Postage.WTF?????

[the hand of john curley]

I know this seller has been flagged before but this is unreal!

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=390917331842

The postage alone is more than a new version of the bass itself, let alone adding the purchase price!

I've mailed him to ask how he arrives at such a mental figure.....interested to see his response!

[chrismuzz]

[quote]
Please read the following important information carefully:

I am an honest and ethical seller. I don't offer any items that I would not be happy to receive myself. By far the vast majority of my sales result in smooth transactions with highly satisfied buyers.
The following terms and conditions are stated as insurance against the tiny minority of buyers who seek to abuse the eBay system.

The price quoted for postage is correct. It is expensive because I will only use selected specialist couriers.
Apologies, but I won't consent to using your own courier or shipping via Royal Mail, so please don't request this.

However, you may collect yourself in person at a mutually convenient date/time, and pay 'cash on collection', which means pound notes and/or coins.
In line with eBay/PayPal advice and guidance I do NOT accept PayPal if collecting in person, as there is no Protection for either Buyer or Seller in that event.
If collecting in person then the price you pay is your winning bid, nothing more.

If you would prefer to pay by PayPal then you will be liable to pay the shipping charge for this item, even if you live locally to me.
Under eBay rules I cannot qualify for Seller Protection when a buyer pays via PayPal unless I deliver the item using a trackable/signed-for service.
I will refund any PayPal payment made in error, and cancel any transaction where a bidder cannot meet the requirements above.

Please pay and collect STRICTLY as described - otherwise eBay will automatically open an Unpaid Item case on my behalf.
I will not hold items for any reason or any bidder, unless specific agreement is reached BEFORE auction end.
I will report any Buyer attempting to breach my conditions of sale, and if necessary open a case against them to enforce Seller Protection.

I am not a shop/business seller, so strictly no returns/refunds... however, you're more than welcome to ask questions, or make arrangements to view or inspect this item before you bid.
If you are unhappy with my no refund policy, then please purchase from an alternative seller... thank you.

The starting bid is the minimum price which I am willing to accept for this item. Please do not send messages offering to buy for less, or trade outside of eBay.
This is against the rules and you will be permanently blocked from bidding on any of my listings as a result.

My terms and conditions may be used to support any claim I make for eBay Seller Protection.

In placing your bid you are acknowledging that you agree with everything written above. Thank you and Happy Bidding!!
[/quote]
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So basically "cash on collection"

Edited August 31, 2014 by chrismuzz

[gjones]

I assume he's stated a ridiculous postage because he doesn't want to use paypal.


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]If you would prefer to pay by PayPal then you will be liable to pay the shipping charge for this item, even if you live locally to me.[/size][/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Under eBay rules I cannot qualify for Seller Protection when a buyer pays via PayPal unless I deliver the item using a trackable/signed-for service.[/size][/font][/color]

[Dad3353]

[quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Under eBay rules I cannot qualify for Seller Protection when a buyer pays via PayPal unless I deliver the item using a trackable/signed-for service.[/size][/font][/color][/quote]

If using 'cash in hand', no-one has protection; it's 'buyer beware'. Once the dosh is handed over, it's over. No redress for hidden faults.

[ambient]

He's right though isn't he ?

If someone pays by Paypal, then collects it, how does he prove that it's been delivered ?

[cameltoe]

Sounds like he's been stung by eBay/PayPal in the past and their blind loyalty to protect the buyer. I have fallen foul of it, as have many others.

[inthedoghouse]

This seller comes up time after time. Take a look at some of his other listings and postage charges - some are ok but others for things like guitars and a cycle and a trumpet are as crazy as his guitar listings.

I know others have reported this seller for inflated shipping charges, and I've just reported him again. I don't expect anything will change though. If he doesn't want to accept PayPal and so not pay the commission why not just say 'cash on delivery preferred'? That's what I've done previously and never had any problems at all. If he doesn't want to be bothered shipping large items, just say so instead of writing off-putting listings like these?

[inthedoghouse]

I started a thread on the same seller recently too

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/243827-warwick-lx-4-relisted-yet-again/