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02-20-2012, 08:06 PM
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Modzilla
Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 22,183
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Quote:
Originally Posted by armitage
The first time I heard about it was December.
You watch!
Next thing...Paypal will place charges on gifts. Most people escape paypal charges by sending money as a gift so they don't get hit with the charge. Paypal will eventually get wise and take a cut. It's not if, it's when.
It's only a matter of time.
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They are already doing that. I've sent money to artists as a gift and they charged me the fee.
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02-20-2012, 08:36 PM
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#12
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I was arrested for selling illegal-sized paper.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 2,837
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The final value fee being applied on shipping charges had been rumored for sometime and is unfortunate it went into effect.
I like and enjoy EBAY however I have strong hopes that one day soon EBAY has to compete with other auctioning internet rivals that are just as good or better.
A monopoly is never truly a good thing especially in this kind of business.
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02-20-2012, 08:49 PM
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#13
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Hercules
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 14,169
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Quote:
Originally Posted by risingstar
Even if eBay chose to charge double what they're charging now, I still couldn't think of a better place to sell my stuff.
Until a better alternative presents itself, this is the best deal in town.
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So true, I tried to offer pieces on forums, and sales come in, but not as much exposure as ebay, I hate paypal too.
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02-20-2012, 09:47 PM
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Baron Zemo
Join Date: May 2006
Location: we know each other, he's a friend from work
Posts: 16,341
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I actually thought it had been in effect for awhile now. As has been mentioned, it is unfortunately the only game in town. I wish there was another option but right now, there is nothing. I charge what it would cost to walk up the the USPS and ship a package but I really just print the label at home and save some money and pretty much just break even on the shipping charge.
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02-28-2012, 03:44 AM
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Right Hand of Doom
Adamantium Plus Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 35,567
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Charging fees on shipping was a long time coming. It sucks but its a direct result of sellers abusing the system. I agree though that at the moment there is no better option than eBay when unloading collectibles. So for now we're stuck.
Speaking of shipping and eBay I personally think they need to do away with the "Shipping and handling charges" feedback rating for sellers who list EXACTLY what they're charging for S&H in the listing. Buyers who leave low feedback scores in this category really piss me off. I swear everyone expects free shipping nowadays and eBay rewards those who offer it by not allowing buyers to rate it. Shipping is expensive and with the cost listed up front in the auction I don't think the buyer should have the power to punish the seller with a low rating when they agreed to pay it by committing to the purchase. I know a lot of sellers just jack up the item price and offer free shipping but I don't agree with that practice myself.
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02-28-2012, 05:07 AM
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Yeah, I spend WAY too much time here!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ASGARD
Posts: 17,497
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Ufck Fleabay and Painpal.
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02-28-2012, 08:48 AM
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What's another word for Thesaurus?
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,328
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hellboy
Speaking of shipping and eBay I personally think they need to do away with the "Shipping and handling charges" feedback rating for sellers who list EXACTLY what they're charging for S&H in the listing. Buyers who leave low feedback scores in this category really piss me off. I swear everyone expects free shipping nowadays and eBay rewards those who offer it by not allowing buyers to rate it. Shipping is expensive and with the cost listed up front in the auction I don't think the buyer should have the power to punish the seller with a low rating when they agreed to pay it by committing to the purchase. I know a lot of sellers just jack up the item price and offer free shipping but I don't agree with that practice myself.
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Agreed!
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02-28-2012, 09:43 AM
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Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: The BUCKEYE State
Posts: 9,924
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hellboy
Speaking of shipping and eBay I personally think they need to do away with the "Shipping and handling charges" feedback rating for sellers who list EXACTLY what they're charging for S&H in the listing. Buyers who leave low feedback scores in this category really piss me off. I swear everyone expects free shipping nowadays and eBay rewards those who offer it by not allowing buyers to rate it. Shipping is expensive and with the cost listed up front in the auction I don't think the buyer should have the power to punish the seller with a low rating when they agreed to pay it by committing to the purchase.
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Completely agree.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hellboy
I know a lot of sellers just jack up the item price and offer free shipping but I don't agree with that practice myself.
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It's the same thing. Unless you can explain to me a difference between a $45 item w/ $20 shipping and a $65 item w/ free shipping. The Buyer pays the same amount either way and the Seller pays virtually the same to ebay in fees.
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02-28-2012, 09:43 AM
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The Spirit
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: asgard
Posts: 332
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Do not buy from this seller on evilbay , scambay, feebay he goes by the name galerie_ligne_claire and just recently scammed 4 people including me. But I was fortunate to get my money back from paypal.
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02-28-2012, 10:38 AM
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You Should Punch Your Face in the Face!!!
Adamantium Plus Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Boogie Down Bronx
Posts: 50,998
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That's why I charge a handling fee.
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