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I've joined eBay, after eventually finding a name that hadn't been already take. I am thinking of supplementing my meagre income by selling some stuff on it.

Any tips, pitfalls, or experiences greatly received.:)

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It's good fun gary and very addictive. Enjoy yourself, i check it out everyday.I have not had any problems with ebay so far.

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Yeah dont spend too much.

Im a bit of an addict.

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Thanks ladies, hopefully I want to sell rather than buy, until I see something I just can't live without!;)

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Hiya
Im a powerseller on ebay so if you need to know anything just ask. To start selling you have to register with your credit or debit card. You are best getting a feedback at buying though before selling as people are often aware of 0 zero feedback sellers trying to scam people.
Dont forget to add postage and packaging costs onto your auction and if you accept paypal as a payment the y also like to take their % as well.
Ebay charges from as little as 15p to sell your item but they also charge you a final value fee as well of the price it sells for.
Sounds complicated but it really isnt.

Chrissie

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NEVER EVER GO ON WHILST DRUNK! :)

When buying, look at feedback and check out what sort of items they have sold. someone who has sold 200 DVDs to the same person may be a bit 'sus'. Personally I would be extra cautious if the person has less than 10 sales and less than 95% good feedback. For anything over £100 I would be looking to collect in person. Remember no matter what eBay tell you if it isn't as described in the auction you have 7 days from the sale to reject the goods under the distance selling regs.

When selling make sure you have fully cleared funds before sending the item or letting them collect. Never accept a bankers draft from someone for more than the item was sold/advertised for. It is a standard scam. the funds seem to clear, you send it on with the extra cash to pay for shipping etc. then the bank tells you its forged etc and claim the money back leaving you without cash or the goods.

Use Buy it Now if you are happy to set a price or use reserves to make sure stuf doesn't go for pennies.

Some people use 'friends' to bid items up. If eBay find out they will pull your account.

Ian

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We buy quite a lot off ebay, well Ian does, both buy it now and auctioned items, we've had some good bargins and haven't had any bad experiences yet, we always check the feedback etc.

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[QUOTE=entwisi]NEVER EVER GO ON WHILST DRUNK! :)

looks like you won't make that much then hun!!!

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So garnida is a new user to ebay and as such will have a feedback of 0

and the advice to garinda is not to deal with people of 0 feedback as there probably a scam....


Whats wrong with this picture folks ? :)

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Am I a scam? Oh, dear.:(

I've been called worse, usually justifiably.;)

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Kipax, was that aimed at the advice i gave or said ? or in a mocking fashion at garinda ? :confused:

What i was only saying is when i am buying i prefer to buy from people with feedback, at least you know then that they have had genuine sales put through ebay. As an ebayer with a few years experience ive seen some of the scams that some people do get away with on ebay and also spoke to people on the forums asking for help when they have been ripped off !

Chrissie

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:rofl38: OMG that is so true !



My sister-in-law has bid on some very dubious items on eBay while under the influence and doesn't remember doing it the day after :D !!

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I start buying all my sons xmas pressies from ebay from August onwards. Great for dvd's, ps2, xbox games and branded sportswear !

Save a fortune on shop prices. :D

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ive never been on ebay,,, wouldent know how to go about it ,,i would be frightened to give my bank account number etc!!!!!!!!!!!!is it realy safe?

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yes granny it is safe etc, at the end of the day no matter who you pay (ie) in a shop using a cheque you are still giving your bank account number away.
You can also pay sellers on ebay via a postal order or through paypal.

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i might just give it a nosey then,,,,thanks

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Have been a regular buyer/seller on e bay for a while now,i recommend that you enrole with the paypal team for the secure online payments which is bloody good.also i never accept any cheques or c.o.d .
go garinda have fun but dont sell your body

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Scooby ... why dont you take cheques ?

In over 700+ transactions ive only ever had 1 bounce and i hadnt sent off the goods so it didnt loose me anything.
If you do accept cheques Garinda always allow at least 5 days for them to clear.
Paypal is great but you also have to be aware that the buyer if not happy with goods can tell paypal that the goods never arrived and do a charge back ! Always get a proof of postage by the way from the post office when you ship out the goods.
Postal orders are a great form of payment, they are 100% guaranteed not to bounce and are treated as cash at the post office, you can also bank these.

Chrissie

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Never give your own email out. Always go through the ebay messages system.

And never buy anything off anyone who suggests that you don't buy through ebay but go to them direct.

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Thanks for all your advice and tips, I'll buy you all a drink when I've made my fortune.:)

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I know my eldest lad goes on e-bay but I just daren't cos I just know I would get addicted!!!

Funny story though My mum saw some glazed garden plant pots and put a bid in for them and was really proud of herself when she came out on top... until they arrived and they were only big enough to fit in a dolls house...about an inch high. At least she saw the funny side cos it was her own fault as the seller had put the full dimensions on the ad she just hadn't read them!! doh! :)

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OMG that was so funny, at least my doll's house is going to look smart.;)

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Ebay is just another ruse to empty my bank account. It's a conspiracy... Don't let them get to you!!!

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Ebay is gr8 ive had to stop myself getting led into temptation n no funds in bank atm helps the cause LOL. Register with paypal its instant payment but there is a 5% sellers fee for the priviledge on each sale i think but not for buyers :). Always view feedback on buyers/sellers it helps to give an insight into ppl u is dealing with, they have selling tips on site to help u maximise yr sales. U can view other ppls selling items that are simular to yrs to give u a selling price & check postage so that u claim the right postage back from buyer.

Get plenty of packaging stuff n bubblewrap n you is on your way :) Good luck

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Hee hee, I'm still keeping an eye on what happens, but will post when my first sale goes up. I have cupboards of stuff I never ever use or appreciate anymore, even though I moved three times in four years, and had I thought cleared a lot of stuff to the charity shop.

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Its amazing what some ppl buy on ebay LOL

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I have bought everything from Peacock feathers to setees I LOVE EBAY!!

My hubbie laughs at me coz i gave up smoking and got an even bigger addiction that costs more!! lol

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PMSL Mummiboo thats the thing when u give up on addiction u have to replace it with a good one LOL

I'll not give up smoking as ebay would be more damaging to me pocket n health LOL!!!! Im mad enough with it atm i cant spend owt till i got money in bank lol:(

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Trust me on this Willow, you do not want to know what he is after selling. He told me at the meet and I can't repeat it on here till after the watershed :D

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Ahhhhhhhhhhh might of known Neil will we be shocked ?? LOL

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You might not be LOL

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That is a vile slur.:(

I whispered in your ear that I'd like to get rid of some tat.

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I only speak the truth Gary.

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I just type lies :D

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OMG lmfao !!!!!!!!!!!! :rofl38:

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how strange heres another :Banane39:

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I don't think your fat mate :D :D :D

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Ebay sells practically anything as people buy absolutley any thing regardless of need or not Ive been there done it bought the tee shirt. As it goea I have to agree with Mummiboo, it is an expesive addiction for some but if you do decide on an Ebay experience then scooby12 is right you need to use pay pal it covers you and is safe (tried without and got stung)