Thrift Shop Pickups - Page 190

Frankp2311 · 03-22-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by raw5060

I just had someone offer me $18.25 for an item I have listed for $17.99...does this happen often? I am a little confused...

I have had this happen all the time. Generally in my experience someone will write a note saying the offer is for multiple items. So check to see what exactly they are offering for.

I have also had this happen where the person says "this is my price with free shipping."

raw5060 · 03-22-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankp2311

I have had this happen all the time. Generally in my experience someone will write a note saying the offer is for multiple items. So check to see what exactly they are offering for.

I have also had this happen where the person says "this is my price with free shipping."

Odd thing is they wrote nothing in the notes section and I already was offering free shipping. I am dumbfounded. I almost don't want to accept it!

gglenn3278 · 03-22-2015, 03:53 PM

Look at the buyer's location. Are they in the US? If you checked the Global Shipping Program box when listing the item, the buyer will still see shipping and handling charges, even though you have it listed with free shipping.

I would decline it if they ARE an international buyer. Guaranteed headache and non payment case.

raw5060 · 03-22-2015, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gglenn3278

Look at the buyer's location. Are they in the US? If you checked the Global Shipping Program box when listing the item, the buyer will still see shipping and handling charges, even though you have it listed with free shipping.

I would decline it if they ARE an international buyer. Guaranteed headache and non payment case.

New York...I can't figure it out. I guess I should accept and see what happens? They have low feedback (17) but nothing bad and don't seem to leave much feedback for sellers.

Addison · 03-22-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by raw5060

New York...I can't figure it out. I guess I should accept and see what happens? They have low feedback (17) but nothing bad and don't seem to leave much feedback for sellers.

Perhaps a new ebay buyer doesn't get the Best Offer concept and just threw out their "Best offer"?

dbass10 · 03-22-2015, 05:42 PM

Maybe they thought the highest bid was 17.99 and they were trying to put in a bid for 18.25.

raw5060 · 03-22-2015, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Addison

Perhaps a new ebay buyer doesn't get the Best Offer concept and just threw out their "Best offer"?

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Originally Posted by dbass10

Maybe they thought the highest bid was 17.99 and they were trying to put in a bid for 18.25.

Both valid reasons. I accepted so I guess we will see what happens!

dustin9900 · 03-22-2015, 07:33 PM

So just got messaged to ask if I would sell off ebay via a Paypal invoice? Any + or - to this? Obviously would save me a few bucks but whats the catch?

shrevecity · 03-22-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dustin9900

So just got messaged to ask if I would sell off ebay via a Paypal invoice? Any + or - to this? Obviously would save me a few bucks but whats the catch?

Could get you suspended from Ebay. Ebay uses programs that often catch these type things and they consider off Ebay transactions to be a big violation. I usually block and report buyers who offer that.

Rule · 03-22-2015, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shrevecity

Could get you suspended from Ebay. Ebay uses programs that often catch these type things and they consider off Ebay transactions to be a big violation. I usually block and report buyers who offer that.

lol ive done many many many many off ebay transactions after working it thru ebay messages. they don't crack down that hard on it, trust

TwinGnats · 03-22-2015, 09:58 PM

I consider that stealing, even if there wasn't a rule. They came to me via eBay and not through any independent marketing. My soul is worth more than 9%. If it were 11% I'd have to do some thinking.

I don't, however, believe that eBay owns that customer for life. Transactions off eBay after that would be fine.

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Originally Posted by Rule

lol ive done many many many many off ebay transactions after working it thru ebay messages. they don't crack down that hard on it, trust

shrevecity · 03-22-2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rule

lol ive done many many many many off ebay transactions after working it thru ebay messages. they don't crack down that hard on it, trust

I got slapped for telling a buyer who made an offer that was too low what my bottom price was. Ebays bots picked it up and I was given a warning about off Ebay transactions. Just because you hav not gotten caught does not mean it cannot and won't happen. Many sellers have been suspended for off Ebay transactions.

I have had messages blocked for trying to send sizes or sending an email address so a buyer can send a better photo of what he called damage.

patsfan1106 · 03-23-2015, 12:01 AM

Bought trumpet for $50 sold for $500

fullmetal · 03-23-2015, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rule

lol ive done many many many many off ebay transactions after working it thru ebay messages. they don't crack down that hard on it, trust

I have too. I probably sell 20-30 of my 100 eBay transaction per month outside of eBay. I receive a message via eBay messages and we discreetly exchange email addresses and complete the transaction that is beneficial to us both. I don't own eBay stock, so I have no incentive to report it. 16 years of my service and they are quite happy.

fullmetal · 03-23-2015, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by patsfan1106

Bought trumpet for $50 sold for $500

Not bad. I bought a brand new trumpet in 1988 for $550. Sold it in 2001 for $200.

TOMBB25 · 03-23-2015, 11:15 AM

Looks like I'm going to go get my trumpet from elementary school out and see what it's worth!

Sales still slow for anyone, last two weeks has probably been almost a 50% drop off.

patsfan1106 · 03-23-2015, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmetal

Not bad. I bought a brand new trumpet in 1988 for $550. Sold it in 2001 for $200.

hahaha!!!!

dustin9900 · 03-23-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shrevecity

Could get you suspended from Ebay. Ebay uses programs that often catch these type things and they consider off Ebay transactions to be a big violation. I usually block and report buyers who offer that.

Well honestly I was leary. It does not benefit the buyer at all so why not have them pay thru ebay. I politely asked them to just purchase thru ebay if they wanted it. Its ok sold this afternoon around 4 pm. I knew it wouldn't take long it was priced competitively. Got 15 more than I was offered here as usual.

Rule · 03-24-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmetal

I have too. I probably sell 20-30 of my 100 eBay transaction per month outside of eBay. I receive a message via eBay messages and we discreetly exchange email addresses and complete the transaction that is beneficial to us both. I don't own eBay stock, so I have no incentive to report it. 16 years of my service and they are quite happy.

Exactly! Just have to be smart about it. Instead of saying "hey will u take $30 off ebay??" lol i always message "will you take 30 direct for this?" or similar. the seller generally knows what you mean. easy peasy. people who 'get caught' deserve to

King23dog · 03-26-2015, 11:21 AM

Question for you guys- A guy just ordered a $3 air jordan tank from me and it was all correctly listed and I say that I do not accept returns. He wants a refund because it doesn't fit him right even though the right size was listed. Do I have to accept the refund? He is now threatening to leave a negative if I don't refund him.

Suggestions? Thanks in advance

nateyad · 03-26-2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by King23dog

Question for you guys- A guy just ordered a $3 air jordan tank from me and it was all correctly listed and I say that I do not accept returns. He wants a refund because it doesn't fit him right even though the right size was listed. Do I have to accept the refund? He is now threatening to leave a negative if I don't refund him.

Suggestions? Thanks in advance

Report to eBay because that is obvious feedback extortion.

Frankp2311 · 03-26-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by King23dog

Question for you guys- A guy just ordered a $3 air jordan tank from me and it was all correctly listed and I say that I do not accept returns. He wants a refund because it doesn't fit him right even though the right size was listed. Do I have to accept the refund? He is now threatening to leave a negative if I don't refund him.

Suggestions? Thanks in advance

Just refund him. Even if you listed the tag size it is possible, and probable when dealing with used clothes, that it didn't fit him correctly.

TwinGnats · 03-26-2015, 11:27 PM

Picked up some great items tonight. Found my second Starter Pro Line underline script sweatshirt ever and it might be the best team to find.

https://instagram.com/kirbyfortyfour/

Packer4Rob · 03-27-2015, 02:32 PM

when you guys track your sales for tax purposes, do you record the price of each item you purchase with or without sales tax?

possom813 · 03-27-2015, 04:04 PM

PITA this week.

Not a thrift store fine, but an auction steal.

WWII Flash Suppressor Hider M1 Hider Flash Spain Clamp On | eBay

Found that in a ten dollar box of random junk.

It sold to a buyer in Canada and was going through the Ebay Global Shipping program.

About 3 days after it sold, I received an email that he hadn't received it and it showed delivery to KS. He opened a case on it for not being delivered yet.

I explained to him, that morning, that it goes there for the shipping program and it should be on the way.

That afternoon I received an email from ebay saying it can't be delivered, and the buyer will be refunded and seeing as how I have been paid, I should consider this transaction complete.

I call ebay and explain to them that I have a case against me for something I no longer have any control over and they side with me on the case and unfreeze the $31.

I receive another email from the buyer and I try to explain to him what has happened and I have no control at this point on his dealings with ebay. I explained everything as best as I could.

He didn't respond for a couple of days, and then sent me an email saying he was completely disappointed and ebay was ignoring him and all that jazz.

Nothing I can do, but this only the second time I've used the ebay global shipping and both times have had problems.

03-22-2015, 07:33 PM	#4733
dustin9900 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,938	So just got messaged to ask if I would sell off ebay via a Paypal invoice? Any + or - to this? Obviously would save me a few bucks but whats the catch? __________________ Teams I collect: Atlanta Braves, South Carolina Gamecocks

03-23-2015, 11:15 AM	#4741
TOMBB25 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cool, CA Posts: 6,756 TreasuresofCool tombb25	Looks like I'm going to go get my trumpet from elementary school out and see what it's worth! Sales still slow for anyone, last two weeks has probably been almost a 50% drop off. __________________ Hi, my name is Tom.

03-22-2015, 03:53 PM	#4728
gglenn3278 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 370 gglenn3278	Look at the buyer's location. Are they in the US? If you checked the Global Shipping Program box when listing the item, the buyer will still see shipping and handling charges, even though you have it listed with free shipping. I would decline it if they ARE an international buyer. Guaranteed headache and non payment case.

03-22-2015, 05:42 PM	#4731
dbass10 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 71 Bossnrogers	Maybe they thought the highest bid was 17.99 and they were trying to put in a bid for 18.25.

03-23-2015, 12:01 AM	#4738
patsfan1106 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 3,974 Briansportscards Briansportscards	Bought trumpet for $50 sold for $500

03-26-2015, 11:21 AM	#4745
King23dog Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 943	Question for you guys- A guy just ordered a $3 air jordan tank from me and it was all correctly listed and I say that I do not accept returns. He wants a refund because it doesn't fit him right even though the right size was listed. Do I have to accept the refund? He is now threatening to leave a negative if I don't refund him. Suggestions? Thanks in advance

03-26-2015, 11:27 PM	#4748
TwinGnats Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fridley, MN Posts: 1,645 PopCultureArchives	Picked up some great items tonight. Found my second Starter Pro Line underline script sweatshirt ever and it might be the best team to find. https://instagram.com/kirbyfortyfour/

03-27-2015, 02:32 PM	#4749
Packer4Rob Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 858	when you guys track your sales for tax purposes, do you record the price of each item you purchase with or without sales tax?

03-27-2015, 04:04 PM	#4750
possom813 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cayuga, TX Posts: 2,317 punkin46 possom813	PITA this week. Not a thrift store fine, but an auction steal. WWII Flash Suppressor Hider M1 Hider Flash Spain Clamp On \| eBay Found that in a ten dollar box of random junk. It sold to a buyer in Canada and was going through the Ebay Global Shipping program. About 3 days after it sold, I received an email that he hadn't received it and it showed delivery to KS. He opened a case on it for not being delivered yet. I explained to him, that morning, that it goes there for the shipping program and it should be on the way. That afternoon I received an email from ebay saying it can't be delivered, and the buyer will be refunded and seeing as how I have been paid, I should consider this transaction complete. I call ebay and explain to them that I have a case against me for something I no longer have any control over and they side with me on the case and unfreeze the $31. I receive another email from the buyer and I try to explain to him what has happened and I have no control at this point on his dealings with ebay. I explained everything as best as I could. He didn't respond for a couple of days, and then sent me an email saying he was completely disappointed and ebay was ignoring him and all that jazz. Nothing I can do, but this only the second time I've used the ebay global shipping and both times have had problems.