jane]

WOW Aint "Ooops, word censored!"ody Here, thats amazing. I am afraid I have probably spent more than I have made over the years

I started collecting Toni Raymond pottery a while back and now have LOADS of the stuff. I like all things retro and vintage but especially pottery. I also have a collection of Cornishware that is too big to display - perhaps I should start selling back some of the things I bought !!!!

[craftyhunnypie]

Yep - I like ebay! Have sold a fair few things - I agree great for Xmas shopping money! I bought a new incubator by flogging off all my handbags, that I no longer used or wanted. I was one very happy bunny.

Have bought a lot of craft stuff & knitting books off ebay too in the past.

I remember some years ago, selling a rubbish teapot to Norway. Bidding went crazy & the Norwegian bloke paid twice. I refunded him, but he sent it back - saying I'd made the mistake!!!! I'm no robber, but he just didn't get it.

My best buys that I was absolutely made up with were some vintage looking necklaces. I'd seen some in a shop here called ' Pollys'. Very nice, but a bit pricey. Some of their necklaces were £11.99 - £25 + I did a search & got the same things at £2.50 each & free postage!!! They came from Shanghai & came within a week..quality was the same as the shop - so I saved a fair few pounds.

I've also had a phone case of ebay - about £3 - better than £20 from the phone shop & mine is in far funkier colours.

 

So yes...love ebay!

Emma.x

[Cinnamon]

I am en ebayer too - have been for years.

I used to have a collection of Beanie babies,including some very rare ones,& I sold them just before the market got flooded & made a lovely amount of money.

 

My worst experience was the Italian guy who bought a trailer then asked us to store it.

We said we couldn't,as we didn't have the space,but he begged,so,with his consent we stored it at a friends house.

It got stolen from there - the thieves actually used it to remove the contents of our friends garage & take it away.

Italian bloke clearly didn't believe us & was due here to pick it up in order to transport some goods back to Italy the next week ...all very tense,& worrying at the time.

 

Anyhow,there are always idiots out there,& anyone eBaying will deal with a few,but the good people outweigh them,thankfully.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I have a non-payer at the moment . His girlfriend has emailed me once (saying he'd be back soon and would pay) but he's never been in touch. It's been 2 1/2 weeks now so I've opened a case against him.

[Calamity Jane]

I am feeling a bit sorry for the girl who bought my boots. She is obviously new to eBay (or am I just gullible). She has asked if I could just re-sell them - hmmmm. It does all start to get a bit complicated doesnt it. I have suggested that she buys them and sells them on herself but she says she is too nervous to do this as she has never sold stuff before.

I suppose I could just mark them as paid, but then I would incur a selling fee anyway. What do you think ?

[Cinnamon]

No,she needs to learn that you just can't go about bidding willy nilly.

Open a case against her - recoup your losses & relist them.

[sage]

Must be a lot of none payers about at the moment. I 've just opened a case .

 

Sage

[chickencam]

That doesn't bode well for this year's selling

 

The first thing that we used ebay for was buying our dinner service which had been discontinued, we found loads of bits and bobs that we didn't even know were in the range. I did however buy a teapot quite early on that I got into a bidding war over and paid £27 for and have not seen one go for more than £10 since. I have picked up 2 more from car boot sales since and I don't even use them I use a metal one instead and I am coveting a Steller teapot in the largest size they have one in the cottage that we stay in regularly when visiting relatives and it doesn't drip and is big enough for our family.

[Cinnamon]

Must be a lot of none payers about at the moment. I 've just opened a case .

 

Sage

 

There have been many more since they changed it so a seller can't leave negative feedback for a buyer,even if they don't pay.

It makes me mad - people are afraid of getting a neg, & now they have no reason not to blithely bid away & then not pay if they change their minds

I would say that I get a NPB once in every 20 sales.

[Chucky Mama]

I am feeling a bit sorry for the girl who bought my boots. She is obviously new to eBay (or am I just gullible). She has asked if I could just re-sell them - hmmmm. It does all start to get a bit complicated doesnt it. I have suggested that she buys them and sells them on herself but she says she is too nervous to do this as she has never sold stuff before.

I suppose I could just mark them as paid, but then I would incur a selling fee anyway. What do you think ?

 

I had someone that bid and won an ipod who then said that he thought it was an iphone. I suggested that he resold it but he just refused to pay. I opened a non paying case but had to relist (made more the second time ). As Cinnamon says everything now is weighted in favour of the buyer which has spoiled the experience a bit.

 

Just had someone open a case against me as they want to return what they bought They are new to ebay and live in Spain

[soapdragon]

I agree entirely that E-bay is now biased towards buyers and this does leave you feeling a bit exposed when selling . However, what REALLY winds me up is those sellers who quote vast amounts for postage - obviously in order to avoid as much of the 10% E-bay fees as possible . I recently looked at a pair of swimming trunks (Mini Boden boys 7 8 budgie smuggler style so very small!) They were listed at 99p and I was just about to bid when I realised thay the postage quoted was a whopping £3.50 !

 

Having sold a fair amount myself I know these would be £1.72 AT THE VERY MOST and probably much less - maybe even as little as 75p - being a large letter! Needless to say I did not bid but, in these situations, I often feel like messaging the seller and politely saying that I like their item and would certainly bid if the postage were realistic ! I weigh all my stuff on the kitchen scales, consult the Royal Mail chart and charge cost plus 20p/30p for paper/tape. I did have a few problems a while back and thought the sacles were not working properly as I was underquoting postage - however, I then realised I was using an out of date postage calculator!

 

I also worry when I don't get feedback - I don't necessarily want people to say what a nice E-bayer I am (tho that would be appreciated ) but it makes me worry as to whether they have actually received the item or are maybe not pleased with it I sold a vintage carpet bag for a reasonable amount last Monday and have not yet heard from the buyer (I always ask for confirmation of receipt when I advise of posting) so am now reluctant to go up to Bicester Village and blow the lot on a Winter coat in case I end up having to refund!!! (If any of you have bought one recently on E-bay please leave feedback!!!)

 

All that said, tho, it still remains a great way of getting rid of surplus stuff and picking up wonderful bargains!

[Paola]

I have just started selling on ebay after a 3 year break. Its changed a bit However I am doing ok and people are coughing up on time. So I am keeping everything crossed that it continues

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I have a non-payer at the moment . His girlfriend has emailed me once (saying he'd be back soon and would pay) but he's never been in touch. It's been 2 1/2 weeks now so I've opened a case against him.

 

He has paid me at last . Not a word of explanation though - I've not had a single message from him from start to finish .

[Bramble]

I'm amazed how many buyers (and even some sellers) don't leave feedback, as CM says it does leave you wondering ...